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Author
Publisher
Open Road Media
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Essays on the craft of fiction writing from the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize, for her novel The Age of Innocence. In The Writing of Fiction , Edith Wharton, a prolific writer and one of the twentieth century's greatest authors, shares her thoughts on fiction writing, devoting individual chapters to short stories and novels. She stresses the importance of writers putting thought into how they build their story, from selecting subject matter...
Author
Publisher
Lonely Planet Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Bursting with invaluable advice, this inspiring and practical guide, fully revised and updated in this new edition, is a must for anyone who yearns to write about travel - whether they aspire to make their living from it or simply enjoy jotting in a journal for posterity. You don't have to make money to profit from travel writing. Sometimes, the richest rewards are in the currency of experience. How to be a Travel Writer reveals the varied possibilities...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
As clear, concise, and concrete as its subject, Patrick Riley's The One–Page Proposal promises to be the definitive business guide to getting your best ideas fully understood in the least amount of time.
Today more than ever, business decisions are made on the fly first impressions can make all the difference. Now, in the first book of its kind, successful entrepreneur Patrick Riley shows you how to boil all the elements of your business proposal...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
After writing more than one hundred books, it still amazes me that I have been lucky enough to spend most of my life doing what I truly love: writing. What makes a writer? The desire to tell a story, a love of language, an eye for detail, practice, practice, practice. How well should you know your characters? Do you need to outline before you write? How important is length? Now Walter Dean Myers, the new National Ambassador for Young People's Literature...
Author
Publisher
Mariner Books
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
From the bestselling author of Woe Is I : A guide to grammar fundamentals that's sympathetic to the struggling writer and often just plain funny-(The Seattle Times). Whether you need to improve your skills for work or school, or aspire to the Great American Novel, a grounding in grammar, spelling, and punctuation is essential--not just to make you look like a professional but to communicate effectively in emails, essays, or anything you need to write....
Author
Publisher
Fall River Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Don't stop and think about it, just write."
-from the introduction
Writing is many things. It can be a way to express our deepest feelings and greatest yearnings, or illuminate the mysteries of human existence. It can also, of course, be a lot of fun. Sometimes the best way to get started writing is to just get started and see where it takes you. This book will show you how!
With 303 Writing Prompts, author Bonnie Neubauer (The Write-Brain Workbook),...
Author
Publisher
ABC Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A cultural history of Australia told through our fiction. Australia's novels lie at the heart of the country. Capturing everyday lives and exceptional dreams, they have held up a mirror to the nation, reflecting the good and the bad. In this companion book to the ABC TV series, Carl Reinecke looks at the history of Australian culture through the books we have read and the stories we have told. Touching on colonial invasion, the bush myth, world wars,...
Author
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
This guide to the two most popular styles of calligraphy is filled with advice for those looking to advance to the next level. Well-illustrated, step-by-step instructions by an expert calligrapher explain every detail of mastering the italic and copperplate hands, from the basics to tips on texture, color, and commercial calligraphy.
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
With over 10 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! The ability to put thoughts into writing is an essential skill vital to success in school-from elementary school through college. Bestselling author Dan Gutman helps kids master this important skill with his fun, informative writing guide, My Weird Writing Tips. Dan offers tricks for spelling hard words, understanding the difference between similar words like "its"...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
Bestselling author of Ella Enchanted and fairy-tale master Gail Carson Levine shares her secrets of great writing in this companion to the popular Writing Magic. Have you ever wanted to captivate readers with a great opening, create spectacular and fantastical creatures, make up an entire country, realize a dastardly villain, write an epic love story, or make your characters leap off the page? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Gail Carson...
Author
Publisher
Microcosm Publishing LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Want to be a writer, but the words won't come? Do you have a lot to say but don't know how to write it so people will read it? Do you struggle with anxiety, procrastination, or feeling like an imposter around your writing? Microcosm's two most prolific authors teach you their tricks of the trade in this no-nonsense, practical guide to the craft of writing longform work. Learn skills like setting and sticking to goals, communicating effectively with...
Author
Publisher
AMACOM
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
How does a company constantly win more business than its rivals? A key factor is the ability to create proposals that outshine those from even the strongest competitors. Powerful Proposals helps businesses maximize the selling power of their proposals, with proven strategies for going beyond this is what we do" documents in favor of customer-centered offers that highlight the tangible benefits your company offers. This powerful process offers tools...
Author
Publisher
Microcosm Publishing LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Want to write a book? Half the battle is finding a practice that works for you. Successful author and creativity expert Jessie Kwak is here to help you do just that -- and have fun doing it. In her view, every part of the process is important: idea generation, development, research, planning, drafting, revising, and publication and are all covered here in friendly, accessible detail. As in her previous book, From Chaos to Creativity, Kwak helps you...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
The fourth edition of the timeless composition guide, including an introduction by E. B. White and a foreword by Roger Angell.
First published in 1919 as a primer for Cornell University students, The Elements of Style became a renowned reference for writers of all kinds. With a straightforward manner that exemplifies its own advice, this succinct book covers everything from tips on proper comma usage to the principles of effective communication....
Author
Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Group Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"This step-by-step guide will take you from your first paycheck to your ultimate goal: a career as a professional, full-time freelance writer with a byline that people will recognize. You can easily make thousands of dollars every month, simply by doing what you already love. Even if you have never been professionally published or don't have a degree, you can learn how to hone your interviewing, editing, and writing skills to meet the needs of numerous...
17) So You Want to Publish Your Own Book & E-Book A Step-by-Step Guide to Fun & Profitable Publishing
Author
Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Publishing two books, selling film rights, and being in TIME magazine- these kind of seem like pipe dreams. However, this is actually the life story of Beth Reekles, the famous 17-year-old writer. Being a successful writer at a young age is no longer a pipe dream, and this book can help make it your reality.
With a bit of humor and a conversationally quirky tone, this book shows the young adult audience how to write a killer query letter and book...
Author
Publisher
Baraka Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"This smartly illustrated literary miscellanea is intended to stimulate readers and writers of English prose. From "dead language - the speaks" (i.e., ad-speak, media-speak, corporate-speak) through "re-writing - Again?" to rules (to obey or not to obey), authors Barry Healey and Cordelia Strube examine what makes good and bad writing. With tongue often in cheek, they scrutinize various forms of prose and the seven major prose elements, and reflect...
Author
Publisher
Gatekeeper Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Write to Influence! Personnel Appraisals, Resumes, Awards, Grants, Scholarships, Internships, Reports, Bid Proposals, Web Pages, Marketing, and More Powerful writing changes lives! You may be the best candidate -- hands down -- but if the competition is better at telling a story, you lose. Powerful writing correlates directly to success, personal and professional. With this book you will learn to: Write to win. Make each word count and every second...
Author
Publisher
AMACOM
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Anyone who regularly deals with work-related writing deadlines knows the kind of paralysis that can take over when there's too much to accomplish and not enough time to compose a clear sentence. This book contains an easy, efficient, and confidence-building process for keeping up and being productive, even under tight time constraints and concentration-sapping obstacles. The book contains an immediately usable approach based on the mnemonic DASH,...
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