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  • Plain Words

    'Be short, be simple, be human.'When Sir Ernest Gowers first wrote Plain Words, it was intended simply as a guide to the proper use of English for the Civil Service. Within a year, however, its humour, charm and authority had made it a bestseller. Since then it has never been out of print.Six decades on, writer Rebecca Gowers has created a new edition of this now-classic work that both revises and ... Read more

    $90.69 HKD

  • Dramaturgy: The Basics

    Series series The Basics
    Dramaturgy: The Basics introduces the art of dramaturgy, explaining how dramaturgy works, what a dramaturg is, and how to appreciate their unique contribution to theatre-making. A wide-ranging account of the role of this vital element of theatre helps students and aspiring performance makers to apply dramaturgy to a full spectrum of theatrical disciplines.This guidebook teaches dramatic theories ... Read more

    $203.19 HKD

  • Writing

    Your essential guide to accurate English

    by Collins ...
    Collins Webster’s Easy Learning Writing is an accessible guide to successful writing in the English language.With clear, concise explanations of everything from the basics of sentence and paragraph structure, to writing résumés, letters and essays, this e-book is an indispensable guide for the language learner.Collins Webster’s Easy Learning Writing is the helpful guide to good written style. ... Read more

    $52.69 HKD

  • The Right Word

    A Writer's Toolkit of Grammar, Vocabulary and Literary Terms

    Series series Writers' and Artists'
    This three-in-one guide is the perfect addition to any professional or amateur writer's bookshelf. Aimed at those who use language in their day-to-day lives, it is divided into three parts. The Grammar Guide provides clear, comprehensive guidance on sentence structure, parts of speech and punctuation; the Vocabulary Builder helps you choose the right word by listing commonly confused, misused and ... Read more

    $95.49 HKD

  • 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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  • How To Write A Professional Email

    by Maxim Dsouza ...
    Series series Lean Productivity Books
    Do you struggle to write good emails? This article contains tips on how to write a professional email using 10 tips with real examples. Dos and don'ts included. ... Read more

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  • Writing Tips

    A Creative and Practical Guide to Improving Your Story

    Series Book 1 - The Creative Writer's Toolkit
    Writing a book can feel overwhelming—especially if your genre is fantasy, science fiction, or horror. It’s almost like going on a quest. You have to create cities and villages, populate them with unique creatures, and figure out how to save the world—all while making sure your main character finds true love.Hard, yes.Impossible, no.If it were impossible, literature wouldn’t exist.This book can ... Read more

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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

    $92.99 HKD

  • 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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  • 小說課之王:折磨讀者的祕密──華語首席故事教練許榮哲代表作,精確剖析小說創作之謎【電子書獨家收錄影片-許榮哲親解小說閱讀法】

    by 許榮哲 ...
    ★電子書獨家收錄影片-許榮哲親解小說閱讀法拯救文青魂——「小說課之王」許榮哲代表作,精確剖析小說創作之謎從閱讀、理解到創作,小說人的修鍊之路本書特色華語首席故事教練×博客來年度暢銷作家×各大校園及企業人氣講師→許榮哲暢銷代表作《小說課:折磨讀者的祕密》全新擴增版文青男女必讀×寫作新手苦手高手必讀×文學寫作授課者必讀讀經典小說,偷名家技法,寫精采創作從閱讀到寫作,從入門到精通,從中學生到上班族,最深入人心的47堂文學小說課「做為創作者,我們沒有選擇。是成為神的嚮往與執念,選擇了我們。」——許榮哲「每篇好小說,都是這個世界的一個謎。」——魔幻寫實大師馬奎斯... ... Read more

    $74.75 HKD

  • 150年歷史的哈佛寫作課祕訣

    讓哈佛學生一生受益的寫作課程,贏得讀者信賴、提升文章價值的「O.R.E.O MAP」寫作法則

    by 宋淑憙 ...
    Series Book 230 - 綠蠹魚YLR
    像哈佛學生一樣寫作,像哈佛學生一樣成為頂尖菁英!解密哈佛4年必修寫作技巧,掌握7大關鍵寫作能力的「O.R.E.O MAP」寫作法則「寫作與想法是不可分割的,好的想法需要好的文章來詮釋。」──哈佛大學在一項針對哈佛畢業生的調查中,被詢問到「在就讀哈佛的過程中,哪項課程對你最有幫助?」有超過90%的人回答「寫作課」。▓ 靠寫作脫穎而出,成為頂尖的5%人才哈佛大學寫作課程擁有近150年歷史,學生會花上4年時間學習寫作,從入學到畢業間所寫的文章重達50公斤。本書將哈佛大學所傳授的寫作祕訣濃縮成「O.R.E.O MAP」寫作法則——「意見(Opinion)、理由(Reason)」、證明(Example)、意見強調或提案(Opinion/Offer)」,只要學會運用這項工具,你就能輕鬆駕馭各類文章,靠寫作佔有一席之地。※內附:「哈佛寫作法則專... ... Read more

    $69.02 HKD

  • 寫作課:陳雪給創作者的12道心法

    by 陳雪 ...
    Series series 天際系列
    ★2022台北國際書展大獎小說首獎得主陳雪全新散文,結合寫作、生活、創業的必讀心法與實作經歷,寫給所有文字工作者與獨立創作者的力量之作。★陳雪用三十年自身創作與各大文學獎評審經驗,寫出這一路上的點點滴滴,提煉出讓她能夠持續創作、堅持不輟,並且實現夢想的12個心法,陪伴所有創作者走得更穩健、更長久,成為獨一無二的自己!無論生命際遇好壞,我總是靠著寫作讓自己穩住,寫作就是我腳下的一塊土地,不管多麼小,我都可以靠著它站立。──陳雪寫作是什麼?我喜歡寫作就可以寫嗎?我有天分嗎?才華夠嗎?沒有靈感時怎麼辦?沒有人脈,沒有背景,一無所有的人也可以實現夢想嗎?怎麼建立寫作習慣?如何找到自己的規律?怎樣克服惰性?專業寫作與自由接案如何找到平衡?該怎麼爭取案子?如何拒絕不合理的要求?寫作這條路,如何可以堅持到底?怎樣克服恐懼?怎樣走出屬於自己的路?寫作之於陳雪,是如呼吸般不可或缺的存在 ... Read more

    $69.76 HKD

  • Writing with Style

    The Economist Guide

    by Lane Greene ...
    THE ONE MILLION COPY BESTSELLERWhy are the best words short and old? Why are full stops a writer's best friend? How can we simplify, then exaggerate? And what exactly are dangling modifiers?We'd all like to write with style.But what does that mean, and what can we learn from The Economist, a publication well known for its clarity and flair?Welcome to Writing wit... ... Read more

    $84.49 HKD

  • 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

    $131.19 HKD

  • The Elements of Style: Classic Edition (2018)

    With Editor's Notes, New Chapters & Study Guide

    This Classic Edition commemorates the 100-year anniversary of William Strunk's grammar primer, The Elements of Style. Generations of writers have learned the basics of grammar from Strunk’s little book. It was rated “one of the 100 most influential books written in English” by Time in 2011, and iconic author Stephen King recommended it as a grammar primer that all aspiring writers should read ... Read more

    $30.88 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Write a Book in Two Hours

    How to Write a Book, Novel, or Children’s Book in Far Less than 30 Days

    Series Book 1 - Authorship
    Who else wants their dream book written today?If you can speak out loud, then YOU have what it takes to become a lightning-fast, bestselling author.Most people dream of writing a book, but those manuscripts end up shoved away in dusty drawers, half-finished and abandoned to be eaten by moths.Many of them are great writers, many of them have great ideas. Yet so many people come to the conclusion ... Read more

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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

    $92.99 HKD

  • 作文七巧

    by 王鼎鈞 ...
    Series series 王鼎鈞作品集
    **  當代華語世界最重要的散文大家王鼎鈞  影響四十年,寫給年輕人、一生受用的寫作教養書  作家、高中教師、大學教授一致推崇  執筆之人,不容錯過!**  一部深入堂奧而又條縷清晰的寫作教養書,供有心者自習自覺的指南。——楊佳嫻  王鼎鈞先生以極其幽默的筆法,將寫作技巧解析的深入淺出、邏輯分明,是一本老師、學生都十分受益的好書,中學生必讀!——陳安儀 ** ◎《作文七巧》全新修訂典藏版,由王鼎鈞親自撰寫一篇新序,並對內容補充修訂,共25處修正、19處補充、3篇新增附錄。****  ◎討論如何作文的書,也是極佳的作文範本**  《作文七巧》是散文大家王鼎鈞,以深厚的寫作功力,提出具體實際的方法與步驟,教你寫作的七個基本原則。內容生動活潑,讀來受用無窮,極具啟發性。  ◎言簡意賅的寫作原則,盡在書中  取材有主從,文筆有繁簡,不宜平均。  後面發生的事移到前面來寫,前面發生的事移到... ... Read more

    $62.29 HKD

  • Executive Writing Skills for Managers

    Master Word Power to Lead Your Teams, Make Strategic Links and Develop Relationships

    by Fiona Talbot ...
    Series series Better Business English
    Executive Writing Skills for Managers deals with the English business writing you need at the top of your career. It focuses on writing English as a key business tool in international business which may have to be tailored for a multicultural readership. The invaluable guidance includes how to harmonize the English you and your teams use (for example, for performance evaluation, sales pitch etc) ... Read more

    $153.59 HKD

  • 10萬次互動、6年苦練,終於發現的思維複製寫作術

    by 多米 ...
    Series series 天際系列
    ★作者粉專3.7萬人追蹤,熱門發文屢創上千人按讚,數百甚至上千則分享的高互動內容!★市面上的文字相關課程多為表層知識,本書則是作者鑽研多年實證有效的寫作底層邏輯。當我認識到寫作的重要性,並打算認真對待時,遇到了難處。根本沒人教過我怎麼寫作。於是我開始土法煉鋼,閱讀大量相關書籍、創作超過500篇社群文章、累積了10萬次互動後,才真正摸索到了寫作的底層邏輯。透過這本書,我真心誠意地傳授這些寫作的祕訣,讓你不走冤枉路,一次就學會寫作!‧寫作不是作文課,不會教你華麗詞藻!‧寫作不是小編課,不會教你套路模板!‧寫作不是文案課,不會教你文案框架!寫作是學「說服」,是用文字影響他人。寫作是最古老的思維複... ... Read more

    $66.27 HKD

  • 我們如何記憶這時代:報導文學十三講

    by 楊渡 ...
    Series Book 37 - HC
    《我們如何記憶這時代──報導文學十三講》是報導文學大家楊渡曾經身在高雄拆船廠、臺灣鹿港反杜邦運動、蘭嶼反核運動,乃至中國六四天安門事件的在場者,用盡心神見證及書寫的報導文學全攻略,涉及了許多採訪實作的建議與討論;同時也是楊渡對《人間》雜誌創刊人陳映真念茲在茲的永恆之問「人應該怎樣活著,才算是真正的活過?」的致敬與回應。「在重大的事件中,新聞關注的是事件發生的事實,而報導文學關注的,永遠是人,是生命。新聞只要講清楚事件的來龍去脈,但文學是要描寫其中的人性。報導文學之不同於一般新聞,不僅是文學,也不僅是故事,而是觀點。報導文學是「入世」的文學,甚至是「淑世」的文學。事實只代表一部分的真相,它並不等於全局的真實。要看清局部的真相,不能只看局部的現象,而是要有更大的全局的觀照,才能了解事件的脈絡。對新聞來說,局部的、現象性的真相是重要的,但對報導文學來說,局部是不夠的,全局性的、深度的觀點 ... Read more

    $89.69 HKD

  • 起步走笨作文:基礎訓練篇(全新增訂版)

    by 林明進 ...
    Series series 教育教養
    《起步走笨作文》是針對想教好作文、想學好作文的人而設計的基礎教材,不限年齡對象,誰都可以學好作文,滿載而歸。──林明進2021全新暢銷增訂版新增多篇林明進老師親自撰寫之優美範文學習作文更有效!從小三寫到高三,為何寫了十年卻寫不好作文?建中名師林明進獨創笨作文,讓小學生、國中生、高中生一次學好作文以最正統的學習原理,打好作文基本功一看就懂、一學就會,從此克服寫作障礙親子共學 × 學生自學 × 作文教學 × 扎實有效作文課、會考、國寫、國考、職場Email、商品文案、小編發文……寫作力,就是人生競爭力!★本書特色最經典、最扎實、最完整、最到位的「寫作啟蒙書」。最可行、最清楚、最好教、最有效的「寫作教學書」。兩岸寫作教學權威 / 建中資深名師 /「笨作文」創發者──林明進代表作。... ... Read more

    $71.01 HKD

  • 英文寫作指南 English Mechanics

    A Writing Guide

    本書由淺至深,逐一詳細引導學習者寫作英文。本書先從各英文標點符號之使用規則切入,再引導學習者熟悉應用各英文標點符號、對等連接詞之用法、從屬連接詞、轉折字與片語及相關連接詞; 並掌握造句、段落 及整篇文章之寫作技巧。此外,本書詳述英文個人信件及商業信件之寫作注意事項。實例及例句豐富。500題錯誤句型訂正練習。 Sample of Common Chinese Learner Errors 1. I have had worked in the business company. Ans.: I have worked in the business sector. 要嘛就完成式have + Ved,要嘛就過去完成式had + Ved,不能混在一起用 2. It can touch our interest. Ans.: It can draw (attract) our interest. ... Read more

    $10.16 HKD

  • 史丹佛大學創意寫作課:每一堂都是思想的交鋒,智識的探險,精采絕倫!

    On Teaching and Writing Fiction

    Series series 人文思潮
    普立茲獎、美國國家圖書獎、歐亨利獎、《洛杉磯時報》「終身成就獎」得主,史丹佛大學創意寫作課創始人曾教授《斷背山》編劇賴瑞.麥克墨特瑞、備受村上春樹推崇的瑞蒙.卡佛、《飛越杜鵑窩》作者肯.凱西、《最後的獨角獸》作者彼得.畢格──創意寫作之父華樂士.史泰納40多年寫作與教學經驗精華首次公開!★專文推薦:許榮哲(華語首席故事教練)、宋怡慧(新北市立丹鳳高中圖書館主任)★好評推薦:朱宥勳(作家)、洪震宇(《精準敘事》《精準寫作》作者)、蔡淇華(作家)、A編(「A編工事中」粉專經營者)、B編(「編笑編哭」社群經營者)被譽為「美國西部的梭羅」的作家愛德華.艾比說:「所有美國作家中,值得獲得諾貝爾文學獎肯定的只有華樂士.史泰納。」走進美國創意寫作之父的課堂現場學會觀察、思辨、閱讀與寫作寫作可以學嗎?寫作教師應該... ... Read more

    $66.27 HKD