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The Well-Spoken Thesaurus

The Most Powerful Ways to Say Everyday Words and Phrases

de Tom Heehler ...

The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is designed to help you improve your communication skills by expanding your vocabulary.The book includes over 200 words, arranged in easy-to-use categories, such as "positive emotions," "negative emotions," "intellectual terms," and "descriptive terms." Each entry includes a definition, synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples.The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is particularly ... Leer más

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The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is designed to help you improve your communication skills by expanding your vocabulary.The book includes over 200 words, arranged in easy-to-use categories, such as "positive emotions," "negative emotions," "intellectual terms," and "descriptive terms." Each entry includes a definition, synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples.The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is particularly
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Heat Up Your Hot Scenes

de L.A. Witt ...

Love scenes are arguably some of the most difficult scenes to write. How do you keep each scene from sounding the same? Where is the line between too real and too far into fantasy? Which words and euphemisms will work with your tone, and which will kill the mood? When should you show every camera angle? When should you fade to black?There’s a lot to it, and a well-written love scene can make or ... Leer más

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Love scenes are arguably some of the most difficult scenes to write. How do you keep each scene from sounding the same? Where is the line between too real and too far into fantasy? Which words and euphemisms will work with your tone, and which will kill the mood? When should you show every camera angle? When should you fade to black?There’s a lot to it, and a well-written love scene can make or
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Note to Self

On Keeping a Journal and Other Dangerous Pursuits

de Samara O'Shea ...

Keeping a journal is easy. Keeping a life-altering, soul-enlightening journal, however, is not. At its best, journaling can be among the most transformative of experiences, but you can only get there by learning how to express yourself fully and openly. Enter Samara O'Shea. O'Shea charmed readers with her elegant and witty For the Love of Letters. Now, in Note to Self, she's back to guide us ... Leer más

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Keeping a journal is easy. Keeping a life-altering, soul-enlightening journal, however, is not. At its best, journaling can be among the most transformative of experiences, but you can only get there by learning how to express yourself fully and openly. Enter Samara O'Shea. O'Shea charmed readers with her elegant and witty For the Love of Letters. Now, in Note to Self, she's back to guide us
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Writing the Overarching Series

de Karen S. Wiesner ...

Series Libro 4 - 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection
Reach for the stars!The Overarching Series is the most complicated to read and write. In this specialized type of series, none of the installments can truly be standalones. They must be read as a set in sequence to make sense. Reader satisfaction is only partially achieved in each volume because just the story arcs tie up while the series arc only resolves in the final.Speculative fiction is ... Leer más

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Reach for the stars!The Overarching Series is the most complicated to read and write. In this specialized type of series, none of the installments can truly be standalones. They must be read as a set in sequence to make sense. Reader satisfaction is only partially achieved in each volume because just the story arcs tie up while the series arc only resolves in the final.Speculative fiction is
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The Everything Guide To Writing A Book Proposal

Insider Advice On How To Get Your Work Published

de Barbara Doyen, Meg Schneider ...

Series series Everything® Series
A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader. ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
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Brevity

A Flash Fiction Handbook

de David Galef ...

In Brevity, David Galef provides a guide to writing flash fiction, from tips on technique to samples by canonical and contemporary authors to provocative prompts that inspire powerful stories in a little space. Galef traces the genre back to its varied origins, from the short-short to nanofiction, with examples that include vignettes, prose poems, character sketches, fables, lists, twist stories, ... Leer más

$23.99 USD

In Brevity, David Galef provides a guide to writing flash fiction, from tips on technique to samples by canonical and contemporary authors to provocative prompts that inspire powerful stories in a little space. Galef traces the genre back to its varied origins, from the short-short to nanofiction, with examples that include vignettes, prose poems, character sketches, fables, lists, twist stories,
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Fool Proof Romance: Love Between the Beat Sheets

de Christopher Downing ...

An author's guide to creating and stoking the fires of romantic tension.This is a helpful companion to romance writers of all experience. Beginners will enjoy an early leg up by understanding what seasoned romance writers took years to intuit. And those same experienced writers will appreciate the clear organization of ideas that make romance books soar above the competition.Do your romances need ... Leer más

$5.99 USD

An author's guide to creating and stoking the fires of romantic tension.This is a helpful companion to romance writers of all experience. Beginners will enjoy an early leg up by understanding what seasoned romance writers took years to intuit. And those same experienced writers will appreciate the clear organization of ideas that make romance books soar above the competition.Do your romances need
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Breakout: Pilgrim in the Microworld

de David Sudnow ...

Series series Boss Fight Books
Just as the video game console market was about to crash into the New Mexico desert in 1983, professor and sociologist David Sudnow was unearthing the secrets of “eye, mind, and the essence of video skill” through an exploration of Atari’s Breakout, one of the earliest hits of the arcade world. Originally released under the title Pilgrim in the Microworld, Sudnow’s groundbreaking longform ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

Just as the video game console market was about to crash into the New Mexico desert in 1983, professor and sociologist David Sudnow was unearthing the secrets of “eye, mind, and the essence of video skill” through an exploration of Atari’s Breakout, one of the earliest hits of the arcade world. Originally released under the title Pilgrim in the Microworld, Sudnow’s groundbreaking longform
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3 AM Epiphany

de Brian Kiteley ...

In the wee hours of the night, when inspiration strikes unexpectedly, don't let it slip away.If you write, you know what it's like. Insight and creativity—the desire to push the boundaries of your writing—strike when you least expect it. And you're often in no position to act: in the shower, driving the kids to school...in the middle of the night.The 3 A.M. Epiphany offers more than 200 intriguing ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

In the wee hours of the night, when inspiration strikes unexpectedly, don't let it slip away.If you write, you know what it's like. Insight and creativity—the desire to push the boundaries of your writing—strike when you least expect it. And you're often in no position to act: in the shower, driving the kids to school...in the middle of the night.The 3 A.M. Epiphany offers more than 200 intriguing
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On Writing (and Writers)

A Miscellany of Advice and Opinions

de C. S. Lewis ...

“While writing about writing is often deadly, Lewis is as delightful as he is wise.” —The New York TimesA definitive collection of wisdom on every style of writing and a celebration of the transformative power of the written word from one of the most influential writers and thinkers of the modern age, C. S. Lewis, the beloved author of the Chronicles of Narnia series, Mere Christianity, The ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

“While writing about writing is often deadly, Lewis is as delightful as he is wise.” —The New York TimesA definitive collection of wisdom on every style of writing and a celebration of the transformative power of the written word from one of the most influential writers and thinkers of the modern age, C. S. Lewis, the beloved author of the Chronicles of Narnia series, Mere Christianity, The
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Story Genius

How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere)

de Lisa Cron ...

Following on the heels of Lisa Cron's breakout first book, Wired for Story, this writing guide reveals how to use cognitive storytelling strategies to build a scene-by-scene blueprint for a riveting story.It’s every novelist’s greatest fear: pouring their blood, sweat, and tears into writing hundreds of pages only to realize that their story has no sense of urgency, no internal logic, and so is a ... Leer más

$1.99 USD

Following on the heels of Lisa Cron's breakout first book, Wired for Story, this writing guide reveals how to use cognitive storytelling strategies to build a scene-by-scene blueprint for a riveting story.It’s every novelist’s greatest fear: pouring their blood, sweat, and tears into writing hundreds of pages only to realize that their story has no sense of urgency, no internal logic, and so is a
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Blurb Your Enthusiasm

A Cracking Compendium of Book Blurbs, Writing Tips, Literary Folklore and Publishing Secrets

de Louise Willder ...

A joyful celebration of books – the perfect gift for bibliophiles, word lovers and anyone who’s ever wondered, should you judge a book by its cover?A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR'A small masterpiece. There is something funny, notable or awe-inspiring on every single page’ Jenny Colgan, SpectatorWe love the words in books – but what about the words on them? How do they work their magic? Penguin Books ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

A joyful celebration of books – the perfect gift for bibliophiles, word lovers and anyone who’s ever wondered, should you judge a book by its cover?A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR'A small masterpiece. There is something funny, notable or awe-inspiring on every single page’ Jenny Colgan, SpectatorWe love the words in books – but what about the words on them? How do they work their magic? Penguin Books
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On Writing

A Memoir Of The Craft

de 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 ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

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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How to Write a Book Proposal

The Insider's Step-by-Step Guide to Proposals that Get You Published

de Jody Rein, Michael Larsen ...

THE ESSENTIAL RESOURCE FOR SELLING YOUR BOOKIf you want to publish a book, you must present it to agents and publishers with a knock-your-socks-off proposal. Whether you're seeking a traditional press to publish your self-published book or trying to win over an agent for your graphic novel, memoir, or nonfiction title, you need an irresistible proposal. The better your proposal, the better the ... Leer más

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THE ESSENTIAL RESOURCE FOR SELLING YOUR BOOKIf you want to publish a book, you must present it to agents and publishers with a knock-your-socks-off proposal. Whether you're seeking a traditional press to publish your self-published book or trying to win over an agent for your graphic novel, memoir, or nonfiction title, you need an irresistible proposal. The better your proposal, the better the
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Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript

de Chuck Sambuchino ...

Prepare and Present Your Work Like a Pro!Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript, 3rd edition, gives you all the information you need to craft a winning submission. Fully updated, this comprehensive resource now features more than 100 sample letters and manuscript pages, expanded instruction for electronic submissions, updated formatting and submitting guidelines, and new insider tips from top ... Leer más

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Prepare and Present Your Work Like a Pro!Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript, 3rd edition, gives you all the information you need to craft a winning submission. Fully updated, this comprehensive resource now features more than 100 sample letters and manuscript pages, expanded instruction for electronic submissions, updated formatting and submitting guidelines, and new insider tips from top
... Leer más
A Poetry Handbook

A Prose Guide to Understanding and Writing Poetry

de 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 ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

“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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Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Author's Guide to Uniting Story Structure, Plot, and Character Development

de K.M. Weiland ...

Series Libro 7 - Helping Writers Become Authors
Powerful Character Arcs Create Powerful StoriesHave you written a story with an exciting concept and interesting characters—but it just isn’t grabbing the attention of readers or agents? It’s time to look deeper into the story beats that create realistic and compelling character arcs. Internationally published, award-winning novelist K.M. Weiland shares her acclaimed method for achieving memorable ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

Powerful Character Arcs Create Powerful StoriesHave you written a story with an exciting concept and interesting characters—but it just isn’t grabbing the attention of readers or agents? It’s time to look deeper into the story beats that create realistic and compelling character arcs. Internationally published, award-winning novelist K.M. Weiland shares her acclaimed method for achieving memorable
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Ic3

The Penguin Book of New Black Writing in Britain

de Penguin Books Ltd ...

A celebratory 20th anniversary edition of A landmark collection from black writers across the literary spectrum'The fact that IC3, the police identity for Black, is the only collective term that relates to our situation here as residents ('Black British' is political and refers to Africans, Asians, West Indians, Americans and sometimes even Chinese) is a sad fact of life I could not ignore' from ... Leer más

$12.59 USD

A celebratory 20th anniversary edition of A landmark collection from black writers across the literary spectrum'The fact that IC3, the police identity for Black, is the only collective term that relates to our situation here as residents ('Black British' is political and refers to Africans, Asians, West Indians, Americans and sometimes even Chinese) is a sad fact of life I could not ignore' from
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Writing & Selling Short Stories & Personal Essays

The Essential Guide to Getting Your Work Published

de Windy Harris ...

Write It Short, Sell It NowShort stories and personal essays have never been hotter--or more crucial for a successful writing career. Earning bylines in magazines and literary journals is a terrific way to get noticed and earn future opportunities in both short- and long-form writing.Writing & Selling Short Stories & Personal Essays capitalizes on the popularity of these genres by instructing on ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Write It Short, Sell It NowShort stories and personal essays have never been hotter--or more crucial for a successful writing career. Earning bylines in magazines and literary journals is a terrific way to get noticed and earn future opportunities in both short- and long-form writing.Writing & Selling Short Stories & Personal Essays capitalizes on the popularity of these genres by instructing on
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How to Write a Novel

The secrets of a full-time author

de Simon Haynes ...

Do any of these sound familiar?• You want to write your first novel, but you don't know how to begin.• You've started writing several novels, but you never finish them.• You've written a novel or two, but you want to increase your output and publish more often.If you answered yes to any of the above, this book might just be what you're looking for!I'm Simon Haynes, and I've been writing and ... Leer más

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Do any of these sound familiar?• You want to write your first novel, but you don't know how to begin.• You've started writing several novels, but you never finish them.• You've written a novel or two, but you want to increase your output and publish more often.If you answered yes to any of the above, this book might just be what you're looking for!I'm Simon Haynes, and I've been writing and
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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need

de 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 ... Leer más

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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
... Leer más
Writing Down the Bones

Freeing the Writer Within

de Natalie Goldberg ...

For more than thirty years Natalie Goldberg has been challenging and cheering on writers with her books and workshops. In her groundbreaking first book, she brings together Zen meditation and writing in a new way. Writing practice, as she calls it, is no different from other forms of Zen practice—"it is backed by two thousand years of studying the mind."This thirtieth-anniversary edition includes ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

For more than thirty years Natalie Goldberg has been challenging and cheering on writers with her books and workshops. In her groundbreaking first book, she brings together Zen meditation and writing in a new way. Writing practice, as she calls it, is no different from other forms of Zen practice—"it is backed by two thousand years of studying the mind."This thirtieth-anniversary edition includes
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The Mother Tongue

English and How it Got that Way

de 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 ... Leer más

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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 Wall Will Tell You

The Forensics of Screenwriting

de Hampton Fancher ...

A completely original guide to the screenwriter's art -- as only the writer of Blade Runner could concieve it.The master speaks, in this unique guide for screenwriters -- and writers and artists of all kinds.In short paragraphs--oracular and enigmatic, hardhitting and concrete--the man Forbes called a "creative genius" writes a guide book like none other for the aspiring screenwriter. Learn how to ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

A completely original guide to the screenwriter's art -- as only the writer of Blade Runner could concieve it.The master speaks, in this unique guide for screenwriters -- and writers and artists of all kinds.In short paragraphs--oracular and enigmatic, hardhitting and concrete--the man Forbes called a "creative genius" writes a guide book like none other for the aspiring screenwriter. Learn how to
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