Writing & Publishing

For anyone who's trying to make sense of their life, who wants to get unstuck from the patterns that hold them back, hear this incredible news: everything you need for the freedom you want is entirely within reach....

Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer’s craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have....

An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come....

This expanded audio collection presents William Zinsser's On Writing Well, the classic teaching book that has sold more than 1 million copies, together with a new 90-minute section....

Axios co-founders Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, and Roy Schwartz teach listeners how to say more with less in virtually any format. They also share communications lessons learned from their decades of experience in media, business and communications....

How do master storytellers compel us? There have been many attempts to understand what makes a good story, but few have used a scientific approach....

Kill the Dog is the first book on screenwriting written by an actual working professional screenwriter. Award-winning screenwriter Paul Guyot exposes the lies other screenwriting books have told, and presents authentic, essential instruction and motivation....

Author Allison Fallon has led thousands of people just like you to find greater meaning by helping them write their story.

In Joel's Schwartzberg's 10-plus years as a strategic communications trainer, the biggest obstacle he's come across is that most speakers and writers don't have a point....

There are few creative acts more mysterious and magical than writing a song. But what if the goal wasn't so mysterious and was actually achievable for anyone who wants to experience more magic and creativity in their life? Listen to find out more....

Most people think the way to write a best seller is to have a lot of talent and even more luck. As you will learn, there is a recipe for success, and luck may be the least important ingredient in creating a best seller....

Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing....

In July 1995, San Jose Mercury-News reporter Gary Webb found the Big One - the blockbuster story every journalist secretly dreams about - without even looking for it....

From the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Power Broker and the Years of Lyndon Johnson series: an unprecedented gathering of vivid, candid, deeply revealing recollections about his experiences researching and writing his acclaimed books....

In this new edition of his top-selling work, author Dan Kennedy explains why some sales letters work and most don't. And he shows how to write copy that any business can use....

Try these ingenious, Zen-based exercises to expand your writing skills - or just for fun....

There's a mantra real writers know but wannabe writers don’t. And the secret phrase is this: "Nobody wants to read your shit." Recognizing this painful truth is the first step in the writer's transformation from amateur to professional....

This is the book that changed America....

The musician and hip-hop legend - hailed as “the greatest MC of all time” and compared to Thelonious Monk - reimagines the writing handbook in this memoir and guide that incorporates the soulful genius, confidence, and creativity of a master artist....

Imagine knowing what the brain craves from every tale it encounters, what fuels the success of any great story, and what keeps readers transfixed. Wired for Story reveals these cognitive secrets—and it’s a game-changer for anyone who has ever set pen to paper....

In the past decade, Writing Tools has become a classic guidebook for novices and experts alike and remains one of the best loved books on writing available. This new edition includes five brand-new, never-before-shared tools....

True Story weaves a spellbinding tale of murder, love, deceit, and redemption, following Finkel's relentless pursuit of the shocking truth....

Writing advice tends to be full of "rules" and "tips" which are either too broad to be helpful or outright wrong. In On Writing and Worldbuilding, we will discuss specific and applicable ideas to consider....

Renowned, best-selling novelist Chuck Palahniuk takes us behind the scenes of the writing life, with postcards from decades on the road and incredible examination of the power of fiction and the art of storytelling....

Let outlines help you write a better book....

Steve Almond shares the insights gleaned from three decades as a beloved teacher and mentor, and a considerably less-beloved literary rabble rouser. His tone is irreverent. His ideas are iconoclastic. And his approach is stubbornly, radically, empathic. The goal is to explode the well-meaning but misguided myths that hold us back from writing our deepest and most honest work, to awaken the joys of storytelling while also confronting how grueling the process can be.

It seems that you have come across my book of poems. These poems are inspired by every day life challenges. I became very sick with long covid, and the only thing that got me through was prayer, my family, and writing. I stopped talking to someone very close to me, and became very close to me, and it was very hard.

A Comprehensive Guide To Writing Compelling Dialogue Scenes! This Updated 2023 Edition is an Essential Guide and Powerful Reference Tool to Crafting Realistic Conversations in Fiction. Dialogue is one the most important aspects of fiction writing and a writer needs to know how to compel readers to keep turning the page through riveting character exchanges. This handbook is specifically for fiction writers that want to learn simple techniques on how to create exciting and powerful dialogue scenes that propel the storyline, create instant tension, and reveal characterization. Writers will ...

UPDATED 2022 EDITION! Learn to Improve Emotional Descriptions, Create Believable Settings, and Craft Powerful Descriptive Writing. This updated 2022 guidebook is a companion to the first volume in the Fiction Writing Tools series, "The Writer's Guide to Character Emotion" on descriptive writing and expands on this vast topic. Within this in-depth guide are practical tools on how to apply descriptive writing to create realistic settings, visceral responses, and lifelike characters. Included are lists and advice on: Setting Descriptors Character Personality Traits Descriptive Writing ...

Did you know that Amazon users publish an estimated 1.4 million books per year? Some estimates place the number of books uploaded to the platform at more than 1,500 per day! That’s a lot of competition. Sure, you can let your family and friends know about your book release. You can host release parties and giveaway events to your heart’s content and still not break into that coveted “bestseller” slot. But what if there was a way to make your novel, memoir or instructional manual stand out? What if you could shortcut the line to gain that little yellow flag that marks your new ...

Do you struggle with stilted dialogue? Whether you're starting your first or fiftieth book, creating realistic dialogue will be vital to making your world come alive for readers.

HOW long have you been planning to write your book? Wouldn’t it be fantastic, if you could create a book outline that makes the book feel as if it’s practically writing itself? By combining a basic book outline with Frankie Johnnie’s revolutionary thick-paragraphs book outline process, you’ll discover that outlining isn’t so bad after all. Using this method, there is no more staring at the blank page or being puzzled about what you should write next. You will be able to finish your book fast. IN THIS BOOK, YOU'LL DISCOVER: - The Step by Step system to outline your Nonfiction Book ...

Experience the Results of a Successful Writing Career with "The Business of Writing" Discover the Secrets to Making a Living as a Freelance Writer and Entrepreneur - Unlock the Key to Finding an Agent and Landing Lucrative Writing Jobs - Transform Your Writing Career and Financial Future with Insider Knowledge - Learn the Ins and Outs of Incorporation, Taxes, and Copyright for Writers - Master the Art of Utilizing Writer's Market to Your Advantage - Create a Productive and Efficient Home Office for Maximum Success - Understand the Payment Process and How Much Writers Really Make - Explore ...

In today's competitive job market, having a standout resume is more crucial than ever. "The Elite Resume: Crafting Your Ticket to the Executive Suite" is an essential guide designed to transform your resume into a compelling narrative that showcases your unique qualifications and prepares you for the challenges of high-level professional roles. Written by a renowned expert in digital marketing and career development, this book offers a meticulous, step-by-step approach to crafting resumes that not only pass through Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) but also capture the attention of hiring ...

Does creating a successful backlist catalog seem impossible? It's not! The Prolific Writer by M. L. Bullock will provide you with over twenty foundational blocks for building your own ladder to success. These aren't just suggestions or possibilities. This book provides the steps Monica used to write over a hundred books and create worlds within worlds that fans love. With a successful backlist, you can create worlds of fun for readers and create for yourself new revenue streams. Make the most of your writerly accomplishments and build a backlist you'll be proud of. In this book, Monica will...

Think you need to be a traditionally published self-help or nonfiction author AND hire a crazy expensive PR firm to appear on shows like the Today Show, the Late Show, Rachel Ray, NBC, CBS, and ABC? Or get your book splashed across the pages of USA Today, the New York Times, People, or Cosmopolitan? You don't! You might be wondering -- How do I get booked on podcasts and TV shows? How do I get more book reviews if I don't want to spend money on a PR firm? The answer may surprise you: You can do it yourself FOR FREE! I've personally done more than 3,000 interviews -- and have been quoted and...

Book Description: HOW TO WRITE A BEST SELLING STORY: Mastering the Craft of Storytelling Unlock the secrets of storytelling and unleash your creativity with "HOW TO WRITE A BEST SELLING STORY." Whether you're an aspiring writer seeking to hone your craft or a seasoned author looking to refine your skills, this comprehensive guide offers invaluable insights, practical techniques, and inspirational guidance to elevate your storytelling to new heights. [✔️] Comprehensive Coverage: From character development to plot mastery, setting creation to thematic exploration, this book covers all ...

Richard Charkin's experience as a publisher is unique among his generation. Over the past half century he has been (at different times) a scientific and medical publisher, a journal publisher, a digital publisher and a general publisher. He has worked for family-owned, publicly-owned, and university-owned companies and start-ups. In this memoir he uses his unrivaled experience to illustrate the profound changes that have affected the identity and practices but not the purpose of publishing.

Make your novel the best it can be with veteran novelist Angela Hunt's THE ART OF REVISION. In this book, you'll discover the five-draft system to help you move from creative author to exacting editor, and how to resolve the problems in your novel, deepen characters, and strengthen your writing. You'll also learn how to polish your manuscript and get it ready for publication. Benefits of this book include: - Unlocking the power to make your novel the best it can be - Discovering emotional depth and captivating stories - Transforming your writing to a professional level What's included in ...

Ready to take your story's character arcs and themes to the next level? This latest book from veteran writing teacher and story theorist K.M. Weiland ventures far beyond the popular and pervasive Hero's Journey to explore six important archetypal character arcs, representing key moments of initiation in the human experience.