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Plot Twist

Life, Craft, and the Messy First Draft: A Memoir on Writing

by Harlan Coben ...

#1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben offers a look behind the curtain at his own writing process in an inspiring, candid memoir filled with indispensable insights and techniques.“For aspiring writers, Harlan’s advice, stories, and anecdotes are wise, proven, and valuable. For published authors, his book evokes memories of what it was like back then. It’s a romp, a riot, and a joy to ... Read more

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben offers a look behind the curtain at his own writing process in an inspiring, candid memoir filled with indispensable insights and techniques.“For aspiring writers, Harlan’s advice, stories, and anecdotes are wise, proven, and valuable. For published authors, his book evokes memories of what it was like back then. It’s a romp, a riot, and a joy to
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Smart Brevity

The Power of Saying More with Less (Revised and Updated)

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

Brevity is confidence. Length is fear.This is the guiding principle of Smart Brevity, a communication formula built by Axios journalists to prioritize essential news and information, explain its impact and deliver it in a concise and visual format. In this revised and updated edition, the co-founders of Axios have created an essential guide for communicating effectively and efficiently using Smart ... Read more

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Brevity is confidence. Length is fear.This is the guiding principle of Smart Brevity, a communication formula built by Axios journalists to prioritize essential news and information, explain its impact and deliver it in a concise and visual format. In this revised and updated edition, the co-founders of Axios have created an essential guide for communicating effectively and efficiently using Smart
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John Gardner on Writing

On Becoming a Novelist, On Writers & Writing, and On Moral Fiction

by John Gardner ...

Three books in one volume: Advice and reflections on modern fiction from "one of the greatest creative writing teachers we've ever had" (Frederick Busch).In On Becoming a Novelist, John Gardner advises the aspiring fiction author on such topics as the value of creative writing workshops, the developmental stages of literary growth, and the inevitable experience of writer's block. Drawn from his ... Read more

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Three books in one volume: Advice and reflections on modern fiction from "one of the greatest creative writing teachers we've ever had" (Frederick Busch).In On Becoming a Novelist, John Gardner advises the aspiring fiction author on such topics as the value of creative writing workshops, the developmental stages of literary growth, and the inevitable experience of writer's block. Drawn from his
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Dialogue

The Art of Verbal Action for Page, Stage, and Screen

by Robert McKee ...

**The long-awaited follow-up to the perennially bestselling writers' guide Story, from the most sought-after expert in the art of storytelling."Dialogue is a masterwork. There's nothing harder to teach. Now this book exists. McKee has written an essential book akin to The Elements of Style for all writers." —Margaret Nagle, winner of the Writer's Guild Award, Emmy, NAACP, Golden Globe, and Pen* ... Read more

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**The long-awaited follow-up to the perennially bestselling writers' guide Story, from the most sought-after expert in the art of storytelling."Dialogue is a masterwork. There's nothing harder to teach. Now this book exists. McKee has written an essential book akin to The Elements of Style for all writers." —Margaret Nagle, winner of the Writer's Guild Award, Emmy, NAACP, Golden Globe, and Pen*
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The Editor's Lexicon

Essential Writing Terms for Novelists

by Sarah Cypher ...

Series Book 1 - The Threepenny Editor Series
Become a revision-savvy writer with the help of The Editor's Lexicon: Essential Writing Terms for Novelists. It decodes, defines, and provides helpful examples of the editorial jargon used in writing workshops, critiques, and online forums. Written by an experienced editor and writing teacher, this dictionary-style reference book is a fundamental guide for writers across the spectrum of experience ... Read more

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Become a revision-savvy writer with the help of The Editor's Lexicon: Essential Writing Terms for Novelists. It decodes, defines, and provides helpful examples of the editorial jargon used in writing workshops, critiques, and online forums. Written by an experienced editor and writing teacher, this dictionary-style reference book is a fundamental guide for writers across the spectrum of experience
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A Poetry Handbook

A Prose Guide to Understanding and Writing Poetry

by 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 ... Read more

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“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
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Consider This

Moments in My Writing Life after Which Everything Was Different

by Chuck Palahniuk ...

In this spellbinding blend of memoir and insight, bestselling author Chuck Palahniuk shares stories and generous advice on what makes for powerful writing.With advice grounded in years of careful study and a keenly observed life, Palahniuk combines practical advice and concrete examples from beloved classics, his own books, and a "kitchen-table MFA" culled from an evolving circle of beloved ... Read more

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In this spellbinding blend of memoir and insight, bestselling author Chuck Palahniuk shares stories and generous advice on what makes for powerful writing.With advice grounded in years of careful study and a keenly observed life, Palahniuk combines practical advice and concrete examples from beloved classics, his own books, and a "kitchen-table MFA" culled from an evolving circle of beloved
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Steering The Craft

A Twenty-First-Century Guide to Sailing the Sea of Story

by Ursula K. Le Guin ...

From the celebrated Ursula K. Le Guin, "a writer of enormous intelligence and wit, a master storyteller" (Boston Globe), the revised and updated edition of her classic guide to the essentials of a writer's craft.Completely revised and rewritten to address modern challenges and opportunities, this essential creative writing handbook is a short, deceptively simple guide to the craft of writing.Le ... Read more

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From the celebrated Ursula K. Le Guin, "a writer of enormous intelligence and wit, a master storyteller" (Boston Globe), the revised and updated edition of her classic guide to the essentials of a writer's craft.Completely revised and rewritten to address modern challenges and opportunities, this essential creative writing handbook is a short, deceptively simple guide to the craft of writing.Le
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On Writing

A Memoir Of The Craft

by Stephen King ...

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF WRITING with fresh testimonials from fellow writers about why they love Stephen King and On Writing—and a few new words on the joy of writing from King himself.*ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME*Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King’s critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the ... Read more

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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF WRITING with fresh testimonials from fellow writers about why they love Stephen King and On Writing—and a few new words on the joy of writing from King himself.*ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME*Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King’s critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the
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Murder Your Darlings

And Other Gentle Writing Advice from Aristotle to Zinsser

by Roy Peter Clark ...

From one of America's most influential teachers, a collection of the best writing advice distilled from fifty language books -- from Aristotle to Strunk and White.With so many excellent writing guides lining bookstore shelves, it can be hard to know where to look for the best advice. Should you go with Natalie Goldberg or Anne Lamott? Maybe William Zinsser or Stephen King would be more appropriate ... Read more

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From one of America's most influential teachers, a collection of the best writing advice distilled from fifty language books -- from Aristotle to Strunk and White.With so many excellent writing guides lining bookstore shelves, it can be hard to know where to look for the best advice. Should you go with Natalie Goldberg or Anne Lamott? Maybe William Zinsser or Stephen King would be more appropriate
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The Mother Tongue

English and How it Got that Way

by Bill Bryson ...

“Vastly informative and vastly entertaining…A scholarly and fascinating book.” —Los Angeles TimesWith dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language.From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can’t), to the fine lost art of swearing, Bryson explores English ... Read more

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“Vastly informative and vastly entertaining…A scholarly and fascinating book.” —Los Angeles TimesWith dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language.From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can’t), to the fine lost art of swearing, Bryson explores English
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The Art of Subtext

Beyond Plot

by Charles Baxter ...

Series series Art of...
Charles Baxter inaugurates The Art of, a new series on the craft of writing, with the wit and intelligence he brought to his celebrated book Burning Down the House: Essays on Fiction.Fiction writer and essayist Charles Baxter's The Art of Subtext: Beyond Plot discusses and illustrates the hidden subtextual overtones and undertones in fictional works haunted by the unspoken, the suppressed, and the ... Read more

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Charles Baxter inaugurates The Art of, a new series on the craft of writing, with the wit and intelligence he brought to his celebrated book Burning Down the House: Essays on Fiction.Fiction writer and essayist Charles Baxter's The Art of Subtext: Beyond Plot discusses and illustrates the hidden subtextual overtones and undertones in fictional works haunted by the unspoken, the suppressed, and the
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A Long Game

Notes on Writing Fiction

by Elizabeth McCracken ...

From bestselling and award-winning author and professor Elizabeth McCracken comes an irresistible look at the art of writing.Writing can feel like an endless series of decisions. How does one face the blank page? Move a character around a room? Deal with time? Undertake revision? The good and bad news is that in fiction writing, there are no definitive answers to such questions: writers must come ... Read more

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From bestselling and award-winning author and professor Elizabeth McCracken comes an irresistible look at the art of writing.Writing can feel like an endless series of decisions. How does one face the blank page? Move a character around a room? Deal with time? Undertake revision? The good and bad news is that in fiction writing, there are no definitive answers to such questions: writers must come
... Read more
How to Map Your World

An Author's Guide to Mapping Fictional Worlds

by A Trevena ...

Series Book 6 - Author Guides
Want to create a fantasy landscape that feels real and immersive?Need help drafting a map that enriches the experience of your world?How to Map Your World breaks the process down into easy-to-follow steps. By completing a series of creative prompts, this book will show you how to map out an engaging world full of stories and adventure.This workbook will help you to:- Lay out your world in a way ... Read more

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Want to create a fantasy landscape that feels real and immersive?Need help drafting a map that enriches the experience of your world?How to Map Your World breaks the process down into easy-to-follow steps. By completing a series of creative prompts, this book will show you how to map out an engaging world full of stories and adventure.This workbook will help you to:- Lay out your world in a way
... Read more
How to Forge Desire and Dominion: An Author’s Guide to Building Romantasy Worlds

Step By Step Worldbuilding, #14

by A Trevena ...

Series Book 14 - Step By Step Worldbuilding
Want to build a fantasy world where passion, loyalty, and power collide? Need help creating courts, alliances, and traditions that control who people love, marry, and betray?How to Forge Desire and Dominion breaks the process down into simple, creative steps. With a series of imaginative prompts, this book will help you create a world where desire, ambition, and fate are the forces that rule ... Read more

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Want to build a fantasy world where passion, loyalty, and power collide? Need help creating courts, alliances, and traditions that control who people love, marry, and betray?How to Forge Desire and Dominion breaks the process down into simple, creative steps. With a series of imaginative prompts, this book will help you create a world where desire, ambition, and fate are the forces that rule
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Crafting Magic: A Mini Guide to Creating Magic for Fantasy Worlds

Step By Step Worldbuilding, #9

by A Trevena ...

Series Book 9 - Step By Step Worldbuilding
Want to create unique and compelling magic systems for your world, but don't know where to start? Need help designing magical traditions that feel rich and believable?Crafting Magic provides clear and insightful information to help you design magical systems that are as unique as the worlds they inhabit. This mini guide offers a deep dive into the creation of diverse forms of magic, helping you ... Read more

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Want to create unique and compelling magic systems for your world, but don't know where to start? Need help designing magical traditions that feel rich and believable?Crafting Magic provides clear and insightful information to help you design magical systems that are as unique as the worlds they inhabit. This mini guide offers a deep dive into the creation of diverse forms of magic, helping you
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The Writing of Fiction

by Edith Wharton ...

Series series The Works of Edith Wharton presented by Kobo Editions
“Another unsettling element in modern art is that common symptom of immaturity, the dread of doing what has been done before.” In this collection of essays on writing, the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize shares some words of wisdom for aspiring writers everywhere. Edith Wharton’s unique voice guides the reader through different elements of fiction, whether crafting a short story or character ... Read more

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“Another unsettling element in modern art is that common symptom of immaturity, the dread of doing what has been done before.” In this collection of essays on writing, the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize shares some words of wisdom for aspiring writers everywhere. Edith Wharton’s unique voice guides the reader through different elements of fiction, whether crafting a short story or character
... Read more
Forging Worlds

A Mini Guide to Creating Societies for Fantasy Worlds

by A Trevena ...

Series Book 8 - Author Guides
Want to create diverse civilisations for your world, but don’t know where to start? Need help designing societies that feel real and vibrant?Forging Worlds provides clear and insightful information to help you shape unique societies for your world. This mini guide offers a deep dive into the creation of distinct civilisations, helping you craft cultures that feel authentic and alive.This guide ... Read more

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Want to create diverse civilisations for your world, but don’t know where to start? Need help designing societies that feel real and vibrant?Forging Worlds provides clear and insightful information to help you shape unique societies for your world. This mini guide offers a deep dive into the creation of distinct civilisations, helping you craft cultures that feel authentic and alive.This guide
... Read more
Building Fantasy Cities: An Author’s Guide to Creating Fictional Urban Landscapes

Step By Step Worldbuilding, #13

by A Trevena ...

Series Book 13 - Step By Step Worldbuilding
Want to build a vivid, believable fantasy city but aren't sure where to begin? Need help creating urban districts, power structures, and hidden alleyways filled with story potential?Building Fantasy Cities breaks the process down into easy-to-follow steps. With guided questions and creative prompts, this book will walk you through designing a city that feels alive, layered, and full of character ... Read more

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Want to build a vivid, believable fantasy city but aren't sure where to begin? Need help creating urban districts, power structures, and hidden alleyways filled with story potential?Building Fantasy Cities breaks the process down into easy-to-follow steps. With guided questions and creative prompts, this book will walk you through designing a city that feels alive, layered, and full of character
... Read more
How to Make Myths and Mountains: An Author's Guide to Building Epic Fantasy Worlds

Step By Step Worldbuilding, #10

by A Trevena ...

Series Book 10 - Step By Step Worldbuilding
Want to craft a rich, epic fantasy world but aren't sure where to start? Need guidance on creating complex civilisations, deep cultures, and powerful story elements?How to Make Myths and Mountains breaks the process down into easy-to-follow steps. By completing a series of creative prompts, this book will guide you through building a vast and elaborate world.This workbook will help you to:Craft a ... Read more

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Want to craft a rich, epic fantasy world but aren't sure where to start? Need guidance on creating complex civilisations, deep cultures, and powerful story elements?How to Make Myths and Mountains breaks the process down into easy-to-follow steps. By completing a series of creative prompts, this book will guide you through building a vast and elaborate world.This workbook will help you to:Craft a
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How to Create History

An Author’s Guide to Creating Histories, Myths, and Monsters

by A Trevena ...

Series Book 4 - Author Guides
Want to create a rich history for your world, but don’t know where to start?Need help creating a past that impacts on your characters and their stories?How to Create History breaks the process down into easy-to-follow steps. By completing a series of creative prompts, this book will guide you from your present world, back through its deep history.This workbook will help you to:Create a historic ... Read more

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Want to create a rich history for your world, but don’t know where to start?Need help creating a past that impacts on your characters and their stories?How to Create History breaks the process down into easy-to-follow steps. By completing a series of creative prompts, this book will guide you from your present world, back through its deep history.This workbook will help you to:Create a historic
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Poemcrazy

Freeing Your Life with Words

by Susan G. Wooldridge ...

An “optimistic, warm, unpretentious” (San Francisco Chronicle) guide to unlocking your inner poet, blending thoughtful anecdotes and practical exercises to foster inspiration and promote creativity“This is a wonderful book—smart, wide-eyed, joyful, helpful, inspiring. You’re going to love it, and love writing poetry more for having read it.”—Anne Lamott, author of Bird by BirdIt’s impossible to ... Read more

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An “optimistic, warm, unpretentious” (San Francisco Chronicle) guide to unlocking your inner poet, blending thoughtful anecdotes and practical exercises to foster inspiration and promote creativity“This is a wonderful book—smart, wide-eyed, joyful, helpful, inspiring. You’re going to love it, and love writing poetry more for having read it.”—Anne Lamott, author of Bird by BirdIt’s impossible to
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Complete Worldbuilding: An Author’s Step-by-Step Guide to Building Fictional Worlds

by A Trevena ...

Overwhelmed by creating fantasy worlds?Lost in your world? Unsure where to go next?This box set of worldbuilding guides breaks the task into manageable chunks. By following a series of creative prompts, these books will guide you from idea, to full world.These guidebooks will help you to:Break the epic task of worldbuilding into easy stepsBuild a full and complete world with prompts you may not ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Overwhelmed by creating fantasy worlds?Lost in your world? Unsure where to go next?This box set of worldbuilding guides breaks the task into manageable chunks. By following a series of creative prompts, these books will guide you from idea, to full world.These guidebooks will help you to:Break the epic task of worldbuilding into easy stepsBuild a full and complete world with prompts you may not
... Read more
How to Create Dark Worlds

An Author’s Guide to Worldbuilding Horror, Dark Fantasy, and Grimdark

by A Trevena ...

Series Book 7 - Author Guides
Want to create a world with a dark and ominous feel, but don’t know where to start?Need help worldbuilding the shadows? Not sure if you’re evil enough?How to Create Dark Worlds breaks the process down into easy-to-follow steps. By completing a series of creative prompts, this book will show you how to cast darkness over your fictional world.This workbook will help you to:-Craft a believable and ... Read more

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Want to create a world with a dark and ominous feel, but don’t know where to start?Need help worldbuilding the shadows? Not sure if you’re evil enough?How to Create Dark Worlds breaks the process down into easy-to-follow steps. By completing a series of creative prompts, this book will show you how to cast darkness over your fictional world.This workbook will help you to:-Craft a believable and
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