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On Writing

by Eudora Welty ...

Eudora Welty was one of the twentieth century’s greatest literary figures. For as long as students have been studying her fiction as literature, writers have been looking to her to answer the profound questions of what makes a story good, a novel successful, a writer an artist. On Writing presents the answers in seven concise chapters discussing the subjects most important to the narrative craft, ... Read more

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Eudora Welty was one of the twentieth century’s greatest literary figures. For as long as students have been studying her fiction as literature, writers have been looking to her to answer the profound questions of what makes a story good, a novel successful, a writer an artist. On Writing presents the answers in seven concise chapters discussing the subjects most important to the narrative craft,
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Fiction Writer's Workshop

by Josip Novakovich ...

Master the Elements of the Writing WorkshopThe great paradox of the writing life is that to be a good writer, you must be both interested in the world around you and comfortable working in solitude for hours on end. Fiction Writer's Workshop is designed to help you foster a strong sense of independenceof being and thinking on your own, of becoming self-evaluative without being self-criticalin ... Read more

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Master the Elements of the Writing WorkshopThe great paradox of the writing life is that to be a good writer, you must be both interested in the world around you and comfortable working in solitude for hours on end. Fiction Writer's Workshop is designed to help you foster a strong sense of independenceof being and thinking on your own, of becoming self-evaluative without being self-criticalin
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How to Write, Publish, and Market Short Stories

by Joanna Penn ...

Write more stories, strengthen your craft, and grow your author career.Short stories give you the freedom to experiment with new ideas, characters, and genres, without committing months or years to a novel. They can help you strengthen your craft, build your creative confidence, grow your audience, and create additional streams of income.But how do you turn a promising idea into a satisfying story ... Read more

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Write more stories, strengthen your craft, and grow your author career.Short stories give you the freedom to experiment with new ideas, characters, and genres, without committing months or years to a novel. They can help you strengthen your craft, build your creative confidence, grow your audience, and create additional streams of income.But how do you turn a promising idea into a satisfying story
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The Writer's Guide to Wattpad

The Comprehensive Guide to Building and Sustaining a Successful Career

Edited by Benjamin Sobieck, Wattpad ...

Engage with the Next Generation of Writers!Wattpad is an online storytelling community where users can post their writing, such as articles, stories, novels, fan fiction, and poems. This platform offers writers the chance to connect directly with readers, fans, and story enthusiasts. With the ability to release stories and chapters one at a time, authors can receive continual encouragement and ... Read more

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Engage with the Next Generation of Writers!Wattpad is an online storytelling community where users can post their writing, such as articles, stories, novels, fan fiction, and poems. This platform offers writers the chance to connect directly with readers, fans, and story enthusiasts. With the ability to release stories and chapters one at a time, authors can receive continual encouragement and
... Read more
Write Gaslamp Fantasy the Victorians Would Believe

by Imogen Blake ...

Who inherits when your heroine's father dies without a son? What does it cost her to leave her husband? What happens to a body found in the street at two in the morning?Your reader will not know the answers either. They will know when you have guessed. It arrives as a one-star review saying the book felt off, written by someone who cannot say why.Write Gaslamp Fantasy the Victorians Would Believe ... Read more

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Who inherits when your heroine's father dies without a son? What does it cost her to leave her husband? What happens to a body found in the street at two in the morning?Your reader will not know the answers either. They will know when you have guessed. It arrives as a one-star review saying the book felt off, written by someone who cannot say why.Write Gaslamp Fantasy the Victorians Would Believe
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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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Page One to Done

Finish Your Novel in 30 Days with the Fast Drafting Method

by Jessica Brody ...

Finally finish the first draft of your novel with a method that maximizes efficiency, speed, and joy—from the author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel.After months (or years) of writing, are you left with nothing but a folder full of false starts? Do you have a novel you were once excited to write but abandoned after only a few chapters—or even halfway through? Are you trapped in an endless cycle of ... Read more

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Finally finish the first draft of your novel with a method that maximizes efficiency, speed, and joy—from the author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel.After months (or years) of writing, are you left with nothing but a folder full of false starts? Do you have a novel you were once excited to write but abandoned after only a few chapters—or even halfway through? Are you trapped in an endless cycle of
... Read more
Writing Archetypal Character Arcs: Beyond the Hero's Journey

by K.M. Weiland ...

Series Book 10 - Helping Writers Become Authors
The Six Transformational Character Arcs of the Human LifeReady 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:* The Maiden* The ... Read more

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The Six Transformational Character Arcs of the Human LifeReady 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:* The Maiden* The
... Read more
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
... Read more
The Author Training Manual

A Comprehensive Guide to Writing Books That Sell

by Nina Amir ...

If you want to write a book that's going to sell to both publishers and readers, you need to know how to produce a marketable work and help it become successful. It starts the moment you have an idea. That's when you begin thinking about the first elements of the business plan that will make your project the best it can be.The reality is that you don't want to spend time and energy writing a book ... Read more

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If you want to write a book that's going to sell to both publishers and readers, you need to know how to produce a marketable work and help it become successful. It starts the moment you have an idea. That's when you begin thinking about the first elements of the business plan that will make your project the best it can be.The reality is that you don't want to spend time and energy writing a book
... Read more
This Is Not a Writing Manual

Notes for the Young Writer in the Real World

by Kerri Majors ...

Real-world writing advice, minus all the lecturesYou're an aspiring writer. Maybe you've just discovered your love of words and dream of being a novelist someday. Maybe you've been filling notebooks with science-fiction stories since middle school. Maybe you're contemplating a liberal arts degree, but you don't know what the heck you're going to do with it. The last thing you need is another ... Read more

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Real-world writing advice, minus all the lecturesYou're an aspiring writer. Maybe you've just discovered your love of words and dream of being a novelist someday. Maybe you've been filling notebooks with science-fiction stories since middle school. Maybe you're contemplating a liberal arts degree, but you don't know what the heck you're going to do with it. The last thing you need is another
... Read more
Wannabe a Writer?

by Jane Wenham-Jones ...

Series series Secrets to Success
Wannabe a Writer? This hilarious, informative guide to getting into print, is a must-have for anyone who's ever thought they've got a book in them.Foreword by KATIE FFORDEContributors include:Writers: Frederick Forsyth, Ian Rankin, Jilly Cooper & Jill MansellPublishers: Harper Collins, Hodder Headline, Simon & SchusterJournalists: Miles Kington, Michael Bywater, Robert CramptonAgents: Teresa Chr.. ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

Wannabe a Writer? This hilarious, informative guide to getting into print, is a must-have for anyone who's ever thought they've got a book in them.Foreword by KATIE FFORDEContributors include:Writers: Frederick Forsyth, Ian Rankin, Jilly Cooper & Jill MansellPublishers: Harper Collins, Hodder Headline, Simon & SchusterJournalists: Miles Kington, Michael Bywater, Robert CramptonAgents: Teresa Chr..
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The Glory and the Dream

L.M. Montgomery's Writing Life

by Benjamin Lefebvre ...

New revelations and insights about the writing life of the internationally renowned author of Anne of Green Gables.L.M. Montgomery is known around the globe for the many books she published during her career, beginning with Anne of Green Gables. But what is far less known are the circumstances under which she wrote and the challenges she faced as a bestselling author.Montgomery scholar Benjamin ... Read more

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New revelations and insights about the writing life of the internationally renowned author of Anne of Green Gables.L.M. Montgomery is known around the globe for the many books she published during her career, beginning with Anne of Green Gables. But what is far less known are the circumstances under which she wrote and the challenges she faced as a bestselling author.Montgomery scholar Benjamin
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Reading Like a Writer

A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them

by Francine Prose ...

A distinguished novelist and critic inspires readers and writers with this inside look at how the professionals read—and writeLong before there were creative writing workshops and degrees, how did aspiring writers learn to write? By reading the work of their predecessors and contemporaries, says Francine Prose.As she takes us on a guided tour of the tools and the tricks of the masters—Dostoyevsky, ... Read more

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A distinguished novelist and critic inspires readers and writers with this inside look at how the professionals read—and writeLong before there were creative writing workshops and degrees, how did aspiring writers learn to write? By reading the work of their predecessors and contemporaries, says Francine Prose.As she takes us on a guided tour of the tools and the tricks of the masters—Dostoyevsky,
... Read more
How to Write an Amazing Short Story

by Derek Clendening ...

Do you need to write a short story for school or a creative writing class? Or do you want to write short stories just for fun? This guide will help you to write a short story today by offering you all the information you need in a compact guide.Chapters include:How to get an Idea – exercises and prompts to trigger a great short story idea.How to Structure a Story – a twist on conventional wisdom ... Read more

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Do you need to write a short story for school or a creative writing class? Or do you want to write short stories just for fun? This guide will help you to write a short story today by offering you all the information you need in a compact guide.Chapters include:How to get an Idea – exercises and prompts to trigger a great short story idea.How to Structure a Story – a twist on conventional wisdom
... Read more
The Writing of Fiction

by Edith Wharton, GP Editors ...

Originally published in 1925, ‘The Writing of Fiction’ was written by Edith Wharton, a prolific writer and one of the twentieth century’s greatest authors. This book is a window into Wharton’s mind as she ponders the intertwined arts of writing and reading. Wharton provides invaluable insight on the subjects of character, the challenge of finely-tuned short stories, the construction of a novel, ... Read more

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Originally published in 1925, ‘The Writing of Fiction’ was written by Edith Wharton, a prolific writer and one of the twentieth century’s greatest authors. This book is a window into Wharton’s mind as she ponders the intertwined arts of writing and reading. Wharton provides invaluable insight on the subjects of character, the challenge of finely-tuned short stories, the construction of a novel,
... Read more
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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How to Write Erotica

by Rachel Kramer Bussel ...

Have you had intimate fantasies or simmering plotlines you’ve wanted to write but weren’t sure how or where to start? Let renowned erotica author and editor Rachel Kramer Bussel show you how to turn those fragments into fully fleshed out erotic stories, novellas, and novels. In this indispensable nonfiction craft guide, Bussel takes her 20+ years of experience in the genre and walks writers ... Read more

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Have you had intimate fantasies or simmering plotlines you’ve wanted to write but weren’t sure how or where to start? Let renowned erotica author and editor Rachel Kramer Bussel show you how to turn those fragments into fully fleshed out erotic stories, novellas, and novels. In this indispensable nonfiction craft guide, Bussel takes her 20+ years of experience in the genre and walks writers
... Read more
How To Write A Book ASAP

by Garrett Pierson ...

Have you ever wanted to write a book?Have you started to write your book, but weren't able to finish?Are you ready to learn how to get a book published?Discover inside secrets to:- Writing a book fast- Where and how to start writing your book- Finding the time in your busy life to write and finish a bookPublishing a book the easy wayAchieving real and practical writing resultsThis book is for ... Read more

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Have you ever wanted to write a book?Have you started to write your book, but weren't able to finish?Are you ready to learn how to get a book published?Discover inside secrets to:- Writing a book fast- Where and how to start writing your book- Finding the time in your busy life to write and finish a bookPublishing a book the easy wayAchieving real and practical writing resultsThis book is for
... Read more
The Emotional Craft of Fiction

How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface

by Donald Maass ...

The essential guide to evoking emotional experiences in your readersWriters might disagree over showing versus telling or plotting versus pantsing, but none would argue this: If you want to write strong fiction, you must make your readers feel.Veteran literary agent and expert fiction instructor Donald Maass shows you how to use story to provoke a visceral and emotional experience in readers. You ... Read more

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The essential guide to evoking emotional experiences in your readersWriters might disagree over showing versus telling or plotting versus pantsing, but none would argue this: If you want to write strong fiction, you must make your readers feel.Veteran literary agent and expert fiction instructor Donald Maass shows you how to use story to provoke a visceral and emotional experience in readers. You
... Read more
The Magic Of Christmas Miracles

An All-new Collection Of Inspiring True

by Jamie Miller ...

An inspiring seasonal readPerfect for reflective moments throughout the holidaysMakes a thoughtful Christmas gift ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

An inspiring seasonal readPerfect for reflective moments throughout the holidaysMakes a thoughtful Christmas gift
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The Writing Life

by Annie Dillard ...

"For nonwriters, it is a glimpse into the trials and satisfactions of a life spent with words. For writers, it is a warm, rambling, conversation with a stimulating and extraordinarily talented colleague." — Chicago TribuneFrom Pulitzer Prize-winning Annie Dillard, a collection of essays on writing that illuminates the dedication and daring that characterizes a writer's life.In these short essays, ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

"For nonwriters, it is a glimpse into the trials and satisfactions of a life spent with words. For writers, it is a warm, rambling, conversation with a stimulating and extraordinarily talented colleague." — Chicago TribuneFrom Pulitzer Prize-winning Annie Dillard, a collection of essays on writing that illuminates the dedication and daring that characterizes a writer's life.In these short essays,
... Read more
Jack Reacher

A Mysterious Profile

by Lee Child ...

Series series Mysterious Profiles
The #1 New York Times –bestselling author reveals the story behind "one of this century's most original, tantalizing pop-fiction heroes" ( The Washington Post ).In this short piece the creator of Jack Reacher, shares the origins of the ex-military cop who now makes use of his skills in the civilian world—a place where he never feels quite at home. In addition, Lee Child reflects ... ... Read more

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The #1 New York Times –bestselling author reveals the story behind "one of this century's most original, tantalizing pop-fiction heroes" ( The Washington Post ).In this short piece the creator of Jack Reacher, shares the origins of the ex-military cop who now makes use of his skills in the civilian world—a place where he never feels quite at home. In addition, Lee Child reflects ...
... Read more
Writer Career Paths

9 Ways To Make $1,000,000 With Words

by Nicolas Cole ...

"There are only three career paths to make money as a writer. Work at a magazine or newspaper. Work in advertising. Or work at a coffee shop by day and on your novel at night."That was the advice Nicolas Cole's college professor gave him upon graduating with a degree in creative writing in 2013.But he didn't listen.Over the past 10+ years, Nicolas Cole has generated more than $30 million as a ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"There are only three career paths to make money as a writer. Work at a magazine or newspaper. Work in advertising. Or work at a coffee shop by day and on your novel at night."That was the advice Nicolas Cole's college professor gave him upon graduating with a degree in creative writing in 2013.But he didn't listen.Over the past 10+ years, Nicolas Cole has generated more than $30 million as a
... Read more

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