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A Magical Key to Unlock Your Creative Wizard Are you writing a novel, but having trouble getting your first draft written? You’ve heard of “outlining,” but that sounds too rigid for you. You’ve heard of “organic writing,” but that seems a bit squishy to you. Take a look at...

Become revision-savvy and talk about fiction like a pro. Written by an experienced editor and writing teacher, this dictionary-style reference book decodes and demonstrates the editorial jargon used in writing workshops and manuscript critiques. In the tradition of Strunk & White's revered "The...

Whether you are a writer of fiction or essays, or want to explore poetry or memoir, Tiberghien's twelve fundamental lessons will help you discover and develop your own distinct voice. Tiberghien's inventive exercises focus on the processes unique to each genre, while also offering skills applicable...

Do I hear you say that romance is dead? Not for the millions of readers who find escape between the covers of a paperback novel . . . If you think that writing romantic fiction is a quick way to make a fortune, forget it. Often the novel that’s so easy to read, and slips down as easily...

A story is constructed from many different building blocks: characters, plot, setting, theme, chapters, scenes, action, dialogue, exposition—not to mention point of view, tense, style, tone, and voice. Stories are complex. There’s a lot to learn. And once we learn the basics, we need practice—lots...

You want to write a play but you have no idea how to start. This book will help you to enter the exciting world of scriptwriting step by step. What makes a good dramatic story? How do you get inspired?  What is the language of theatre? How do you create the most interesting, three-dimensional...

From Story Idea to Reader is an easily accessible guide to writing fiction. Whether you are brushing up on your writing skills or starting out, this book will take you through the whole process from inspiration to conclusion. No matter if you are looking to submit your work for publication, enter...

This directional guide for interacting with text can be modified for students on almost any level. It provides a map for stimulating reluctant readers and writers, a platform for creativity, and a private place for nurturing accuracy. Author Other reviews Writing to Respond to an Article...

This boxed set How To Guide on novel writing is perfect for beginners needing the basics AND seasoned writers looking to dramatically improve their skills. MAKING DESCRIPTION WORK HARD FOR YOU Learn how to use description to achieve deep point of view and to create stories and characters readers...

Green your world with the written word – here’s how! What’s the secret to starting a successful eco-blog? How can you write for the green-inclined while making money and simplifying your life? Want to change the world? Environmental writing impacts international laws. It argues...

All the hard-earned storytelling skills of Erle Stanley Gardner, creator of Petty Mason and still the world’s biggest-selling writer, are revealed in this informative, entertaining, and instructive book. The authors clearly present and analyze all the elements of narrative-character, plot, conflict,...

The journey to become a successful writer is long, fraught with peril, and filled with difficult questions: How do i write dialogue? How do I build suspense? What should I know about query letters? Where do I start? The best way to answer these questions is to ditch your uncertainty and transform...

The perfect book for anyone wanting to develop their writing skills, whether through a study course or as a hobby. The guide provides the knowledge essential for approaching this growing and highly marketable area with confidence, covering research, self-assessment, improving skills, and submitting work.

There is one sure-fire way of improving your novel fast ... You may know the fundamentals of how to write fiction. You may be more than competent in plot, structure and characters. But if your dialogue is dull it will drag the whole story down. On the other hand, if your dialogue is...