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This writer's lexicon focuses on developing compelling characters, settings and replacing the ordinary with the brilliant.This one of a kind writer's tool is a must have for those who are busy with work, family and social lives, who just want to write and not have to stop to scout every inch of their brain, and for those with writer's block.This book includes:- The ultimate recipe for creating compelling characters- Over 100 character traits and their...
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In the sequel to her bestselling Writing Down the Bones, Natalie Goldberg advises readers on how to capture the flashes of inspiration of a writer's life, and turn this "thunder and lightning" into a polished final piece Any writer may find himself or herself with an abundance of raw material, but it takes patience and care to turn this material into finished stories, essays, poems, novels, and memoirs. Referencing her own experiences both as a...
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The author of On Writing Well presents stories and advice on the writing process from Frank McCourt, Annie Dillard, and many more. For anyone who enjoys reading memoirs-or is thinking about writing one-this collection offers a master class from nine distinguished authors: Russell Baker, Jill Ker Conway, Annie Dillard, Ian Frazier, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Alfred Kazin, Frank McCourt, Toni Morrison, and Eileen Simpson.
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Through forty-three personal essays, Resonance: Essays on the Craft and Life of Writing brings together insights from writers and publishers across Canada on the practices that fuel their work, and invites readers to join the conversation through a series of engaging writing prompts. The essays collected here include strategies for pre-writing, writing and revision, as well as thoughts on the writing life and the world of writing. Resonance is for...
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The standard style guide of the Christian publishing industry, The Christian Writer's Manual of Style, 4th Edition, compiled by veteran Zondervan editor Robert Hudson, contains clear guidance on style questions related to religious writing, including many topics not addressed in other references or online.
Nearly half of this fourth revision is made up of new material, including information about turning blogs into books, the effects of digital...
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"A splendid book for journalists (new or old), fiction writers, essayists, and critics. But it could also be of great use to the intelligent common reader, the man or woman who wonders why it's impossible to finish reading certain stories and why others carry the reader in a vivid rush to the end."
-Pete Hamill, author of A Drinking Life
In the spirit of Strunk and White's classic The Elements of Style, comes The Elements of Story, by Francis...
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This is a practical-and encouraging-how-to book from a long-time teacher of personal and family history writing. Katie Funk Wiebe helps beginning memoir writers get started collecting the stories of their lives. She gives hints for recalling distant memories and tracking down family heirlooms. This is a serious but accessible resource for undertaking your personal or family history writing. In these pages, you'll find:
Tips on writing,
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Forty-seven multi-published Christian writers share what happened to the first novel they attempted to write . . . and why some of those books never made their way to bookstore shelves. Read these stories and be encouraged--everyone starts with a blank page or computer screen!
Contributors include Hannah Alexander, Tamera Alexander, Mesu Andrews, James Scott Bell, Lori Benton, Heidi Chiavaroli, Mindy Starns Clark, Colleen Coble, James Coggins,...
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Article Writing - 3 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Write Content, How to Write Non-Fiction and How to Write Sales Copy
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HOW TO WRITE CONTENT:
7 Easy Steps to Master Content Writing, Article Writing, Web Content Marketing & Blog Writing.
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• How to determine your audience
• How to develop a purpose
• How to assign purpose to each paragraph
• How to develop main ideas
• How to write an effective conclusion
• How...
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¿Cómo hacer un colgante de madera y resina, un completo tutorial sobre cómo hacer un colgante de madera rota con resina epoxi entre las partes. Dentro de ésta guía paso a paso aprenderá todo lo que necesita saber para hacer exactamente el mismo proceso en su tienda y disfrutar.
Colgante De Resina y Madera Rota
El diseño de madera roto con resina epoxi es un aspecto nuevo e interesante. Carpinteros y fabricantes de joyas creativas están tomando...
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Fiction Writing - 3 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Write Fiction, How to Write a Screenplay and How to Edit Writing
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HOW TO WRITE FICTION:
7 Easy Steps to Master Fiction Writing, Novel Writing, Writing a Book & Short Story Writing.
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• The logistics of each element of fiction writing (character development, plot development, setting, point of view, theme, style, and voice)
• Common fiction writing mistakes to...
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The 7 Deadly Sins (of Writing) takes a whimsical approach to correcting common "pitfalls of prose" that any writer can use to grow in their craft. Borrowing an idea from the Middle Ages, the book likens each of the seven Deadly Don'ts to the Seven Deadly Sins-and flips each one on its head so the reader can take away a Divine Do instead. As a veteran book editor, the author shares the most common mistakes she sees writers make and how they can avoid...
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An inspirational, practical, and often lighthearted guide on how to find time to write, how to discover your personal style, and how to make sentences come alive Natalie Goldberg, author of the bestselling Writing Down the Bones, shares her invaluable insight into writing as a source of creative power, and the daily ins and outs of the writer's task. Topics include balancing mundane responsibilities with a commitment to writing; knowing when to...
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With clarity and wit, preacher and writer Sondra Willobee explores the joyful process of crafting effective sermons. Gathering the strategies of good writers, Willobee shows how to capture and keep listeners' attention, how to generate suspense through structure, and how to increase impact with vivid language. In addition, Willobee offers examples, exercises, and reflections that help turn each chapter into a preaching workshop. The result is a book...
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Are you having a hard time getting started with your novel? Stuck on how to get started? Do you wonder how to write a novel while you're also busy with other commitments? Do you wonder how to find time to write? 7 Essential Keys to Planning Your Novel: Story Preparation for Pantsers is designed for the writer with a life, and for the writer who likes writing by the seat of their pants, but wants a little bit of direction. In this book, you'll uncover:Short...
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Help your nonfiction picture book stand out from the pack.
· Are you struggling with a nonfiction picture book draft?
· Is there a gap between the book in your head and what poured out onto the page?
· Does your story feel flat or lack the emotion and excitement you know could be there?
Whether you're a seasoned, nonfiction author or someone exploring nonfiction for the first time, award-winning author Kirsten W. Larson provides the...
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Uniquely fusing practical advice on writing with his own insights into the craft, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Rhodes constructs beautiful prose about the issues would-be writers are most afraid to articulate:
• How do I dare write?
• Where do I begin?
• What do I do with this story I have to tell that fills and breaks my heart?
Rich with personal vignettes about Rhode's sources of inspiration, How to Write is also a memoir...
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In writing, style matters. Our favorite writers often entertain, move, and inspire us less by what they say than by how they say it. In The Sound on the Page, acclaimed author, teacher, and critic Ben Yagoda offers practical and incisive help for writers on developing and discovering their own style and voice. This wonderfully rich and readable book features interviews with more than 40 of our most important authors discussing their literary style,...
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The ultimate guide to writing books, get your AI money! Use ChatGPT for content creation and AI writing today!
Discover the world of monetizing AI through book writing with Writing Books and Making Money with ChatGPT.
Unleash the power of ChatGPT for profitable writing, explore fiction and non-fiction paths, learn step-by-step content generation, master self-publishing, monetize your AI-generated books, and scale up your AI book empire.
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