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As a college and university instructor and the author of flash fiction, novellas, and the five-book series of novels comprising An Adventure of the Old West, the three-book series A Charlotte Hastings Paranormal Exposé, and the two-book series Vikings: An Epic Adventure, I share a lifetime of learning about writing satisfying, entertaining, fast-paced fiction. Learn to transform an idea for a story into a full-fledged story. Learn forty-two types of characters and how to make them come alive on the page. Learn the one-act, two-act, three-act, four-act, and five-act, character functions, ...

For anyone who has ever thought about writing a book but suffered from fear of failure, felt intimidated by the process, or didn’t understand the role of agents, rights and marketing, comes Author Straight Talk, an insider’s look at the business of authoring. Answering 185 questions, acclaimed author Sarah Gerdes sheds light on ten core aspects of being an author. With her brutally honest style, Gerdes holds nothing back as she lifts the veil on how to get your manuscript accepted, where the most money is made, how to manage writing on a daily basis, and ways to increase the sales of ...

In the age of artificial intelligence, drafting an essay is as simple as typing a prompt and pressing enter. What does this mean for the art of writing? According to longtime writing teacher John Warner: not very much. More Than Words argues that generative AI programs like ChatGPT not only can kill the student essay but should, since these assignments don’t challenge students to do the real work of writing. To Warner, writing is thinking—discovering your ideas while trying to capture them on a page—and feeling—grappling with what it fundamentally means to be human.

¿Te gustaría transformar tus recuerdos en un libro que inspire a tu familia y a tus lectores?El escritor autobiográfico es la guía práctica para convertir experiencias reales en narraciones cautivadoras, aun si nunca has escrito una línea. Lo que encontrarás dentro: Método paso a paso —De la tormenta de recuerdos al manuscrito terminado. Ejercicios creativos —Activan la memoria y desbloquean tu voz personal. Técnicas narrativas—Cuándo usar “yo” o “él/ella”, y cómo ordenar el tiempo de tu historia. Gestión de secretos familiares—Qué revelar, qué velar y cómo ...

Setting up your life to write a PhD has a single goal: to ensure that PhD students have the support, preparation and context to succeed. Too often words and phrases like 'burnout' or 'writer's block' are used to mask a complexity of motivational, task or time management issues. But writing is difficult. Writing a PhD is even harder.

A single spark can ignite a universe. Are you tired of staring at a blank page? Are you searching for a truly original idea to kickstart your next fantasy novel or RPG campaign? The Loremaster's Spark offers you a free taste of inspiration. This collection isn't filled with the generic, recycled prompts you've seen a hundred times. Inside, you'll find 25 high-concept, carefully crafted story seeds designed to provoke your imagination and challenge your creativity. Discover prompts like: What if a magical plague caused metaphors to become literal? What if a kingdom's long-dead monarch kept ...

THIS BOOK IS ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF SHOW! The goal of this book is to get YOU working as a performer and quit your day job, or even better, keep you from ever having to get a job selling food & drinks, putting shows on smelly feet, stocking retail shelves or even temping in an office. Every year, 1000s of artists get off the bus, train or plane, fresh out of school, hoping they will get discovered and live the dream. Few have the skill set to start working right away. They can sing, act or dance, but do they know how to get work. Most get stuck in dead end survival jobs and eventually quit ...

Ready to forge your spark into a flame? You've had a taste of the unique ideas in The Loremaster's Spark. Now, it's time to delve deeper. The Loremaster's Tome is the essential next step for creators ready to move beyond a single idea and build a truly memorable world. This collection expands your arsenal with 100 high-concept, unique fantasy prompts, each one a seed for an unforgettable novel or an epic adventure leading to a legendary RPG campaign. We've gone further into the strange and wonderful, with entire new categories to ignite your imagination. Inside The Loremaster's Tome, you'll...

Your Next Epic Saga Starts Here. Do you long for rich, detailed fantasy worlds you can fall into? Are you feeling frustrated by writer’s block? Do you dream of crafting realms so deep and believable that your readers (or players) will feel the grit of the road and the magic in the air? Every fantasy creator knows the struggle: the terror of the blank page, the frustration of a world that feels hollow, the search for that one, unique spark to ignite a universe. The Loremaster’s Atlas is the spark you’ve been searching for. This is not just another list of writing prompts; it is a ...

From its glitzy heyday in the 1980s through to the 2000s, American publishing empire Condé Nast and its magazines—including Vogue, Vanity Fair, the New Yorker and GQ—defined how to live the good life, with its editors and writers creating a vision of luxury and sophistication that shaped cultural and consumer trends, intellectual attitudes, and political beliefs the world over.

On November 22, 1963, the author of Behind the Scenes was a young Dallas Times Herald reporter who sprinted from his newspaper desk to Dealey Plaza minutes after shots were fired at President John F. Kennedy. Eyewitnesses he found at Dealey Plaza included Abraham Zapruder, who insisted from the first moments that the president could not have survived the serious wounds he had seen so clearly through his camera viewfinder.

The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement helps guide students in crafting their stories for the medical school Admission Committees. It's not only a collection of essays from students who got into top schools, but is a showcase of essays that started badly and were honed to tell great stories.

Make your own ebook covers learning easy techniques. No need to pay a graphic designer, no need to spend money on something you can do yourself. Make professional eye-catching ebook covers easily with your own photos.

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!" ~ Hunter S. Thompson Essential Hunter S. Thompson's quotes now at your fingertips A great way to explore the ideas and philosophy of Hunter S. Thompson Perfect for casual reading, taking ideas, and finding inspiration Makes for a unique gift idea for friends and family-- "There is something fresh and crisp about the first hours of a Caribbean ...

Introducing the latest book from Moises Lopez, author of "Keyword Search for Recruiters" and "The Recruiter's Superquery Blueprint". This book is delivers actionable insights and practical strategies for Recruiters. This book is sure to be a must-read for anyone looking to enhance their skills, stay ahead of the competition, and achieve success in the world of recruitment. In this book, you will find valuable nuggets of deployable information that are designed to empower you with actionable insights to improve your email open rates. It aims to provide you with practical advice and ...

By founding Penguin books and popularizing the paperback, Allen Lane not only changed publishing in Britain, he was also at the forefront of a social and cultural revolution that saw the millions of people given access to what had previously been the preserve of a wealthy few. In Penguin Special, Jeremy Lewis brings this extraordinary era brilliantly to life, recounting how Allen Lane came to launch his Penguins for the price of a packet of cigarettes.

Do you struggle with writing fears? Wonder if you're good enough? Fear failure or rejection? If you sometimes lack confidence, discipline, or the perseverance to achieve your writing dreams, "From Stuck to Success" is here to help. This empowering guide serves as your personal roadmap to transforming your aspirations into reality. All writers experience fear and get stuck from time to time, but they don’t stay stuck. They find ways to move forward. This book is filled with tips, wisdom, and strategies to equip you to overcome your fears and writing blocks. You’ll learn to ask yourself: ...

How to Write Romantasy: A Complete Guide is the ultimate handbook for authors eager to craft bestselling romantasy books that captivate readers and leave them begging for more. Inside this powerful guide, you’ll learn how to blend fantasy worldbuilding with heart-pounding romance, develop morally gray characters readers adore, and master tropes like enemies to lovers and fated mates—without falling into cliché traps. This comprehensive resource dives deep into: Creating intense romantic tension that fuels your fantasy plot Designing magic systems that drive the romance Building rich ...

🚀 Descubre cómo la inteligencia artificial puede transformar tu proceso creativo y potenciar tu carrera como autor independiente. La inteligencia artificial está revolucionando el mundo de la autopublicación, y este libro es tu guía esencial para comprender y aprovechar su impacto. En I.A. en la Autopublicación, el escritor y editor Juan Ignacio Gilligan te invita a explorar cómo las herramientas de IA están cambiando la forma en que escribimos, editamos y publicamos libros en plataformas como Amazon KDP. A través de ejemplos prácticos, reflexiones personales y estrategias ...

Would you like to know, step-by-step, how to write a great story, book, or blog posts that will captivate your reader? Would you like to learn to write better and receive encouragement in your writing? Would you like to find the time to write and get your writing done? In “How to Write Your Story NOW,” you'll find a “you can do it” tone and support to find the time to write NOW. You’ll discover writing tips to help you get your writing done. This book will teach you to write creative non-fiction stories using fiction techniques. In this book, you will learn how to: -Hook your ...