Writing Skills category: 1537 books

The most important thing to know about writing a novel is this: You can do it. And if you've already written one, you can write an even better one. Author and former literary agent Nathan Bransford shares his secrets for creating killer plots, fleshing out your first ideas, crafting compelling characters,...

Discover Just How Good Your Writing Can Be If you write, you know what it's like. Insight and creativity - the desire to push the boundaries of your writing - strike when you least expect it. And you're often in no position to act: in the shower, driving the kids to school...in the middle of the night. The...

Possibilities and Paradoxes in the Craft of Fiction The pieces of a satisfying novel or story seem to fit together so effortlessly, so seamlessly, that it's easy to find yourself wondering, "how on earth did the author do this?" The answer is simple: He sat alone at his desk, considered an array of options,...

100 Self-Help Journal Prompts That Are Sure To Help!  Why is writing in your journal so important? Writing in your journal is in my opinion one of the best things you can do for yourself. Not only does it help you get writing and learn new things, but it also helps you learn more about yourself....

Writing and submitting short stories is exciting and rewarding. Learn how to get into the short story market and start making money doing what you love. I’ll take you step by step from concept to sale. The process may seem daunting but I’ll be with you through it all to make it fun and rewarding. Here...

Olivia Aragon's Writing for the Senses helps writers focus on what brings the reader in - the senses. This book offers advice and 365 writing prompts to develop a writer's sense of sense. The five senses - sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell - convince the reader that the people on the page were...

A powerful book about writing and the writing process, this book will motivate both beginning and professional writers to sit down and write as swiftly as they can to generate ideas or to break out of a writer's block. Writing will become a joyful act instead of a chore. All aspects of writing...

Just Write!Better advice could not be given to any writer out there. This book takes any potential writer, no matter what the experience level, through the process of writing from the very first inkling of inspiration, all the way to publishing and promoting.Join author, James Mascia, as he...

Solve the MYSTERY of how to write and sell a KILLER story! With the help of interactive exercises, mystery author and crime fiction critic Hallie Ephron gives you the momentum you need to turn a kernel of an idea into an intriguing mystery novel. You'll learn to capitalize on your writing strengths...

Have you ever wanted to write a short story, but had no idea where to begin? Have you looked for tips, hints, or advice about how to develop characters and plots without being able to be sure you’re getting advice from the experts? Look no further than this guide here before you! Carefully written...

You're a writer. You need to make money from your words.What if you could create AND sell a product in just eight hours? The product could be anything: a Kindle ebook, a collection of articles, a short story… a new writing service for your clients. This program will show you how to think outside...

A Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award Finalist for Best Critical/Biographical Work Discover the secrets to crafting an unforgettable mystery! To piece together the puzzle of your mystery novel, you need patience, resilience, a solid understanding of the craft, and a clear blueprint...

Where do you get your ideas? It’s a question that plagues every writer. And once you’ve got an idea, what then? Ideas without a plan, without a purpose, are no more than pleasant thoughts. So how do you come up with those ideas, and how do you turn them into writing that will engage your reader? The...

Eliminate writers’ block and creatively express one’s thoughts through creative writingDo you need some yawn-proof and sleep-proof writing exercises to get your students to actively participate? Then this book is for you, as it is very complete and is designed to be taught over 16 weeks....