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A Poetry Handbook

A Prose Guide to Understanding and Writing Poetry

by Mary Oliver ...

“Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that’s what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook.”— Los Angeles TimesFrom the beloved and acclaimed poet, an ultimate guide to writing and understanding poetry.With passion and wit, Mary Oliver skillfully imparts ... Read more

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“Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that’s what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook.”— Los Angeles TimesFrom the beloved and acclaimed poet, an ultimate guide to writing and understanding poetry.With passion and wit, Mary Oliver skillfully imparts
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Winter Hours

Prose, Prose Poems, and Poems

by Mary Oliver ...

"On the subject of writing poetry, Oliver is the most enlightened and enlightening author I have read." —Susan Salter Reynolds, Los Angeles TimesFrom the winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award comes Winter Hours, Mary Oliver's most personal book yet. And never more so than in this extraordinary and engaging gathering of nine essays, a work of reflective memoir accompanied by a ... Read more

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"On the subject of writing poetry, Oliver is the most enlightened and enlightening author I have read." —Susan Salter Reynolds, Los Angeles TimesFrom the winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award comes Winter Hours, Mary Oliver's most personal book yet. And never more so than in this extraordinary and engaging gathering of nine essays, a work of reflective memoir accompanied by a
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The Writer's Little Book of Rhyme

Tips and Tricks for Making Lines Sing

by Marie Brennan ...

Series Book 6 - Writer's Little Books
From time to time, a poet finds they need to write in rhyme. But what are the different types, what effect do they have on a poem, and what’s the best way to go about drafting in rhyme? In this companion to The Writer’s Little Book of Meter, Hugo Award-winning poet Marie Brennan tackles the sonic side of the field! ... Read more

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From time to time, a poet finds they need to write in rhyme. But what are the different types, what effect do they have on a poem, and what’s the best way to go about drafting in rhyme? In this companion to The Writer’s Little Book of Meter, Hugo Award-winning poet Marie Brennan tackles the sonic side of the field!
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The Writer's Little Book of Forms

Tips and Tricks for Writing Poetry with Rules

by Marie Brennan ...

Series Book 7 - Writer's Little Books
Sonnets, limericks, haiku: a few poetic forms are widely familiar. But the field of possibilities extends well past that, through hundreds of forms all around the world—so how is a poet to decide among them? Breaking them down according to features like syllable count or refrain lines, Hugo Award-winning poet Marie Brennan analyzes what effects different features create, and how to tell which form ... Read more

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Sonnets, limericks, haiku: a few poetic forms are widely familiar. But the field of possibilities extends well past that, through hundreds of forms all around the world—so how is a poet to decide among them? Breaking them down according to features like syllable count or refrain lines, Hugo Award-winning poet Marie Brennan analyzes what effects different features create, and how to tell which form
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The Writer's Little Book of Meter

Tips and Tricks for Writing with Rhythm

by Marie Brennan ...

Series Book 5 - Writer's Little Books
Metrical verse is hugely popular when it takes the form of song lyrics, and yet its written cousin has fallen out of fashion in recent decades. To help guide writers unfamiliar with matters metrical through the thicket of terms and concepts, Hugo Award-winning poet Marie Brennan offers up not only a brief introduction to iambs and dactyls, tetrameters and pentameters, but advice on how to go about ... Read more

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Metrical verse is hugely popular when it takes the form of song lyrics, and yet its written cousin has fallen out of fashion in recent decades. To help guide writers unfamiliar with matters metrical through the thicket of terms and concepts, Hugo Award-winning poet Marie Brennan offers up not only a brief introduction to iambs and dactyls, tetrameters and pentameters, but advice on how to go about
... Read more
Think, Write, Edit, Romance

The Romance Writer's Journey from Blank Page to Finished Novel

by KJ Charles ...

**A practical craft guide for romance writers from KJ Charles, former editor and author of over 30 novels—including The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen—focused on writing, revising, polishing, and publishing emotionally satisfying romance novels.Think, Write, Edit, Romance is a smart, practical, and deeply reassuring guide to writing romance novels from one of the genre’s most respected voices ... Read more

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**A practical craft guide for romance writers from KJ Charles, former editor and author of over 30 novels—including The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen—focused on writing, revising, polishing, and publishing emotionally satisfying romance novels.Think, Write, Edit, Romance is a smart, practical, and deeply reassuring guide to writing romance novels from one of the genre’s most respected voices
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Writing to Learn

How to Write - and Think - Clearly About Any Subject at All

by William Zinsser ...

This is an essential book for everyone who wants to write clearly about any subject and use writing as a means of learning. ... Read more

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This is an essential book for everyone who wants to write clearly about any subject and use writing as a means of learning.
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Plot & Structure (Write Great Fiction)

by James Scott Bell ...

Series series Write Great Fiction
Craft an Engaging PlotHow does plot influence story structure? What's the difference between plotting for commercial and literary fiction? How do you revise a plot or structure that's gone off course?With Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure, you'll discover the answers to these questions and more. Award-winning author James Scott Bell offers clear, concise information that will help you create a ... Read more

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Craft an Engaging PlotHow does plot influence story structure? What's the difference between plotting for commercial and literary fiction? How do you revise a plot or structure that's gone off course?With Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure, you'll discover the answers to these questions and more. Award-winning author James Scott Bell offers clear, concise information that will help you create a
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Proust and the Squid

The Story and Science of the Reading Brain

by Maryanne Wolf ...

"Wolf restores our awe of the human brain—its adaptability, its creativity, and its ability to connect with other minds through a procession of silly squiggles." — San Francisco ChronicleHow do people learn to read and write—and how has the development of these skills transformed the brain and the world itself ? Neuropsychologist and child development expert Maryann Wolf answers these questions in ... Read more

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"Wolf restores our awe of the human brain—its adaptability, its creativity, and its ability to connect with other minds through a procession of silly squiggles." — San Francisco ChronicleHow do people learn to read and write—and how has the development of these skills transformed the brain and the world itself ? Neuropsychologist and child development expert Maryann Wolf answers these questions in
... Read more
2k to 10k: Writing Faster, Writing Better, and Writing More of What You Love

by Rachel Aaron ...

"I loved this book! So helpful!" -- Courtney Milan, New York Times Best Selling author of The Governess Affair"Have you ever wanted to double your daily word counts? Do you feel like you're crawling through your story, struggling for each paragraph? Would you like to get more words every day without increasing the time you spend writing or sacrificing quality? It's not impossible, it's not even ... Read more

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"I loved this book! So helpful!" -- Courtney Milan, New York Times Best Selling author of The Governess Affair"Have you ever wanted to double your daily word counts? Do you feel like you're crawling through your story, struggling for each paragraph? Would you like to get more words every day without increasing the time you spend writing or sacrificing quality? It's not impossible, it's not even
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Wordslut

A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language

by Amanda Montell ...

“As funny as it is informative, this book will have you laughing out loud while you contemplate the revolutionary power of words.” —Camille Perri, author of The Assistants and When Katie Met CassidyA brash, enlightening, and wildly entertaining feminist look at gendered language and the way it shapes us.The word bitch conjures many images, but it is most often meant to describe an unpleasant woman ... Read more

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“As funny as it is informative, this book will have you laughing out loud while you contemplate the revolutionary power of words.” —Camille Perri, author of The Assistants and When Katie Met CassidyA brash, enlightening, and wildly entertaining feminist look at gendered language and the way it shapes us.The word bitch conjures many images, but it is most often meant to describe an unpleasant woman
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The Best American Essays 2024

by Wesley Morris, Kim Dana Kupperman ...

A collection of the year’s best essays, selected by Pulitzer Prize–winning critic Wesley Morris and series editor Kim Dana Kupperman.“Imparting some piece of yourself—any part—is arduous and warrants some kind of commendation,” writes guest editor Wesley Morris in his introduction. Both personal and personable, the essayists in this compelling volume of literary nonfiction use their own ... Read more

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A collection of the year’s best essays, selected by Pulitzer Prize–winning critic Wesley Morris and series editor Kim Dana Kupperman.“Imparting some piece of yourself—any part—is arduous and warrants some kind of commendation,” writes guest editor Wesley Morris in his introduction. Both personal and personable, the essayists in this compelling volume of literary nonfiction use their own
... Read more
Take Off Your Pants!

Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing (Revised Edition)

by Libbie Hawker ...

When it comes to writing books, are you a “plotter” or a “pantser?” Is one method really better than the other?In this instructional ebook, author Libbie Hawker explains the benefits and technique of planning a story before you begin to write. She’ll show you how to develop a foolproof character arc and plot, how to pace any book for a can’t-put-down reading experience, and how to ensure that your ... Read more

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When it comes to writing books, are you a “plotter” or a “pantser?” Is one method really better than the other?In this instructional ebook, author Libbie Hawker explains the benefits and technique of planning a story before you begin to write. She’ll show you how to develop a foolproof character arc and plot, how to pace any book for a can’t-put-down reading experience, and how to ensure that your
... Read more
A Long Game

Notes on Writing Fiction

by Elizabeth McCracken ...

From bestselling and award-winning author and professor Elizabeth McCracken comes an irresistible look at the art of writing.Writing can feel like an endless series of decisions. How does one face the blank page? Move a character around a room? Deal with time? Undertake revision? The good and bad news is that in fiction writing, there are no definitive answers to such questions: writers must come ... Read more

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From bestselling and award-winning author and professor Elizabeth McCracken comes an irresistible look at the art of writing.Writing can feel like an endless series of decisions. How does one face the blank page? Move a character around a room? Deal with time? Undertake revision? The good and bad news is that in fiction writing, there are no definitive answers to such questions: writers must come
... Read more
Writing Active Setting Book 2: Emotion, Conflict and Back Story

Writing Active Setting, #2

by Mary Buckham ...

Series Book 2 - Writing Active Setting
Readers usually remeber the plot and characters of a story, but Setting is every bit as important in creating a memorable world. Discover the difference between Ordinary Setting that bogs down your story, and Active Setting that empowers your story -- creating a compelling story world, regardless of what you write.See how to spin boring descriptions into engaging prose.Learn to deepen the reader's ... Read more

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Readers usually remeber the plot and characters of a story, but Setting is every bit as important in creating a memorable world. Discover the difference between Ordinary Setting that bogs down your story, and Active Setting that empowers your story -- creating a compelling story world, regardless of what you write.See how to spin boring descriptions into engaging prose.Learn to deepen the reader's
... Read more
Elements of Fiction Writing - Characters & Viewpoint

Proven advice and timeless techniques for creating compelling characters by an award-winning author

by Orson Scott Card ...

Vivid and memorable characters aren't born: they have to be made.This book is a set of tools: literary crowbars, chisels, mallets, pliers and tongs. Use them to pry, chip, yank and sift good characters out of the place where they live in your memory, your imagination and your soul.Award-winning author Orson Scott Card explains in depth the techniques of inventing, developing and presenting ... Read more

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Vivid and memorable characters aren't born: they have to be made.This book is a set of tools: literary crowbars, chisels, mallets, pliers and tongs. Use them to pry, chip, yank and sift good characters out of the place where they live in your memory, your imagination and your soul.Award-winning author Orson Scott Card explains in depth the techniques of inventing, developing and presenting
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Toni at Random

The Iconic Writer’s Legendary Editorship

by Dana A. Williams ...

NPR SPRING PICKAn insightful exploration that unveils the lesser-known dimensions of this legendary writer and her legacy, revealing the cultural icon’s profound impact as a visionary editor and titan of publishing history who helped define an important period in American literature.A multifaceted genius, Toni Morrison transcended her role as an author, helping to shape an important period in ... Read more

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NPR SPRING PICKAn insightful exploration that unveils the lesser-known dimensions of this legendary writer and her legacy, revealing the cultural icon’s profound impact as a visionary editor and titan of publishing history who helped define an important period in American literature.A multifaceted genius, Toni Morrison transcended her role as an author, helping to shape an important period in
... Read more
How To Write 1,000 Words in 90 Minutes - Every Day

by Kay Penwell ...

Would you like to know how to write faster? How about being able to write 1,000 words in 90 minutes - every day?The tips and tricks in this short book may sound simple, but when you apply them to your writing, they should be effective in increasing your word count quickly and easily.In fact, by applying these tips, I managed to increase my daily word count from 500 to 1,000 words in just a couple ... Read more

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Would you like to know how to write faster? How about being able to write 1,000 words in 90 minutes - every day?The tips and tricks in this short book may sound simple, but when you apply them to your writing, they should be effective in increasing your word count quickly and easily.In fact, by applying these tips, I managed to increase my daily word count from 500 to 1,000 words in just a couple
... Read more
Write Iconic Characters

by Claire Taylor ...

Iconic characters build unforgettable stories.Iconic characters stick with us long after the final page. They become touchstones, reference points with which we describe friends, enemies, and ourselves.Creating just one iconic character can transform your writing career. Readers will forgive all sorts of minor flaws in your stories if your characters strike deep into their humanity, connecting ... Read more

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Iconic characters build unforgettable stories.Iconic characters stick with us long after the final page. They become touchstones, reference points with which we describe friends, enemies, and ourselves.Creating just one iconic character can transform your writing career. Readers will forgive all sorts of minor flaws in your stories if your characters strike deep into their humanity, connecting
... Read more
Consider This

Moments in My Writing Life after Which Everything Was Different

by Chuck Palahniuk ...

In this spellbinding blend of memoir and insight, bestselling author Chuck Palahniuk shares stories and generous advice on what makes for powerful writing.With advice grounded in years of careful study and a keenly observed life, Palahniuk combines practical advice and concrete examples from beloved classics, his own books, and a "kitchen-table MFA" culled from an evolving circle of beloved ... Read more

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In this spellbinding blend of memoir and insight, bestselling author Chuck Palahniuk shares stories and generous advice on what makes for powerful writing.With advice grounded in years of careful study and a keenly observed life, Palahniuk combines practical advice and concrete examples from beloved classics, his own books, and a "kitchen-table MFA" culled from an evolving circle of beloved
... Read more
How To Make a Living with Your Writing

Turn Your Words into Multiple Streams Of Income

by Joanna Penn ...

Series Book 3 - Books for Writers
Do you want to make a living with your writing? Do you want to turn your words into multiple streams of income?I’m Joanna Penn and I left my corporate job a decade ago to become a full-time author entrepreneur. In this completely updated Third Edition, I’ll explain how I make a living with my writing and share tips from other writers on how you can do it too with practical, actionable advice that ... Read more

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Do you want to make a living with your writing? Do you want to turn your words into multiple streams of income?I’m Joanna Penn and I left my corporate job a decade ago to become a full-time author entrepreneur. In this completely updated Third Edition, I’ll explain how I make a living with my writing and share tips from other writers on how you can do it too with practical, actionable advice that
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Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition

How to Edit Yourself Into Print

by Renni Browne, Dave King ...

Hundreds of books have been written on the art of writing. Here at last is a book by two professional editors to teach writers the essential editing techniques of the trade that turn promising manuscripts into published novels and short stories.In this completely revised and updated second edition, Renni Browne and Dave King teach you, the writer, how to apply the professional book editing ... Read more

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Hundreds of books have been written on the art of writing. Here at last is a book by two professional editors to teach writers the essential editing techniques of the trade that turn promising manuscripts into published novels and short stories.In this completely revised and updated second edition, Renni Browne and Dave King teach you, the writer, how to apply the professional book editing
... Read more
Write for Your Life

by Lawrence Block ...

Based on Lawrence Block's extremely popular seminar for writers. Discover Block's tips for overcoming writer's block and unleashing your creativity. ... Read more

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Based on Lawrence Block's extremely popular seminar for writers. Discover Block's tips for overcoming writer's block and unleashing your creativity.
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True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa

Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa

by Michael Finkel ...

The improbable but true story of a man accused of murdering his entire family and the journalist he impersonated while on the runIn 2001, Mike Finkel was on top of the world: young, talented, and recently promoted to a plum job at the New York Times Magazine. Then he made an irremediable slip: Under extraordinary pressure to keep producing blockbuster stories, he fabricated parts of an article. ... Read more

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The improbable but true story of a man accused of murdering his entire family and the journalist he impersonated while on the runIn 2001, Mike Finkel was on top of the world: young, talented, and recently promoted to a plum job at the New York Times Magazine. Then he made an irremediable slip: Under extraordinary pressure to keep producing blockbuster stories, he fabricated parts of an article.
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