Ringer's Secret School of Writing explodes the myth, which says that you must suffer in order to write. The biggest part of this school is the playground. When we write, everything is possible - other worlds, heroic action, true love.The 8 lessons (+ bonus lesson) will call forth your imagination and provide a structure that will move you across the page. Each writing session is an adventure.

Joy to the World! A free pre-Christmas present celebrating the spirit of the season and literacy everywhere!The Christmas spirit displaces Christmas-present greed in this charming, fun and touching Twitter novel, now available as a complete eBook. A holiday story for all ages and all perspectives. Author and illustrator Ted Ringer wishes you all the best this holiday season, and in the New Year.

Hodgepodge, Mishmash, and Jumble, featuring writings and drawings by Ted Ringer, is more than a humor book — it's a joyful companion for moments of rest, reflection, and much-needed laughter.150 illustrations — 98 full color and 52 b&w.Filled with humor, whimsical stories, poems, cartoons, and never-before-published artwork, approved by parents and rascals alike. This delightful collection is designed to be enjoyed in the morning with coffee, on va...

The observations of a regular Ed. The more things change, the more they stay the same!

In this clever short story, Norton, a writer of how-to books, dreams of writing a novel of epic proportion when the world of words begins to de ... det ..., uh ... come apart. Now, nothing will ever be the sa ... sa ... how it was before.

The story of an aging Deadhead who attends a concert in Eugene and gets caught up with the greedy IRS (who wants his money), a delusional CIA agent (who wants his bootleg tape), and the Grateful Dead (who want him to stop the Coffee Cartel from destroying the rainforest).Our hero makes a brave stand against the forces of bureaucracy, fast food, and evil. Things will never be the same.

A "Bedtime Story for Big Kids," this tells the funny story of a baby who, yes, was born with a beard. This is the tale of his family, told by the bearded one, from the unusual moment of his birth, up to the time he speaks his first, momentous words.Dad battles a blizzard. Mom gets her hair done. Sister has designs on France. Gambling, fitness, romance––this family has it all!

The year is 1872 and Gus, a young accordion player from Minnesota, is stricken with Terminal Hay Fever and must go West for his health. He hits the trail with a song in his heart and with his trusty horse, Mrs. Mitchell. It's a wild frontier. Cows, Indians, Love. What will get him first?A humorous & entertaining book, Gus will keep kids and adults smiling as they tag along on his adventures.

Drawing and Dreaming is a classic declaration of independence from the tyranny of rote performance. Children and adults will appreciate the call to creatively explore their imaginations with this whimsical and colorful book. Gain confidence with each turning page. Exercise your inherent right to create, to reason individually, and to make goofy pictures of everyone you know.

This EBook is a handy creative writing guide including:*A brief history of the seven deadly sins.*A short explanation of character archetypes and how to use them.*A set of useable archetypes to inspire the creation of new characters.

Developing rich, vibrant, realistic and multidimensional characters is the aim of all budding writers. This brief guide offers 123 useful character questions for authors. Questions span a range of topics from biographical questions to questions on family, relationships, money and spiritual beliefs.This is the first book in a 123 series that offers ideas on a given topic.

Explore different forms and genres by writing fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Discover effective writing concepts and build your skills. Create your own writing projects with fresh ideas.You'll learn a lot by simply reading these exercises, which impart literary and storytelling devices. Each chapter focuses on a different form or writing concept: freewriting, journaling, memoirs, fiction and storytelling, form poetry and free verse, article and blog writing, characters, ...