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  • Plotto: The Master Book of All Plots

    by William Cook ...
    A classic how-to manual, William Wallace Cook's Plotto is one writer's personal theory--"Purpose, opposed by Obstacle, yields Conflict"--painstakingly diagrammed through hundreds of situations and scenariosA classic how-to manual, William Wallace Cook’s Plotto is one writer’s personal method, painstakingly diagrammed for the benefit of others. The theory itself may be simple—“Purpose, opposed by ... Read more

    $13.69 USD

  • Writing to Learn

    How to Write - and Think - Clearly About Any Subject at All

    This is an essential book for everyone who wants to write clearly about any subject and use writing as a means of learning. ... Read more

    $9.69 USD

  • Playing the Short Game: How to Market & Sell Short Fiction (2nd edition)

    by Douglas Smith ...
    “Short story writers have needed a book like this for decades. ... It's spectacular.” — Kristine Kathryn Rusch, multi-award-winning author & editorFully revised and current, this second edition addresses every change in the short fiction landscape since the classic original edition came out a decade ago.“Doug has gone through this new volume carefully, updating every possible detail. That makes ... Read more

    $6.99 USD $4.99 USD

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  • 寫作,是最好的自我投資:百萬粉絲公眾號操盤手,首創「注意力寫作」法,教你寫出高質量文章,讓流量變現金!

    Series Book 17 - Beyond
    百萬粉絲公眾號操盤手、「得到」App超高人氣寫作名師首度公開「注意力寫作」心法獻給沒背景、沒靠山,但想赤手空拳,在職場上建立強大影響力的你!你有沒有想過,混得不好,是因為知道你的人太少?在個人品牌的時代,能讓多少人注意你,就決定了你值多少錢。寫作,正是注意力的爭奪!巧用「注意力寫作」,徹底翻轉你的職場競爭力!吳曉波 中國財經出版權威李柏鋒 財經部落客林育聖 「文案的美」創辦人咪 蒙 作家御姊愛 作家歐陽立中 作家、教師... ... Read more

    $9.92 USD

  • The Hero

    by Lee Child ...
    WHAT MAKES A HERO? WHO BETTER TO ANSWER THAT QUESTION THAN LEE CHILD…‘It’s Lee Child. Why would you not read it?’ Karin Slaughter‘I don't know another author so skilled at making me turn the page’ The TimesIn his first work of nonfiction, the creator of the multimillion-selling Jack Reacher series explores the endurance of heroes from Achilles to Bond, showing us how this age-old myth is a ... Read more

    $9.49 USD

  • 小說的八百萬種寫法:從自我定位、撰寫大綱、發展人物情節,到電子書與自出版等最新出版趨勢,愛倫坡獎終身大師獎得主卜洛克的60年寫作技藝(全新增訂版)

    Writing the Novel from Plot to Print to Pixel

    Series series NEW
    愛倫坡獎終身大師獎得主卜洛克 出版逾四十年好評不斷從創作到出版的八百萬種可能【全新增訂本上市!】「沒有所謂的公式,每一本小說都是一次全新的經歷。」──勞倫斯.卜洛克◎最新收錄數位時代電子書、有聲書、自出版利弊分析◎廣納超過百份作家問卷調查結果‧列舉費茲傑羅、海明威等世界知名作家寫作方式◎《紐約時報》暢銷書作者親身分享◎從開始動筆到付諸出版,比《卜洛克的小說學堂》更一目了然,一本到位▍內容簡介從紙本時代到網路時代,有兩件事情是不變的:一、 寫小說沒有公式二、 身為創作者的根本目標,就是讓作品被看見◎從自我定位到架構情節正確的自我定位──不為讀者而寫,而是準確找到自己天生適合的創作。撰寫大綱──為別人的小說整理大綱,練習用作家的洞察力來閱讀。好人物使讀者欲罷不能──鍛鍊描寫人物性... ... Read more

    $9.74 USD

  • Understanding Show, Don't Tell (And Really Getting It)

    Skill Builders, #1

    by Janice Hardy ...
    Series Book 1 - Skill Builders
    Do you struggle with show, don't tell? You don't have to.Award-winning author Janice Hardy (and founder of the popular writing site, Fiction University) takes you deep into one of the most frustrating aspects of writing--showing, and not telling. She'll help you understand what show, don't tell means, teach you how to spot told prose in your writing, and reveal why common advice on how to fix it ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Write for Life

    Creative Tools for Every Writer (A 6-Week Artist's Way Program)

    by Julia Cameron ...
    A 6-Week Artist’s Way ProgramJulia Cameron has been teaching the world about creativity since her seminal book, The Artist’s Way, first broke open the conversation around art.Now, in Write for Life, she turns to one of the subjects closest to her heart: the art and practice of writing.Over the course of six weeks, Cameron carefully guides readers step by step through the creative process. This ... Read more

    $10.79 USD

  • Elements of Fiction Writing - Beginnings, Middles & Ends

    by Nancy Kress ...
    Get your stories off to a roaring start.Keep them tight and crisp throughout.Conclude them with a wallop.Is the story or novel you've been carrying around in your head the same one you see on the page? Or does the dialogue suddenly sound flat and predictable? Do the events seem to ramble?Translating a flash of inspiration into a compelling story requires careful crafting. The words you choose, how ... Read more

    $10.59 USD

  • The One-Year Novelist

    A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year

    by L. M. Lilly ...
    Series series Writing As A Second Career
    Writing and finishing a novel can feel overwhelming.If you're like most writers, you need to fit writing around other responsibilities and goals.Maybe you're working at a separate job or profession, raising a family, or pursuing a degree (or all of the above).But there's good news.No matter what else is happening in your life, you can write a novel in a year.The One-Year Novelist walks you through ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • 寫小說,不用太規矩:三浦紫苑的寫作講座(台灣讀者限定典藏・作者燙金簽名×贈言)

    by 三浦紫苑 ...
    Translated by 鄭淑慧 ...
    Series series EPIPHANY
    太犯規了~寫作怎麼可以這麼愉快!小說新人獎評審14年,傳說中最HiGH、最專業的◤三浦紫苑神級專欄◢終於集結成書▍繁體中文版限定・全球獨有典藏 ▍▍三浦紫苑燙金簽名 ╳ 給台灣讀者的話 ▍屢屢拿下文學大獎、年年蟬聯日本年輕人最愛小說家、《哪啊哪啊~神去村》、《強風吹拂》、《真幌站前多田便利屋》等多部作品影視化……/「每本小說都了不起」的文章力、描寫力、架構力如何練成?\/三浦紫苑的文字為何總能:「幽默風趣又拳拳到肉」「讓人想一讀再讀」「超有畫面」「共感度超高」?\寫小說是一件自由的事,不需太過拘泥但如果可以「掌握特定關鍵」及「重點」,就能用文章更自由地傳達你的想法!不分長篇或短篇,無論你是正在寫小說、想寫小說,或是希望... ... Read more

    $9.78 USD

  • Writing Dark Stories

    Writer's Craft, #6

    by Rayne Hall ...
    Series Book 6 - Writer's Craft
    Learn to haunt your readers with powerful, chilling tales. Make their spines tingle with anticipation and their skins crawl with delicious fear. Disturb their world-view and invite them to look into the dark corners of their own souls.This book gives you a wealth of tools and techniques for writing great short stories. It is part of the acclaimed Writer's Craft series.TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionFEED ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • The Novel Project

    A Step-by-Step Guide to Your Novel, Memoir or Biography

    ‘Writing is easy: all you do is sit staring at a blank sheet of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead.’ That’s one way to do it. But you risk finding yourself blocked and directionless, with a manuscript that may never be finished staring back at you.This book is about another approach, based on established theories of creativity and design—and on the experience of authors who have ... Read more

    $11.49 USD

  • Storytelling

    Cómo contar tu historia para que el mundo quiera escucharla

    Un libro sobre storytelling, el arte de narrar. Con consejos y ejercicios prácticos descubrirás cómo elaborar una historia excelente con un núcleo emocional que conecte con el mundo.«El universo está hecho de historias, no de átomos.» Muriel RukeyserEl mundo de hoy quiere conocerte y descubrir la verdadera historia de por qué haces lo que haces. Ya sea que tengas un producto que vender, la misión ... Read more

    $9.89 USD

  • The Irresistible Novel

    How to Craft an Extraordinary Story That Engages Readers from Start to Finish

    by Jeff Gerke ...
    Discover Your Voice and Enthrall Readers!The craft of writing is filled with various debates: Should I include a prologue? Should I delete all adverbs from my manuscript? Just how much backstory--if any--can I include in my story? These questions--and their often-contradictory answers--can cause confusion, frustration, and even paralysis in the writer.The Irresistible Novel frees you from the ... Read more

    $10.59 USD

  • The Art of Creative Writing

    The Classic Guide to Writing Fiction

    by Lajos Egri ...
    “One of the few truly helpful books on fiction writing.”—Chicago TribuneGo beyond Stephen King’s On Writing to master the fundamentals of great storytelling with this foundational guide that reveals the essential elements of what makes the best fiction. The Art of Creative Writing is a timeless testament to the power of dialogue and character development that is accessible for every level of ... Read more

    $10.49 USD

  • Escribir poesía

    ¿Por qué y cómo se escribe poesía? Este libro analiza todas las facetas del proceso: desde el surgimiento de la idea inicial a las variadas maneras de convertirla en poema y los diversos modos de llevar emociones y sensaciones al papel. Desarrolla aspectos tan importantes como:? la forma precisa de escoger las palabras? cómo trabajar las ideas? la creación de metáforas e imágenes? la elaboración ... Read more

    $6.29 USD $4.77 USD

  • Capturing Ghosts On The Page

    Writing Dark Fiction & Horror

    by Kaaron Warren ...
    Series Book 5 - Writer Chaps
    “Don’t write merely to shock. People are used to shock-horror. You need to get beneath the skin. Use a flensing knife and keep it sharp. It’s good to shock, but only as part of the story you tell.”In this chapbook, Kaaron Warren—the Shirley Jackson Award-winning writer behind Slights, The Greif Hole, and Into Bones Like Oil—explores the craft and philosophy of trapping dark and disturbing fiction ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • The Lincoln Lawyer

    A Mysterious Profile

    Series series Mysterious Profiles
    The #1 New York Times–bestselling author tells the origin story of LA defense attorney Mickey Haller.In this concise, absorbing account, Michael Connelly reveals the work—and the strokes of luck—that contributed to his creation of the character Mickey Haller, the subject of multiple bestselling novels as well as the hit Netflix series. He reveals the lawyers, both fictional and real-life, who ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • The Science of Storytelling

    Why Stories Make Us Human and How to Tell Them Better

    by Will Storr ...
    The compelling, groundbreaking guide to creative writing that reveals how the brain responds to storytellingStories shape who we are. They drive us to act out our dreams and ambitions and mold our beliefs. Storytelling is an essential part of what makes us human. So, how do master storytellers compel us? In The Science of Storytelling, award-winning writer and acclaimed teacher of creative writing ... Read more

    $11.79 USD

  • Time to Write

    by Emily Winslow ...
    Have you always wanted to write a novel?Emily Winslow will help you develop the mindset and skills to get you started, keep you going, and see you through. Time to Write is a creative writing guide aimed at anyone who wants to write a novel and could use some support.It contains 49 lessons, each easy to read and packed with insights based on experience. Emily has taken her own work to high levels ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • 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

    $9.67 USD

  • 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

    $6.79 USD

  • The Golden Age of Murder

    Winner of the 2016 EDGAR, AGATHA, MACAVITY and H.R.F.KEATING crime writing awards, this real-life detective story investigates how Agatha Christie and colleagues in a mysterious literary club transformed crime fiction.Detective stories of the Twenties and Thirties have long been stereotyped as cosily conventional. Nothing could be further from the truth.The Golden Age of Murder tells for the first ... Read more

    $9.79 USD