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2010
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Jane Vandenburgh, the author of two highly acclaimed novels and a recent memoir, offers aspiring writers the tools to create powerful and unique novels filled not only with good writing but also dynamic storytelling.
Architecture of the Novel is an ambitious blueprint for writers, one that reveals the underlying machinery that propels a plot that is dynamic, coherent, and interesting.
Architecture of the Novel derives from the...
Architecture of the Novel is an ambitious blueprint for writers, one that reveals the underlying machinery that propels a plot that is dynamic, coherent, and interesting.
Architecture of the Novel derives from the...
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Pub. Date
2014
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Effective, written work that people want to read, and remember, stands out. This book will help you write emails, a CV, a thesis, report, essay or novel. This book shows you to how to attack the piece of writing, from planning to effective communication so people will remember your work and want to come back to it.
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2014
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Now there's a grammar handbook for students in grades 5 and up to easily unlock the grammar rules. It's written in friendly language and with humor, so students will be sure to visit this handbook over and over again to brush up on general grammar rules and tips. This grammar handbook takes you step-by-step through the writing conventions, including parts of speech, tenses, modifiers, punctuation, parallelism, and much more. The Guide to Grammar is...
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Pub. Date
2013
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An anthology Malcolm Gladwell has called "riveting and indispensable," The Best Business Writing is a far-ranging survey of business's dynamic relationship with politics, culture, and life. This year's selections include John Markoff (New York Times) on innovations in robot technology and the decline of the factory worker; Evgeny Morozov (New Republic) on the questionable value of the popular TED conference series and the idea
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Pub. Date
2014
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With questions and answer sections throughout, this book helps you to improve your written and spoken English through understanding the structure of the English language. This is a thorough and useful book with all parts of speech and grammar explained. Used by ELT self-study students.
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A guide to writing transformative nonfiction or inspirational memoir from a 6x author with nearly two decades' experience in the book writing and publishing space.
If you've ever thought, "I really want to write a book, but…" this book is for you.
Despite what you may have heard, becoming a successful author isn't about having 67,973 Instagram followers, reaching "bestselling" status for seven seconds, or having Beyoncé take your book on tour with...
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Do any of these sound familiar?
You want to write your first novel, but you don't know how to begin.
You've started writing several novels, but you never finish them.
You've written a novel or two, but you want to increase your output and publish more often.
If you answered yes to any of the above, this book might just be what you're looking for!
I'm Simon Haynes, and I've been writing and publishing novels and short fiction for almost twenty years....
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What makes a book sexy?
I'm not talking about erotica, per say, but what is the difference between a book you eagerly devour and a book you slum your way through?
While there are individual exceptions, the most objective difference between a good story and a downright terrible one is simple-it all comes down to the writing.
It's either good writing, and we can forgive the technical flaws a little more easily, or it's bad writing, and bad writing is...
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Cómo se hace una novela son las memorias de Unamuno mientras se encuentra exiliado en Francia durante el tiempo en el que se proponía escribir el libro Jugo de la Raza.
El significado de una obra tan compleja se revela sobre todo en su estructura o, mejor, en su falta de estructura. El argumento de la supuesta novela que Unamuno imagina en el interior de Cómo se hace una novela es la historia de la angustia de un hombre, U. Jugo, provocada por...
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Writers know that their characters and stories should be multi-layered and believable. Now here's a simple workbook that uses the same knowledge that gives therapists insight into human behaviour to create fiction that hits the mark. Each chapter outlines an aspect of psychological theory as it can be used for writing and provides two worksheets to translate it into action – one to develop characters, one to develop the story.
Darian Smith is a...
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Looking to master the art of storytelling? Look no further than "Guide to storytelling: The ultimate guide to craft engaging stories that inspires, captivate, and convince your audience."In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about storytelling - from the basic elements to the nuances of sharing your stories for maximum impact.The book begins with an introduction to the concept of storytelling, exploring its history...
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This brief introduction to Irish Gaelic focuses on the basics of the language including understanding simple conversations, learning key vocabulary and introductory grammar. The course includes 6 sessions and a review module. You will build an understanding of core Irish Gaelic words and phrases such as greetings and introductions, frequently used words, numbers and colors and simple sentences and conversations. At the conclusion of the course you...
73) Write Faster
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Learn some of the best tips to write high-quality books in less time.
Did you know that writing a book isn't that time-consuming? Sure, it depends on how long the book is. It can be as short or long as you want. Providing the readers with some quality as well as quantity is only a matter of knowledge, some hard work, and experience. You can begin writing and gain experience by practicing, but in this audiobook, the author will show you how he was...
74) Creative Writing: 8-in-1 Guide to Master Fiction, Storytelling, Screenwriting, Copywriting, Editing
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CREATIVE WRITING - 8 MANUSCRIPTS IN 1 BOOK, INCLUDING:
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HOW TO WRITE FICTION:
7 Easy Steps to Master Fiction Writing, Novel Writing, Writing a Book & Short Story Writing.
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HOW TO TELL A STORY:
7 Easy Steps to Master Storytelling, Story Boarding, Writing Stories, Storyteller & Story Structure.
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HOW TO WRITE A SCREENPLAY:
7 Easy Steps to Master Screenwriting, Scriptwriting, Writing a Movie & Television Writing.
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HOW TO WRITE SALES COPY:
7...
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"Smart as hell and funny as fuck, this book explains why we can't stop swearing and what it tells us about our language and brains. Everyone swears. Only the rare individual can avoid ever letting slip an expletive. And yet, we ban the words from television and insist that polite people excise them from their vocabularies. That's a fucking shame. Not only is swearing colorful, fun, and often powerfully apt, as linguist and cognitive scientist Benjamin...
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Pub. Date
2022
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Learn Spanish in Just 5 minutes a Day, Whether You're A Beginner Starting With The Basics, This Method Is Proven To Work!
Brace yourself because improving your
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Pub. Date
2013.
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xxix, 351 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
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Since its first publication in 1982, millions of parents and educators have turned to Jim Trelease's beloved classic to help countless children become avid readers through awakening their imaginations and improving their language skills. It has also been a staple in schools of education for new teachers. This updated edition of The Read-Aloud Handbook discusses the benefits, the rewards, and the importance of reading aloud to children of a new generation....
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These days, calling bullshit is a noble act. Bergstrom and West provide a modern handbook to the art of skepticism. Cataloging bullshit in its many forms, they explain and offer readers the tools to see through the obfuscations, deliberate and careless, that dominate every realm of our lives. From misleading statistics to "fake news," Bergstrom and West help you recognize bullshit whenever and wherever you encounter it-- in data, in conversation,...
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