Research Fiction

This CliffsNotes study guide on Arthur Miller's The Crucible 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. This study guide was written with the assumption that you have read The Crucible.

The Uncollected Essays of Elizabeth Hardwick is a companion collection to The Collected Essays, a book that proved a revelation of what, for many, had been an open secret: that Elizabeth Hardwick was one of the great American literary critics, and an extraordinary stylist in her own right. The thirty-five pieces that Alex Andriesse has gathered here-none previously featured in volumes of Hardwick's work-make it clear that her powers extended far beyond literary criticism.

This boxed set includes Alpha Wolf, Lone Wolf, Rabid Wolf and Bad Wolf.

Mika Lenna, the CEO of Olento Research, won't be deterred. Yes, the Lucidites have the upper hand, but he has something better. The one thing that can really stop them. The potential to create the rivalry to any werewolf. Mika has crossed the final threshold of humanity to do something that no human would dare do. But if it pays off, then for him, it will all be worth it. Meanwhile, the Lucidites are quickly making progress with a solution that might help the men assimilate with the wolf. However, will it come at a cost?

Step into the world of '1001 Romance Writing Prompts: That Will Motivate You Creatively' by Christina Escamilla. This rich compilation is crafted to kindle your creativity, spinning tales of love and passion.

Discover the secrets of successful storytelling from twelve acclaimed writers who have mastered the art of captivating audiences across both the screen and the page.

Do you have an amazing idea for a novel but you struggle to get words on the page? Maybe the problem isn't writer's block. Maybe you need a writing process. Publishing veterans and best-selling authors Zach Bohannon and J. Thorn share their proven system for developing a plan that will bridge the gap between a collection of random notes and a cohesive first draft.

This comprehensive book will teach you the foundations of fiction: Plot, Structure, Genre, Theme, Character, and World.

Bestsellerautorin Elizabeth George erklärt in ihrem Schreibkurs wie der perfekte Krimi gelingt. Als Bestsellerautorin von über zwanzig Romanen weiß Elizabeth George genau, was dazu gehört, ein ebenso erfolgreichen wie rundherum überzeugenden Text zu schreiben. Und in dieser "Meisterklasse" über die Kunst des Schreibens gibt sie nicht nur wertvolle Anleitungen und Ratschläge. Sie gewährt anhand einer genauen Beschreibung der Arbeit an ihrem eigenen Krimi "Denn die Sünde ist scharlachrot" auch einen sehr privaten Einblick in die Werkstatt einer Großmeisterin des Kriminalroman.

At last, a how-to book that explains the nuts-and-bolts of writing solid, entertaining, commercial fiction, written by someone who's been there. Practical, filled with examples and no-nonsense, take-'em-to-the-bank nuggets, Fiction Writing Demystified shows how the imperatives of effective storytelling translate readily to narrative fiction, genre or literary, screenwriting, even to nonfiction, poetry, sermons, or business documents - techniques that will make anyone's writing come alive!

Fantasy Writing 101 is the ultimate toolkit for aspiring writers who want to create a captivating, magical, and unforgettable mythical tale. This comprehensive guide is the book you need to hear before you sit down to write. With zero-fluff, it is packed with expert tips, techniques, and resources specifically designed for beginners.

Viele Menschen träumen davon, ein Buch zu schreiben und zu veröffentlichen, doch nur wenige realisieren es. Die Gründe hierfür sind vielfältig. Doch damit dir das nicht passiert, begleitet dich Daniela Landgraf in diesem Hörbuch dabei, innerhalb von 84 Tagen dein eigenes Buch zu schreiben.

What About the Baby?: Some Thoughts on the Art of Fiction gathers the best-selling novelist Alice McDermott’s pithiest wisdom about her chosen art, acquired over a lifetime as an acclaimed writer and teacher of writing.

Escribir y publicar una novela no es algo fácil, a pesar de lo que la gente cree. Da para un libro como este y, como vemos en muchos de los capítulos, para varios libros más. En este manual, los autores hemos querido recoger de un modo sencillo, práctico y entretenido los pasos que un escritor que empieza debe dar para conseguir que su libro llegue a los lectores y que estos lo recomienden.

How We Do It is an anthology curated by Black writers for the creation and proliferation of Black thought. While a creator’s ethnicity does not solely define them, it is inherently part of who they are and how they interpret the world. For centuries, Black creators have utilized oral and written storytelling traditions in crafting their art. But how does one begin the process of constructing a poem or story or character? How do Black writers, when faced with questions of “authenticity,” dive deep into the essence of their lives and work to find the inherent truth?

In mehr als sechzig Kapiteln enthüllt dieser Ratgeber Schreibtipps und Tricks, wie Sie Plot und Struktur Ihres Romans optimieren - bei der Planung, beim Schreiben, bei der Überarbeitung. Jedes Kapitel macht Ihren Roman sofort besser. Erst wenn die Struktur funktioniert, kann sie das Panorama der von Ihnen erzählten Geschichte optimal tragen. Der Autorenratgeber eignet sich für Autoren, die ihren Roman vorab planen, hilft aber auch Autoren weiter, die den Roman erst beim Schreiben entdecken.

Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was brilliant, well-educated, well-read, well-traveled, privileged, and prolific. Wharton was, one might say, an influencer of her time. Her body of work encompasses 15 novels, seven novellas, 80-plus short stories, poems, plays, and nonfiction writings spanning travel, design, criticism, war articles, and a memoir. In 1921, she was the first woman awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Literature for her most famous novel, The Age of Innocence.

El audiolibro definitivo de no-ficción para aquellos que pretenden lanzarse a la ficción. Andreu Martín, maestro indiscutible de la novela negra y la novela juvenil, nos revela en este libro sus secretos a la hora de afrontar un proyecto literario, la manera de contra una historia del mejor modo posible. Lo que empieza como unas memorias termina siendo un ensayo pormenorizado sobre el género negro, su historia, sus puntos fuertes y sus mecanismos. Una lectura apasionante tanto para los iniciados en narrativa como para los principiantes que tengan una historia que contar.

Behind every acclaimed work of literature is a trove of heartfelt decisions. The best authors put painstaking - sometimes obsessive - effort into each element of their stories, from plot and character development to dialogue and point of view. Veteran editor and teacher Richard Cohen draws on his vast reservoir of a lifetime's reading and his insight into what makes good prose soar.

Behind every acclaimed work of literature is a trove of heartfelt decisions. The best authors put painstaking - sometimes obsessive - effort into each element of their stories, from plot and character development to dialogue and point of view. Veteran editor and teacher Richard Cohen draws on his vast reservoir of a lifetime's reading and his insight into what makes good prose soar.

El esperado libro de Liliana Heker sobre su experiencia en talleres de escritura, una práctica que realiza desde hace más de cuarenta años y por donde han pasado muchos de los escritores más reconocidos de la actualidad argentina.