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On Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy

par Roger Zelazny ...

Roger Zelazny was a stylist. Indeed, few writers have had a better grasp of the English language than he did, to say nothing of rhythm and style. More than any other writer Zelazny makes writing look fun. It's seems like he's having the time of his life writing these masterful stories and he's happy to share them with you for the sheer love of it. And somehow, in a way that no other modern writer ... En savoir plus

$8.69 CAD

Roger Zelazny was a stylist. Indeed, few writers have had a better grasp of the English language than he did, to say nothing of rhythm and style. More than any other writer Zelazny makes writing look fun. It's seems like he's having the time of his life writing these masterful stories and he's happy to share them with you for the sheer love of it. And somehow, in a way that no other modern writer
... En savoir plus
How to Write Stunning Sentences

100 Simple Exercises from Beloved Authors to Improve Your Writing Style

par Nina Schuyler ...

You’ve got a great story, but do you have great sentences?Stylish sentences have their own powerful energy that mesmerizes and even rearranges a reader’s world. Think of this book as a private lesson with Nina Schuyler — award winning author and professor of creative writing — featuring guest appearances by the masters, including James Baldwin, Grace Paley, Anne Carson, Justin Torres, and Toni ... En savoir plus

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You’ve got a great story, but do you have great sentences?Stylish sentences have their own powerful energy that mesmerizes and even rearranges a reader’s world. Think of this book as a private lesson with Nina Schuyler — award winning author and professor of creative writing — featuring guest appearances by the masters, including James Baldwin, Grace Paley, Anne Carson, Justin Torres, and Toni
... En savoir plus
Writing What You Know

How to Turn Personal Experiences into Publishable Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry

par Meg Files ...

It's easy for people to write about their feelings in a journal. It's more difficult, however, to convert personal experiences into stories worthy of publication-fiction, non-fiction, or poetry. Filled with engaging exercises, Write from Life guides writers in identifying story-worthy material and transforming their raw material into finished pieces, through conquering fears associated with ... En savoir plus

$1.99 CAD

It's easy for people to write about their feelings in a journal. It's more difficult, however, to convert personal experiences into stories worthy of publication-fiction, non-fiction, or poetry. Filled with engaging exercises, Write from Life guides writers in identifying story-worthy material and transforming their raw material into finished pieces, through conquering fears associated with
... En savoir plus
Writing at the Wellspring: Tapping the Source of Your Inner Genius

par Matt Cardin ...

"[An] intimate journey into the mystery of creativity and spirit." — BookLife review (Publishers Weekly)What if understanding your creative life means reconsidering who you are, and where creativity comes from?Have you ever felt that your truest creative work comes from somewhere beyond your conscious control? That in your best moments, you're not so much writing as be... ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $13.99 CAD Maintenant $4.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

"[An] intimate journey into the mystery of creativity and spirit." — BookLife review (Publishers Weekly)What if understanding your creative life means reconsidering who you are, and where creativity comes from?Have you ever felt that your truest creative work comes from somewhere beyond your conscious control? That in your best moments, you're not so much writing as be...
... En savoir plus
The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing

Everything You Need to Know to Create & Sell Your Work

par Writer's Digest Books ...

Get advice from the best in the business on every stage of the novel-writing and publishing process!In The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing, 3rd Edition, you'll learn from established writers about how to make your novel a reality. Discover techniques and strategies for generating ideas, connecting with readers emotionally, and finding inspiration you need to finish your work. This fully revised ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Get advice from the best in the business on every stage of the novel-writing and publishing process!In The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing, 3rd Edition, you'll learn from established writers about how to make your novel a reality. Discover techniques and strategies for generating ideas, connecting with readers emotionally, and finding inspiration you need to finish your work. This fully revised
... 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:Writers: Frederick Forsyth, Ian Rankin, Jilly Cooper & Jill MansellPublishers: Harper Collins, Hodder Headline, Simon & SchusterJournalists: Miles Kington, Michael Bywater, Robert CramptonAgents: Teresa Chr.. ... 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:Writers: Frederick Forsyth, Ian Rankin, Jilly Cooper & Jill MansellPublishers: Harper Collins, Hodder Headline, Simon & SchusterJournalists: Miles Kington, Michael Bywater, Robert CramptonAgents: Teresa Chr..
... En savoir plus
Word Painting Revised Edition

The Fine Art of Writing Descriptively

par Rebecca Mcclanahan ...

Paint Masterful Descriptions on the Page!Writing strong descriptions is an art form, one that you need to carefully develop and practice. The words you choose to describe your characters, scenes, settings, and ideas--in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction--need to precisely illustrate the vision you want to convey. Word Painting Revised Edition shows you how to color your canvas with descriptions that ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

Paint Masterful Descriptions on the Page!Writing strong descriptions is an art form, one that you need to carefully develop and practice. The words you choose to describe your characters, scenes, settings, and ideas--in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction--need to precisely illustrate the vision you want to convey. Word Painting Revised Edition shows you how to color your canvas with descriptions that
... En savoir plus
Sin and Syntax

How to Craft Wicked Good Prose

par Constance Hale ...

A fully revised and updated edition with writing prompts and challenges in every chapterToday’s writers need more spunk than Strunk: whether it's the Great American e-mail, Madison Avenue advertising, or Grammy Award-winning rap lyrics, memorable writing must jump off the page. Copy veteran Constance Hale is on a mission to make creative communication, both the lyrical and the unlawful, an option ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

A fully revised and updated edition with writing prompts and challenges in every chapterToday’s writers need more spunk than Strunk: whether it's the Great American e-mail, Madison Avenue advertising, or Grammy Award-winning rap lyrics, memorable writing must jump off the page. Copy veteran Constance Hale is on a mission to make creative communication, both the lyrical and the unlawful, an option
... En savoir plus
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 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
Wide for the Win: Strategies to Sell Globally via Multiple Platforms and Forge Your Own Path to Success

Stark Publishing Solutions, #4

par Mark Leslie Lefebvre ...

Collections Livre 4 - Stark Publishing Solutions
Are you looking for ways to stop being dependent upon only Amazon for your author income?Are you hoping to expand and grow your sales on multiple platforms in global territories?Do you need strategies to help you get started NOW in terms of creating a successful "publish wide" author plan?Would you like to increase and optimize your sales on Apple Books, Kobo, Nook, Google Play... ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Are you looking for ways to stop being dependent upon only Amazon for your author income?Are you hoping to expand and grow your sales on multiple platforms in global territories?Do you need strategies to help you get started NOW in terms of creating a successful "publish wide" author plan?Would you like to increase and optimize your sales on Apple Books, Kobo, Nook, Google Play...
... En savoir plus
Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition

A Hands-On Guide From Story Creation to Publication

par Ann Whitford Paul ...

Master the Art of Writing Enthralling Tales for the Youngest pre-and emerging readers!Fully updated and thoroughly revised, Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition is the go-to resource for writers crafting stories for children ages two to eight. You'll learn the unique set of skills it takes to bring your story to life by using tightly focused text and leaving room for the illustrator ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

Master the Art of Writing Enthralling Tales for the Youngest pre-and emerging readers!Fully updated and thoroughly revised, Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition is the go-to resource for writers crafting stories for children ages two to eight. You'll learn the unique set of skills it takes to bring your story to life by using tightly focused text and leaving room for the illustrator
... 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
The Author Estate Handbook

How to Organize Your Affairs and Leave a Legacy

par M.L. Ronn ...

Collections Livre 17 - Author Level Up
The definitive guide to estate planning for authors—now available in paperback, hardcover, audiobook, and large print!If you died tomorrow, would your books survive you?It's so easy to focus on writing and marketing. You’re so busy building a writing business, but you know that if you don’t plan on what will happen after your death, everything you’re building won’t matter.Yet, you probably don’t ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

The definitive guide to estate planning for authors—now available in paperback, hardcover, audiobook, and large print!If you died tomorrow, would your books survive you?It's so easy to focus on writing and marketing. You’re so busy building a writing business, but you know that if you don’t plan on what will happen after your death, everything you’re building won’t matter.Yet, you probably don’t
... En savoir plus
Ghost of the Hardy Boys

The Writer Behind the World’s Most Famous Boy Detectives

par Leslie McFarlane ...

**“Ghost of the Hardy Boys is an elegant book, full of charm and pathos and whimsy. The writing is restrained, the characterizations deep and rich, the humor nuanced.”—Washington PostAs millions of boys and girls devoured the early adventures of the Hardy Boys, little did the young readers and aspiring sleuths know: the series’ author was not Franklin W. Dixon, as the cover trumpeted. It was ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

**“Ghost of the Hardy Boys is an elegant book, full of charm and pathos and whimsy. The writing is restrained, the characterizations deep and rich, the humor nuanced.”—Washington PostAs millions of boys and girls devoured the early adventures of the Hardy Boys, little did the young readers and aspiring sleuths know: the series’ author was not Franklin W. Dixon, as the cover trumpeted. It was
... En savoir plus
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

$13.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

“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
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
Take Off Your Pants!

Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing (Revised Edition)

par Libbie Hawker ...

When it comes to writing books, are you a “plotter” or a “pantser?” Is one method really better than the other?In this instructional ebook, author Libbie Hawker explains the benefits and technique of planning a story before you begin to write. She’ll show you how to develop a foolproof character arc and plot, how to pace any book for a can’t-put-down reading experience, and how to ensure that your ... En savoir plus

$8.23 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

When it comes to writing books, are you a “plotter” or a “pantser?” Is one method really better than the other?In this instructional ebook, author Libbie Hawker explains the benefits and technique of planning a story before you begin to write. She’ll show you how to develop a foolproof character arc and plot, how to pace any book for a can’t-put-down reading experience, and how to ensure that your
... En savoir plus
One-Click Cover

Smarter Artist

par Dan Van Oss ...

Collections series Smarter Artist
Most book covers fail. Yours doesn't have to.Readers really do judge books by their covers. A great story with the wrong cover sells like a bad one. A beautiful cover in the wrong genre sells worse than a plain one.The difference between a cover that converts and a cover that gathers dust isn't art. It's design strategy — and most authors have never been taught what that means.Dan Van Oss has ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Most book covers fail. Yours doesn't have to.Readers really do judge books by their covers. A great story with the wrong cover sells like a bad one. A beautiful cover in the wrong genre sells worse than a plain one.The difference between a cover that converts and a cover that gathers dust isn't art. It's design strategy — and most authors have never been taught what that means.Dan Van Oss has
... En savoir plus
Write Great Characters

par Amanda Apthorpe ...

Collections Livre 3 - Write This Way
You have a story you want to tell. You’ve organised time to do it (Volume 1) and have come a long way in finding your writer’s voice (Volume 2). Now you need to decide whose story you’re going to write, and how make them so interesting that the reader is compelled to follow their journey to the end.In this third volume of the Write This Way series – Write Great Characters - Dr. Amanda Apthorpe ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

You have a story you want to tell. You’ve organised time to do it (Volume 1) and have come a long way in finding your writer’s voice (Volume 2). Now you need to decide whose story you’re going to write, and how make them so interesting that the reader is compelled to follow their journey to the end.In this third volume of the Write This Way series – Write Great Characters - Dr. Amanda Apthorpe
... En savoir plus
Soap Opera Uncensored Presents: Between Heaven and Hell — A One Life To Live Tribute

par Nelson Branco ...

Best Actors! Best Actresses! Best Love Stories! Worst Couples! Best Storylines! Worst Storylines! Best Characters! Best Villains! Best Recasts! Best Head Writer! Best Executive Producer! Biggest Hair Models! Best Moments/Cliffhangers! Best Younger Actors! Daytime Emmy Wins! Best Location Shoots! Asa Buchanan's Best Wives! Biggest Scene-Stealers! Sexiest Men! Most Beautiful Women! Famous Alums! ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Best Actors! Best Actresses! Best Love Stories! Worst Couples! Best Storylines! Worst Storylines! Best Characters! Best Villains! Best Recasts! Best Head Writer! Best Executive Producer! Biggest Hair Models! Best Moments/Cliffhangers! Best Younger Actors! Daytime Emmy Wins! Best Location Shoots! Asa Buchanan's Best Wives! Biggest Scene-Stealers! Sexiest Men! Most Beautiful Women! Famous Alums!
... En savoir plus
How to Self-publish and Market a Children's Book (Second Edition)

Self-publishing in print, eBooks and audiobooks, children's book marketing, translation and foreign rights

par Karen P Inglis ...

An indispensable, easy-to-read resource from international bestselling children's author Karen Inglis. “A masterclass all wrapped up in a book.”Have you written a children’s story that you can’t find a home for? Do you need help with your early self-publishing journey, or with more advanced children's book publishing and marketing strategies? Are you traditionally published but curious about other ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD

An indispensable, easy-to-read resource from international bestselling children's author Karen Inglis. “A masterclass all wrapped up in a book.”Have you written a children’s story that you can’t find a home for? Do you need help with your early self-publishing journey, or with more advanced children's book publishing and marketing strategies? Are you traditionally published but curious about other
... En savoir plus
Secrets to Writing a Romance

Write Novels That Sell, #5

par K. Stanley, L. O'Donnell ...

Collections Livre 5 - Write Novels That Sell
How do you write a romance novel readers swoon over? Go beyond the meet-cute.Are you ready to create a romance full of chemistry? Readers of romance are greedy for a pattern. We say pattern, not formula, because every romance story is unique. Our grand gesture is sharing the structure you'll find in commercially successful romance novels.Secrets to Writing a Romance: The Structure of a Romance ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

How do you write a romance novel readers swoon over? Go beyond the meet-cute.Are you ready to create a romance full of chemistry? Readers of romance are greedy for a pattern. We say pattern, not formula, because every romance story is unique. Our grand gesture is sharing the structure you'll find in commercially successful romance novels.Secrets to Writing a Romance: The Structure of a Romance
... En savoir plus
How To Write An Autobiographical Novel

Essays

par Alexander Chee ...

Named a Best Book of 2018 by New York Magazine, the Washington Post, Publisher’s Weekly, NPR, and Time, among many others, this essay collection from the author of The Queen of the Night explores how we form identities in life and in art.**As a novelist, Alexander Chee has been described as “masterful” by Roxane Gay, “incendiary” by the New York Times, and "brilliant" by the Washington Post. With ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $13.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

Named a Best Book of 2018 by New York Magazine, the Washington Post, Publisher’s Weekly, NPR, and Time, among many others, this essay collection from the author of The Queen of the Night explores how we form identities in life and in art.**As a novelist, Alexander Chee has been described as “masterful” by Roxane Gay, “incendiary” by the New York Times, and "brilliant" by the Washington Post. With
... En savoir plus

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