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Author : Maxim Gorky
Publisher : The Minerva Group, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0898750407
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (987 download)
Download or read book On the Art and Craft of Writing written by Maxim Gorky and published by The Minerva Group, Inc.. This book was released on 2000 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : India International Centre
Publisher : New Delhi : Arnold-Heinemann
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Craft of Writing written by India International Centre and published by New Delhi : Arnold-Heinemann. This book was released on 1978 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jane Lindskold
Publisher : Obsidian Tiger Inc
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Wanderings on Writing written by Jane Lindskold and published by Obsidian Tiger Inc. This book was released on 2014-11-24 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether You Live to Write or Write to Live, This is the Book for You… Wanderings on Writing is not just a “how to write book.” It’s also a window into how one writer has managed to fit writing in around the demands of “real” life. Over fifty essays address topics as diverse as hooking a reader, presenting conflict, creating vivid characters, and research strategies. Throughout, Lindskold provides examples of the unique challenges faced by writers of science fiction and fantasy. Lindskold also examines less commonly addressed topics, such as making time to write and organizing a developing project. Jane Lindskold is a New York Times bestselling, award-winning author. She has had published over twenty novels and sixty-some short stories, as well as numerous works of non-fiction. “I adore Jane Lindskold’s writing. Her novels are a rarity for me – fat, engrossing novels that still don’t seem long enough.” Charles deLint “Lindskold is a writer with strong world-building skills and a knack for intricate yet comprehensible plots.” Romantic Times BOOKreviews “The characterization is superb, the plotting swift, and the prose a pleasure to read.” VOYA on Child of a Rainless Year
Author : Inge Bell
Publisher : Pine Forge Press
ISBN 13 : 9781412910118
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (11 download)
Download or read book This Book Is Not Required written by Inge Bell and published by Pine Forge Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised by a team of university students, the purpose of this book remains the same: to encourage students to be active participators in university life as a whole, In a personable and refreshingly straightforward style, Bell and McGrane′s critical discussion of academic life distinguishes between learning the institutional rules of higher education and internalizing those rules, demystifies professors and teaching assistants by discussing their institutional roles and incentives, and invites students to take responsibility for - and make the most of - their educational experiences.
Author : Kate Briggs
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781910695456
Total Pages : 365 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (954 download)
Download or read book This Little Art written by Kate Briggs and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part-essay and part-memoir, 'This Little Art' is a manifesto for the practice of literary translation.
Author : Dennis Jackson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1581159757
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (811 download)
Download or read book The Journalist's Craft written by Dennis Jackson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-02-28 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This inspiring collection of 19 essays from veteran news writers explains how to weave storytelling skills into nonfiction narratives. Journalists of all backgrounds and levels of experience will discover dozens of exercises that have been tested successfully in newsrooms, workshops, and classrooms, and will cover everything from the fundamentals of reporting, writing and revising to more specialized elements like creating rhythm, cadence, and voice; employing dialogue and scene-building; and such devices as foreshadowing, symbols, and metaphors. Contributors are all veteran journalists, including Mark Bowden, author of Black Hawk Down, and several Pulitzer Prize-winners.
Author : William E. Blundell
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0452261589
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (522 download)
Download or read book The Art and Craft of Feature Writing written by William E. Blundell and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1988-11-29 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Storytelling—how to catch and hold a reader’s interest through artful narration of factual material William E. Blundell, one of the best writers on one of America's best-written papers—The Wall Street Journal—has put his famous Journal Feature-Writing Seminars into this step-by-step guide for turning out great articles. Filled with expert instruction on a complex art, it provides beginners with a systematic approach to feature writing and deftly teaches old pros some new tricks about: · How and where to get ideas · What readers like and don’t like · Adding energy and interest to tired topics · Getting from first ideas to finish article · The rules of organization · How—and whom—to quote and paraphrase · Wordcraft, leads, and narrative flow · Self-editing and notes on style … plus many sample feature articles.
Author : Martha Alderson
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1599639831
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (996 download)
Download or read book Writing Blockbuster Plots written by Martha Alderson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-03-03 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plotting a story filled with memorable, engaging scenes from beginning to end can feel like an insurmountable challenge. Having the right plan - and the tools to execute it - can make all the difference. Writing Blockbuster Plots pulls back the curtain on story structure with step-by-step strategies and visuals that turn plotting and scene writing into a no-stress endeavor. In this completely revised and updated edition, celebrated writing instructor and plot consultant Martha Alderson helps you navigate the intricacies of story with the help of her exclusive Plot Planner and Scene Tracker tools. Using Alderson’s effective, accessible techniques, you'll be able to: • PLOT your story from beginning to end with a focus on dramatic action, the emotional development of your characters, and thematic significance. • ENSURE that each scene contributes meaningfully to the narrative by tracking the seven essential elements of scene. • LINK scenes by cause and effect to create a tight, seamless narrative. • INJECT tension and conflict to keep readers glued to the page. • TARGET weak areas in your story and learn how to fix them. Filled with examples from both classic and contemporary novels, as well as illustrations of the Plot Planner and Scene Tracker in action, Writing Blockbuster Plots strips the confusion out of the plotting process, enabling you to write a story that deserves a standing ovation.
Author : Brenda Ueland
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1627932011
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (279 download)
Download or read book If You Want to Write written by Brenda Ueland and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-05-20 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brenda Ueland was a journalist, editor, freelance writer, and teacher of writing. In If You Want to Write: A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit she shares her philosophies on writing and life in general. Ueland firmly believed that anyone can write, that everyone is talented, original, and has something important to say. In this book she explains how find that spark that will make you a great writer. Carl Sandburg called this book the best book ever written about how to write. Join the millions of others who've found inspiration and unlocked their own talent.
Author : Paulette Perhach
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1632171511
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (321 download)
Download or read book Welcome to the Writer's Life written by Paulette Perhach and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to take your work to the next level with this informative guide on the craft, business, and lifestyle of writing With warmth and humor, Paulette Perhach welcomes you into the writer’s life as someone who has once been on the outside looking in. Like a freshman orientation for writers, this book includes an in-depth exploration of all the elements of being a writer—from your writing practice to your reading practice, from your writing craft to the all-important and often-overlooked business of writing. In Welcome to the Writer’s Life, you will learn how to tap into the powers of crowdsourcing and social media to grow your writing career. Perhach also unpacks the latest research on success, gamification, and lifestyle design, demonstrating how you can use these findings to further improve your writing projects. Complete with exercises, tools, checklists, infographics, and behind-the-scenes tips from working writers of all types, this book offers everything you need to jump-start a successful writing life.
Author : Hal Zina Bennett
Publisher : New World Library
ISBN 13 : 1577318323
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (773 download)
Download or read book Write from the Heart written by Hal Zina Bennett and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2011-02-08 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his first edition of Write from the Heart, Hal Zina Bennett presented a spiritual approach to writing that showed both beginners and seasoned authors how to overcome blocks, unleash their creative voice, and see their books in print. In this edition, he gives readers an even more interactive experience by incorporating exercises he's developed during his many years conducting workshops. An all-new chapter on supportive critiquing shows readers how to make contacts in the all-important community of writers and how to get help with the process of writing and refining. This revised edition also includes an updated section on getting published that addresses print-on-demand, electronic books, and the Internet.
Author : Constance Hale
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 0385346891
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (853 download)
Download or read book Sin and Syntax written by Constance Hale and published by Crown. This book was released on 2013-08-13 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully revised and updated edition with writing prompts and challenges in every chapter Today’s writers need more spunk than Strunk: whether it's the Great American e-mail, Madison Avenue advertising, or Grammy Award-winning rap lyrics, memorable writing must jump off the page. Copy veteran Constance Hale is on a mission to make creative communication, both the lyrical and the unlawful, an option for everyone. With its crisp, witty tone, Sin and Syntax covers grammar’s ground rules while revealing countless unconventional syntax secrets (such as how to use—Gasp!—interjections or when to pepper your prose with slang) that make for sinfully good writing. Discover how to: *Distinguish between words that are “pearls” and words that are “potatoes” * Avoid “couch potato thinking” and “commitment phobia” when choosing verbs * Use literary devices such as onomatopoeia, alliteration, and metaphor (and understand what you're doing) Everyone needs to know how to write stylish prose—students, professionals, and seasoned writers alike. Whether you’re writing to sell, shock, or just sing, Sin and Syntax—now celebrating 20 years in print—is the guide you need to improve your command of the English language.
Author : Joanna Russ
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 9780292724457
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (244 download)
Download or read book How to Suppress Women's Writing written by Joanna Russ and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 1983-09 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the obstacles women have had to overcome in order to become writers, and identifies the sexist rationalizations used to trivialize their contributions
Author : Fabio Caiani
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134121709
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (341 download)
Download or read book Contemporary Arab Fiction written by Fabio Caiani and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-09-12 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces Western readers to some of the most significant novels written in Arabic since 1979. Relying on literary theory and referring to comparative examples from other literatures, this study places its findings within a wider framework, defining what is meant by innovation in the Arabic novel, and the particular socio-political context in which it appears.
Author : Luella Bussey Cook
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (3 download)
Download or read book Experiments in Writing written by Luella Bussey Cook and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Philip Gerard
Publisher : Story Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Writing a Book That Makes a Difference written by Philip Gerard and published by Story Press. This book was released on 2000-03 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philip Gerard analyses books that make a difference, fiction and non-fiction, classic and contemporary, and identifies the elusive ingredients that work together to produce a book that changes minds and lives.
Author : Matt McChlery
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 140925089X
Total Pages : 91 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (92 download)
Download or read book Songcraft: Exploring the Art of Song Writing written by Matt McChlery and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-12-20 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you passionate about worship? Do you long to write songs that touch God's heart and bless His people? Based on his years of experience, Matt McChlery explores the elusive art of song writing in a practical and inspirational way. 'Songcraft' is packed full of tips and techniques for the Christian songwriter. It will put valuable tools into your hands, and will ignite and inspire the creativity within you.
