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  • The Art of Explanation

    How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence

    by Ros Atkins ...
    **From BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos and host of the forthcoming BBC Radio 4 podcast 'Communicating with Ros Atkins'**'A great read for polishing your communication skills' FORBES'For all those who want their audiences to listen and understand' JEREMY BOWEN'Precision, deftness and a calming expertise' THE TIMESDo you worry about ... Read more

    RM 53.09

  • The Artist's Way

    A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity

    by Julia Cameron ...
    'A really good starting point to discover what lights you up' - Emma Gannon'Unlock your inner creativity and ease your anxiety' Daily TelegraphTHE MULTI-MILLION-COPY WORLDWIDE BESTSELLERSince its first publication, The Artist's Way has inspired the genius of Elizabeth Gilbert, Tim Ferriss, Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington and millions of readers to embark on a creative journey and find a deeper ... Read more

    RM 64.79

  • The Sense of Style

    The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century

    by Steven Pinker ...
    Bad writing can't be blamed on the Internet, or on 'the kids today'. Good writing has always been hard: a performance requiring pretense, empathy, and a drive for coherence. In The Sense of Style, cognitive scientist and linguist Steven Pinker uses the latest scientific insights to bring us a style and usage guide for the 21st century. What do skilful writers know about the link between syntax and ... Read more

    RM 44.79

  • 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

    RM 46.49

  • A Story is a Deal

    How to use the science of story to motivate and persuade

    by Will Storr ...
    A fascinating exploration of how to use the power of storytelling to create irresistible pitches, build passionate brand loyalty, motivate teams and lead with charisma.'Will Storr is a genius' Rory Sutherland'A captivating and enlightening read . . Will Storr is an unusually talented and insightful writer' Adam Grant'Storr shares profound insights' Seth Godin'Whip smart, insightful and ridiculo... ... Read more

    RM 53.09

  • The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression

    Second Edition

    by Becca Puglisi, Angela Ackerman ...
    Series Book 1 - Writers Helping Writers Series
    The bestselling Emotion Thesaurus, often hailed as “the gold standard for writers” and credited with transforming how writers craft emotion, has now been expanded to include 55 new entries!One of the biggest struggles for writers is how to convey emotion to readers in a unique and compelling way. When showing our characters’ feelings, we often use the first idea that comes to mind, and they end up ... Read more

    RM 27.28

  • How to Map Your World

    An Author's Guide to Mapping Fictional Worlds

    by A Trevena ...
    Series Book 6 - Author Guides
    Want to create a fantasy landscape that feels real and immersive?Need help drafting a map that enriches the experience of your world?How to Map Your World breaks the process down into easy-to-follow steps. By completing a series of creative prompts, this book will show you how to map out an engaging world full of stories and adventure.This workbook will help you to:- Lay out your world in a way ... Read more

    RM 33.26 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 10萬次互動、6年苦練，終於發現的思維複製寫作術

    by 多米 ...
    Series series 天際系列
    ★作者粉專3.7萬人追蹤，熱門發文屢創上千人按讚，數百甚至上千則分享的高互動內容！★市面上的文字相關課程多為表層知識，本書則是作者鑽研多年實證有效的寫作底層邏輯。當我認識到寫作的重要性，並打算認真對待時，遇到了難處。根本沒人教過我怎麼寫作。於是我開始土法煉鋼，閱讀大量相關書籍、創作超過500篇社群文章、累積了10萬次互動後，才真正摸索到了寫作的底層邏輯。透過這本書，我真心誠意地傳授這些寫作的祕訣，讓你不走冤枉路，一次就學會寫作！‧寫作不是作文課，不會教你華麗詞藻！‧寫作不是小編課，不會教你套路模板！‧寫作不是文案課，不會教你文案框架！寫作是學「說服」，是用文字影響他人。寫作是最古老的思維複... ... Read more

    RM 32.91

  • How to Speak and Write Correctly (c. 1900)

    by Joseph Devlin ...
    Practical, everyday advice, first published around 1900. According to the Introduction: "In the preparation of this little work the writer has kept one end in view, viz.: To make it serviceable for those for whom it is intended, that is, for those who have neither the time nor the opportunity, the learning nor the inclination, to peruse elaborate and abstruse treatises on Rhetoric, Grammar, and ... Read more

    RM 4.05 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Write For Regional Parenting Publications For Fun & Profit

    A Step-By-Step Guide For Beginners

    by Christina Katz ...
    Are you a parent writer who has always wanted to learn the ins and outs of writing for regional parenting publications? If so, look no further! Write For Regional Parenting Publications For Fun & Profit is a step-by-step guide for any-level writer covering the basic steps of writing for and profiting from regional parenting publications. Writers who read this book will gain: • An overview of how ... Read more

    RM 40.89 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Guide of all Guides

    Where to submit your speculative short stories

    by Angelique Fawns ...
    Series Book 1 - Selling Stories
    You’ve written your short story. Now where do you sell it?This guide lists the TOP paying places for speculative fiction.Get all the details you to need to maximize your chances for success.Learn what editors are looking for. Understand the market. Read REAL rejection letters.The must have guide for any writer looking to understand today's market. ... Read more

    RM 13.08 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Weekly Writing Routine Workbook

    by Trevor Thrall ...
    A powerful book about creating a customized weekly writing routine that puts you back in control of your writing.It's time to stop struggling to stay focused, to set goals, or to write consistently. It's time for a new weekly writing routine.Routines help writers by making it easier, more enjoyable, and more rewarding to sit down and write. Look at any productive author and you will see someone ... Read more

    RM 40.89

  • YOUR GUIDE TO LEGACY WRITING

    Because Future Generations Deserve to Know How Awesome You Are!

    by Vanessa Smoke ...
    What will future generations know about you? What stories will they tell? In Your Guide to Legacy Writing: Because Future Generations Need to Know How Awesome You Are, author and artist Vanessa Smoke invites you on a journey to preserve your life’s stories, wisdom, and creativity for those who come after you. As a doctoral student in International Psychology and a passionate creator of fine art ... Read more

    RM 17.83

  • Western Writing Prompts

    by Loose Cannon ...
    Series series Gunpowder Prompts
    Calling Western Writers!Are you stalled, stuck, stumped? Are you looking for new ideas to spur your writing and give you the giddy-up you need to finish your next Western-themed project? Loose Cannon has created this book with you in mind. As a western fiction publisher, we love seeing more authors embrace this exciting genre. To help you, we created this book, the first book in our new Gunpowder ... Read more

    RM 17.83 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Chicago Guide To Writing, Editing, And Publishing (18th Edition)

    Master Grammar, Style & Citations – Essential Handbook For Authors, Editors, Academics & Publishers

    by Emory Langford ...
    Are you struggling to turn good writing into exceptional work that gets noticed, published, and respected?Do you constantly second-guess your grammar, structure, or citation style—or feel overwhelmed by the endless rules of editing and formatting? You’re not alone. Writers, editors, academics, and self-publishers across the world face the same challenge: How do I turn ideas into polished, ... Read more

    RM 44.65 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Reviews by Cat Ellington

    The Complete Anthology, Vol. 2

    by Cat Ellington ...
    Series Book 2 - Reviews by Cat Ellington
    Succeeding her debut effort Reviews by Cat Ellington: The Complete Anthology, Vol. 1, the adroit wordsmith continues her journey through the analytical world of literary criticism with the second installment in the ongoing series, appropriately titled Reviews by Cat Ellington: The Complete Anthology, Vol. 2.Covering the years from 1996 through 2010, Ellington presents (50) insightful, articulate, ... Read more

    RM 16.89 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • How to Write Short Stories - With Samples

    by Ring Lardner ...
    Ring Lardner has been one of America's most popular short story writers for nearly a century and here is his guide for any budding writers. This classic work was originally published in 1924 and is now being republished here with a brand new introductory biography of the author. ... Read more

    RM 42.21 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • How to Become an Author

    A Practical Guide - With an Essay from Arnold Bennett By F. J. Harvey Darton

    by Arnold Bennett ...
    First published in 1903, this is a fantastic guide to becoming an author, looking at every aspect from writing novels and plays, to making money and beyond. Written by an author who gained international acclaim during their lifetime, this simple guide will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in writing for pleasure of for profit. Contents include: “The Literary Career”, “The ... Read more

    RM 42.30 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • On the Art of Writing

    by Arthur Quiller Couch ...
    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

    RM 29.59 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Write Great Dialogue

    How to write convincing dialogue, conversation and dialect in your fiction

    by Irving Weinman ...
    LEARN HOW TO WRITE CONVINCING AND COMPELLING DIALOGUE.Commissioning editors say good dialogue is one of the first things that make a book stand out from the crowd - and similarly, that clunky direct speech is one of the first things that will send a book straight from the slushpile to the rejections bin.But while many other aspects of writing are pored over in intense detail, there have been very ... Read more

    RM 60.79

  • Working on the Play and the Role

    The Stanislavsky Method for Analyzing the Characters in a Drama

    by Irina Levin, Igor Levin ...
    The Stanislavsky method for analyzing the characters in a drama, systematized for the first time and clearly explained, using the complete text of The Cherry Orchard as illustration. An excellent book, highly useful for actors and directors. -Nicholas Rudall ... Read more

    RM 52.39

  • Society and Solitude: Twelve Chapters: Ralph Waldo Emerson's Meditations on Individuality and Society

    by Ralph Waldo Emerson ...
    Society and Solitude: Twelve Chapters by Ralph Waldo Emerson: Embark on a philosophical journey with Ralph Waldo Emerson's "Society and Solitude: Twelve Chapters." This collection of essays explores the balance between social engagement and individual solitude. Emerson's transcendentalist insights inspire readers to contemplate the complexities of human connection and self-discovery. ... Read more

    RM 3.86 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Collins Letter Writing

    by Collins ...
    The only guide you’ll ever need to help you write better letters, whether for business or pleasure.The world gets smaller and contacts get faster but whether it’s by computer or with pen-and-ink, the need to be able to communicate effectively in writing remains as important as ever. So whether you want to get in touch with a pen-pal, an e-pal, your bank manager, the editor of a newspaper, to make ... Read more

    RM 33.49

  • An Emerald Guide to Being a Professional Writer

    by Stephen Wade, Kate Walker ...
    Being a Professional Writer, by Stephen Wade and Kate Walker, builds on the previous edition and is a guide to all major aspects of working as a full time writer. It is wide ranging and covers all areas of the written medium, whether fiction or non-fiction. The aim of the book is to give the reader a clear insight into techniques used in different forms of writing and to develop these techniques ... Read more

    RM 28.49