Research Fiction

Che cosa ci possono dire sulle tecniche della scrittura, John Banville, Emmanuel Carrère, Javier Cercas, Jhumpa Lahiri, Petros Markaris, Yasmina Reza, Colm Tóibín, Edward St Aubyn, Elizabeth Strout e Luis Sepúlveda? Caterina Bonvicini e Alberto Garlini, da scrittori, ma soprattutto da attenti lettori, hanno chiesto a ciascuno il segreto della sua maestria: dall'incipit ai dialoghi, dalle descrizioni ai personaggi, dal giallo alla biografia, dieci scrittori stranieri rispondono alle domande di due scrittori italiani. Ne nasce un piccolo compendio, agile e sapiente, sull’arte di raccontare.

You have a story you want to tell. You’ve organized time to do it and have come a long way in finding your writer’s voice. Now you need to decide whose story you’re going to write, and how make them so interesting that the reader is compelled to follow their journey to the end. In this third volume of the Write This Way series, Dr. Amanda Apthorpe guides you in bringing your characters to life on the page using the successful strategies she has shared with hundreds of writing students. This easy-to-follow guide is the third step in your writing journey.

¿Crees qué tu novela es apta para ser publicada? Muchos escritores se enfrentan a esta pregunta, una vez terminada sus novelas. Con este maravilloso manual de corrección (no de faltas de ortografía), someterás tu obra a cien preguntas que pondrán a prueba los posibles errores que pueda esconder tu novela. Corrección a todos los niveles: Estructura, portada, diálogos, puntos de vista, narración, tramas, personajes, etc.

Descubre en qué aspectos se fija la crítica literaria para juzgar si un trabajo es bueno o malo. ¿Crees qué tu novela es apta para ser publicada? Muchos escritores se enfrentan a esta pregunta una vez terminan su novela. Con este maravilloso manual someterás tu obra a cien preguntas que revelarán los errores del texto. Corrección a todos los niveles: estructura, portada, diálogos, puntos de vista, narración, tramas, personajes, etc.

It’s no secret that amazing television starts with a great script. But what makes a television screenplay compelling? An effective screenplay is a blueprint, a loan application, and work order. But first and foremost, it must be a work of art and a captivating read all on its own. Using his script for the proposed reboot of Xena, Javier Grillo-Marxauch (Lost, The Witcher, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance) shares what he does to make a fascinating television screenplay, from the first slug line to the final fade to black.

In the second installment of the Ink to Impact series, "Worldbuilding," aspiring and established writers are invited on a journey to the heart of creation. This indispensable guide illuminates the path to crafting immersive, dynamic worlds that captivate listeners and breathe life into your narratives.

Embark on a transformative journey into the realm of storytelling with "Fiction Writing 101: Unlocking Your Creative Potential as a Storyteller." This captivating audiobook is your gateway to the world of fiction writing, designed to inspire and empower aspiring authors to unleash their unique voices and storytelling prowess.

È una verità universalmente riconosciuta che uno scrittore in possesso di un po' di tempo e di un'idea non ha bisogno di nulla di più urgente della motivazione. Ora, se mi perdona se adatto questa citazione di Jane Austen alle circostanze, le spiego il mio pensiero: Si può avere un'idea rivoluzionaria e tutto il tempo del mondo, solo che è poco utile se manca la motivazione. Se è presente anche questa, tuttavia, possono sorgere domande che possono essere un po' opprimenti, soprattutto per i nuovi scrittori.

Are you confused about how best to add romance to your stories? Have you struggled learning the difference between plot structures, subplots, romantic subplots, character arcs, and outlining? You’re not alone!

Gary Soto writes that when he was five "what I knew best was at ground level." In this lively collection of short essays, Soto takes his listener to a ground-level perspective, recreating in vivid detail the sights, sounds, smells, and textures he knew growing up in his Fresno, California, neighborhood. The "things" of his boyhood tie it all together: his Buddha "splotched with gold", the taps of his shoes, and the "engines of sparks that lived beneath my soles", his worn tennies smelling of "summer grass, asphalt, the moist sock breathing the defeat of baseball". The child’s world is made up of small things - small, very important things.

Discover the ultimate guide that every aspiring screenwriter has been waiting for! The Screenwriter's Breakthrough Blueprint is a game-changing audiobook that takes you on an exhilarating journey through the elusive world of Hollywood, revealing the untold secrets to securing representation by top-notch agents and managers!

If you are interested in learning about the thrilling world of writing fanfiction, then why don’t you take some time to listen to this book, HowExpert Guide to Writing Fanfiction? If you’re a first-time fanfiction writer, I’ll guide you through the process from start to finish, and soon you’ll be posting your fics for the world to see in no time. You can even take the information you learn from this book and use it in writing other types of literature, such as the short story, novella, or novel.

"Book 101 Review: Volume 1 - Highly Recommended" is an illuminating and engaging compendium that dives into the world of literature, offering listeners insightful reviews and synopses of an array of highly recommended books. It is an essential guide for avid listeners and those new to the world of literature, who are looking for expert opinions and guidance.

Are you a writer, director, actor, or creative mind working on a project in literature, film, television, theater, or video games? Do you strive to create characters that resonate with your audience, characters that feel real, complex, and consistent throughout your narrative? Look no further, for "Character Chronicles" is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of character development.

When was the last time you had writer's block? You wanted very badly to write, but you couldn't think of what to write about! This collection of writing prompts will get your creative juices flowing and having you fill up page after page in no time, at all! This collection of writing prompts is a powerful and useful reference to use whenever you need something to kick-start your writing! And best of all, you have no excuse to not get started right away!

The craft of writing is a lot like spinning a web: You take threads and weave them skillfully together, and only you know where this intricate network of twists and turns begin and how it will end. Now, with Lawrence Block's expert advice, you can learn this art of entrapping your reader in a maze of fascinating fiction. Spider, Spin Me a Web is the perfect companion volume to Block's previous book on writing, Telling Lies for Fun and Profit, which Sue Grafton noted "should be a permanent part of every writer's library".

You intend to self-publish or have published a book or two. You’re not selling very well and wonder why not. You feel you should be doing something, but the thought of “marketing” gives you nightmares. You don’t want to become one of these people shouting “buy my book” on Twitter. But you would still love to start selling some books and pay some or even all of your bills with your writing income.

Starting out as an indie author can be daunting, especially if you don't have much money to invest in marketing. If you've published one or more books but are struggling to get sales, this is the book for you!

This audiobook contains engaging and interesting research by highly qualified high school students and junior high students. Listen to this book to hear the worldview of young people in the USA today.

The CliffsNotes study guide on Homer's Odyssey supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, and critical commentaries, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work.