Writing category: 7965 books

“Food writing spans centuries and philosophies. . . . At long last there’s a Norton Anthology with all the most important works.”—Eater Edited by influential literary critic Sandra M. Gilbert and award-winning restaurant critic and professor of English Roger Porter, Eating Words gathers...

Congratulations! You just finished writing your first novel! “Now what?” If you’re like I was, that was the first question you asked yourself.  Do you remember what I said last time? In Nine Day Novel: Writing?  Steve, I totally remember: You said, “Bravo!...

Love makes the world go round -- and it sells. I adore writing romance fiction, and now you can write romance too. This book helps you to discover: * The soul of romance, why focusing on emotion is vital when you write romance, and how to create emotion-filled stories readers will love;...

This easy-to-read, how-to guide is full of both practical advice and emotional support. Psychotherapist turned successful mystery writer, Kassandra Lamb takes novice writers by the hand and walks with them on their journey, pointing out pitfalls along the way, some of which she discovered through...

So you want to write a book . . . but you can't quite seem to get started. Or finished. Writing veteran Angela Hunt details areas and concepts you should consider before, during, and after the writing. This lesson discusses the work a writer should do away from his or her manuscript—conceptualizing,...

Writing memoir may feel overwhelming and you may not feel up to the task. But you can write your memoir. You have a story to tell. You just need the confidence to begin. I will guide you step by step from finding your story to the finished product, your memoir. In this guide I will cover, what...

A prolific and award-winning writer, Lee Martin has put pen to paper to offer his wisdom, honed during thirty years of teaching the oh-so-elusive art of writing. Telling Stories is intended for anyone interested in thinking more about the elements of storytelling in short stories, novels, and memoirs....

Writing a project proposal is a challenging task that requires a certain level of passion, attention to details and effort. A project proposal is an important formal document that needs a favorable response from the sponsors who will receive, review, approve and finance it. Therefore, it is essential...

Blogging. Newsletters. Books. Videos. So much to communicate. So much to write. But what if you don't even know how to get started. Do you have to blog if you hate writing? Do you have to do your own newsletter? What are your options? When do you need to write a resume versus...

LEARN HOW TO WRITE A BOOK WHICH STANDS OUT FROM THE CROWD. There is no precise formula for writing a bestseller, but there are secrets, skills and techniques that will dramatically improve your odds of publishing a bestselling novel. Whatever your motivation - whether sick of rejections,...

A Step-by-Step, Quick Guide to Writing a Good Thesis Statement.Everything you need to know about a thesis statement is contained in this short guide. You'll learn how to use a thesis statement to respond to direct and indirect questions, how to make it clear and concise, and all of the...

This bestselling guide to all areas of publishing and the media is completely revised and updated every year. The Yearbook is packed with advice, inspiration and practical guidance on who to contact and how to get published. Foreword by Joanne Harris, bestselling author of 18 novels, including...

How to Write Hot Sex: Tips from Multi-Published Erotic Romance Authors This collection of essays by multi-published erotic romance authors details the art of writing sizzling hot sex scenes. Whether you’re writing sensual, steamy, or full-on explicit sex scenes, writers can learn from...

This book explores how writers from several different cultures learn to write in their academic settings, and how their writing practices interact with and contribute to their evolving identities as students and professionals in academic environments in higher education. Embedded in a theoretical...