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Through a collection of intimate reflections (on art, punctuation, eyeglasses, color, dreams, celebrity, corpses, porn, and translation) and assignments that encourage pleasure, attentiveness, and acts of playful making, poet, artist, critic, novelist, and performer Wayne Koestenbaum enacts 26 ecstatic collisions between his mind and the world. Figure It Out is both a guidebook for, and the embodiment of, the practices of pleasure, attentiveness, art, and play.

Le maître du suspense dévoile ses secrets d'écriture, à travers la voix enveloppante de François Hatt ! Depuis Nymphéas noirs Michel Bussi enchaîne les best-sellers. Dans un récit captivant, cet " inventeur d'histoires " nous invite au cœur des mystères de l'écriture, depuis les premières intrigues imaginées durant l'enfance en Normandie jusqu'à l'écriture du premier livre et l'euphorie des premiers succès. Un voyage littéraire dans les secrets d'écriture de l'auteur avec les quarante " commandements " du suspense et du twist.

Unlock the secrets to successful book marketing In "One Million Readers," Boni Wagner-Stafford offers a lifeline to authors who seek confidence in promoting their nonfiction works. This comprehensive guide is your roadmap to mastering book marketing and achieving tangible results. Discover why developing your own tailored marketing strategy is key to your author career and business success.

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.

Legendary writing coach Jack Hart spent 26 years at The Oregonian and has taught students and professionals of all stripes, including bloggers, podcasters, and more than one Pulitzer Prize winner. Good writing, he says, has the same basic attributes regardless of genre or medium. Wordcraft shares Hart’s techniques for achieving those attributes in one of the most broadly useful writing books ever written. Originally published in 2006 as A Writer’s Coach, the book has been updated to address the needs of writers well beyond print journalists.

In this brilliant, fierce, and funny memoir of transformation, Jami Attenberg—described as a “master of modern fiction” (Entertainment Weekly) and the “poet laureate of difficult families” (Kirkus Reviews)—reveals the defining moments that pushed her to create a life, and voice, she could claim for herself. What does it take to devote oneself to art? What does it mean to own one’s ideas? What does the world look like for a woman moving solo through it?

Nonfiction Alchemy will show you how to write, publish, and market your book—without resorting to AI writing tools, wasting time and resources pursuing traditional publishing (only to be ignored or rejected), or attending nausea-inducing signing tables at your local bookstore.

Una mujer que asesina a tres amigas poniéndoles cianuro en la taza de té; otra que mató a su hija minutos después de parirla; un mago al que le falta una mano; un grupo de rock cuyo integrante más famoso tiene síndrome de Down, un cardiólogo que es doble de Freddie Mercury. Esta antología de crónicas, perfiles y textos que la autora publicó a lo largo de más de una década, constituyen una lección magistral de periodismo, muestran el mundo desde una perspectiva única, intensa y diferente, y tienen la capacidad de noquear al oyente.

Ever thought about entering into a collaboration, but felt unsure how to navigate the process? Are you already working with a co-writer... but things aren't going as well as you'd like? New York Times bestselling co-author Janci Patterson will walk you through the steps of successful collaboration—from drafting a contract to promoting your book and everything in between. In It Together provides principles to guide your collaboration and detailed, practical advice for writing your project with a partner—without driving yourself crazy in the process.

Are you sick of starting the process of writing a novel, but feeling you never get anywhere with it? According to the New York Times, 81 percent of Americans feel they have a book in them. The percentage who actually take action and then finish their book, though, is extremely low. Don’t be one of those people. In The Ultimate Guide to Novel Writing for Beginners (partnered with the workbook we’ve also created), you will discover the secrets to writing an exciting book, one that you can be proud of, and more importantly, your readers want!

Conceived nearly a century ago by a man who died believing himself a failure, it's now a revered classic and a rite of passage in the reading lives of millions. But how well do we really know The Great Gatsby? As Maureen Corrigan, Gatsby lover extraordinaire, points out, while Fitzgerald's masterpiece may be one of the most popular novels in America, many of us first read it when we were too young to fully comprehend its power.

As hard as the craft of writing is, the greatest challenges writers face are often within ourselves. Author, essayist, and speaker William Kenower knows this struggle firsthand and hears them from writers everywhere he teaches and appears. In this candid and encouraging book, he dismantles the myth that some writers have talent and others don't and shares relatable stories, wisdom, and best practices for reengaging with our passion, following our curiosity, and staying connected to what matters most.

A wise and entertaining guide to writing English the proper way by one of the greatest newspaper editors of our time. Harry Evans has edited everything from the urgent files of battlefield reporters to the complex thought processes of Henry Kissinger. He's even been knighted for his services to journalism. In Do I Make Myself Clear?, he brings his indispensable insight to us all in his definite guide to writing well. Evans provides practical examples of how editing and rewriting can make for better communication, even in the digital age.

For those unfamiliar with copywriting, this article will provide an overview of the subject and explain why it is in such great demand today. The field of copywriting is vast and growing at a rapid pace. Copywriting can be defined as the process of presenting a creative message to a consumer. According to the book Copywriting, copywriting is founded on three essential ideas. When writing to a consumer, there must be some level of interaction between the customer and the vendor. You must then ensure that you communicate the benefits to the buyer up to the point of purchase.

From William Shakespeare and Jane Austen to Gabriel García Márquez and Toni Morrison, Writers explores more than 100 biographies of the world’s greatest writers. Writers introduces key ideas, themes, and literary techniques of each figure, revealing the imaginations, and personalities behind some of the world's greatest novels, short stories, poems, and plays. A diverse variety of authors are covered, from the Middle Ages to present day, providing a compelling glimpse into the lives of the people behind the page.

Jump into the captivating world of creativity and entrepreneurial spirit with Creativity for Sale, an inspiring how-to guide by creative director and bestselling author Radim Malinic. Full of tried, tested, and proven insights gained from 20+ years in the creative industry, this book is your personal blueprint to turn your passion into profit.

Although there's no shortage of books on writing and publishing, there's none quite like Robert's Rules of Writing. Drawing on his many years of experience as an award-winning journalist, TV writer, and the author of over 20 books, Robert Masello addresses all the issues that confront, and all the problems that beset, writers of all stripes.

This easy-listen audiobook will teach you all the essentials of copywriting, from understanding products, audiences, and benefits to closing the sale. It’s packed with real-life examples that will show you exactly how the ideas work in the real world. Plus there's a whole chapter of handy tips on writing ads, websites, broadcast media, direct mail, social media, and print.

The darker and more dystopian the future appears, the more influential public writers become. But with so much content vying for our attention, and so much misinformation and propaganda polluting public discourse, how can writers break through the noise to inform an increasingly busy, stressed, and overwhelmed audience? In Tell It Like It Is, bestselling author, writing coach, and teacher Roy Peter Clark offers a succinct and practical guide to writing with clarity, honesty, and conviction.

Gareth L. Powell would be the first to tell you that he doesn't know everything about being a writer, or about getting published, or about life when your work is in a bookshelf. But his field-guide to publishing, About Writing, is absolutely here to help writers on every stage of their journey. Whether you need a bit of writing inspiration or tips on how to find your voice, are struggling to manage writing alongside a day job, want some no-nonsense advice about working with an agent or a publisher or are all at sea with social media, this updated and expanded guide is a must.