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Author
Publisher
Allen and Unwin
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (336 pages)
Language
English
Description
This is Roslyn Petelin's promise: whether you already write reasonably well or not, her book will exponentially improve your writing. It helps you to use the right words in the right order in the right places at the right time for the right reasons and the right readers. Distilling her 30 years of experience in teaching writin, this book is a practical introduction to the elements of grammar, syntax and style you need to write well. She covers social...
Publisher
BarCharts, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (6 pages)
Language
English
Description
Guide to how "elements of style" function in the composition and editing process of writing. Useful for any student from middle school through college as a quick-reference writing tool. --Provided by publisher.
Publisher
HowExpert
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
If you want to learn how to write a novella quickly, then get this step by step guide. This book is different. This book is hard body. This particular how to is specifically designed to open up alternate paths of thinking in one's brain. In terms of writing a novella, as long as success is the end result, the methodologies utilized to reach fruition are not important. In other words, there is no strict set of guidelines mandatory for one to follow...
Publisher
BarCharts, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (6 pages)
Language
English
Description
There is a reason why it's called "writer's block": long writing projects are daunting regardless of whether you are a student writing an essay or a professional who suddenly must access those long-forgotten academic skills to write a report. Our new Writing Tips and Tricks guide contains the information you need to get that project underway in an easy-to-use, color coded format. Use it to improve your writing so your point gets across and your readers...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Step-by-step instructions on how writers can earn top dollar writing for magazines are provided in this book. Secrets are revealed about what the high-paying magazines really want, how to build relationships with editors, how to ascertain which sections of a magazine are open to freelancers, what kinds of stories are in demand, what to do if a deadbeat publisher doesn't pay up, how to market reprints, and how to become an expert in one's chosen writing...
68) The Financier
Author
Series
Trilogy of desire volume 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
The Financier (1912) is a novel by Theodore Dreiser. The first installment of Dreiser's Trilogy of Desire, The Financier has endured as a classic of naturalist fiction and remains a powerful example of social critique over a century after its publication. Followed by The Titan (1914) and The Stoic (1947), The Financier captures the greed at the heart of the Gilded Age, a time when tycoons rose with total impunity to take over swaths of American industry....
69) What is a fable?
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"With bright photographs and illustrations, this volume explains the concept of a fable-defining the genre, detailing its characteristics, and reproducing some of the most famous examples of these stories from cultures around the world. Included in the Common Core Reading standards, the fable is an irrefutably fundamental genre that allows young readers to learn universal morals by using animals to teach them important lessons. After learning all...
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (304 pages)
Language
English
Description
"The Newest Screenwriting Secrets What do an erstwhile stripper, an ex-gambling addict, and a stoned Canadian teenager have in common? They wrote your favorite movies, and they're not who you'd expect. Diablo Cody (Juno), Darren Aronofsky (The Wrestler), and Seth Rogan (Superbad) are among the scribes interviewed in Script Tease, your main line to the most current screenwriting wisdom. Their funny, even touching tales of how they made it despite the...
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2005.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (224 pages)
Language
English
Description
"The creative process doesn't have to be torturous--with The Tao of Writing, it can be glorious! Invoking the principles of the Tao allows you to do your best work ever. By tapping into the true flow of your creativity, you can discover and develop your true talents and abilities. Author Ralph Wahlstrom uses the connection between teaching, writing, and the tenets of the Tao to help you learn to write from a new perspective, enhancing your work and...
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (54 p.)
Language
English
Description
"This new book, by leading international literacy expert Alan Peat, covers all punctuation marks in common English usage with a wealth of concrete, practical strategies for teaching five to sixteen year-olds. The book also includes Alan's unique visual and physical reminders approach. Ideal for the busy classroom teacher."--
Author
Publisher
David and Charles
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
"Novel writing is a popular hobby and this book will provide the would-be and starter novelist with all the tools needed to get started. This title includes a thorough grounding in essential fiction writing skills and clear guidance on how to get published from top industry names. It provides a complete glossary of terms and listing of all publishing contacts needed by an author, from book publishers and agents to festivals and online links. It includes...
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (224 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Capture the minds, hearts, and imaginations of 21st century readers! Whether you're a commercial storyteller or a literary novelist, whether your goal is to write a best-selling novel or captivate readers with a satisfying, beautifully written story, the key to success is the same: high-impact fiction. Writing 21st Century Fiction will help you write a novel for today's readers and market, filled with rich characters, compelling plots, and resonant...
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
27.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (506 pages)
Language
English
Description
"The most trusted guide to getting poetry published! The 2014 Poet's Market includes hundreds of publishing opportunities specifically for poets, including listings for book/chapbook publishers, poetry publications, contests, and more. These listings include contact information, submission preferences, insider tips on what specific editors want, and--when offered--payment information. In addition to the listings, Poet's Market offers articles on the...
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
26.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (442 pages)
Language
English
Description
"The most trusted guide to the world of children's publishing! If you write or illustrate for young readers with the hope of getting published, the 2014 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market is the trusted resource you need. Now in its 26th edition, CWIM is the definitive publishing guide for anyone who seeks to write or illustrate for kids and young adults. Inside you'll find more than 650 listings for children's book markets (publishers, agents,...
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
2008.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (256 pages)
Language
English
Description
"What Can You Accomplish in 30 Days? If you make time to write and put away all of your excuses, could you stay on track and finish your novel in only a month? With a structured plan and a focused goal, yes, you can! Using a combination of flexible weekly schedules, focused instruction, and detailed worksheets, author Victoria Schmidt leads you through a proven 30-day novel-writing system without the intimidation factor. Book in a Month shows you...
Author
Series
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2006.
Edition
2.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (256 pages)
Language
English
Description
"From the marketing genius of Rick Frishman and the publishing acumen of Robyn Freedman Spizman comes the next book in the most comprehensive writing reference set on the market. These masters of promotion and publicity take readers behind the scenes, showing them how to work with publishers and agents to market their books the best way possible. This comprehensive guide offers advice and insight about every stage of the publishing world. Frishman...
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (168 pages)
Language
English
Description
"How to Blog a Book teaches you how to create a blog book with a well-honed and uniquely angled subject and targeted postsand how to build the audience necessary to convince agents and publishers to make your blog into a book. Inside you'll find: *Basic information on how to set up your blog and the essential plug-ins and other options necessary to get the most out of each post *Steps for writing a book easily from scratch using blog posts *Advice...
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