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Composition & Creative Writing eBooks

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  • Teaching Creative Writing

    Ideas, exercises, resources and lesson plans for teachers of creative-writing classes

    by Helen Stockton ...
    If you teach creative writing or facilitate a writing group, you will want to inspire, inform and encourage would-be writers. This book is a unique, practical resource offering guidance, ideas and exercises to help you do just that.It moves from planning and structuring courses to giving ideas and exercises on all the key aspects of creative writing, providing a wealth of really useful advice and ... Read more

    3,99 €

  • Writing a Mystery Novel Using the Investigative Map Method

    How to write..., #5

    by Ana Mafalda Damião ...
    Series Book 5 - How to write...
    Unraveling a crime is thrilling. Creating one? Even better.If you've ever dreamed of writing a mystery novel with a puzzling crime, hidden clues, false leads, suspicious characters, and a brilliant detective, this practical guide is for you. Whether you're a beginner or struggling to finish that mystery draft, "Writing a Mystery Novel Using the Investigative Map Method" gives you the structure, ... Read more

    2,99 €

  • On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition

    An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction

    by William Zinsser ...
    "On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition EPB is a bible for a generation of writers looking for clues to clean, compelling prose." —New York TimesA beloved classic and the definitive volume on the art of writing nonfictionOn Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition EPB, which grew out of a course that William Zinsser taught at Yale, has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity, and for the w ... Read more

    7,30 €

  • The War of Art

    Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

    by Steven Pressfield ...
    "A vital gem...a kick in the ass." -- Esquire"Amazingly cogent and smart on the psychology of creation." -- Jay McInerney"As I closed THE WAR OF ART, I felt a surge of positive calm. I now know I can win this war. And if I can, so can you." -- Robert McKee, bestselling author of STORYDO YOU:- Dream about writing a great novel?- Regret not finishing your paintings, poems, or screenplays?- Want to ... Read more

    8,99 €

  • How To Write A Novel The Easy Way Using The Pulp Fiction Method To Write Better Novels

    How To Write, #1

    by Jim Driver ...
    Series Book 1 - How To Write
    Writing A Novel Has Never Been Easier!Have you ever wanted to write a book, but could never get started?Maybe you gave up after getting bogged down in silly plot problems?You are NOT ALONE. Most people who try and write a novel give up or fail miserably.If you need help writing your novel, you need look no further.Publisher, editor and writer, Jim Driver, reveals many of the secrets the experts ... Read more

    Free

  • On Writing

    A Memoir of the Craft

    by Stephen King ...
    There is a reason why Stephen King is one of the bestselling writers in the world, ever. Described in the Guardian as 'the most remarkable storyteller in modern American literature', Stephen King writes books that draw you in and are impossible to put down.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 ... Read more

    6,99 €

  • Structuring Your Novel (Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition)

    Essential Keys for Writing an Outstanding Story

    by K.M. Weiland ...
    Is Structure the Hidden Foundation of All Successful Stories?Why do some stories work and others don’t? The answer is structure. In this new guide from the author of the acclaimed Outlining Your Novel, you will discover the universal underpinnings that guarantee powerful plot and character arcs. An understanding of proper story and scene structure will help you to not only perfectly time your ... Read more

    0,99 €

  • How To Write A Short Story in 7 Days

    by NeedleInTheHay ...
    How To Write A Short Story in 7 Days is an introductory toolkit for novice writers looking to take their first foray into the format. It's also useful for intermediate writers who want to hone their craft or professionals looking to expand their skill set.This book was designed in house by the Needle In The Hay editorial team as a resource for writers competing in our weekly contests. With about ... Read more

    Free

  • Words for Pictures

    The Art and Business of Writing Comics and Graphic Novels

    by Brian Michael Bendis ...
    Best-selling Marvel Comics writer Brian Michael Bendis reveals the comic book writing secrets behind his work on The Avengers, Ultimate Spider-Man, All-New X-Men, and more.Arguably the most popular writer in modern comics, Brian Michael Bendis shares the tools and techniques he uses to create some of the most popular comic book and graphic novel stories of all time. Words for Pictures provides a ... Read more

    8,89 €

  • The Art of Language Invention

    From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves to Sand Worms, the Words Behind World-Building

    by David J. Peterson ...
    An insider’s tour through the construction of invented languages from the bestselling author and creator of languages for Legendary's Dune, the HBO series Game of Thrones and the Syfy series DefianceFrom master language creator David J. Peterson comes a creative guide to language construction for sci-fi and fantasy fans, writers, game creators, and language lovers. Peterson offers a captivating ... Read more

    8,68 €

  • How to Write a Mystery

    A Handbook from Mystery Writers of America

    by Mystery Writers of America ...
    From 70 of the most successful mystery writers in the business, an invaluable guide to crafting mysteries—from character development and plot to procedurals and thrillers—“this is a writing guide that readers and writers will turn to again and again” (Booklist, starred review).Mystery Writers of America (MWA) is known for providing unparalleled resources on the craft, art, and business of ... Read more

    17,18 €

  • Make Your Story Matter

    An Interactive Guide to Unlocking Your Brain's Storytelling Power and Writing a Book Readers Love

    by Abbie Emmons ...
    USA Today BestsellerYou’ve got a story inside you—but writing it feels impossible.What if writing didn’t have to be a struggle? What if all you had to do was harness your brain's natural storytelling instincts to craft the book you’ve always dreamed of?If you’re having trouble bringing your story to life, the problem isn’t you. It’s that you’ve been buried under a mountain of rigid rules, t... ... Read more

    14,89 €

  • A Swim in a Pond in the Rain

    From the Man Booker Prize-winning, New York Times-bestselling author of Lincoln in the Bardo

    by George Saunders ...
    THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'A masterclass from a warm and engagingly enthusiastic companion' Guardian'This book is a delight, and it's about delight too. How necessary, at our particular moment' Tessa Hadley________________From the *New York Times-*bestselling, Booker Prize-winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo <... ... Read more

    9,21 €

  • The Conflict Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Obstacles, Adversaries, and Inner Struggles (Volume 1)

    by Becca Puglisi, Angela Ackerman ...
    Series Book 8 - Writers Helping Writers Series
    Every story starts with a character who is motivated by a need and has a goal that can resolve it. Whether their objective is to find a life partner, bring a killer to justice, overthrow a cruel regime, or something else, conflict transforms a story premise into something fresh. Physical obstacles, adversaries, moral dilemmas, deep-seated doubts and personal struggles…these not only block a ... Read more

    6,29 €

  • Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

    The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need

    by Jessica Brody ...
    Series series Save the Cat!
    The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.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. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a ... Read more

    Was 10,38 € Now 7,83 €

  • "I Give You My Body . . ."

    How I Write Sex Scenes

    by Diana Gabaldon ...
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • For writers looking to make sure their next physical interlude on the page inspires readers to share the moment rather than to laugh at it, bestselling author Diana Gabaldon divulges the writing secrets behind the sex scenes in her wildly popular Outlandernovels.“Ask me to your bed,” he said. “I shall come to ye.”In this revealing compendium, acclaimed writer Diana ... Read more

    8,68 €

  • Outlining Your Novel Box Set: How to Write Your Best Book

    by K.M. Weiland ...
    Series series Helping Writers Become Authors
    2 Bestselling Guides Packed With Tips to Help You Brainstorm and Plan Your Best StoryFrom Award-Winning and Internationally Published Writing Mentor K.M. WeilandWith over 300 pages of step-by-step guidance, these two individual books have helped thousands of authors write better books.Can Outlining Help You Write a Better Story?These bestselling guides will help you choose the right type of ... Read more

    13,31 €

  • Why I Write

    by George Orwell ...
    Series series Penguin Great Ideas
    Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook ... Read more

    4,99 €

  • 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

    9,32 €

  • Writing Active Hooks Book 1: Action, Emotion, Surprise and More

    Writing Active Hooks, #1

    by Mary Buckham ...
    Series Book 1 - Writing Active Hooks
    Many writers have heard of hooks, and have heard we should use them in our manuscripts as a tool to engage readers and keep them engaged, but what we’re not told is how to identify what a hook is or where to use them to maximize them other than in that key opening line.In this book we’ll look at five specific types of hooks. There are more, but these are the most common, and the most universal, ... Read more

    1,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Author's Guide to Uniting Story Structure, Plot, and Character Development

    by K.M. Weiland ...
    Series Book 7 - Helping Writers Become Authors
    Powerful Character Arcs Create Powerful StoriesHave you written a story with an exciting concept and interesting characters—but it just isn’t grabbing the attention of readers or agents? It’s time to look deeper into the story beats that create realistic and compelling character arcs. Internationally published, award-winning novelist K.M. Weiland shares her acclaimed method for achieving memorable ... Read more

    7,16 €

  • Steering The Craft

    A Twenty-First-Century Guide to Sailing the Sea of Story

    by Ursula K. Le Guin ...
    From the celebrated Ursula K. Le Guin, "a writer of enormous intelligence and wit, a master storyteller" (Boston Globe), the revised and updated edition of her classic guide to the essentials of a writer's craft.Completely revised and rewritten to address modern challenges and opportunities, this essential creative writing handbook is a short, deceptively simple guide to the craft of writing.Le ... Read more

    9,11 €

  • Into The Woods

    How Stories Work and Why We Tell Them

    by John Yorke ...
    'The best book on the subject I've read. Quite brilliant' Tony Jordan, creator/writer, Life on Mars, HustleWe all love stories. But why do we tell them? And why do all stories function in an eerily similar way? John Yorke, creator of the BBC Writers' Academy, has brought a vast array of drama to British screens. Here he takes us on a journey to the heart of storytelling, revealing that there truly ... Read more

    9,49 €

  • Hell of a Book

    WINNER of the National Book Award for Fiction

    by Jason Mott ...
    WINNER - NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION 2021AN ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY 'MUST READ'A TODAY SHOW BOOK CLUB PICK* * * * *Discover this astonishing work of fiction from award-winning, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Jason Mott.'Powerful, timely and provocative' ABI DARÉ**, author of GIRL WITH A LOUDING VOICE**'Jason Mott truly has ... ... Read more

    3,99 €