Rakuten Kobo

Shopping Cart

Item(s) unavailable for purchase

Please review your cart. You can remove the unavailable item(s) now or we'll automatically remove it at Checkout.

itemsitem

- Unlimited access to eBooks
  
  Unlimited access to audiobooks
  
  No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions
  
  Get 1 credit every month for the audiobook of your choice
  
  No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions
  
  Unlimited access to eBooks
  
  Unlimited access to audiobooks
  
  No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions
  Audiobook
  by ,
  
  Available:
  
  . No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions.
  
  Pre-order
  1 audiobook monthly
  
  + FREE 30-day trial
  
  Special Offer
  
  Get 1 credit every month to exchange for an audiobook of your choice
  
  *No commitment, cancel anytime
  
  FREE

itemsitem

Unlimited access to eBooks

Unlimited access to audiobooks

No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions

Get 1 credit every month for the audiobook of your choice

No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions

Unlimited access to eBooks

Unlimited access to audiobooks

No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions
Audiobook
by ,

Available:
. No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions.

Pre-order
1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Special Offer

Get 1 credit every month to exchange for an audiobook of your choice

*No commitment, cancel anytime

FREE

Recommended For You

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 €

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
Writing a Mystery Novel Using the Investigative Map Method

How to write..., #5

by Ana Mafalda Damião ...

Series Book 5 - How to write...
Unraveling a crime is thrilling. Creating one? Even better.If you've ever dreamed of writing a mystery novel with a puzzling crime, hidden clues, false leads, suspicious characters, and a brilliant detective, this practical guide is for you. Whether you're a beginner or struggling to finish that mystery draft, "Writing a Mystery Novel Using the Investigative Map Method" gives you the structure, ... Read more

2,99 €

Unraveling a crime is thrilling. Creating one? Even better.If you've ever dreamed of writing a mystery novel with a puzzling crime, hidden clues, false leads, suspicious characters, and a brilliant detective, this practical guide is for you. Whether you're a beginner or struggling to finish that mystery draft, "Writing a Mystery Novel Using the Investigative Map Method" gives you the structure,
... Read more
13 Steps To Evil: How To Craft A Superbad Villain

Workbook

by Sacha Black ...

Series series Better Writers Series
Sacha Black’s book 13 Steps To Evil – How To Craft A Superbad Villain showed writers how to create their ultimate villain in an easy and humorous, step-by-step guide.This workbook puts those lessons to use by building on each chapter in 13 Steps To Evil and guiding you through the development of your indisputable bad guy. It’s time to get to the core of your villain and supersize that evil.Inside ... Read more

3,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

Sacha Black’s book 13 Steps To Evil – How To Craft A Superbad Villain showed writers how to create their ultimate villain in an easy and humorous, step-by-step guide.This workbook puts those lessons to use by building on each chapter in 13 Steps To Evil and guiding you through the development of your indisputable bad guy. It’s time to get to the core of your villain and supersize that evil.Inside
... Read more
Writing Active Hooks Book 1: Action, Emotion, Surprise and More

Writing Active Hooks, #1

by Mary Buckham ...

Series Book 1 - Writing Active Hooks
Many writers have heard of hooks, and have heard we should use them in our manuscripts as a tool to engage readers and keep them engaged, but what we’re not told is how to identify what a hook is or where to use them to maximize them other than in that key opening line.In this book we’ll look at five specific types of hooks. There are more, but these are the most common, and the most universal, ... Read more

1,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

Many writers have heard of hooks, and have heard we should use them in our manuscripts as a tool to engage readers and keep them engaged, but what we’re not told is how to identify what a hook is or where to use them to maximize them other than in that key opening line.In this book we’ll look at five specific types of hooks. There are more, but these are the most common, and the most universal,
... Read more
10 Steps To Hero - How To Craft A Kickass Protagonist Workbook

by Sacha Black ...

Series series Better Writers Series
Sacha Black's book, 10 Steps To Hero - How To Craft A Kickass Protagonist, showed writers how to create their ultimate hero in an easy and humorous, step-by-step guide.This workbook puts those lessons to use by building on each chapter in 10 Steps To Hero and guiding you through the development of your indisputable hero. It's time to cut through the charm, get to the core of your character and ... Read more

3,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

Sacha Black's book, 10 Steps To Hero - How To Craft A Kickass Protagonist, showed writers how to create their ultimate hero in an easy and humorous, step-by-step guide.This workbook puts those lessons to use by building on each chapter in 10 Steps To Hero and guiding you through the development of your indisputable hero. It's time to cut through the charm, get to the core of your character and
... Read more
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

6,24 € or Free with Kobo Plus

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
Writing Active Hooks Book 2: Evocative Description, Character, Dialogue, Foreshadowing and Where to Use Hooks

Writing Active Hooks, #2

by Mary Buckham ...

Series Book 2 - Writing Active Hooks
Read this sentence: Kill the puppy.Do you know what hooks are present? How many hooks? If you don’t -- you need this book.Every story needs hooks. The best writers know how and where to create them to keep the reader turning the pages. Do you?Within this book you’ll learn:* Four of the most universal of hooks to use, regardless of what you write.* How and where hooks MUST be applied throughout ... Read more

3,54 € or Free with Kobo Plus

Read this sentence: Kill the puppy.Do you know what hooks are present? How many hooks? If you don’t -- you need this book.Every story needs hooks. The best writers know how and where to create them to keep the reader turning the pages. Do you?Within this book you’ll learn:* Four of the most universal of hooks to use, regardless of what you write.* How and where hooks MUST be applied throughout
... Read more
الكنايات العامية

by أحمد تيمور باشا ...

يتناول أحمد تيمور باشا في كتابه "الكنايات العامية" دراسة شاملة للكنايات العربية المستخدمة في الأمثال الشعبية. يستعرض الكتاب الكنايات ويشرحها بأسلوب مبسط ومرتّب وفق الحروف الهجائية، مما يسهل على القارئ البحث والتقصي. يُعد الكتاب معجمًا غنيًا يتناول الأمثال من خلال علم النحو والصرف والبلاغة واللغة. ... Read more

6,49 € or Free with Kobo Plus

يتناول أحمد تيمور باشا في كتابه "الكنايات العامية" دراسة شاملة للكنايات العربية المستخدمة في الأمثال الشعبية. يستعرض الكتاب الكنايات ويشرحها بأسلوب مبسط ومرتّب وفق الحروف الهجائية، مما يسهل على القارئ البحث والتقصي. يُعد الكتاب معجمًا غنيًا يتناول الأمثال من خلال علم النحو والصرف والبلاغة واللغة.
... Read more
How to Write ... Legal Thrillers

by Evelyn Page ...

Enter a high-stakes world where justice is pursued, and every decision could change a life forever. "How to Write Legal Thrillers" is your essential guide to crafting gripping narratives that navigate the complexities of the legal system, moral dilemmas, and the pursuit of truth. Author Evelyn Page invites you to dive into the intricate realm of legal storytelling, offering invaluable insights and ... Read more

4,99 €

Enter a high-stakes world where justice is pursued, and every decision could change a life forever. "How to Write Legal Thrillers" is your essential guide to crafting gripping narratives that navigate the complexities of the legal system, moral dilemmas, and the pursuit of truth. Author Evelyn Page invites you to dive into the intricate realm of legal storytelling, offering invaluable insights and
... Read more
The Grim Reader

A Pharmacist's Guide to Putting Your Characters in Peril

by Miffie Seideman ...

Many authors draw from headlines or movies rather than personal experience to write drug-related scenes, and the result may be more fiction than fact. So, how can you craft a convincing scene involving accidental use of fentanyl-tainted pot or a murder attempt with grandma's pain pills?A much-needed resource, The Grim Reader details how to write medical scenarios that result in realistic page ... Read more

21,93 €

Many authors draw from headlines or movies rather than personal experience to write drug-related scenes, and the result may be more fiction than fact. So, how can you craft a convincing scene involving accidental use of fentanyl-tainted pot or a murder attempt with grandma's pain pills?A much-needed resource, The Grim Reader details how to write medical scenarios that result in realistic page
... Read more
The Editor's Companion

An Indispensable Guide to Editing Books, Magazines, Online Publications, and More

by Steve Dunham ...

Excel at editing!The editor's job encompasses much more than correcting commas and catching typos. Your chief mission is to help writers communicate effectively--which is no small feat. Whether you edit books, magazines, newspapers, or online publications, your ability to develop clear, concise, and focused writing is the key to your success.The Editor's Companion is an invaluable guide to honing ... Read more

12,39 €

Excel at editing!The editor's job encompasses much more than correcting commas and catching typos. Your chief mission is to help writers communicate effectively--which is no small feat. Whether you edit books, magazines, newspapers, or online publications, your ability to develop clear, concise, and focused writing is the key to your success.The Editor's Companion is an invaluable guide to honing
... Read more
Sight Words 2nd Grade

With Challenging & Engaging Puzzles & Stories - Sight Words Grade 2 For Sophisticated & Updated Lessons

by Patrick N. Peerson ...

Series Book 6 - Sight Word Books
For entire of 2nd grade and numerous other type students, the Sight Words 2nd Grade book tends to be a fabulous addition and serve their learning dream with an utmost ease. Sight Words Grade 2 keeps the students thoroughly updated with its modern course and material in an awesome manner.• Features :• Sight Words 2nd Grade features multiple practice sources and features which convert most difficult ... Read more

5,16 € or Free with Kobo Plus

For entire of 2nd grade and numerous other type students, the Sight Words 2nd Grade book tends to be a fabulous addition and serve their learning dream with an utmost ease. Sight Words Grade 2 keeps the students thoroughly updated with its modern course and material in an awesome manner.• Features :• Sight Words 2nd Grade features multiple practice sources and features which convert most difficult
... Read more
Editing

by Massimo Gardella ...

Editare significa “rivedere (un testo) per la stampa; fare l'editing di”. E si dice spesso che l'editing possa fare (o disfare) la riuscita di un testo. Ma di cosa si tratta, nello specifico? E che lavoro esattamente svolge un editor? Questo volumetto ci spiega come, concretamente, l'editing può aiutarci a migliorare la nostra opera, aiutandoci a illuminare i tranelli insiti nel testo ed ... Read more

2,99 €

Editare significa “rivedere (un testo) per la stampa; fare l'editing di”. E si dice spesso che l'editing possa fare (o disfare) la riuscita di un testo. Ma di cosa si tratta, nello specifico? E che lavoro esattamente svolge un editor? Questo volumetto ci spiega come, concretamente, l'editing può aiutarci a migliorare la nostra opera, aiutandoci a illuminare i tranelli insiti nel testo ed
... Read more
Irresistible Query Letters

40+ Real World Query Letters With Literary Agent Feedback

by Mary Kole ...

Query letters are an essential step in the book publishing process, but it can be tough to write an irresistible one.You can perfect your pitchcraft, though. All you need is the right advice from an industry insider, and the context of real world sample queries. Unfortunately, aspiring writers don't get to peek into the slush pile to see what their peers are doing. Until now.Irresistible Query ... Read more

8,91 €

Query letters are an essential step in the book publishing process, but it can be tough to write an irresistible one.You can perfect your pitchcraft, though. All you need is the right advice from an industry insider, and the context of real world sample queries. Unfortunately, aspiring writers don't get to peek into the slush pile to see what their peers are doing. Until now.Irresistible Query
... Read more
The Anatomy of Prose

12 Steps to Sensational Sentences

by Sacha Black ...

Series Book 5 - Better Writers Series
Do your sentences fail to sound the way you want? Are they lackluster, with flat characters and settings? Is your prose full of bad habits and crutches?In The Anatomy of Prose, you’ll discover:+ A step-by-step guide to creating descriptions that sing+ The key to crafting character emotions that will hook a reader+ How to harness all five senses to make your stories come alive, deepening your ... Read more

5,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

Do your sentences fail to sound the way you want? Are they lackluster, with flat characters and settings? Is your prose full of bad habits and crutches?In The Anatomy of Prose, you’ll discover:+ A step-by-step guide to creating descriptions that sing+ The key to crafting character emotions that will hook a reader+ How to harness all five senses to make your stories come alive, deepening your
... Read more
Dialogue

A Busy Writer's Guide

by Marcy Kennedy ...

Series series Busy Writer's Guides
Every writer knows the benefits strong dialogue can bring to a story—a faster pace, greater believability, increased tension, and even humor.But not every writer knows how to achieve it.And, unfortunately, weak dialogue can destroy a story even faster than strong dialogue can improve it. Weak dialogue can drag the pace to a halt, make your characters feel stilted, and confuse your readers.In other ... Read more

3,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

Every writer knows the benefits strong dialogue can bring to a story—a faster pace, greater believability, increased tension, and even humor.But not every writer knows how to achieve it.And, unfortunately, weak dialogue can destroy a story even faster than strong dialogue can improve it. Weak dialogue can drag the pace to a halt, make your characters feel stilted, and confuse your readers.In other
... Read more
Networking para Editores Freelance: Estrategias Prácticas para un Networking Exitoso

by Linda T. Ruggeri, Brittany Dowdle ...

Aunque el networking puede parecer una actividad difícil y abrumadora, especialmente para los trabajadores independientes, este práctico libro de trabajo mostrará que construir la red de contactos que necesitas y quieres está completamente dentro de tu poder. Paso a paso, te ayudaremos a crear una red que sea exclusivamente tuya, basada en tus objetivos, tu estilo de comunicación personal y tus ... Read more

9,49 €

Aunque el networking puede parecer una actividad difícil y abrumadora, especialmente para los trabajadores independientes, este práctico libro de trabajo mostrará que construir la red de contactos que necesitas y quieres está completamente dentro de tu poder. Paso a paso, te ayudaremos a crear una red que sea exclusivamente tuya, basada en tus objetivos, tu estilo de comunicación personal y tus
... Read more
Revising Your Novel: First Draft to Finish Draft Omnibus

Foundations of Fiction

by Janice Hardy ...

Series series Foundations of Fiction
Get all three Fixing Your Revision Problems books in one omnibus!This book contains Fixing Your Character & Point-of-View Problems, Fixing Your Plot & Story Structure Problems, and Fixing Your Setting & Description Problems--PLUS a BONUS workshop: How to Salvage Half-Finished Manuscripts.A strong story has many parts, and when one breaks down, the whole book can fail. Make sure your story is the ... Read more

5,49 €

Get all three Fixing Your Revision Problems books in one omnibus!This book contains Fixing Your Character & Point-of-View Problems, Fixing Your Plot & Story Structure Problems, and Fixing Your Setting & Description Problems--PLUS a BONUS workshop: How to Salvage Half-Finished Manuscripts.A strong story has many parts, and when one breaks down, the whole book can fail. Make sure your story is the
... Read more
Poems

1, #1

by Alandi Ustani ...

Series Book 1 - 1
Amidst the rapid pace of a time that often forgets the beauty of diction, this book serves as a small oasis. I built it from a deliberately varied selection of words; some are crisp, some heavy, some sparkling, and some dense. I invite them all to linger in your mind for a while, so that your vocabulary will expand and your horizons will broaden, without you even realizing it.I don't want to ... Read more

3,99 €

Amidst the rapid pace of a time that often forgets the beauty of diction, this book serves as a small oasis. I built it from a deliberately varied selection of words; some are crisp, some heavy, some sparkling, and some dense. I invite them all to linger in your mind for a while, so that your vocabulary will expand and your horizons will broaden, without you even realizing it.I don't want to
... Read more
Fiction Editing: A Writer's Roadmap

by P.S. Dobie ...

IF YOU WRITE FICTION, YOU NEED THIS BOOKWhether you self-publish or publish traditionally, you want your book to be the best it can be. You want readers to buy it, love it, and recommend it to their friends.Sometimes this means getting help, not from beta readers or critique partners, but from a professional editor.The very idea of working with an editor can be scary. Who are these sinister types, ... Read more

3,99 €

IF YOU WRITE FICTION, YOU NEED THIS BOOKWhether you self-publish or publish traditionally, you want your book to be the best it can be. You want readers to buy it, love it, and recommend it to their friends.Sometimes this means getting help, not from beta readers or critique partners, but from a professional editor.The very idea of working with an editor can be scary. Who are these sinister types,
... Read more
How to Edit and Be Edited

A Guide for Writers and Editors

by Allegra Huston ...

Series series The Stuff Nobody Teaches You
Too many writers suffer under friendly fire. Too many pros are ground down by unhelpful supervision. How to Edit and Be Edited is the first book to set out the principles of constructive editing—how to provide it, and how to obtain it from those who read your work.An editor and film development executive for over 30 years, Allegra Huston has worked with writers including two Nobel Prize winners, ... Read more

8,68 €

Too many writers suffer under friendly fire. Too many pros are ground down by unhelpful supervision. How to Edit and Be Edited is the first book to set out the principles of constructive editing—how to provide it, and how to obtain it from those who read your work.An editor and film development executive for over 30 years, Allegra Huston has worked with writers including two Nobel Prize winners,
... Read more
On the Art of the Craft

A Guidebook to Collaborative Storytelling

by Girls Write Now ...

A writing companion, inspirational guide to the craft, and anthology featuring interactive multi-genre work from the acclaimed organization on its twenty-fifth anniversary.We all have stories to tell, but not everyone gets the mentoring and training or encouragement to become a great storyteller. Founded a quarter century ago, Girls Write Now has empowered young women and gender-expansive youth to ... Read more

13,24 €

A writing companion, inspirational guide to the craft, and anthology featuring interactive multi-genre work from the acclaimed organization on its twenty-fifth anniversary.We all have stories to tell, but not everyone gets the mentoring and training or encouragement to become a great storyteller. Founded a quarter century ago, Girls Write Now has empowered young women and gender-expansive youth to
... Read more
The Elements of Style ( 4th Edition)

by William Strunk ...

"The Elements of Style" is a timeless guidebook for writers seeking to improve their writing skills. Written by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White, this book provides clear and concise rules of grammar, punctuation, and style. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this book will help you elevate your writing to the next level. Auteur Strunk, William, 1869-1946 Titre The Elements of ... Read more

0,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

"The Elements of Style" is a timeless guidebook for writers seeking to improve their writing skills. Written by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White, this book provides clear and concise rules of grammar, punctuation, and style. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this book will help you elevate your writing to the next level. Auteur Strunk, William, 1869-1946 Titre The Elements of
... Read more
Networking for Freelance Editors: Practical Strategies for Networking Success

by Brittany Dowdle, Linda T. Ruggeri ...

How should I network? What is the best way to network with people? How can I network better? How can I network if I'm an introvert?Though networking may seem like an unwieldy, overwhelming task, especially for freelancers, this practical workbook will show that building the network you need and want is completely within your power. Step by step, we will help you create a network that is uniquely ... Read more

9,49 €

How should I network? What is the best way to network with people? How can I network better? How can I network if I'm an introvert?Though networking may seem like an unwieldy, overwhelming task, especially for freelancers, this practical workbook will show that building the network you need and want is completely within your power. Step by step, we will help you create a network that is uniquely
... Read more

Rakuten Kobo

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

Editing & Proofreading eBooks

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

Writing a Mystery Novel Using the Investigative Map Method

13 Steps To Evil: How To Craft A Superbad Villain

Writing Active Hooks Book 1: Action, Emotion, Surprise and More

10 Steps To Hero - How To Craft A Kickass Protagonist Workbook

Writing Your Story's Theme: The Writer's Guide to Plotting Stories That Matter

Writing Active Hooks Book 2: Evocative Description, Character, Dialogue, Foreshadowing and Where to Use Hooks

الكنايات العامية

How to Write ... Legal Thrillers

The Grim Reader

The Editor's Companion

Sight Words 2nd Grade

Editing

Irresistible Query Letters

The Anatomy of Prose

Dialogue

Networking para Editores Freelance: Estrategias Prácticas para un Networking Exitoso

Revising Your Novel: First Draft to Finish Draft Omnibus

Poems

Fiction Editing: A Writer's Roadmap

How to Edit and Be Edited

On the Art of the Craft

The Elements of Style ( 4th Edition)

Networking for Freelance Editors: Practical Strategies for Networking Success