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A Poetry Handbook

A Prose Guide to Understanding and Writing Poetry

par Mary Oliver ...

“Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that’s what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook.”— Los Angeles TimesFrom the beloved and acclaimed poet, an ultimate guide to writing and understanding poetry.With passion and wit, Mary Oliver skillfully imparts ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

“Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that’s what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook.”— Los Angeles TimesFrom the beloved and acclaimed poet, an ultimate guide to writing and understanding poetry.With passion and wit, Mary Oliver skillfully imparts
... En savoir plus
How to Write a Book Proposal

The Insider's Step-by-Step Guide to Proposals that Get You Published

par Jody Rein, Michael Larsen ...

THE ESSENTIAL RESOURCE FOR SELLING YOUR BOOKIf you want to publish a book, you must present it to agents and publishers with a knock-your-socks-off proposal. Whether you're seeking a traditional press to publish your self-published book or trying to win over an agent for your graphic novel, memoir, or nonfiction title, you need an irresistible proposal. The better your proposal, the better the ... En savoir plus

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THE ESSENTIAL RESOURCE FOR SELLING YOUR BOOKIf you want to publish a book, you must present it to agents and publishers with a knock-your-socks-off proposal. Whether you're seeking a traditional press to publish your self-published book or trying to win over an agent for your graphic novel, memoir, or nonfiction title, you need an irresistible proposal. The better your proposal, the better the
... En savoir plus
Page One to Done

Finish Your Novel in 30 Days with the Fast Drafting Method

par Jessica Brody ...

Finally finish the first draft of your novel with a method that maximizes efficiency, speed, and joy—from the author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel.After months (or years) of writing, are you left with nothing but a folder full of false starts? Do you have a novel you were once excited to write but abandoned after only a few chapters—or even halfway through? Are you trapped in an endless cycle of ... En savoir plus

$17.59 CAD

Finally finish the first draft of your novel with a method that maximizes efficiency, speed, and joy—from the author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel.After months (or years) of writing, are you left with nothing but a folder full of false starts? Do you have a novel you were once excited to write but abandoned after only a few chapters—or even halfway through? Are you trapped in an endless cycle of
... En savoir plus
Make Your Story Matter

An Interactive Guide to Unlocking Your Brain's Storytelling Power and Writing a Book Readers Love

par Abbie Emmons ...

USA Today BestsellerYou’ve got a story inside you—but writing it feels impossible.What if writing didn’t have to be a struggle? What if all you had to do was harness your brain's natural storytelling instincts to craft the book you’ve always dreamed of?If you’re having trouble bringing your story to life, the problem isn’t you. It’s that you’ve been buried under a mountain of rigid rules, t... ... En savoir plus

$18.84 CAD

USA Today BestsellerYou’ve got a story inside you—but writing it feels impossible.What if writing didn’t have to be a struggle? What if all you had to do was harness your brain's natural storytelling instincts to craft the book you’ve always dreamed of?If you’re having trouble bringing your story to life, the problem isn’t you. It’s that you’ve been buried under a mountain of rigid rules, t...
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Verbal Judo

The Gentle Art of Persuasion

par George J. Thompson, PhD ...

Verbal Judo is the martial art of the mind and mouth that can show you how to be better prepared in every verbal encounter. Listen and speak more effectively, engage people through empathy (the most powerful word in the English language), avoid the most common conversational disasters, and use proven strategies that allow you to successfully communicate your point of view and take the upper hand ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Verbal Judo is the martial art of the mind and mouth that can show you how to be better prepared in every verbal encounter. Listen and speak more effectively, engage people through empathy (the most powerful word in the English language), avoid the most common conversational disasters, and use proven strategies that allow you to successfully communicate your point of view and take the upper hand
... En savoir plus
Pity the Reader

On Writing with Style

par Kurt Vonnegut, Suzanne McConnell ...

"A rich, generous book about writing and reading and Kurt Vonnegut as writer, teacher, and friend . . . Every page brings pleasure and insight."— Gail Godwin, New York Times bestselling authorHere is an entirely new side of Kurt Vonnegut, Vonnegut as a teacher of writing. Of course he's given us glimpses before, with aphorisms and short essays and articles and in his speeches. But never before ... En savoir plus

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"A rich, generous book about writing and reading and Kurt Vonnegut as writer, teacher, and friend . . . Every page brings pleasure and insight."— Gail Godwin, New York Times bestselling authorHere is an entirely new side of Kurt Vonnegut, Vonnegut as a teacher of writing. Of course he's given us glimpses before, with aphorisms and short essays and articles and in his speeches. But never before
... En savoir plus
The Heroine's Journey: For Writers, Readers, and Fans of Pop Culture

par Gail Carriger ...

Tired of the hero's journey? Frustrated that funny, romantic, and comforting stories aren't taken seriously? Sad that the books and movies you love never seem to be critically acclaimed, even when they sell like crazy?The heroine's journey is here to help.Multiple New York Times bestselling author and ALA Alex Award winner Gail Carriger presents a clear concise analysis of the heroine's journey, ... En savoir plus

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Tired of the hero's journey? Frustrated that funny, romantic, and comforting stories aren't taken seriously? Sad that the books and movies you love never seem to be critically acclaimed, even when they sell like crazy?The heroine's journey is here to help.Multiple New York Times bestselling author and ALA Alex Award winner Gail Carriger presents a clear concise analysis of the heroine's journey,
... En savoir plus
Elements of Fiction Writing - Conflict and Suspense

par James Scott Bell ...

Ramp up the tension and keep your readers hooked! Inside you'll find everything you need to know to spice up your story, move your plot forward, and keep your readers turning pages. Expert thriller author and writing instructor James Scott Bell shows you how to craft scenes, create characters, and develop storylines that harness conflict and suspense to carry your story from the first word to the ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Ramp up the tension and keep your readers hooked! Inside you'll find everything you need to know to spice up your story, move your plot forward, and keep your readers turning pages. Expert thriller author and writing instructor James Scott Bell shows you how to craft scenes, create characters, and develop storylines that harness conflict and suspense to carry your story from the first word to the
... En savoir plus
Wannabe a Writer?

par Jane Wenham-Jones ...

Collections series Secrets to Success
Wannabe a Writer? This hilarious, informative guide to getting into print, is a must-have for anyone who's ever thought they've got a book in them.Foreword by KATIE FFORDEContributors include:W*riters: Frederick Forsyth, Ian Rankin, Jilly Cooper & Jill MansellPublishers: Harper Collins, Hodder Headline, Simon & SchusterJournalists: Miles Kington, Michael Bywater, Robert CramptonAgents: Teresa ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD

Wannabe a Writer? This hilarious, informative guide to getting into print, is a must-have for anyone who's ever thought they've got a book in them.Foreword by KATIE FFORDEContributors include:W*riters: Frederick Forsyth, Ian Rankin, Jilly Cooper & Jill MansellPublishers: Harper Collins, Hodder Headline, Simon & SchusterJournalists: Miles Kington, Michael Bywater, Robert CramptonAgents: Teresa
... En savoir plus
Email Marketing for Authors

Grow an Email List that Actually Sells Books

par Dale L. Roberts ...

Collections Livre 9 - Self-Publishing with Dale
You’ve heard it a hundred times.Email marketing is the key to selling more books.So why haven’t you started?Maybe it feels too technical. Too time-consuming. Too easy to mess up. You’ve got writing to do, and the idea of building a list, crafting automations, or sending emails just sounds exhausting.You’re not alone. Most authors avoid email until it’s too late. But the truth is, it doesn’t have ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

You’ve heard it a hundred times.Email marketing is the key to selling more books.So why haven’t you started?Maybe it feels too technical. Too time-consuming. Too easy to mess up. You’ve got writing to do, and the idea of building a list, crafting automations, or sending emails just sounds exhausting.You’re not alone. Most authors avoid email until it’s too late. But the truth is, it doesn’t have
... En savoir plus
How to Write Erotica

par Rachel Kramer Bussel ...

Have you had intimate fantasies or simmering plotlines you’ve wanted to write but weren’t sure how or where to start? Let renowned erotica author and editor Rachel Kramer Bussel show you how to turn those fragments into fully fleshed out erotic stories, novellas, and novels. In this indispensable nonfiction craft guide, Bussel takes her 20+ years of experience in the genre and walks writers ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

Have you had intimate fantasies or simmering plotlines you’ve wanted to write but weren’t sure how or where to start? Let renowned erotica author and editor Rachel Kramer Bussel show you how to turn those fragments into fully fleshed out erotic stories, novellas, and novels. In this indispensable nonfiction craft guide, Bussel takes her 20+ years of experience in the genre and walks writers
... En savoir plus
Write Away

One Writer's Approach to the Novel

par Elizabeth George ...

Here's what I tell mystudents on the first day when I teach one of my creative writing courses: Youwill be published if you possess three qualities—talent, passion, anddiscipline.In Write Away, NewYork Times bestsellingauthor Elizabeth George offers would-be writers exactly what they need to knowabout how to construct a novel. She provides a detailed overview of the craftand gives helpful ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Here's what I tell mystudents on the first day when I teach one of my creative writing courses: Youwill be published if you possess three qualities—talent, passion, anddiscipline.In Write Away, NewYork Times bestsellingauthor Elizabeth George offers would-be writers exactly what they need to knowabout how to construct a novel. She provides a detailed overview of the craftand gives helpful
... En savoir plus
Ted Hughes

The Unauthorised Life

par Jonathan Bate ...

$11.99 CAD
Wordslut

A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language

par Amanda Montell ...

“As funny as it is informative, this book will have you laughing out loud while you contemplate the revolutionary power of words.” —Camille Perri, author of The Assistants and When Katie Met CassidyA brash, enlightening, and wildly entertaining feminist look at gendered language and the way it shapes us.The word bitch conjures many images, but it is most often meant to describe an unpleasant woman ... En savoir plus

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“As funny as it is informative, this book will have you laughing out loud while you contemplate the revolutionary power of words.” —Camille Perri, author of The Assistants and When Katie Met CassidyA brash, enlightening, and wildly entertaining feminist look at gendered language and the way it shapes us.The word bitch conjures many images, but it is most often meant to describe an unpleasant woman
... En savoir plus
The Magic Of Christmas Miracles

An All-new Collection Of Inspiring True

par Jamie Miller ...

An inspiring seasonal readPerfect for reflective moments throughout the holidaysMakes a thoughtful Christmas gift ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

An inspiring seasonal readPerfect for reflective moments throughout the holidaysMakes a thoughtful Christmas gift
... En savoir plus
How to Grow a Novel

The Most Common Mistakes Writers Make and How to Overcome Them

par Sol Stein ...

"Stein is a fascinating guide and teacher. This should be required reading for all Booker Prize judges and about 90 percent of published authors." — Daily MailHow to Grow a Novel is master editor, novelist, and writing instructor Sol Stein's invaluable workshop in print. It includes details and examples from Stein's behind-the-scenes work with bestselling novelists as well as talented newcomers. ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

"Stein is a fascinating guide and teacher. This should be required reading for all Booker Prize judges and about 90 percent of published authors." — Daily MailHow to Grow a Novel is master editor, novelist, and writing instructor Sol Stein's invaluable workshop in print. It includes details and examples from Stein's behind-the-scenes work with bestselling novelists as well as talented newcomers.
... En savoir plus
Stein On Writing

A Master Editor of Some of the Most Successful Writers of Our Century Shares His Craft Techniques and Strategies

par Sol Stein ...

Your future as a writer is in your hands. Whether you are a newcomer or an accomplished professional, a novelist, story writer, or a writer of nonfiction, you will find this book a wealth of immediately useful guidance not available anywhere else. As Sol Stein, renowned editor, author, and instructor, explains, "This is not a book of theory. It is a book of useable solutions-- how to fix writing ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

Your future as a writer is in your hands. Whether you are a newcomer or an accomplished professional, a novelist, story writer, or a writer of nonfiction, you will find this book a wealth of immediately useful guidance not available anywhere else. As Sol Stein, renowned editor, author, and instructor, explains, "This is not a book of theory. It is a book of useable solutions-- how to fix writing
... En savoir plus
Creative Writing For Dummies

par Maggie Hamand ...

Unlock your creative potential and write something specialEver dream of writing a book, article, poem, or play that means something to you—and maybe to someone else as well? Do you have an idea you're ready to get down on paper? In Creative Writing For Dummies, you'll learn how to unleash your creative side and become a confident and productive writer.Discover the essential elements of ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

Unlock your creative potential and write something specialEver dream of writing a book, article, poem, or play that means something to you—and maybe to someone else as well? Do you have an idea you're ready to get down on paper? In Creative Writing For Dummies, you'll learn how to unleash your creative side and become a confident and productive writer.Discover the essential elements of
... En savoir plus
Living and Writing on the Coast of Maine

Thoughts on Life, Love, and Writing

par Lea Wait ...

What's it like to live your dream? To live the life of an author? To (finally) be married to the man you love and live in the place you've always imagined? With wry humor and insight, Lea Wait, acclaimed author of 14 books in two genres, shares the good, the bad, and the challenging about living in a Maine house built in 1774, meeting publishing deadlines, and loving life. (Most of the time!)Lea ... En savoir plus

$6.86 CAD

What's it like to live your dream? To live the life of an author? To (finally) be married to the man you love and live in the place you've always imagined? With wry humor and insight, Lea Wait, acclaimed author of 14 books in two genres, shares the good, the bad, and the challenging about living in a Maine house built in 1774, meeting publishing deadlines, and loving life. (Most of the time!)Lea
... En savoir plus
Reflections on Tinsori Light

par Sharon Lee, Steve Miller ...

For those who wish to see how a short story goes from outline to short story, this echapbook presents the outline for, and the completed short Liaden story, "The Space at Tinsori Light," with an explanatory foreword by Sharon Lee. ... En savoir plus

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For those who wish to see how a short story goes from outline to short story, this echapbook presents the outline for, and the completed short Liaden story, "The Space at Tinsori Light," with an explanatory foreword by Sharon Lee.
... En savoir plus
Just Write

Creating Unforgettable Fiction and a Rewarding Writing Life

par James Scott Bell ...

Enthrall your readers, love the process, & become the writer you are meant to be!Writers are given a wealthy of opportunities to cultivate a successful writing life, break out, and find an audience for their work. Yet so many writers, from beginners to veterans, find their careers stuck in neutral.The solution is simple: Just write. Write yourself past fears, doubts, and setbacks, and use your ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

Enthrall your readers, love the process, & become the writer you are meant to be!Writers are given a wealthy of opportunities to cultivate a successful writing life, break out, and find an audience for their work. Yet so many writers, from beginners to veterans, find their careers stuck in neutral.The solution is simple: Just write. Write yourself past fears, doubts, and setbacks, and use your
... En savoir plus
True to Life

Fifty Steps to Help You Tell Your Story

par Beth Kaplan ...

In fifty informative and inspiring steps, Beth Kaplan shows you how to write your story in essay or book form by putting on your writer's hat, then your editor's hat, then digging down to bring out the passionate details of the story, and finally living the writing life. Steps include: - Read Like a Writer - Unleash the "I" Word - Claim Your Truth - Write from Scars, Not Wounds - Enter the ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD

In fifty informative and inspiring steps, Beth Kaplan shows you how to write your story in essay or book form by putting on your writer's hat, then your editor's hat, then digging down to bring out the passionate details of the story, and finally living the writing life. Steps include: - Read Like a Writer - Unleash the "I" Word - Claim Your Truth - Write from Scars, Not Wounds - Enter the
... En savoir plus
Interactive Fiction

Engage Readers and Push the Boundaries of Storytelling

par M.L. Ronn ...

Have you ever read a Choose Your Own Adventure and wondered how the author did it?In this short book, author Michael La Ronn demystifies the writing process behind interactive novels.You’ll learn:How to design, write, and edit an interactive novelHow to create deep characters readers will loveHow to create decisions that matterHow to keep readers engaged so they won’t stop readingMichael pulls ... En savoir plus

$3.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Have you ever read a Choose Your Own Adventure and wondered how the author did it?In this short book, author Michael La Ronn demystifies the writing process behind interactive novels.You’ll learn:How to design, write, and edit an interactive novelHow to create deep characters readers will loveHow to create decisions that matterHow to keep readers engaged so they won’t stop readingMichael pulls
... En savoir plus
The Five Day Novel

The How To Guide For Writing Faster & Optimizing Your Workflow

par Scott King ...

Collections Livre 1 - Writer to Author
Struggling to finish your novels?Tweak your workflow process and write one in only FIVE DAYS!After taking way too long to write a fantasy epic, author and educator Scott King refined his writing process so that he could crank out a novel in five days!Through easy-to-follow tips and helpful examples, Scott takes a theme and shapes an entire story around it. Let him walk you through the prewriting ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Struggling to finish your novels?Tweak your workflow process and write one in only FIVE DAYS!After taking way too long to write a fantasy epic, author and educator Scott King refined his writing process so that he could crank out a novel in five days!Through easy-to-follow tips and helpful examples, Scott takes a theme and shapes an entire story around it. Let him walk you through the prewriting
... En savoir plus

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