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A two week creative writing course offering inspiration and motivation through daily practical writing assignments. In two weeks you will: Clarify your motivation for writing as well as the kind of writing you'd like to do. Experiment with expressing your own feelings and experiences;...

Since the publication of his groundbreaking books Writing Without Teachers and Writing with Power, Peter Elbow has revolutionized how people think about writing. Now, in Vernacular Eloquence, he makes a vital new contribution to both practice and theory. The core idea is simple: we can enlist virtues...

'Effective writing: plain English at work, second edition, is about writing that works: it is based on sound English grammar and plain English style. If you want to write in a way that is clear and meaningful, to avoid writing ‘gobbledegook’, and to be able to explain effective writing to others,...

If you’re looking for writing ideas, you’ve come to the right place. Perfect for writers who are feeling uninspired or who simply want to tackle a new writing challenge, 1200 Creative Writing Prompts has something for everyone. Whether you write fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction,...

Are you a parent writer who has always wanted to learn the ins and outs of writing for regional parenting publications? If so, look no further! Write For Regional Parenting Publications For Fun & Profit is a step-by-step guide for any-level writer covering the basic steps of writing for and profiting...

Brimming with over 500 prompts, INSTIGATION: CREATIVE PROMPTS ON THE DARK SIDE is a treasury of twisted tips, strange scenarios and disturbing sparks to help ignite the fuel in your creative furnace. Its aim? To push you into the danger zone of your imagination, by thinking in unconventional ways...

What If You Were Twice As Successful, Or Even THREE Times More Successful Than You Are Today?There's No Ceiling On A Writer's Income... You Just Need To Be Prolific. If you were a prolific writer, you could:* Sell more of your writing: For high-powered success these days, you need to be...

The ability to communicate effectively in writing is a requirement of many career paths and a great advantage to have. This helpful guide, written by well-published author, Dr Neil Thompson offers an excellent foundation for building your writing skills.Poor communication can cause a wide range...

 In this classroom-tested approach to writing, Brock Dethier teaches readers how to analyze and write twenty-one genres that students are likely to encounter in college and beyond. This practical, student-friendly, task-oriented text confidently guides writers through step-by-step processes, reducing...

Have you felt frustrated in the middle of your writing? Have you ever thought how wonderful it would be if you can have all aspects of writing included in one little resource that you could use? Well, if your answer to one or more of the above questions is a Yes, then you have come to the right place. This...

This is Roslyn Petelin's promise: whether you already write reasonably well or not, this book will exponentially improve your writing. How Writing Works is a lively and practical introduction to the elements of grammar, sentence structure, and style that you need to write well. The book covers...

In love with romance novels? You’re not alone! Romance is today’s most popular fiction genre, accounting for more than half of all mass market fiction sold. If you’re looking to make a serious effort at writing a romance and getting it published in today’s multifaceted markets, you need to...

Veteran editor Don McNair lays out an easy-to-follow and systematic method for clearing up foggy writing--writing that's full of extra, misused, and overused words--in this guide to producing sparkling copy that attracts readers, agents, editors, and sales. McNair explains the common mistakes made by...

I Should Be Writing** is everything you'd hope to find in a writing workshop, condensed into one highly effective journal. It’s time to stop dreaming about what you want to write and finally do it!** Let award-winning podcaster Mur Lafferty, who in the past has interviewed authors including John...