MB - Writing Skills 1

Not everyone has access to a good critique group. If you're on your own and need someone to help polish your manuscript so it shines in the eyes of agents and editors, look no further. Using example……続きを見る

When Patti Smith was plagued with writer’s block ー “scattered and stymied, surrounded by unfinished songs and abandoned poems” ー playwright Sam Shepard advised her, “When you hit a wall, just kick……続きを見る

In this collection of anecdotes, lessons, quotes, and prompts, author and writing teacher Barbara Abercrombie provides a delightfully varied cornucopia of inspiration nuts-and-bolts solutions, hand-……続きを見る

If you love reading magazines, you’d probably love to write for them. Whether it’s a reader’s letter, an article or a short story that you have in mind, taking that first step is always the hardest.……続きを見る

The author's main purpose in this book is to teach precision in writing; and of good writing (which, essentially, is clear thinking made visible) precision is the point of capital concern. It is att……続きを見る

Julio Camba no creía en la inspiración, ni en las facultades de Periodismo, ni el poder evocador de la naturaleza Sabía que la columna de periódico es la medida de todas las cosas, y que todo lo que……続きを見る

Think Like a Writer will corral your writing ideasーand saddle up the stories you’ve always wanted to write. Do you love language, and how words work to thrill, convince, dazzle, excite? Every write……続きを見る

**Find new meaning, nurture your creativity, and discover your inner wisdom through journal writing.**Perfect for both beginning and experienced journal writers, Week by Week: A Year's Worth of Jour……続きを見る

Vous voulez écrire de la fiction ? Roman, nouvelle, récit, histoire, conte, récit de vie... Vous êtes animateur ou participant à un atelier d'écriture ; vous voulez, pour vos études ou votre plaisir……続きを見る

Le choc du rire, le poids de l'humour Il est juste, noble et bon d’écrire comique. Car notre époque n’est guère réjouissante : chômage, peur, insécurité, guerres, mondialisation, pollution, affairis……続きを見る

Rien, mieux que le style, ne désigne un auteur. Le style est son identité, sa marque, son empreinte. Les histoires passent, mais reste le style. Alors, refait-on son style ? Si on ne peut en effet l……続きを見る

“Writing is structure,” William Goldman said, but too often aspiring writers plunge into their work without grasping this fundamental principle. Story structure is one of the most important concepts……続きを見る

All fiction is character-driven, according to William Bernhardt, despite what you might have heard elsewhere. If your characters don’t interest readers, even the most exciting plots will fail. “Acti……続きを見る

Why do some books attract readers while others don’t? What are the essential qualities of an irresistible read, a story people can't wait to start? And what’s the secret to attracting a literary age……続きを見る

Sizzling Style is what distinguishes a spellbinding book from an ordinary one. The writer who understands the fundamentals of fictional writing style knows how to capture readers and never let them ……続きを見る

“The most complete and comprehensive guide to character I've ever read." - Adam Croft Character is at the heart of every story. We love stories because we fall in love with characters, we want to se……続きを見る

What if you could look inside a novel and see exactly how it works, like a doctor analyzing an x-ray or MRI scan? In The Story Grid Contenders Analysis Guide to Four Core Fiction the authors look de……続きを見る

Everyone does research. Some just do it better than others. In this chaotic world of information and misinformation, referred to as “information fog,” university students, in particular, need to lea……続きを見る

You're a writer with 1,001 questions about how to fix your manuscript and you want answers. It's hard to see your whole story in enough detail to find all the problems, much less craft the best solu……続きを見る

Mysticism in the Theater introduces theater makers to the power and possibility of using historical mystical ideas to influence all aspects of a production. Historical mysticism represents ideas dev……続きを見る

Pour construire une histoire, il faut un scénario et des personnages. Ce manuel se focalise sur cet élément capital : le personnage. Il souligne deux points trop souvent sous-estimés : 1) dans un ré……続きを見る

Fiction writers are taught to show, not tell. In each Short Fiction Lab, award winning short fiction writer Peter M. Ball takes one of his own stories and explores an aspect of the writing craft in ……続きを見る

INCLUDES ONLINE KIT AND TEMPLATES Did you know 54% of grant applications never get submitted, and just over 30% don't make it through the first assessment stage? And you might think winning a grant……続きを見る

Learn to write serials that draw readers in and never let go! Many subscription authors already use the serial format to create super-fans of their stories and worldbuilding. Serials are, in fact, o……続きを見る

By the Seat of Your Pants: Secrets of Discovery Writing delves into the uncharted waters of a writing technique often shrouded in mystery and skepticism. Written by a seasoned author who’s embraced ……続きを見る

Relaxing the Writer: Guidebook to the Writer’s High by Amber Polo provides a travelogue of hints, exercises, and whimsical side trips to help the stressed writer breakthrough the physical and mental……続きを見る

If you are one of those who love to write, but struggle to do so - this is the book for you! Packed with amazing tips and tricks, to get you unstuck from ‘writer’s block’ and to improve your writing……続きを見る

This easy-to-read, how-to guide is full of both practical advice and emotional support. Psychotherapist turned successful mystery writer, Kassandra Lamb takes novice writers by the hand and walks wi……続きを見る

Un îndrumar complet despre cum se scrie o lucrare științifică riguroasă. Studenții, în primul rând cei de la secțiile umaniste, pot afla ce înseamnă teza de licență, cum să-și aleagă tema și să-și o……続きを見る

Letters of recommendation are a part of every standard school or job application. As an employer, professor, colleague, peer, or friend, chances are that at one point or another, you will be asked t……続きを見る