Compass Books imprint: 83 books
Compass Points - Get Your Act Together
Writing A Stand-up Comedy Routine
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2014
Confidence is essential for any stand–up comic and having confidence in your material is the first step to having greater confidence on stage. It is said that proper preparation makes for professional performance and this book provides the tools to achieve this, offering down-to-earth practical advice...
Compass Points - A Practical Guide to Poetry Forms
How To Find The Perfect Form For Your Poem
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2014
A Practical Guide to Poetry Forms is a practical handbook on poetry forms, giving informative details on the construction of the major set forms. It also includes exercises, all within the scope of the beginner, yet stimulating enough to engage the more experienced poet.
Compass Points - Horror Upon Horror
A Step by Step Guide to Writing a Horror Novel
Language: English
Release Date: November 29, 2013
The horror novel has often been looked upon as the poor relation in the literary world, and yet some of our greatest writers have published novels under its banner. Horror writer (Whittlewood and The Wild Horseman) and former Gothic Society member, Suzanne Ruthven brings us a step-by-step guide to writing horror fiction.
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Handy Hints for Writers
Language: English
Release Date: August 30, 2013
Handy Hints for Writers is a book of tips, advice and encouragement for writers at all levels. Dip into it or read from start to finish and you will find something to inspire you, make you think, give you a kick start or make you smile.
Compass Points - Building Your Story
A Guide to Structure and Plot
Language: English
Release Date: August 29, 2014
A lively and comprehensive guide on the importance of structuring your plot with in-depth looks at different techniques and lots of practical advice, including at least one writing exercise in each chapter on topics such as building tension, staging drama, identifying and rectifying structural issues...
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Creating Meaningful Dialogue
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2014
Poor dialogue is one of the main reasons for a publisher’s reader glazing over when reading a first-time novel, where the author has seen fit to include every superfluous utterance of every-day speech. The purpose of dialogue is to move the story along and to give added dimension to the characters...
Compass Points - The Pagan Writers' Guide
Writing for the Pagan and MB&S Publications
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2013
I want to be a pagan author and write for the pagan community…can you tell me how to get published? Writing for the pagan community is no different from writing for any other readership – but we need to learn the basic rules before deciding whether we have any talent worth pursuing. Regardless of...
Compass Points - Edit is a Four-Letter Word
How to Create the Best First Impression
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2015
A one-stop refresher course in editing fiction, suitable for both new writers and more experienced ones. When to edit, how to edit, why to edit – and when not to edit. The different stages of editing. Checklists, examples, and advice from other writers, editors, competition judges and a literary agent.
Compass Points - The Writers' Group Handbook
Getting the Best For and From Your Writing Group
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2014
Over the past 15 years Julie Phillips has been and still is a member of many different groups and committees including: writing groups, Parent/Teacher Associations, local community campaign committees, Scout committees, School Governor Committees, various further education groups and nursing...
Compass Points - Passionate Plots
A Brief Guide to Writing Erotic Stories and Scenes
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2014
New and emerging writers, existing writers looking to expand their skills and readers of erotic literature interested in writing their own stories will find this book a lively and informative 'how to' on writing erotica. Written by a published author, Passionate Plots focuses upon plot and crafting integral erotic scenes, with practical exercises for the reader.
So You Want To Be A Freelance Writer?
Writing for magazines, newspapers and beyond.
Language: English
Release Date: March 11, 2013
So You Want To Be A Freelance Writer - Writing for Magazines, Newspapers and Beyond does exactly what it says in the title - it shows the reader how to write for the newspaper and magazine industry and how to make it in the world of freelance writing. Deborah Durbin is a qualified journalist and has...
Write a Western in 30 Days
With Plenty of Bullet-Points!
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2013
Nik Morton has been writing for over forty years, honing his craft. He writes genre fiction, whether that s science fiction, horror, crime, thriller, romance or westerns. To date he has 15 books under several pseudonyms. His westerns are usually written under the name Ross Morton. Within these pages...
Unlock Your Creativity
A 21-day Sensory Workout for Writers
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2014
"Unlock Your Creativity: a 21-day sensory workout for writers" is the first book in the series co-authored by Sue Johnson and Val Andrews. Unlock Your Creativity begins with exercises to help the reader identify their creative aspirations. It then takes them on a 21-day journey through the senses, showing...
by Nicholas Corder
Language: English
Release Date: August 29, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: August 29, 2014
This book answers the question, "How do we go about inventing great characters that our readers will care about, root for, love, hate or fear?" Using friendly, accessible language, we'll look at why great characters are vital to writers and a range of strategies from the simple listing of attributes...