Composition Creative Writing category: 2214 books
by Roland Merullo
Language: English
Release Date: May 23, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: May 23, 2011
During the ten years author Roland Merullo (Breakfast with Buddha) taught at the university level, and during the numerous writing conferences and workshops he has been a part of since then, he has heard volumes of advice about the technical aspects of writing including plot, character, pace, description,...
Writing to Heal the Soul
Transforming Grief and Loss Through Writing
Language: English
Release Date: February 10, 2010
Susan Zimmermann experienced a devastating loss when her first child, Katherine, developed a neurological disorder that left her unable to walk or talk. Faced with her daughter’s disability, Susan struggled with fear, denial, guilt, bitterness, and despair. She began to heal only through writing....
Writing Westerns
How to Craft Novels that Evoke the Spirit of the West
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2012
Craft a novel that evokes the spirit of the West
Western Movies don’t appear as frequently today as they did in the 1960s, but those that make the cut in Hollywood prompt frequent Oscar buzz. Nor have Western novels been eclipsed. In 2010, Amazon.com offered 213 new Western novels for sale, plus...
Masterclass: Writing Plays
How to create realistic and compelling drama and get your work performed
Language: English
Release Date: November 28, 2014
Writing Plays is the invaluable and comprehensive guide to anyone who wants to write plays and get them performed.
It covers the basics of the theatre, creating and working with characters, writing realistic speech and dialogue, constructing compelling plots and creating a great ending. There...
How to Write a Novel
47 Rules for Writing a Stupendously Awesome Novel That You Will Love Forever
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2013
The most important thing to know about writing a novel is this: You can do it. And if you've already written one, you can write an even better one. Author and former literary agent Nathan Bransford shares his secrets for creating killer plots, fleshing out your first ideas, crafting compelling characters,...
The Art of Romance Writing
Practical advice from an internationally bestselling romance writer
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2004
The Art of Romance Writing is an up-to-the-minute practical guide to the romance writing genre, written by the international best-selling author Valerie Parv.
Clearcut examples of romance writing show exactly what works, what doesn't and why, unravelling the myth of the formula' and highlighting...
by Nikki Moustaki
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2001
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2001
You're no idiot, of course. You've read poetry that has touched your heart, and you'd like to improve your own writing technique. But even though you have loads of inspiration, you're discovering that good instruction can be as elusive as a good metaphor.
Don't let your Muse leave you! With...
Write Like Hemingway
Writing Lessons You Can Learn from the Master
Language: English
Release Date: June 18, 2009
The bad news is: You have to learn to write. The good news is: Learning to write just became easier.
In this book, writers learn to write like they were born that way from one of America’s greatest literary geniuses—Ernest Hemingway. Noted writing teacher Dr. R. Andrew Wilson calls writers...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing for Young Adults
Expert Tips on Writing Books Teens Love to Read
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2006
This comprehensive guide introduces aspiring storytellers to the ins and outs of writing fiction and nonfiction for young adults. Information includes an overview of writing, from dialogue and point of view to plot, setting, and character construction; choosing an agent and publisher; marketing the...
The Writer's Idea Book 10th Anniversary Edition
How to Develop Great Ideas for Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Screenplays
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2011
Where do you get your ideas?
Its a question that plagues every writer. And once youve got an idea, what then? Ideas without a plan, without a purpose, are no more than pleasant thoughts. So how do you come up with those ideas, and how do you turn them into writing that will engage your reader?
The...
Writing to Wake the Soul
Opening the Sacred Conversation Within
Language: English
Release Date: November 5, 2013
Through the power of everyday words, find and deepen your connection with faith and self in the spiritual practice of writing.
Whether you approach this book primarily as a reader or a writer, you can open a rich correspondence with yourself and learn what your own heart has to say. Karen Hering...
by Albert Zuckerman
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2016
Albert Zuckerman, legendary literary agent, has worked with many bestselling authors, including Ken Follett, Olivia Goldsmith, Antoinette Van Heugten, Michael Lewis, and F. Paul Wilson. Zuckerman is a master at teaching writers the skills necessary to crack the bestseller list.
For this revised...
by Rachelle Ayala
Language: English
Release Date: July 13, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: July 13, 2014
Romances are fun and easy to write. Romance In A Month is a method of writing a romance novel with the help of a community of writers. Our goal is to finish a single plotline romance in a month of writing time.
Learn the basics of writing a romance, characterization, plot points, motivation...
Heinlein's Rules
Five Simple Business Rules for Writing
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2016
With more than a hundred published novels and more than seventeen million copies of his books in print, USA Today bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith follows five simple business rules for writing fiction. And now, he shares how those rules helped shape his successful career.
In this WMG Writer’s...