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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

    Free

  • 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

    Free

  • The War of Art

    Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

    by Steven Pressfield ...
    "A vital gem...a kick in the ass." -- Esquire"Amazingly cogent and smart on the psychology of creation." -- Jay McInerney"As I closed THE WAR OF ART, I felt a surge of positive calm. I now know I can win this war. And if I can, so can you." -- Robert McKee, bestselling author of STORYDO YOU:- Dream about writing a great novel?- Regret not finishing your paintings, poems, or screenplays?- Want to ... Read more

    9,09 €

  • How To Write A Novel The Easy Way Using The Pulp Fiction Method To Write Better Novels

    How To Write, #1

    by Jim Driver ...
    Series Book 1 - How To Write
    Writing A Novel Has Never Been Easier!Have you ever wanted to write a book, but could never get started?Maybe you gave up after getting bogged down in silly plot problems?You are NOT ALONE. Most people who try and write a novel give up or fail miserably.If you need help writing your novel, you need look no further.Publisher, editor and writer, Jim Driver, reveals many of the secrets the experts ... Read more

    Free

  • 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

    6,99 €

  • On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition

    An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction

    by William Zinsser ...
    "On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition EPB is a bible for a generation of writers looking for clues to clean, compelling prose." —New York TimesA beloved classic and the definitive volume on the art of writing nonfictionOn Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition EPB, which grew out of a course that William Zinsser taught at Yale, has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity, and for the w ... Read more

    7,41 €

  • Structuring Your Novel (Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition)

    Essential Keys for Writing an Outstanding Story

    by K.M. Weiland ...
    Is Structure the Hidden Foundation of All Successful Stories?Why do some stories work and others don’t? The answer is structure. In this new guide from the author of the acclaimed Outlining Your Novel, you will discover the universal underpinnings that guarantee powerful plot and character arcs. An understanding of proper story and scene structure will help you to not only perfectly time your ... Read more

    0,99 €

  • How to Write a Mystery

    A Handbook from Mystery Writers of America

    by Mystery Writers of America ...
    From 70 of the most successful mystery writers in the business, an invaluable guide to crafting mysteries—from character development and plot to procedurals and thrillers—“this is a writing guide that readers and writers will turn to again and again” (Booklist, starred review).Mystery Writers of America (MWA) is known for providing unparalleled resources on the craft, art, and business of ... Read more

    17,18 €

  • Making It in Historical Fiction

    by Libbie Hawker ...
    The bestselling author of Take Off Your Pants!, the popular outlining guide for writers, is back with another how-to manual for those seeking to start a career in historical fiction.There’s no doubt that historical fiction is popular with readers. In fact, the genre is expanding all the time, gaining market share and influencing other media at a rapid pace. But the HF market has some peculiar ... Read more

    5,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Make Your Story Matter

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

    by 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... ... Read more

    14,89 €

  • The Art of Language Invention

    From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves to Sand Worms, the Words Behind World-Building

    by David J. Peterson ...
    An insider’s tour through the construction of invented languages from the bestselling author and creator of languages for Legendary's Dune, the HBO series Game of Thrones and the Syfy series DefianceFrom master language creator David J. Peterson comes a creative guide to language construction for sci-fi and fantasy fans, writers, game creators, and language lovers. Peterson offers a captivating ... Read more

    8,26 €

  • Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

    The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need

    by Jessica Brody ...
    Series series Save the Cat!
    The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a ... Read more

    Was 10,48 € Now 7,94 €

  • Words for Pictures

    The Art and Business of Writing Comics and Graphic Novels

    by Brian Michael Bendis ...
    Best-selling Marvel Comics writer Brian Michael Bendis reveals the comic book writing secrets behind his work on The Avengers, Ultimate Spider-Man, All-New X-Men, and more.Arguably the most popular writer in modern comics, Brian Michael Bendis shares the tools and techniques he uses to create some of the most popular comic book and graphic novel stories of all time. Words for Pictures provides a ... Read more

    9,00 €

  • How To Write A Short Story in 7 Days

    by NeedleInTheHay ...
    How To Write A Short Story in 7 Days is an introductory toolkit for novice writers looking to take their first foray into the format. It's also useful for intermediate writers who want to hone their craft or professionals looking to expand their skill set.This book was designed in house by the Needle In The Hay editorial team as a resource for writers competing in our weekly contests. With about ... Read more

    Free

  • If You Want to Write

    A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit

    by Brenda Ueland ...
    Brenda Ueland was a journalist, editor, freelance writer, and teacher of writing. In If You Want to Write: A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit she shares her philosophies on writing and life in general. Ueland firmly believed that anyone can write, that everyone is talented, original, and has something important to say. In this book she explains how find that spark that will make you a great ... Read more

    1,05 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Conflict Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Obstacles, Adversaries, and Inner Struggles (Volume 1)

    by Becca Puglisi, Angela Ackerman ...
    Series Book 8 - Writers Helping Writers Series
    Every story starts with a character who is motivated by a need and has a goal that can resolve it. Whether their objective is to find a life partner, bring a killer to justice, overthrow a cruel regime, or something else, conflict transforms a story premise into something fresh. Physical obstacles, adversaries, moral dilemmas, deep-seated doubts and personal struggles…these not only block a ... Read more

    6,36 €

  • Creative Writing in the Digital Age

    Theory, Practice, and Pedagogy

    by Dr Michael Dean Clark ...
    Creative Writing in the Digital Age explores the vast array of opportunities that technology provides the Creative Writing teacher, ranging from effective online workshop models to methods that blur the boundaries of genre. From social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook to more advanced software like Inform 7, the book investigates the benefits and potential challenges these technologies ... Read more

    33,49 €

  • Shut Up and Write the Book: A Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting Your Novel from Plan to Print

    by Jenna Moreci ...
    Writing a book can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be.Are you struggling to finish, or even start your novel? Are you overwhelmed by the many steps in the writing process, drowning in endless drafts, or creatively blocked?Shut Up and Write the Book is a step-by-step guide to crafting a novel from your first spark of an idea to the final edit. Whether you're brand new to writing or wanting to ... Read more

    5,49 €

  • A Swim in a Pond in the Rain

    From the Man Booker Prize-winning, New York Times-bestselling author of Lincoln in the Bardo

    by George Saunders ...
    THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'A masterclass from a warm and engagingly enthusiastic companion' Guardian'This book is a delight, and it's about delight too. How necessary, at our particular moment' Tessa Hadley________________From the *New York Times-*bestselling, Booker Prize-winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo <... ... Read more

    9,21 €

  • "I Give You My Body . . ."

    How I Write Sex Scenes

    by Diana Gabaldon ...
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • For writers looking to make sure their next physical interlude on the page inspires readers to share the moment rather than to laugh at it, bestselling author Diana Gabaldon divulges the writing secrets behind the sex scenes in her wildly popular Outlandernovels.“Ask me to your bed,” he said. “I shall come to ye.”In this revealing compendium, acclaimed writer Diana ... Read more

    8,26 €

  • Teaching Creative Writing

    Ideas, exercises, resources and lesson plans for teachers of creative-writing classes

    by Helen Stockton ...
    If you teach creative writing or facilitate a writing group, you will want to inspire, inform and encourage would-be writers. This book is a unique, practical resource offering guidance, ideas and exercises to help you do just that.It moves from planning and structuring courses to giving ideas and exercises on all the key aspects of creative writing, providing a wealth of really useful advice and ... Read more

    3,99 €

  • Story Engineering

    by Larry Brooks ...
    What makes a good story or a screenplay great?The vast majority of writers begin the storytelling process with only a partial understanding where to begin. Some labor their entire lives without ever learning that successful stories are as dependent upon good engineering as they are artistry. But the truth is, unless you are master of the form, function and criteria of successful storytelling, ... Read more

    10,48 €

  • Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird

    The Art of Eastern Storytelling

    by Henry Lien ...
    An introduction to Eastern storytelling that opens readers’ minds to radically different ways of telling a satisfying story.Discussions in the West around diversity in the arts often focus on the identities of characters and creators. Speculative fiction author and writing instructor Henry Lien makes the pathbreaking argument that diversity is about more than just plopping different faces into ... Read more

    12,50 €

  • 1. How to Write Cosmic Horror Inspired by H. P. Lovecraft

    How to write..., #4

    by Ana Mafalda Damião ...
    Series Book 4 - How to write...
    Enter the shadowy world of ancient ruins, unspeakable entities, and a universe that doesn't care if you exist.This comprehensive guide is part of the "How to Write..." collection for young writers and dives deep into one of the most enduring and unsettling genres in literature: cosmic horror, inspired by the works of H. P. Lovecraft.In this book, you'll discover:What cosmic horror really is — and ... Read more

    2,99 €