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Since Writing the Memoir came out in early 1997 it has sold roughly 80,000 copies and is consistently praised as "the best book on memoir out there." It is thought-provoking, explanatory, and practi……続きを見る

Many of us regret the fact that we didn't get to know our parents or grandparents well enough and that it is now too late. If only they had left a written record of their lives! So that your descend……続きを見る

bookdown: Authoring Books and Technical Documents with R Markdown presents a much easier way to write books and technical publications than traditional tools such as LaTeX and Word. The bookdown pac……続きを見る

'Hasa Diga Eebowai' In 2011, a musical full of curse words and Mormon missionaries swept that year’s Tony Awards and was praised as a triumphant return of the American musical. This book explores th……続きを見る

Dramaturgy of Form examines verse in twenty-first-century theatre practice across different languages, cultures, and media. Through interdisciplinary engagement, Kasia Lech offers a new method for v……続きを見る

Real-world flash fiction, poetry, and image-making advice each step of the way from a teacher and fellow writer and photographer with twenty-years publishing experience. This book is equally inspiri……続きを見る

A guide to the contemporary London stage as well as an argument about its future, the book walks readers through the city’s performance spaces following the Brexit vote. Austerity-era London theatre……続きを見る

Do you like to amuse and entertain, inform or teach? Or do you have a great book in mind but don't know how to bring it to life? Did you get frustrated by the traditional literary agents who take fo……続きを見る

The Art of Experience provides an interdisciplinary analysis of selected plays from Ireland’s premier female playwright, Marina Carr. Dagmara Gizło explores the transformative impact of a theatrical……続きを見る

Before it’s time to check for commas and iron out passive voice, fiction writers need to know that their story is strong. Are your beta readers not finishing? Do they have multiple, conflicting comp……続きを見る

Your characters are talking. Are readers listening? Nothing kills a promising story faster than wooden dialogue that sounds like it was written by a robot having a bad day. Readers can forgive plot ……続きを見る

Finding the right point of view is one of the most important-and least understood-challenges writers face. Point of view extends far beyond the choice of first, second, or third person. POV determin……続きを見る

Even more about writing - the third and final book in the Project... series, a guide for writers and those thinking about writing to getting started... one more time, developing characters and plot,……続きを見る

As writers, we all struggle to transform the messy raw materials in our minds into stories that will reach readers' hearts. When it works, it feels like magic. But what really makes that magic happe……続きを見る

Dorothy Gale's trip from Kansas to the Emerald City-in print, on screen, and on stage-has enchanted audiences around the world for more than a century. But what is her magical adventure really about……続きを見る

Do you have tales to tell? Have you actually typed 'The End'? Are you ready to clean up that manuscript? Writing can be a daunting task, polishing your work even more so. But nothing is as hard to f……続きを見る

¿Cómo hacer periodismo científico en estos tiempos convulsos? ¿Cómo extraer lo más valioso de la información del relato científico sin perder rigor? ¿Cómo narrar con destreza literaria los hechos ci……続きを見る

In the older days, you had to wait for weeks before hearing news from distant lands. Today that is no longer the case. Technology has made news available through many forms like the radio, televisio……続きを見る

The widespread availability of news stories come with pros and cons. Yes, you become more aware of what's happening around you but at the same time, you need to investigate to know if the informatio……続きを見る

It is no secret that history shapes the future; the same goes with current events. In this book, you will learn how today's news not only affect your personal life but your future as well. You will ……続きを見る

It takes more than just moxie to write good space opera these days. Readers have grown sophisticated (read: jaded) and will pick things apart for the slightest things. Further, as my mentors remind ……続きを見る

Are you looking for a resource to guide you through the steps needed to produce a book from idea to launch? This highly-anticipated resource will guide you through the steps of bringing your book to……続きを見る

You’ve written your short story. Now where do you sell it? This guide lists the TOP paying places for speculative fiction. Get all the details you to need to maximize your chances for success. Learn……続きを見る

Bilbo Baggins, an altogether respectable hobbit, had never done anything unexpected-to say nothing of heroic-until he met a wizard in a blue pointed hat. After that meeting, Bilbo embarked upon an a……続きを見る

Formatting a book can give a writer migraine headaches! Formatting is a writer's equivalent of swimming in shark fested waters! If you're a writer, you'll agree that formatting has been by far the t……続きを見る

To write a story that captivates readers and stands the test of time, you need a daily practice and professional tools. In this guide, fantasy author and editor Danielle Kiowski rolls out an elegant……続きを見る

What makes someone a playwright? How do their identities and ideas interweave and co-exist? What permanent truths can we discern from examining existing texts? How can we write theatre that encapsul……続きを見る

From the Executive Editor of The Copperfield Review comes a definitive guide to the joys of historical storytelling. Do you hear the voices of the past calling to you? Writing historical fiction is ……続きを見る

Beat your writers block, and kick start creativity with over 1000 fantasy writings prompts! Sometimes all we need is a spark. The story idea that ignites our imagination and inspires our next epic……続きを見る

The bad reputation many businesses have in our time is intimately connected to the lack of clarity in the language they use. TO BE CLEAR is a call to arms, urging businesses to stop using the langua……続きを見る