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Author
Publisher
Zando
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"In Truth Is the Arrow, Mercy Is the Bow, Steve Almond employs the radical empathy he displayed as co-host (with Cheryl Strayed) of the podcast Dear Sugars to explore the joys and trials of storytelling, and to explode the myths that hold us back from writing our deepest and truest work. The book includes chapters on plot, character, and chronology, but travels far beyond the earnest intentions of most craft books. It includes essays on humor, sex,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Writing is an essential skill that enables people to inform, persuade, tell stories, and express themselves. This informative series helps readers understand the basics of six different forms of writing" -- Cover, page 4.
Author
Publisher
TarcherPerigee, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
We all have stories inside us--whether or not we consider ourselves "creative." Poet and novelist Joseph Fasano has developed a remarkable tool that allows anyone to experience the joy of creative expression. The fifty simple yet powerful prompts in this book are poems that you complete yourself. By adding just a few words of your own, you create something beautiful and wholly new--that comes from within.
Author
Series
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"This engaging book helps readers understand how to write fiction, conveying this writing’s purpose, its essential elements, and all steps of the writing process. Each book also features a “Write Like a Pro” special feature, infographic, several “Did You Know?” facts, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index"--
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
With behind-the-scenes stories of Weddig's own writing struggles, sections on debunking popular advice, self-care tips, and more footnotes than are strictly necessary, Gentle Writing Advice will give the unvarnished truth about the writing process and remind you of what's actually important--taking care of the writer.
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Tension is the heart of conflict, the backbone of uncertainty, the hallmark of danger. It keeps readers guessing and characters on their toes. When you've got tension in place, stories leave readers breathless and wanting more. When it's missing, scenes feel inconsequential, plots drag, and characters meander. Learning the craft of writing can sometimes feel like a paint by numbers approach--connect compelling character A to plot event B. To avoid...
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Suspense is one of the most powerful tools a writer has for captivating readers--but it isn't just for thrillers. From mainstream fiction to memoir, suspense creates the emotional tension that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Mastering Suspense, Structure, & Plot is your hands-on guide to weaving suspense into your narrative. Award-winning author Jane K. Cleland teaches you how to navigate genre conventions, write for your audience, and...
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The hardest yet most essential element of writing great fiction is character - specifically, creating a central hero who is relatable, compelling, and worth the reader's precious time. In this entertaining and practical guide, popular blogger, writing coach and screenwriter Matt Bird breaks down what makes characters embraceable and unforgettable, and presents insider tips and tricks for writers of all levels and genres. Generously packed with examples...
Author
Series
Last comics on Earth volume 1
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Strange invaders from the Underverse are threatening the peaceful peoples of Apocalyptia, the Under Clowns from Clownlantis have come, and it's no laughing matter! Now Jack, June, Quint, and Dirk have to write and draw a sequel, while Lightning Boy, Moonstar, and Doc Baker help Savage Aloner face his primal fear of clowns and save Apocalyptia (again)! It's going to be even MORE wild than it sounds"--
Publisher
Rizzoli Electa
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Drawing on the V & A's collection of Beatrix Potter's artwork--the largest in the world--and little-seen material from international collections, this book explores her achievements as a naturalist, artist-storyteller and sheep farmer, and her legacy in preservation of the Lake District. Potter combined scientific observation with storytelling. Packed with characters such as Jemima Puddleduck and Squirrel Nutkin, alongside botanical drawings, picture...