Creative Fiction Writing

In Zen in the Art of Writing, Ray Bradbury’s love for his craft shines. With signature wisdom, wit, and verve, Bradbury delves into his prolific writing career, exploring the creation of countless stories, novels, plays, movies, and more that have stood the test of time. Written over a thirty-year period, these inspirational essays insist that there is a “deep well of explosive self-revelation” in all of us waiting to be released through the process of writing.

In Big Shot, book 16 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from number one international best-selling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and sports just don't mix. After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he's officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball.

Todos nacemos con la habilidad de relatar historias y muchos soñamos con convertirnos en escritores. Algo que debéis tener claro es que el escritor no nace, se hace. Como en todas las profesiones, la escritura también necesita aprenderse, cultivarse, y ejercitarse. En este libro encontrarás explicaciones claras acerca de los múltiples elementos de la escritura creativa, con ejemplos y ejercicios.

Unleash your storytelling passion and bond with your child like never before with "The Giant Forest - Making of a Preteen Novel." Authored by an inspiring father-daughter duo, this book is more than a guide—it's an adventure into the heart of collaborative storytelling. Experience the thrill of creating a captivating six-book series, from the first idea spark to the final touches of proofreading and illustration. But there's more: enjoy an exclusive alternate ending and choose your side—Team Mia or Team Dad. This journey is about strengthening family bonds, unlocking creativity, and ...

I invite you to join me in March on a remarkable journey of creativity and collaboration, where the boundaries between human imagination and artificial intelligence intertwine. Over the course of a month, I embarked on a unique project. Each morning, I would think about a story, imagining the characters and action, the setting and conflict, and I would craft a set if instructions for what I wanted and then present it to an AI chatbot. The AI, using its vast knowledge and sophisticated language models, would then craft a short story based on my prompt. The result was a collection of tales ...

★Great Dialogue Can Mean the Difference Between a Bestseller and a Bomb!★ Sharpen your storytelling by learning How to Craft Killer Dialogue. Ever wonder what techniques Elmore Leonard and Quentin Tarantino use to master the dialogue for their slick and highly quotable crime stories? Want to create the heart-warming introspection often found in the minds of characters like the ones in books by Judy Blume? Or maybe, you prefer to plumb the depths of layered subtext as powerfully displayed in the works of artists like Toni Morrison? With this comprehensive guide, you will find all those ...

Flash Fiction Competition Winners July 2024 A Nice Cup of Tea Another Year Bridge to a Place she did not recognise Burn Chasing Rainbows Over A Bridge Too Far Dear John Deuce Driven Motholeli Nightingale Diary Space Striding Edge The Driving Test The Photograph The Sound Of Music Tom What a Carry On You Said Nothing First

“I wish I had a book like this when I started.” - Robert Ryan, best-selling author of Self-publishing Guide Books Why do mediocre books have millions of fans while excellent books barely sell? Why do some authors launch ten books every year while others waste a decade on the first draft? After years in the self-publishing trenches and with over a dozen books under my belt, I've got the answers. Although I'm a multi-award-winning, internationally-selling author, I’ve made most of the mistakes described in this book - and paid dearly for them. Now I will share my hard-learned lessons. I...

At the root of all creative expression is a deep, inborn, and very human desire to be heard and understood. Ask yourself this simple question: why write at all? Once you've managed to answer this question for yourself, you'll have found something that will be incredibly valuable to your writing career, wherever it takes you: your purpose. Tapping into the deep roots of why you are compelled to write at all is a brilliant way to unlock your true motivations and your ultimate reason for writing.

When was the last time you had writer's block? You wanted very badly to write, but you couldn't think of what to write about! This collection of writing prompts will get your creative juices flowing and having you fill up page after page in no time, at all! This collection of writing prompts is a powerful and useful reference to use whenever you need something to kick-start your writing! And best of all, you have no excuse to not get started right away!

Whether your story is plot-driven or character-driven, characterization is important. Your readers identify and/or empathize with your characters, and that’s what keeps them on the edge of their seats, wanting to know what happens next to your characters. When your reader is apathetic about your character, they are more likely to put your book down. They simply aren’t as invested in the character and are not as interested in the conflict surrounding them. A three-dimensional character with flaws and strengths usually doesn’t just jump out of a writer’s head. Typically, writers spend...

Struggling to start your short story? This book is here to inspire you! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced writer seeking fresh ideas, Write Your Short Story is your go-to guide for crafting compelling narratives. Begin with a concise introduction to short stories and their key elements, followed by practical tips to enhance your writing. Then, dive into 101 creative story prompts, thoughtfully organized into three categories: situations, first sentences, and last sentences. Feel free to mix and match these ideas to spark your next masterpiece! Why choose this book? 101 unique ...

Up until now, middle school hasn't exactly been a joyride for Greg Heffley. So when the town threatens to close the crumbling building, he's not too broken up about it. But when Greg realizes this means he's going to be sent to a different school than his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, he changes his tune. Can Greg and his classmates save their school before it's shuttered for good? Or is this the start of a whole new chapter for Greg?

El storytelling no se trata solo de contar cuentos, por más poético que pueda sonar. Se trata de un método eficaz que te ayudará a potenciar tu mensaje sea cual sea el tema que vayas a tratar. Entenderlo y usarlo para comunicarte será sumamente útil tanto si quieres escribir una novela o tu libro de memorias como si deseas exponer una idea nueva en la empresa donde trabajas.

THE ONLY WRITING PROMPT GUIDE YOU’LL EVER NEED! You’re stuck on what to write so check out some writing prompts to spur your creativity. But they don’t help you out of your writing rut…sure, there are some neat ideas but none of them actually lead to a story. That’s because writing prompts all too often miss a key element: conflict. Conflict is the heart of every story, and without it you’re just writing a journal entry. Storystarters presents more than 200 writing prompts centered on exciting and interesting conflicts for your protagonist to solve. The prompts are divided among...

Los gemelos Klaas y Kees y su hermano menor Gerson juegan a menudo a "Negro", cuya principal regla es no abrir los ojos. Un día Gerson, en un accidente de coche, pierde la visión y se verá obligado a jugar a «Negro» el resto de su vida. ¿Será Gerson capaz de adaptarse a su nueva vida con la ayuda de su perro? La vida también ha cambiado considerablemente para su padre y sus hermanos. Pero lo que nunca va a cambiar es la calidez de la familia. Esta conmovedora historia es contada a través de tres perspectivas diferentes, la de los gemelos, Gerson y el perro.

Ignite Your Imagination with 200 Days of Spooky: Writing Prompts for Halloween Storytelling! Unleash your inner storyteller this Halloween with 200 Days of Spooky: Writing Prompts. Perfectly crafted for writers, enthusiasts, and Halloween lovers alike, this book is your ultimate guide to conjuring up tales that will haunt and delight. Dive into a treasure trove of eerie, strange and enchanting prompts designed to spark creativity and bring your most spine-chilling ideas to life. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, these prompts will guide you through haunted houses, ...

How to Write Fiction is the guide you need! We will teach you how to write fiction in seven easy steps. This guide is designed to provide you with all the tools you need in a concise, easy-to-understand format that will answer all your burning questions and get you on your way to successful fiction writing.

Adult humorous fiction Famous Union College is a slow moving train wreck, a place where what is what is not. Two hapless heroes. An exhibitionist secretary. Bumbling administrators. A paranoid football coach. Conniving coeds. A sex obsessed football player. Who knows what will happen next... "The characters are all interesting and well developed - and many would be great study cases for a psych major." - HAMPTON REVIEWS "It's light and humorous with a bit of a wink and a lot of wry puckish humor." - Pop Bop, Top 500 Amazon Reviewer From the author of the endearing story THE SURVIVAL OF ...

Have you written a book, or intend to? - Are you aiming for mainstream publication? - Do you intend to self-publish? Are you overwhelmed by the sheer overload of helpful information available on the internet? Are you thinking of taking a course in writing? - Are you struggling with self-doubt or lack of confidence? If so, this book is for you. In plain English, the author, who has been there, done it, demystifies the whole publishing circus. For the prospective author, there's a mass of good information available on the internet - the key is in knowing what to look for in the first place. ...