SW - Authorship 1

Make your book fly off the shelves! Every author knows what a back cover blurb is, but crafting an effectively good one is no easy task. Many writers outright dislike writing them or dread the proce……続きを見る

Without layering, a story is one-dimensional, unbelievable, boring. Layers mean stronger characters, settings, plots, suspense, intrigue, emotions and motivation. Layering also produces cohesion of ……続きを見る

Characters: Do your characters have no obvious signs of life, nothing that gives them unique personality, perspective, and passion? Plots: Are plots and conflicts created spur of the moment with no ……続きを見る

Finish an outline so complete it reads like a first draft! Say goodbye to writing and rewriting with no results. Starting--and finishing--your story has never been easier. First Draft Outline provid……続きを見る

Write Like an Expert “This journal is a must-have for writers everywhere. With quotes from a diverse group of historical and modern authors to use as creative prompts on every page, you’ll be able t……続きを見る

Unlock the world of self-publishing with this comprehensive guide designed for aspiring authors. Discover the essence of self-publishing, its benefits, and common myths that might hold you back. Lea……続きを見る

Writing fiction of any length is a journey through unexplored territory, with the intention of leaving a trail behind for others to follow. In these short essays, one writer shares his view of such ……続きを見る

William Foster-Harris, along with Walter S. Campbell and Dwight V. Swain, created one of the most effective writer-training courses of all time. Their goal was to speed the progress of student-write……続きを見る

Techniques of the Selling Writer provides solid instruction for people who want to write and sell fiction, not just to talk and study about it. It gives the background, insights, and specific proced……続きを見る

In "The Writing of the Short Story," Lewis Worthington Smith delves into the intricate art of short story composition, blending an insightful theoretical framework with practical guidance. Smith's m……続きを見る

"Sword aims to lead us to 'fit and trim' prose via an assault course covering horrors such as 'Prepositional pudge,' 'Ad-dictions' and 'Waste words.'" ー Times Higher Education Do your sentences sag……続きを見る

You have a story to tell. But how should you begin? Or maybe you've written your book already; what should you do now? What choices do you have for getting published? They say everyone has at least ……続きを見る

A writing companion, inspirational guide to the craft, and anthology featuring interactive multi-genre work from the acclaimed organization on its twenty-fifth anniversary. We all have stories to te……続きを見る

How do you write a novel? Just like eating an elephant. One bite at a time. There are a lot of books on individual aspects of writing, but how do you translate that to your own work? How do you know……続きを見る

Box Set 1: Books 1 & 2 of a 5-book series. In my many years as a freelance writer, I must have read hundreds of books on the subject of how to write. In that time, I've picked things up, tried them ……続きを見る

Being An Indie Author Can’t Be That Hard, Right? So you want to be an indie author. Or maybe you're scared to do it all yourself and are looking for a publisher, but want to know more about the nuts……続きを見る

Chiefly pen portraits of the author’s friends and contemporaries. As the title indicates, many of the papers have a peculiar interest, either because they bring out an unfamiliar phase of a well kno……続きを見る

Book 1 of a 5-book series. Revised and updated. In my many years as a freelance writer, I must have read hundreds of books on the subject of how to write. In that time, I've picked things up, tried ……続きを見る

Most novels are rejected by agents and editors for one or more of ten basic reasons. Writers have control over some of these reasons but not all of them. In this book award-winning author and litera……続きを見る

What do most authors have in common, no matter what genre they write? They love desserts. Sweets sustain them through pending deadlines and take the sting out of crushing rejection letters and nasty……続きを見る

In "The Author's Craft," Arnold Bennett delves into the intricate processes of writing and storytelling, unearthing the essential techniques that govern successful literary creation. Through a blend……続きを見る

Get the core knowledge of a prestigious MFA education without the tuition. Have you always wanted to get an MFA, but couldn't because of the cost, time commitment, or admission requirements? Well no……続きを見る

In "The Writing of the Short Story," Lewis Worthington Smith presents an insightful exploration into the art of short fiction. Smith's literary style is both incisive and accessible, blending theore……続きを見る

A rigorous examination of the workings of fiction by the novelist Robert Boswell, "one of America's finest writers" (Tom Perrotta) Robert Boswell has been writing, reading, and teaching literature f……続きを見る

Esta guía para la escritura creativa, dirigida a los escritores hispanohablantes, asienta los fundamentos de la composición literaria. Redactada de forma coloquial y humorística, abarca los tópicos ……続きを見る

Why am I Fat is an insightful look in to why more and more people are finding themselves overweight. It is not a "criticism" but rather a help guide in to getting free from the power of food over ou……続きを見る

Elegant ideas deserve elegant expression. Sword dispels the myth that you can’t get published without writing wordy, impersonal prose. For scholars frustrated with disciplinary conventions or eager ……続きを見る

A jargon-free manual on the basics of developing interesting fictional characters Vibrant, believable characters help drive a fictional story. Along with a clever plot, well-drawn characters make us……続きを見る