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Write Choices: Elements of Nonfiction Storytelling
by Susan Sue HertzDeveloping nonfiction writers at any stage of their career Write Choices: Elements of Nonfiction Storytelling helps writers cultivate their nonfiction storytelling skills by exploring the universal decisions writers confront when crafting any kind of factual narrative. Rather than isolating various forms of narrative nonfiction into categories or genres, Sue Hertz focuses on examining the common choices all true storytellers encounter, whether they are writing memoir, literary journalism, personal essays, or travel essays. And since today’s writers are no longer confined to paper, Write Choices also includes digital storytelling options, and how writers can employ technology to enhance their narratives. Integrating not only her own insights and experience as a journalist, nonfiction book author, and writing instructor, but also those of other established nonfiction storytellers, both print and digital, Hertz aims to guide writers through key decisions to tell the best story possible. Blending how-to instruction with illuminating examples and commentaries drawn from original interviews with master storytellers, Write Choices is a valuable resource for all nonfiction writers, from essayists to memoirists to literary journalists, at any stage of their career.
Write Choices: Elements of Nonfiction Storytelling
by Susan Sue HertzDeveloping nonfiction writers at any stage of their career Write Choices: Elements of Nonfiction Storytelling helps writers cultivate their nonfiction storytelling skills by exploring the universal decisions writers confront when crafting any kind of factual narrative. Rather than isolating various forms of narrative nonfiction into categories or genres, Sue Hertz focuses on examining the common choices all true storytellers encounter, whether they are writing memoir, literary journalism, personal essays, or travel essays. And since today’s writers are no longer confined to paper, Write Choices also includes digital storytelling options, and how writers can employ technology to enhance their narratives. Integrating not only her own insights and experience as a journalist, nonfiction book author, and writing instructor, but also those of other established nonfiction storytellers, both print and digital, Hertz aims to guide writers through key decisions to tell the best story possible. Blending how-to instruction with illuminating examples and commentaries drawn from original interviews with master storytellers, Write Choices is a valuable resource for all nonfiction writers, from essayists to memoirists to literary journalists, at any stage of their career.
Write Every Day: 365 Daily Prompts for Writers (Write Every Day #1)
by J. M. SnyderWriting prompts are a great way to jumpstart your muse and get the creative juices flowing. Sometimes you want to write and don’t really know what to write about, and prompts can help guide you into a new story.This collection of 366 writing prompts can be used daily throughout the year (leap years, too!) as a starting point to get you writing ... andkeepyou writing. Each day of the year has its own, unique prompt. Set a timer for fifteen or twenty minutes, and write wherever the prompt takes you. Or, if you’re between stories and looking for something different to work on, flip to the prompt for today (or any random page) and start fresh.This book will kick-start your writing or take you in exciting new directions every day of the year!
Write Every Day Erotica Edition: A Year of Daily Writing Prompts (Write Every Day #2)
by J. M. SnyderLast year, I published a book of writing prompts to help jumpstart muses and get the creative juices flowing. Many of the prompts that didn’t make the cut in that book were salacious, to say the least. As an erotica writer, I sometimes like to think outside my own boundaries and try to tackle the art of writing sex in new and exciting ways. Let’s be honest -- there are only so many things you can say about sex before you start feeling as if the scene has become rote or mechanical. The romance of your first sex story soon dulls with time, almost like a marriage, and you’re left wondering what happened to the excitement you felt when you first fell in love with writing about ... well, love. That’s why I decided to write a book of writing prompts geared specifically towards the erotica writer. Maybe you want a different position, or a new way of thinking about a familiar scene. Maybe you want to try your hand at something you’ve never dared write before. Maybe you just want to write about two people getting it on and don’t really know where to begin.This collection of 366 writing prompts can be used daily throughout the year (leap years, too!) as a starting point to get you writing ... and keep you writing. Each day of the year has its own, unique prompt. Set a timer for fifteen or twenty minutes, and write wherever the prompt takes you. Or, if you’re between stories and looking for something different to work on, flip to the prompt for today (or any random page) and start fresh.This book will kick-start your writing or take you in exciting new directions every day of the year!
Write Every Day Speculative Fiction Edition: A Year Of Daily Writing Prompts
by J. M. SnyderThe next installment of J.M. Snyder's popular Write Every Day series focuses on speculative fiction. There are many subgenres -- paranormal, dystopian, space opera, splatterpunk, alternate history, magic realism, high fantasy ... the list goes on. Anything fantastical or futuristic qualifies as spec fic, too. Whether you’re already writing speculative stories or you’re looking to get into them, this is the book for you!This collection of 366 writing prompts can be used daily throughout the year (leap years, too!) as a starting point to get you writing ... and keep you writing. Each day of the year has its own, unique prompt. Set a timer for fifteen or twenty minutes, and write wherever the prompt takes you. Or, if you’re between stories and looking for something different to work on, flip to the prompt for today (or any random page) and start fresh.This book will kick-start your writing or take you in exciting new directions every day of the year!
Write Fantastic Non-fiction - and Get It Published: Teach Yourself
by Claire Gillman""Write Fantastic Non-fiction and get it Published"" is designed specifically for you, if you want to turn your idea into a book. If you're wondering where to start, this book clearly explains how to select a subject, hone your research skills, explore different genres and styles and edit your work. It does more than simply review the different genres, however - it will, crucially, help you to master the skill of assessing your own work objectively - essential for any would-be writer. With your confidence strengthened through practical tips, insights and exercises, it will also give you the crucial insider information on and how to approach a publisher or find an agent. Written by an author with a track record of helping new writers secure agents and publishing deals, it will take you from 'would-be writer' to 'writer' quickly and painlessly
Write for Children: Exploring Contemporary Issues In Writing For Children
by Andrew MelroseWriting for children is not about writing little stories, it is about writing big stories, shorter. Children's literature is an art form in its own right, and this book is for everyone who wants not just to write for children, but to write well for them. This short guide to creative writing for children is based on the author's own successful MA course. Andrew Melrose provides guidance on every aspect of the process of writing for children. He stresses the importance of 'writing for' the child and not 'writing to or at' them. Literacy and learning depend on writing and reading and it is therefore the responsibility of the writer to understand who they are writing for. The book is divided into four sections which cover all aspects of the writing process.This book goes far beyond the 'how to' format to help writers learn the finely balanced craft of writing for children. It will be an indispensable handbook for aspiring and practising children's authors.
Write for College: A Student Handbook
by Patrick Sebranek Verne Meyer Dave KemperWrite for College emphasizes the kinds of writing most often asked for in college courses. But the handbook covers much more than writing. It also provides information and guidelines for speaking, thinking, test taking, studying, researching, and nearly every other topic essential to success in college.
Write for Life: A Toolkit for Writers
by Julia CameronLegendary author of The Artist's Way Julia Cameron has pioneered the field of creative recovery, inspiring millions of people around the world to discover their true creative selves. Now in Write for Life, the 'Queen of Creativity' speaks directly to writers - it is an openhearted invitation to begin, stick with, and finish a project.Write for Life delivers a wonderful balance of firm and inspiring advice, shaped into a 6-week program for writers of all levels. From setting daily writing quotas to changing genres, fighting perfectionism to polishing a first draft, Julia Cameron provides holistic guidance and support every step of the way.Write for Life is for every writer, and every writer should have it. It is Julia Cameron at her best, distilling decades of wisdom and experience in practical lessons on the craft and spiritual practice of writing. It is an unmissable addition to Julia Cameron's creative canon, destined to sit in the pantheon of classic works on writing.
Write for Life: Creative Tools for Every Writer (A 6-Week Artist's Way Program)
by Julia CameronA 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 latest guide in the Artist’s Way Series:- Introduces a new tool and expands on powerful tried and true methods. - Gently guides readers through many common creative issues — from procrastinating and getting started, to dealing with doubt, deadlines, and “crazymakers.”- Will help you reach your goals, whether your project is a novel, poetry, screenplay, standup, or songwriting.With the learned experience of a lifetime of writing, Cameron gives readers practical tools to start, pursue, and finish their writing project. Write for Life is an essential read for writers who have completed The Artist’s Way and are looking to continue their creative journey or new writers who are just putting pen to paper.
Write for Your Life
by Anna QuindlenIn this clarion call to pick up a pen and find yourself from &“one of our most astute chroniclers of modern life&” (The New York Times Book Review), #1 New York Times bestselling author Anna Quindlen shows us how anyone can write, and why everyone should. What really matters in life? What truly lasts in our hearts and minds? Where can we find community, history, humanity? In this lyrical new book, the answer is clear: through writing. This is a book for what Quindlen calls &“civilians,&” those who want to use the written word to become more human, more themselves. Write for Your Life argues that there has never been a more important time to stop and record what we are thinking and feeling. Using examples from past, present, and future—from Anne Frank to Toni Morrison, from love letters written after World War II to journal reflections from nurses and doctors today—Write for Your Life vividly illuminates the ways in which writing connects us to ourselves and to those we cherish. Drawing on her personal experiences not just as a writer but as a mother and daughter, Quindlen makes the case that recording our daily lives in writing is essential. When we write we not only look, we see; we not only react but reflect. Writing gives you something to hold onto in a changing world. &“To write the present,&” Quindlen says, &“is to believe in the future.&”
Write for Your Life: A Guide to Clear and Purposeful Writing (and Presentations)
by Charles WheelanThe best-selling author’s practical guide to writing clearly and convincingly in every professional setting.?? How would you create a winning pitch for your latest investment idea? Or persuasively argue for a major policy change? Or successfully ask your boss for a raise? The answer: clear and effective communication, whether in writing or through a presentation. Best-selling author Charles Wheelan has spent decades mastering effective communication skills in his work as a writer, college professor, journalist, speechwriter, political candidate, and public speaker. In? Write for Your Life, he shares his best tips. ?Taking readers through all the steps required to arrive at a coherent first draft, he then explains the best ways to improve and fine-tune your writing. He covers how to organize and present information, why it’s necessary to adapt your tone to different audiences, and when to use summaries, sidebars, bullet points, and other tools for making information more digestible. He explores the truth behind popular clichés like “Show, don’t tell” and “Kill your darlings,” and discusses the proper use and attribution of quotations from secondary sources.?And he goes on to cover how to speak effectively, providing helpful advice for preparing a winning presentation or delivering a speech. Writing with his signature wit and humor, Wheelan illustrates his points with entertaining examples from his own life, as well as memorable anecdotes from leading magazine and newspaper writers, political figures from Winston Churchill to Barack Obama and Elena Kagan, and a diverse array of the best communicators from the worlds of culture, sports, and politics.? Write for Your Life ?is an essential guide for anyone needing to get their ideas across whether in an email, memo, report, presentation, fund-raising letter, or speech.?
Write for Your Lives
by Joseph SestitoThis practical guide to successful creative writing uses cognitive behavioural therapy and spiritual strategies to help people liberate themselves to achieve optimal productivity and enjoyment.
Write From the Beginning, Grades K–5: 43 Joyful Lessons to Foster Skilled Writers Every Day
by Rebecca G. HarperDiscover engaging lessons to transform your elementary writing instruction While we sometimes perceive that our students aren’t "ready to write", every student brings literacy experiences from their home and family lives that can be leveraged to create meaningful writing experiences in the first days of school. Write From the Beginning, Grades K–5 empowers educators to cultivate a vibrant writing culture in their classrooms, where students can find their voices and flourish as confident writers. Getting better at any skill requires practice to gain experience. This rich resource offers opportunities for daily writing that easily embed in your ELA block, helping you save on prep time and build your students’ literacy foundations. Through a collection of 43 meticulously crafted lessons, Rebecca G. Harper melds standards-based instruction with innovative writing strategies, guiding young learners to explore the art of crafting sentences, storytelling, writing persuasively, and finding their voice as a writer. Designed to engage students in joyful and meaningful writing activities, this book Transforms writing into a real-world activity for students, providing an authentic and relevant view of the complex writing process Offers adaptable lessons that align with developmental stages and instructional goals to meet students where they are in their writing journey Highlights the significance of digital literacy in today′s world and how it can be incorporated into the classroom Includes student samples, downloadable resources, mentor texts, and lesson plan extensions for easy implementation With a focus on the characteristics of skilled writing rather than rigid genres, this book is a versatile resource that enriches any curriculum or writing instruction model. Dive into Write From the Beginning, Grades K–5 and watch your students′ writing skills blossom with creativity and confidence.
Write From the Beginning, Grades K–5: 43 Joyful Lessons to Foster Skilled Writers Every Day
by Rebecca G. HarperDiscover engaging lessons to transform your elementary writing instruction While we sometimes perceive that our students aren’t "ready to write", every student brings literacy experiences from their home and family lives that can be leveraged to create meaningful writing experiences in the first days of school. Write From the Beginning, Grades K–5 empowers educators to cultivate a vibrant writing culture in their classrooms, where students can find their voices and flourish as confident writers. Getting better at any skill requires practice to gain experience. This rich resource offers opportunities for daily writing that easily embed in your ELA block, helping you save on prep time and build your students’ literacy foundations. Through a collection of 43 meticulously crafted lessons, Rebecca G. Harper melds standards-based instruction with innovative writing strategies, guiding young learners to explore the art of crafting sentences, storytelling, writing persuasively, and finding their voice as a writer. Designed to engage students in joyful and meaningful writing activities, this book Transforms writing into a real-world activity for students, providing an authentic and relevant view of the complex writing process Offers adaptable lessons that align with developmental stages and instructional goals to meet students where they are in their writing journey Highlights the significance of digital literacy in today′s world and how it can be incorporated into the classroom Includes student samples, downloadable resources, mentor texts, and lesson plan extensions for easy implementation With a focus on the characteristics of skilled writing rather than rigid genres, this book is a versatile resource that enriches any curriculum or writing instruction model. Dive into Write From the Beginning, Grades K–5 and watch your students′ writing skills blossom with creativity and confidence.
Write from the Heart: Unleashing the Power of Your Creativity
by Hal Zina BennettIn 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.
Write Great Dialogue: How to write convincing dialogue, conversation and dialect in your fiction
by Irving WeinmanCommissioning editors say good dialogue is one of the first things that make a book stand out from the crowd - and similarly, that clunky direct speech is one of the first things that will send a book straight from the slushpile to the rejections bin. But while many other aspects of writing are pored over in intense detail, there have been very few books on the art of writing successful dialogue. In this practical guide for aspiring writers of all levels, Irving Weinman, himself a published writer and well-known creative writing tutor, uses case studies to help you explore how to write good dialogue, and gives you a range of fun and challenging exercises that will help you, to, to write brilliant dialogue.
Write Great Dialogue: How to write convincing dialogue, conversation and dialect in your fiction
by Irving WeinmanLEARN HOW TO WRITE CONVINCING AND COMPELLING DIALOGUE.Commissioning editors say good dialogue is one of the first things that make a book stand out from the crowd - and similarly, that clunky direct speech is one of the first things that will send a book straight from the slushpile to the rejections bin.But while many other aspects of writing are pored over in intense detail, there have been very few books on the art of writing successful dialogue. In this practical guide for aspiring writers of all levels, Irving Weinman, himself a published writer and well-known creative writing tutor, uses case studies to help you explore how to write good dialogue, and gives you a range of fun and challenging exercises that will help you to write great dialogue.ABOUT THE SERIESThe Teach Yourself Creative Writing series helps aspiring authors tell their story. Covering a range of genres from science fiction and romantic novels, to illustrated children's books and comedy, this series is packed with advice, exercises and tips for unlocking creativity and improving your writing. And because we know how daunting the blank page can be, we set up the Just Write online community at tyjustwrite, for budding authors and successful writers to connect and share.
Write Great Dialogue: Teach Yourself Ebook Epub
by Irving WeinmanCommissioning editors say good dialogue is one of the first things that make a book stand out from the crowd - and similarly, that clunky direct speech is one of the first things that will send a book straight from the slushpile to the rejections bin. But while many other aspects of writing are pored over in intense detail, there have been very few books on the art of writing successful dialogue. In this practical guide for aspiring writers of all levels, Irving Weinman, himself a published writer and well-known creative writing tutor, uses case studies to help you explore how to write good dialogue, and gives you a range of fun and challenging exercises that will help you, to, to write brilliant dialogue.
Write Great Fiction: Revision & Self-Editing (Write Great Fiction)
by James Scott BellDon't let the revision process intimidate you any longer. Discover how to successfully transform your first draft into a polished final draft readers won't be able to forget. InWrite Great Fiction: Revision & Self-Editing, James Scott Bell draws on his experience as a novelist and instructor to provide specific revision tips geared toward the first read-through, as well as targeted self-editing instruction focusing on the individual elements of a novel like plot, structure, characters, theme, voice, style, setting, and endings. You'll learn how to: Write a cleaner first draft right out of the gate using Bell's plotting principles Get the most out of revision and self-editing techniques by honing your skills with detailed exercises Systematically revise a completed draft using the ultimate revision checklist that talks you through the core story elements Whether you're in the process of writing a novel, have a finished draft you don't know what to do with, or have a rejected manuscript you don't know how to fix,Revision & Self-Editinggives you the guidance you need to write and revise like a pro.
Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure (Write Great Fiction)
by James Scott BellTechniques and exercises for crafting a plot that grips readers from start to finish.
Write Great Fiction: Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint (Write Great Fiction)
by Nancy KressHow do you create a main character readers won't forget? How do you write a book in multiple-third-person point of view without confusing your readers (or yourself)? How do you plant essential information about a character's past into a story?Write Great Fiction: Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint by award-winning author Nancy Kress answers all of these questions and more! This accessible book is filled with interactive exercises and valuable advice that teaches you how to:Choose and execute the best point of view for your story. Create three-dimensional and believable characters. Develop your characters' emotions. Create realistic love, fight, and death scenes. Use frustration to motivate your characters and drive your story With dozens of excerpts from some of today's most popular writers, Write Great Fiction: Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint provides you with the techniques you need to create characters and stories sure to linger in the hearts and minds of agents, editors, and readers long after they've finished your book.
Write Greeting Cards Like a Pro
by Karen Moore"Write Greeting Cards like a Pro" is updated from the original book with additional chapters, updated market information, and current industry developments. "Write Greeting Cards like a Pro" is a helpful guide for anyone who wants to begin greeting card writing, take the online course, or for a more seasoned writer who might need more methods for creating great card concepts and sentiments. Karen&’s online course is one of the few options for writers to get one on one training with a greeting card professional.
Write It on Your Heart
by Harry Robinson Wendy WickwireA celebration of the late Harry Robinson, one of the great storytellers of the Interior Salish people of North America. This collection chronicles not only the treasure house of a vibrant First Nations culture, but also the sweeping changes which took place in that culture as it began to interact with new colonists. With his approval, Wickwire recorded his stories.
Write It Right: A Little Blacklist of Literary Faults (Ideas For Life Ser.)
by Ambrose Bierce Paul DicksonAmusing and thought-provoking, this A-to-Z compendium outlines common oral and written gaffes. Ambrose Bierce, a celebrated literary wit, assembled his informative compilation in 1909 from many years of observations and notes. He advocates precision in language, offering alternatives to grammatical lapses and inaccurate word choices.Moneyed for Wealthy: "The moneyed men of New York." One might as sensibly say, "The cattled men of Texas," or, "The lobstered men of the fish market." Name for Title and Name: "His name was Mr. Smith." Surely no babe was ever christened Mister. Juncture means a joining, a junction; its use to signify a time, however critical, is absurd. "At this juncture the woman screamed." In reading that account of it, we scream, too. Times and usages have changed considerably in the past century. Bierce's strict rules remain, however, a timeless source of interest for wordsmiths and lovers of language.