Composition & Creative Writing 55

These four writer's guides from Simon Rose offer invaluable tips and advice for both aspiring and established authors in all genres. The Children's Writer's Guide examines working as an author for c……続きを見る

With an overview of the most basic parts of speech, this guide provides tips and instructions for dealing with common grammar mistakes, improving style, dealing with punctuation issues, handling spl……続きを見る

If your skill with words isn't up to scratch, you may find yourself sidelined or ignored at work and elsewhere. You create an impression with what you write, and a weak or incorrect vocabulary is a ……続きを見る

Learn How to Write a Novel by reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone! Learning how to write a novel is hard, but doing so by studying one of the best-selling, most-beloved novels of all time ……続きを見る

Introduces the aspiring crime writer to the skills needed to write true crime and crime history. The chapters cover everything from finding a subject, working on a creative treatment and researching……続きを見る

In the light of Chinese prosody and various mutually illuminating major cases from the original English, Chinese, French, Japanese and German classical literary texts, the book explores the possibil……続きを見る

Critics shudder at mixed metaphors like 'that wet blanket is a loose cannon', but admire 'Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player', and all the metaphors packed into Macbeth's 'Tomorrow, and tomo……続きを見る

Moving beyond ecocomposition, this book galvanizes conversations in ecology and writing not with an eye toward homogenization, but with an agenda of firmly establishing the significance of writing r……続きを見る

Combining critical research with memoir, essay, poetry and creative biography, this insightful volume sensitively explores the lived experience of chronic pain. Confronting the language of pain and ……続きを見る

Are you an avid reader curious about the possibility of an exciting new hobby? A serious reader looking to put your reading habit to work? An old beta reading pro wanting to get better at what you d……続きを見る

From the former New York Times Op-Ed page editor, a definitive and entertaining resource for writers of every stripe on the neglected art of persuasion. In the tradition of The Elements of Style com……続きを見る

Originally published in 1980, this is a book about the psychology of figurative language. It is however, eclectic and therefore should be of interest to professionals and students in education, ling……続きを見る

An award-winning poet, teacher, and “champion of poetry” (Neil Genzlinger, New York Times) demystifies the elusive element of voice. In this accessible and distilled craft guide, acclaimed poet Tony……続きを見る

FEATURING ESSAYS FROM: Barrie Jean Borich • Jenny Boully • Norma Elia Cantú • Rigoberto González • Philip Graham • Carol Guess • Jeff Gundy • Robin Hemley • Barbara Hurd • Judith Kitchen •Eric LeMay……続きを見る

Illustrated with a series of 48 pictures to enhance the reading experience, helping to place the authors in their era. Here are three classic authors sharing their tips and how-to’s about writing.……続きを見る

Nurturing Your Writer’s Calm (NYWC) is for you, the hesitant writer. You have a heartfelt desire to write, but somehow you get stuck. NYWC teaches you how to get into the optimal state so your creat……続きを見る

In 'The Elements of Style' by William Strunk Jr., readers are presented with a concise and comprehensive guide to writing effectively and eloquently. Originally published in 1918, this book serves a……続きを見る

Sintesi: Lo scrittore indipendente, quando inizia la sua carriera, si immerge, pieno di illusione, in un mondo a lui totalmente sconosciuto. Questo fa sì che molti errori vengano fatti, che si perda……続きを見る

In questi dodici saggi dedicati all'arte della scrittura, Ray Bradbury condivide la sua gioia e il suo entusiasmo per l'arte di scrivere e di vivere. Bradbury si rivolge a tutti gli scrittori, appre……続きを見る

What is creative writing? In Critical Approaches to Creative Writing, Graeme Harper draws on both creative and critical knowledge to look at what creative writing is, and how it can be better unders……続きを見る

Not sure what point of view to use for your next book? Can’t pick between present and past tense? Struggling with paring down your prose? Flash Forward is the simple system that demystifies the hard……続きを見る

All the story experts talk about it. Screenwriters, novelists, short story writersーeveryoneーspeaks about the importance of writing stories with a moral core, having characters who are flawed, crea……続きを見る

Have you finished a book and looking to get published? Whether you want to go traditional, small press or indie, this book will help you find your path to publishing. 続きを見る

Dive into the holiday spirit with 31 random situation writing prompts. These will inspire your creativity with elves, hot chocolate, lights, Krampus, Santa, Yule, and Christmas. If you prefer the th……続きを見る

Too many books tell you what you need to do during a round of editing...but they very rarely explain why that need exists. Without explanation and examples to help your understanding, craft basics c……続きを見る

There is nothing greater than to feel others’ pain or celebrate their happiness. The moment when you can bring peace, joy, and kindness to others is the only moment you live. When you start sharing ……続きを見る

**“Do you want to write clearer, livelier prose? This witty primer will help.” ーThe New York Times Book Review An exploration of how the most ordinary words can be turned into verbal constellations……続きを見る

Arts Programming for the Anthropocene argues for a role for the arts as an engaged, professional practice in contemporary culture, charting the evolution of arts over the previous half century from ……続きを見る

Teaching Professional and Technical Communication guides new instructors in teaching professional and technical communication (PTC). The essays in this volume provide theoretical and applied discuss……続きを見る

Therapy, Stand-Up, and the Gesture of Writing is a sharp, lively exploration of the connections between therapy, stand-up comedy, and writing as a method of inquiry; and of how these connections can……続きを見る