Mitch Hayes is terrible at magic. His parents are great at it. His sister. His friends. But not Mitch. In a last-ditch effort to keep him on the Wizard Track as he enters eighth grade, his parents enroll him in Vacation Magic School.Two weeks of summer vacation, gone. Two weeks without his friends. Two weeks of studying and grueling work under the merciless instruction of Miss Janice. And worse, two weeks sharing a bunkhouse with the vicious bully Ted Flynn.But as misbehavi...

One day, horror writer Steven Van Patten decided to do something nice for a change. So, he called some friends and asked them to donate stories for a good cause. Some of the selections were previously published, others brand spanking new. Then, together with editor Candance Nola, SVP curated and published this very book, featuring some real greats in the horror spec fiction game. Your contributors are: Marc Abbott- Rashid Darden- Patrick Frievald- Teel James Glenn- Kirk A. Johnson- Anthana...

This is Writers On Writing, the fourth and final installment in the series – an Author's Guide, where your favorite authors share their secrets in the ultimate guide to becoming and being an author.Line-up:Blunt Force Trauma: How to Write Killer Poetry by Stephanie M. WytovichHappy Little Trees by Michael KnostIn Lieu of Patience Bring Diversity by Kenneth W. CainNetworking is Scary, but Essential by Doug MuranoAre You In The Mood...

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF WRITING with fresh testimonials from fellow writers about why they love Stephen King and On Writing—and a few new words on the joy of writing from King himself.*ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME*Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King’s critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and conv...

A special 10th anniversary edition of Roy Peter Clark's bestselling guide to writing, featuring five bonus tools.Ten years ago, Roy Peter Clark, America's most influential writing teacher, whittled down almost thirty years of experience in journalism, writing, and teaching into a series of fifty short essays on different aspects of writing. In the past decade, Writing Tools has become a classic guidebook for novices and experts alike and remains one of the...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Steal Like an Artist**, an even more forward-thinking and necessary book on how to take that critical next step on a creative journey—becoming known.**Show Your Work! is about why generosity trumps genius. It’s about getting findable, about using the network instead of wasting time “networking.” It’s not self-promotion, it’s self-discovery—let...

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 believable and memorable plot, including:• ...

Got 90 Days? Then You Can Be a Novelist...Many famous authors write their novels in a matter of weeks. William Faulkner wrote As I Lay Dying in six weeks. Joyce Carol Oates often cranks out two or three books a year. Stephen King believes first drafts should take no more than three months to complete. So, what's the trick? Novel writing isn't about inspiration. It's about the time, energy, and discipline to see the project to its finish.With 90 Days To Your Nov...

Here's your ticket to the greatest mystery-writing workshop ever!In this extraordinary compilation, more than three dozen members of the Mystery Writers of America share insights and advice that can help make your writing dreams a reality.You'll learn how to:• Develop unique ideas• Construct an airtight plot packed with intrigue and suspense• Create compelling characters and atmospheric settings• Develop a writing style all your...

**NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE, STARRING JASON SEGAL AND JESSE EISENBERG, DIRECTED BY JAMES PONSOLDTAn indelible portrait of David Foster Wallace, by turns funny and inspiring, based on a five-day trip with award-winning writer David Lipsky during Wallace’s Infinite Jest tour**In David Lipsky’s view, David Foster Wallace was the best young writer in America. Wallace’s pieces for Harper’s magazine in the ’90s were, according to Lipsky, “like hearing for the f...

Ramp up the tension and keep your readers hooked! Inside you'll find everything you need to know to spice up your story, move your plot forward, and keep your readers turning pages. Expert thriller author and writing instructor James Scott Bell shows you how to craft scenes, create characters, and develop storylines that harness conflict and suspense to carry your story from the first word to the last.Learn from examples of successful novels and movies as you transform your work fr...

Build a Believable WorldHow essential is setting to a story? How much description is too much? In what ways do details and setting tie into plot and character development? How can you use setting and description to add depth to your story?You can find all the answers you need in Write Great Fiction: Description & Setting by author and instructor Ron Rozelle. This nuts-and-bolts guide - complete with practical exercises at the end o...