Writing category: 7965 books
by Laura K Marshall
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2013
There are many myths about writing and if you fall into the trap of believing them you’ll seriously hamper your creativity and ability to write. We’ll cover the most common myths and how you can keep them under control. In not believing in the myths you will be in control of your writing success.
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The Everything Guide to Comedy Writing
From stand-up to sketch - all you need to succeed in the world of comedy
Language: English
Release Date: July 18, 2009
A guy walks into a bar...
With this guide, aspiring comics will learn to navigate the complex world of comedy writing. Discover how to tap into your natural sense of humor through real-life examples and hands-on skill-building exercises. Learn the best ways to come up with ideas and write comedy...
The Only Writing Series You'll Ever Need Screenwriting
Insider Tips and Techniques to Write for the Silver Screen!
Language: English
Release Date: January 19, 2007
The insider info you need!
Writing scripts for the big screen takes more than a big idea--it requires passion, perseverance, and insider know-how. The Only Writing Series You'll Ever Need: Screenwriting is your go-to resource for mastering the complete screenwriting process. Taking you step...
Story Writing in a Nursing Home
A Patchwork of Memories
Language: English
Release Date: April 8, 2014
Based on the belief that older people have good stories to tell, Story Writing in a Nursing Home was developed as part of a volunteer teaching service to a nursing home. Graduate students who were learning to teach this special population conducted story writing activities with older adults and found...
The Memoir Project
A Thoroughly Non-Standardized Text for Writing & Life
Language: English
Release Date: June 9, 2011
The greatest story you could write is the one you experienced yourself. Knowing where to start is the hardest part, but it just got a little easier with this essential guidebook for anyone wanting to write a memoir.
Did you know that the #1 thing that baby boomers want to do in retirement is...
by Robyn Haydon
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2012
Put yourself in the customers shoes, with dozens of bids, proposals or tender responses to assess. Its a daunting and difficult job. Despite the hours you have spent writing your proposal, its just one among many. What does it take to be successful in this hyper-competitive environment? What will...
by Margo Armstrong
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2016
You have so much fun telling your stories or sharing your experiences with others. Finally, putting it all in book form makes your heart soar. It is organized, edited, and proofed, waiting for the final step. If you choose to self-publish, "Writing & Publishing Books for Fun & Profit" guides you through...
Writing Deep Scenes
Plotting Your Story Through Action, Emotion, and Theme
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2015
Take a Deep Dive into Plot and Scene and Improve Your Writing
Whether you're planning your first novel or have already written a first draft, you need to master the concepts of plot and scene to truly realize your story's potential. Writing Deep Scenes teaches you how to write strong, layered,...
by Susan Palmquist
Language: English
Release Date: October 16, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: October 16, 2015
Are you taking the NaNoWriMo challenge for the first or even tenth time and want this one to be your best?
Many people think about writing a novel but never get to realize their dream. In this short book you’ll find lots of tips and ways to get you and your story ready for writing a novel...
by Richard Goodman
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2017
"I have a faith in language," said the poet W. S. Merwin. "It's the ultimate achievement that we as a species have evolved so far." Language is a deep ocean of living words, as varied as undersea life. It is a gift inherited by each person when he or she is born; it can be corrupted...
Writing Active Hooks Book 2: Evocative Description, Character, Dialogue, Foreshadowing and Where to Use Hooks
Writing Active Hooks, #2
Language: English
Release Date: April 18, 2015
Read this sentence: Kill the puppy.
Do you know what hooks are present? How many hooks? If you don’t -- you need this book.
Every story needs hooks. The best writers know how and where to create them to keep the reader turning the pages. Do you?
Within this book you’ll learn:
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Literary Non-Fiction: A Writers' & Artists' Companion
Writing About Everything From Travel to Food to Sex
Language: English
Release Date: November 19, 2015
Literary Non-Fiction: A Writers' & Artists' Companionis an essential guide to writing in a wide range of genres, from travel writing to feminist polemic and writing on nature, history, death, friendship and sexuality.
Part 1 explores the full range of genres and asks the question: what...
A Writer's Book of Days
A Spirited Companion and Lively Muse for the Writing Life
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2010
First published a decade ago A Writer's Book of Days has become the ideal writing coach for thousands of writers. Newly revised with new prompts up-to-date Web resources and more useful information than ever this invaluable guide offers something for everyone looking to put pen to paper a treasure...
Writing Brave and Free
Encouraging Words for People Who Want to Start Writing
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2014
Sometimes setting pen to paper requires bravery, and writing well means breaking free of the rules learned in school. Liberating and emboldening the beginning writer are the goals of Ted Kooser and Steve Cox in this spirited book of practical wisdom that brings to bear decades of invaluable experience...