Books in the popular Easy Way series present basic subject matter in clear language. Material is presented in a way that makes these books ideal as self-teaching guides, but Easy Way titles are also preferred by many teachers as supplements to …
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Books in the popular Easy Way series present basic subject matter in clear language. Material is presented in a way that makes these books ideal as self-teaching guides, but Easy Way titles are also preferred by many teachers as supplements to …
The Writer's Legal Guide: An Authors Guild Desk Reference
Completely revised! This valuable desktop guide answers virtually anything concerning author rights and the law. New to this edition are the latest changes in copyright law, book contracts, tax laws, and more. Includes dozens of sample forms and …
With guidance on basic English grammar, this book covers the gamut of writtenworks, from term papers to correspondence. Includes writing samples.
This upbeat resource is full of encouraging advice to budding screenwriters on just how to prepare, submit, and sell their movie scripts—from structuring the plot and formatting the script to finding and agent and negotiating the best deal.
The Journalist's Craft: A Guide to Writing Better Stories
Written by journalists for journalists This inspiring collection features informative essays from veteran news writers as well as dozens of proven-successful exercises for reporting, revising, using metaphors, foreshadowing, and more.
The Writer's Guide to Queries, Pitches and Proposals
The only all-in-one source-book for developing pitches and proposals for any market that get attention and make sales! Packed with insider secrets from industry professionals as well as model letters, queries, pitches, and proposals.
The Author's Toolkit: A Step-By-Step Guide to Writing and Publishing Your Book
For everyone who has ever been told, "You should write a book, " but has no idea how to get started, here is an essential, no-nonsense guide to every step of the writing and publishing process. In The Author's Toolkit, veteran writer, editor, and …
Hatchet Jobs: Writings on Contemporary Fiction
Rife with textual analysis, historical context, and insights about the power of fiction, Peck hacks away literature's deadwood to discover the vital heart of the contemporary novel.
Letter Writing Made Easy! Volume 2: Featuring More Sample Letters for Hundreds of Common Occasions
v. 1. Featuring sample letters for hundreds of common occasions v. 2. Featuring more sample letters for hundreds of common occasions.
Editing by Design: For Designers, Art Directors, and Editors: The Classic Guide to Winning Readers
This completely updated edition of an industry classic shows a new generation of editors and designers how to make their publications sing! Readers will find a treasury of practical tips for helping story and design reinforce each other and …
Unreliable Truth: Turning Memory Into Memoir
Beginning with the idea that memory is nothing more than "an angle of perception, " Murdock explores the recurrent question asked by writers and readers of memoir alike: what actually happened? Prompted by the loss of identity that accompanied …
Food lovers who want to express themselves through article writing, restaurant reviewing, and cookbook writing will find the tools to get started in the incredibly popular world of food writing.
Now revised, updated, and expanded, this new edition includes a password to 2,000 on-line resources for writers! This bestselling reference shows writers how to take full advantage of Internet technologies and resources to improve skills, …
Haiku Handbook: How to Write, Share, and Teach Haiku
The Haiku Handbook is the first book to give the reader everything needed to begin writing or teaching haiku. It presents haiku poets writing in English, Spanish, French, German, and five other languages on an equal footing with Japanese poets. …
Starting Your Career as a Freelance Writer
Whether you are looking to freelance while working in another field, or support yourself as a full-time writer, here is a tried-and-true blueprint to success! Covering everything from knowing when to take the plunge to negotiating publishing …
Powerful Presentations: Great Ideas for Making a Real Impact
Too often the word "presentation" provokes a yawn or a shudder — in the one who is to deliver it, and in the audience who must suffer it.
Writing and Enjoying Haiku: A Hands-On Guide
This inspiring book shows how to write and appreciate the spiritual essence of haiku in English.