Creative Fiction Writing

Behind every acclaimed work of literature is a trove of heartfelt decisions. The best authors put painstaking - sometimes obsessive - effort into each element of their stories, from plot and character development to dialogue and point of view. Veteran editor and teacher Richard Cohen draws on his vast reservoir of a lifetime's reading and his insight into what makes good prose soar.

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 ...

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!

Are you looking for a book that will help you learn how to write a captivating novel? Then this writing lesson is for you! In The First Fifty Pages, veteran novelist Angela Hunt explains why the first pages of a novel are crucial to hooking and compelling readers to keep reading. With this lesson, you’ll learn how to: * Create an unforgettable first line * Develop a protagonist with whom your reader can bond * And make certain your story starts at the right place In less than 50 pages, this book contains practical advice on how to write an engaging first chapter and guidelines for ...

Make your novel the best it can be with veteran novelist Angela Hunt's THE ART OF REVISION. In this book, you'll discover the five-draft system to help you move from creative author to exacting editor, and how to resolve the problems in your novel, deepen characters, and strengthen your writing. You'll also learn how to polish your manuscript and get it ready for publication. Benefits of this book include: - Unlocking the power to make your novel the best it can be - Discovering emotional depth and captivating stories - Transforming your writing to a professional level What's included in ...

You Are Letting Fear Get In The Way Of Your Writing But it doesn’t have to be that way. Every writer is afraid of something. But these fears do not need to stop you from writing and achieving the success that you’ve always dreamed of. Writing Beyond Fear is your solution to more than ONE HUNDRED common writer fears. With a simple, accessible style suitable for all writers, this book shows you a path out the other side of your fears. You want to be a stronger, more courageous writer, able to handle any of the pressures the writing life can bring. This book will help you do just ...

Greg Heffley and his family hit the road for a cross-country camping trip, ready for the adventure of a lifetime. But things take an unexpected turn and they find themselves stranded at an RV park that's not exactly a summertime paradise. When the skies open up and the water starts to rise, the Heffleys wonder if they can save their vacation-or if they're already in too deep.

When Ripley fabricates a boyfriend to put off her family's overzealous matchmaking efforts, she never thought it would go so far. But when she gets pulled over for speeding, the police officer gets caught up in her fake boyfriend scheme. Cash has good reasons for swearing off the holidays and relationships. But his plans to spend Christmas alone are thwarted when he's mistaken for an event planner he secretly admired from afar. The time spent with Ripley and her family starts to thaw his frozen heart.

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.

Empower Your Life. Empower Your Writing. Every writer strives to improve; to write something more than the first thing they wrote, to write something finer than the last thing they wrote. Every writer wants to advance their craft, develop deeper ideas, write from their own truest selves, live more fully in their creativity. Every writer wants to be a better writer. And here are 100 ways for you, Writer, to become better. The book is divided into six themes: Author Mindset The Writing Process Learning Creativity The Writer’s Health The Writing Community Get your copy of How To Be A Better ...

This thoughtfully crafted anthology is perfect for children new to verse and for young poetry fans seeking out new favorites. Explore poetry from a diverse selection of contemporary and historical poets, covering a broad range of topics - from personal subjects like emotions and family, to the wonders of the natural environment. Carefully selected works encourage children to see the poetry in everything and to embrace the beauty of their everyday lives.

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.

1917. Virginia Woolf arrives at Asheham, on the Sussex Downs, immobilized by nervous exhaustion and creative block. 1930. Feeling jittery about her writing career, Sylvia Townsend Warner spots a modest workman’s cottage for sale on the Dorset coast. 1941. Rosamond Lehmann settles in a Berkshire village, seeking a lovers’ retreat, a refuge from war, and a means of becoming ‘a writer again’. Rural Hours tells the story of three very different women, each of whom moved to the country and were forever changed by it.

For 14 years, five-time Edgar winner and MWA grandmaster Lawrence Block wrote a monthly column on fiction for Writers Digest magazine. These columns yielded four books regarded as classics: Telling Lies for Fun & Profit, Spider Spin Me a Web, The Liar's Bible, and now, The Liar's Companion. Listen to The Liar's Companion and gain inspiration to create outstanding fiction.

Introducing "Fiction Writing Made Easy: Your Creative Writing Companion that Will Help Unlock Your Writing Potential" – the audiobook that will transform your writing journey from daunting to delightful.

Middle-schooler Greg Heffley charts the rise of his teenage brother's band, Löded Diper, as they live out their rock-and-roll dreams. But things could get messy for Greg and Rodrick when the Diper hits the road.

Everyone wants to be a writer, and they want to know what they can do to make that dream come true. However, most aspiring writers do not understand how to position themselves so they are ready when presented with an opportunity. They identify themselves as writers but have no writing samples, or their websites and social media talk all about their paintings or music but say nothing of who they are as writers.

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.

Your Story Matters is an indispensable and inclusive guide not only to the how of writing, but also the why. Nikesh Shukla, author, writing mentor and best-selling editor of The Good Immigrant, knows better than most the power that every unique voice has to effect change. Everyone has a story inside that only they can tell; all you need is the friendly, informal and practical advice in this audiobook to help draw it out and let you know that your story is worthy of being told.

Unlock the secrets to writing your dream novel! Packed with actionable advice, creative techniques, and uplifting insights, award-winning fiction author Anna Katmore offers a concise and inspiring guide for ambitious writers. Discover how to create characters that live on in readers’ hearts, write dialogue that speaks volumes, and build plots that keep pages turning late into the night. Are you ready to craft stories that leave a lasting impact? It’s time to turn your dreams into reality—one page at a time. Anna Katmore is the author of beloved novels like Play with Me, the Neverland ...