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On Writing

A Memoir of the Craft

by Stephen King ...

There is a reason why Stephen King is one of the bestselling writers in the world, ever. Described in the Guardian as 'the most remarkable storyteller in modern American literature', Stephen King writes books that draw you in and are impossible to put down.Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the ... Read more

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There is a reason why Stephen King is one of the bestselling writers in the world, ever. Described in the Guardian as 'the most remarkable storyteller in modern American literature', Stephen King writes books that draw you in and are impossible to put down.Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the
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1000 Fantasy Writing Prompts

Story Starters and Writing Exercises for the Creative Author

by Jan Power ...

Beat your writers block, and kick start creativity with over 1000 fantasy writings prompts! Sometimes all we need is a spark. The story idea that ignites our imagination and inspires our next epic adventure. This book will help you write more, engage your inner creativity and exercise the mental muscles crucial to storytelling. These story starters can be used for any creative work, from novel ... Read more

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Beat your writers block, and kick start creativity with over 1000 fantasy writings prompts! Sometimes all we need is a spark. The story idea that ignites our imagination and inspires our next epic adventure. This book will help you write more, engage your inner creativity and exercise the mental muscles crucial to storytelling. These story starters can be used for any creative work, from novel
... Read more
Smart Brevity

The Power of Saying More with Less

by Roy Schwartz, Mike Allen, Jim VandeHei ...

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING GUIDE TO BRILLIANT COMMUNICATIONREADERS LOVE SMART BREVITY:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This book is soooo good"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **"**Love this book, short, punchy, deep, simple and easy to implement"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Genius wrapped in generosity: it shows you how to care about your audience's time"<s... ... Read more

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THE WALL STREET JOURNAL AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING GUIDE TO BRILLIANT COMMUNICATIONREADERS LOVE SMART BREVITY:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This book is soooo good"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **"**Love this book, short, punchy, deep, simple and easy to implement"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Genius wrapped in generosity: it shows you how to care about your audience's time"<s...
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The Writer's Little Book of Naming

Tips and Tricks for People, Places, and Things

by Marie Brennan ...

Series series Writer's Little Books
Names and terms in a fictional setting should ideally be more than just random sounds thrown together. Award-winning fantasy author Marie Brennan leverages her anthropological background and her experience with seven different languages to guide you through the social side of naming: how it can reflect everything from gender to geographical origin, implying a whole three-dimensional world behind ... Read more

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Names and terms in a fictional setting should ideally be more than just random sounds thrown together. Award-winning fantasy author Marie Brennan leverages her anthropological background and her experience with seven different languages to guide you through the social side of naming: how it can reflect everything from gender to geographical origin, implying a whole three-dimensional world behind
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Conquering Writer's Block and Summoning Inspiration: Learn to Nurture a Lifestyle of Creativity

by K.M. Weiland ...

Position yourself to live an inspired life and send the dreaded writer’s block packing.Inspiration is a slippery thing at the best of times. But as a writer, you can’t afford to wait around on Madam Muse’s goodwill. In this encouraging e-book, award-winning author K.M. Weiland shows you how to nurture creativity and put it at your summons, rather than the other way around. After reading this book, ... Read more

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Position yourself to live an inspired life and send the dreaded writer’s block packing.Inspiration is a slippery thing at the best of times. But as a writer, you can’t afford to wait around on Madam Muse’s goodwill. In this encouraging e-book, award-winning author K.M. Weiland shows you how to nurture creativity and put it at your summons, rather than the other way around. After reading this book,
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Writing Your Story's Theme: The Writer's Guide to Plotting Stories That Matter

by K.M. Weiland ...

Series Book 9 - Helping Writers Become Authors
Theme Is What Your Story Is Really AboutTheme—the mysterious cousin of plot and character. Too often viewed as abstract rather than actionable, theme is frequently misunderstood and left to chance. Some writers even insist theme should not be purposefully implemented. This is unfortunate, because in many ways theme is story. Theme is the heart, the meaning, the point. Nothing that important should ... Read more

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Theme Is What Your Story Is Really AboutTheme—the mysterious cousin of plot and character. Too often viewed as abstract rather than actionable, theme is frequently misunderstood and left to chance. Some writers even insist theme should not be purposefully implemented. This is unfortunate, because in many ways theme is story. Theme is the heart, the meaning, the point. Nothing that important should
... Read more
How to Write Short Stories and Get Them Published

by Ashley Lister, PhD in Creative Writing ...

This book will help you plot like a pro, master the art of suspense like Poe, craft captivating dialogue like Twain and - most crucially - get your short stories published.How to Write Short Stories and Get Them Published is the essential guide to writing short fiction. It takes the aspiring writer from their initial idea through to potential outlets for publication and pitching proposals to ... Read more

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This book will help you plot like a pro, master the art of suspense like Poe, craft captivating dialogue like Twain and - most crucially - get your short stories published.How to Write Short Stories and Get Them Published is the essential guide to writing short fiction. It takes the aspiring writer from their initial idea through to potential outlets for publication and pitching proposals to
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A Writer’s Creativity

How to Explore and Expand Authentic Creativity in Your Writing Life

by Kate Krake ...

Series Book 7 - The Creative Writing Life
Every writer has a spark. It’s that deep, undeniable urge to create. That creativity is not a hobby or a luxury or a skill, but a fundamental part of who you are.In A Writer’s Creativity, author and creative mentor Kate Krake invites you to explore the origins of your creative drive and learn how to nurture it into a lifelong, fulfilling practice. Drawing from essays originally published on The ... Read more

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Every writer has a spark. It’s that deep, undeniable urge to create. That creativity is not a hobby or a luxury or a skill, but a fundamental part of who you are.In A Writer’s Creativity, author and creative mentor Kate Krake invites you to explore the origins of your creative drive and learn how to nurture it into a lifelong, fulfilling practice. Drawing from essays originally published on The
... Read more
Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking

How to Communicate Clearly

by John Seely ...

The Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking is the essential guide for everyone who needs to communicate in clear and effective English, both written and spoken. John Seely looks at the key factors to consider in tailoring your material so that you get your message across, such as understanding the demands of particular audiences, subjects, and situations. Clearly organized, the book is ... Read more

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The Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking is the essential guide for everyone who needs to communicate in clear and effective English, both written and spoken. John Seely looks at the key factors to consider in tailoring your material so that you get your message across, such as understanding the demands of particular audiences, subjects, and situations. Clearly organized, the book is
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Writing Poems

by Peter Sansom ...

Drawing on his extensive experience of poetry workshops and courses, Peter Sansom shows you not how to write but how to write better, how to write authentically, how to say genuinely what you genuinely mean to say. This practical guide is illustrated with many examples. Peter Sansom covers such areas as submitting to magazines; the small presses; analysing poems; writing techniques and procedures ... Read more

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Drawing on his extensive experience of poetry workshops and courses, Peter Sansom shows you not how to write but how to write better, how to write authentically, how to say genuinely what you genuinely mean to say. This practical guide is illustrated with many examples. Peter Sansom covers such areas as submitting to magazines; the small presses; analysing poems; writing techniques and procedures
... Read more
How to Dictate a Book

The Author's Guide to Effortless Dictation

by M.L. Ronn ...

Series Book 14 - Author Level Up
Have you heard that dictation supercharges your word counts, but are you frustrated with it?You're not alone. Many writers attempt dictation, only to quit because it doesn't get them the results they hear so much about. Fortunately, there is a way to do it correctly.If you've ever worried about "sounding funny", struggled with what to say when you’re behind the mic, or gotten tired of making a ... Read more

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Have you heard that dictation supercharges your word counts, but are you frustrated with it?You're not alone. Many writers attempt dictation, only to quit because it doesn't get them the results they hear so much about. Fortunately, there is a way to do it correctly.If you've ever worried about "sounding funny", struggled with what to say when you’re behind the mic, or gotten tired of making a
... Read more
Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2024

The best advice on how to write and get published

by Bloomsbury Publishing ...

Series series Writers' and Artists'
'WAYB remains an indispensable companion for anyone seriously committed to the profession of author, whether full-time or part-time; and as always it is particularly valued by those who are setting out hopefully on that vocational path.' - David LodgeRevised and updated annually, this bestselling guide includes over 3,500 industry contacts across 12 sections and 80 plus articles from writers ... Read more

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'WAYB remains an indispensable companion for anyone seriously committed to the profession of author, whether full-time or part-time; and as always it is particularly valued by those who are setting out hopefully on that vocational path.' - David LodgeRevised and updated annually, this bestselling guide includes over 3,500 industry contacts across 12 sections and 80 plus articles from writers
... Read more
The Cure for Sleep

by Tanya Shadrick ...

'Moving and inspiring, courageous and true: real art. Just reading her is pleasure' Amy Liptrot, author of The OutrunWhat happens when you realise that you must change your life?When - after years of hiding in routine, shrinking from opportunity, and sleepwalking through your days - you know you want more.How do you remake your life without breaking it?The Cure for Sleep is the stunning memoir of ... Read more

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'Moving and inspiring, courageous and true: real art. Just reading her is pleasure' Amy Liptrot, author of The OutrunWhat happens when you realise that you must change your life?When - after years of hiding in routine, shrinking from opportunity, and sleepwalking through your days - you know you want more.How do you remake your life without breaking it?The Cure for Sleep is the stunning memoir of
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The Power of Creativity (Book 1)

Learning How to Build Lasting Habits, Face Your Fears and Change Your Life

by Bryan Collins ...

Series Book 1 - The Power of Creativity
Are you ready to build habits, face your fears and change your life?Because that’s the Power of Creativity.This book is for new writers, musicians, filmmakers, artists and anyone who has ever asked questions like “How can I become more creative?” or, “How can I get more ideas?” or “How can I focus on my thoughts and just let them flow?”If you’ve ever struggled with a problem or challenge in your ... Read more

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Are you ready to build habits, face your fears and change your life?Because that’s the Power of Creativity.This book is for new writers, musicians, filmmakers, artists and anyone who has ever asked questions like “How can I become more creative?” or, “How can I get more ideas?” or “How can I focus on my thoughts and just let them flow?”If you’ve ever struggled with a problem or challenge in your
... Read more
The Artist's Way

A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity

by Julia Cameron ...

'A really good starting point to discover what lights you up' - Emma Gannon'Unlock your inner creativity and ease your anxiety' Daily TelegraphTHE MULTI-MILLION-COPY WORLDWIDE BESTSELLERSince its first publication, The Artist's Way has inspired the genius of Elizabeth Gilbert, Tim Ferriss, Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington and millions of readers to embark on a creative journey and find a deeper ... Read more

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'A really good starting point to discover what lights you up' - Emma Gannon'Unlock your inner creativity and ease your anxiety' Daily TelegraphTHE MULTI-MILLION-COPY WORLDWIDE BESTSELLERSince its first publication, The Artist's Way has inspired the genius of Elizabeth Gilbert, Tim Ferriss, Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington and millions of readers to embark on a creative journey and find a deeper
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The Art of Explanation

How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence

by Ros Atkins ...

**From BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos and host of the forthcoming BBC Radio 4 podcast 'Communicating with Ros Atkins'**'A great read for polishing your communication skills' FORBES'For all those who want their audiences to listen and understand' JEREMY BOWEN'Precision, deftness and a calming expertise' THE TIMESDo you worry about ... Read more

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**From BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos and host of the forthcoming BBC Radio 4 podcast 'Communicating with Ros Atkins'**'A great read for polishing your communication skills' FORBES'For all those who want their audiences to listen and understand' JEREMY BOWEN'Precision, deftness and a calming expertise' THE TIMESDo you worry about
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Nail Your Novel Instant Fix: 100 tips for fascinating characters

by Roz Morris ...

Series series Nail Your Novel
Troubleshooting your fictional characters? Inventing a new person for your novel? This on-the-go checklist will help you hit the ground running. More than 100 tips from an expert editor, fiction ghostwriter and writing coach whose sales exceed 4 million copies.'Nail Your Novel is like a personal session with a writing mentor.'What makes a reader fall in love with your book? Whether you write a ... Read more

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Troubleshooting your fictional characters? Inventing a new person for your novel? This on-the-go checklist will help you hit the ground running. More than 100 tips from an expert editor, fiction ghostwriter and writing coach whose sales exceed 4 million copies.'Nail Your Novel is like a personal session with a writing mentor.'What makes a reader fall in love with your book? Whether you write a
... Read more
Eats, Shoots and Leaves

by Lynne Truss ...

Anxious about the apostrophe? Confused by the comma? Stumped by the semicolon? Join Lynne Truss on a hilarious tour through the rules of punctuation that is sure to sort the dashes from the hyphens.We all had the basic rules of punctuation drilled into us at school, but punctuation pedants have good reason to suspect they never sank in. ‘Its Summer!’ screams a sign that sets our teeth on edge. ... Read more

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Anxious about the apostrophe? Confused by the comma? Stumped by the semicolon? Join Lynne Truss on a hilarious tour through the rules of punctuation that is sure to sort the dashes from the hyphens.We all had the basic rules of punctuation drilled into us at school, but punctuation pedants have good reason to suspect they never sank in. ‘Its Summer!’ screams a sign that sets our teeth on edge.
... Read more
First You Write a Sentence.

The Elements of Reading, Writing … and Life.

by Joe Moran ...

A STYLE GUIDE BY STEALTH - HOW ANYONE CAN WRITE WELL (AND FULLY ENJOY GOOD WRITING)**'**Joe Moran is a wonderfully sharp writer, calm, precise and quietly comical' Craig BrownAdvanced maths has no practical use, and is understood by few. A symphony can be enjoyed, but created only by a genius. Good writing, however, can be written (and read) by anyone if we give it the gift of our time.Enter ... Read more

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A STYLE GUIDE BY STEALTH - HOW ANYONE CAN WRITE WELL (AND FULLY ENJOY GOOD WRITING)**'**Joe Moran is a wonderfully sharp writer, calm, precise and quietly comical' Craig BrownAdvanced maths has no practical use, and is understood by few. A symphony can be enjoyed, but created only by a genius. Good writing, however, can be written (and read) by anyone if we give it the gift of our time.Enter
... Read more
An A–Z of Harry Potter

by Aubrey Malone ...

An indispensable guide for Harry Potter fans of all ages.Harry Potter is, without doubt, the publishing sensation of the past decade. Here for the first time in dictionary form is an unofficial readers' guide to all seven books.From 'Animagus' (a wizard that can transform into an animal) to 'Zonkos' (the joke and gift shop in Hogsmeade), Aubrey Malone explores the characters, creatures, places and ... Read more

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An indispensable guide for Harry Potter fans of all ages.Harry Potter is, without doubt, the publishing sensation of the past decade. Here for the first time in dictionary form is an unofficial readers' guide to all seven books.From 'Animagus' (a wizard that can transform into an animal) to 'Zonkos' (the joke and gift shop in Hogsmeade), Aubrey Malone explores the characters, creatures, places and
... Read more
The Indie Author Mindset

How changing your way of thinking can transform your writing career

by Adam L Croft ...

Series series Indie Author Mindset
Do you want to sell more books and earn a good living from your fiction? Discover how to change your way of thinking and revolutionise your writing career.Are you struggling to take your author career on to the next stage? Do you wish you could sell huge numbers of books and make a good income for you and your family? Before he learned to change his mindset, Adam Croft's fiction books earned him ... Read more

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Do you want to sell more books and earn a good living from your fiction? Discover how to change your way of thinking and revolutionise your writing career.Are you struggling to take your author career on to the next stage? Do you wish you could sell huge numbers of books and make a good income for you and your family? Before he learned to change his mindset, Adam Croft's fiction books earned him
... Read more
The Sense of Style

The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century

by Steven Pinker ...

Bad writing can't be blamed on the Internet, or on 'the kids today'. Good writing has always been hard: a performance requiring pretense, empathy, and a drive for coherence. In The Sense of Style, cognitive scientist and linguist Steven Pinker uses the latest scientific insights to bring us a style and usage guide for the 21st century. What do skilful writers know about the link between syntax and ... Read more

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Bad writing can't be blamed on the Internet, or on 'the kids today'. Good writing has always been hard: a performance requiring pretense, empathy, and a drive for coherence. In The Sense of Style, cognitive scientist and linguist Steven Pinker uses the latest scientific insights to bring us a style and usage guide for the 21st century. What do skilful writers know about the link between syntax and
... Read more
The 7 P's of Publishing Success

by Mark Leslie Lefebvre ...

Series Book 1 - Stark Publishing Solutions
What seven traits do the most successful authors have in common? Which strategic approaches can have the most positive effect on your author career? Where should you focus your energy and effort for maximum results? How do these components work together to help you forge a powerful path through publishing?Join Mark Leslie Lefebvre, who draws upon more than three decades of experience in writing, ... Read more

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What seven traits do the most successful authors have in common? Which strategic approaches can have the most positive effect on your author career? Where should you focus your energy and effort for maximum results? How do these components work together to help you forge a powerful path through publishing?Join Mark Leslie Lefebvre, who draws upon more than three decades of experience in writing,
... Read more
5 Secrets of Story Structure: How to Write a Novel That Stands Out

by K.M. Weiland ...

Series Book 6 - Helping Writers Become Authors
Want to take your writing to the next level? Discover the “secrets” of story structure other authors are overlooking!If you’ve read all the books on story structure and concluded there has to be more to it than just three acts and a couple of plot points, then you’re absolutely right! It’s time to notch up your writing education from “basic” to “black belt.” Internationally published author K.M. ... Read more

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Want to take your writing to the next level? Discover the “secrets” of story structure other authors are overlooking!If you’ve read all the books on story structure and concluded there has to be more to it than just three acts and a couple of plot points, then you’re absolutely right! It’s time to notch up your writing education from “basic” to “black belt.” Internationally published author K.M.
... Read more

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