Creative Writing

What If is an essay about the power of daydreaming, and why you should never, ever, ever, become a writer. James J. Caterino is the author of Jordan Rose and the Tomb of Resurrection, The Anti-Matter Girl, Dreams, True Stories, To Meghan, I Want to Believe, Ghost Stories, Pop Star, Time Travel Stories, The Girl from the Stars, and much more.

Do Your Readers Care What Happens To Your Characters? No matter what type of fiction you write, it's the characters that draw readers in. In fact, if the reader doesn't care about the characters, the most gripping plot won't carry the day. So how do you get readers to care? Character diagrams, checklists, and charts can only take you so far. You need to know your characters--and love (or hate) them--just as you do real people, which means learning about your characters from the inside out. In Creating Compelling Characters From The Inside Out you'll explore your characters' loves, lives, ...

In this engaging book, the internationally best-selling author and famously private writer Haruki Murakami shares with listeners his thoughts on the role of the novel in our society; his own origins as a writer; and his musings on the sparks of creativity that inspire other writers, artists, and musicians.

Modern audiences find material and read differently than earlier generations that were relegated to the printed page. This means our writing must adapt to new sources and styles. Learn more about how modern audiences are different and how our writing must change if we are to connect and communicate effectively.

After 30+ years of starting businesses and helping thousands of other aspiring entrepreneurs to launch their businesses, I’ve learned three critical things: First, startup success does not happen in leaps and bounds. It happens in little hops. It’s a series of Stepping Stones. You will find in this guide the important hops. Your job is to hop from one stone to the next, then to the next…and the next….until you find yourself in business. But not just any business. A viable business. There’s a difference between starting a company and a viable business. Second, just about everything...

Too often, companies and individuals assume that creativity and innovation are the domain of the "creative types." But two of the leading experts in innovation, design, and creativity on the planet show us that each and every one of us is creative. In an incredibly entertaining and inspiring narrative that draws on countless stories from their work at IDEO, the Stanford d.school, and with many of the world's top companies, David and Tom Kelley identify the principles and strategies that will allow us to tap into our creative potential.

Readers connect to writers who deliver stories that are both realistic and compelling. Author James Glass will help you develop the mindset and skills to get you started writing that book. The Writer’s Book of Inspiration is a creative writing guide aimed at anyone who wants to write a novel. This book is full of encouragement, and inspiration to help turn you from aspiring author to published author. This is a reference guide solely written to inspire and help you get that book written. To build your self-esteem and confidence to write the stories inside you.

Hart covers what writers in this genre need to know, from understanding story theory and structure, to mastering point of view and such basic elements as scene, action, and character, to drafting, revising, and editing work for publication. Revealing the stories behind the stories, Hart brings listeners into the process of developing nonfiction narratives by sharing tips, anecdotes, and recommendations he forged during his decades-long career in journalism.

A Practical Guide to Making Your Settings Work for Your Story Some writers treat setting as an afterthought—a simple backdrop for the plot to unfold. But the best stories don’t just happen somewhere; they emerge from places that feel alive, rich with history, symbolism, and emotion. The Anatomy of Settings is a step-by-step guide for writers looking to craft immersive worlds that shape character arcs, deepen conflict, and reinforce theme. Whether you’re writing fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, or contemporary stories, this book will help you transform your settings from ...

Unlock Your Creative and Professional Potential with Claude AI Are you ready to revolutionize your writing process and boost your productivity in the age of AI? The way we write and work is changing rapidly, and generative AI is at the forefront of this transformation. But how can you effectively harness this powerful technology without losing your unique voice or getting overwhelmed? "Claude AI for Writers & Professionals: Enhance Your Creativity and Productivity" is your essential guide to mastering Anthropic's groundbreaking AI, Claude 3.7 Sonnet. This practical book, written in ...

Perfect for the advanced or aspiring author, ABOUT WRITING includes both Write This, Not That! Suz deMello's bestseller, and the newer Plotting and Planning, a primer on the basics: conflict and character, point of view, scene and sequel...plus much, much more, written in deMello's engaging style. ABOUT WRITING: your essential writing manual! --Recommended for homeschooling

People of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering. She shows us how to tackle what we most love, and how to face down what we most fear.

This book is a simple, down to earth reference, perhaps even a blueprint for how to write compelling marketing messages and irresistible advertising and direct response sales copy. It includes no-nonsense explanations, worksheets, and reference lists to give you the knowledge and capabilities to create messages that compel people to notice and respond to your promotions. Authored by Anthony Policci, the direct response copywriter and strategist often referred to as " the guru's secret weapon." He is former vice president of Piranha Marketing, Inc., and founder of Absolutely Brilliant ...

HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A WRITER? Do you have a book in your head, but you don’t know where to start? Learn how to generate story ideas, create structure and setting, and bring unforgettable characters to life with the helpful strategies in The Write Formula. Now you can take your idea from concept to completion and become the author you’ve always wanted to be. “David’s thoughtful and incisive editing work, including deep thematic and structural guidance lifted my manuscript from a teetering new draft to a polished, well-developed one. David is the perfect editor who lasers in ...

Write Through It is a candid, actionable guide to navigating the rollercoaster ride of writing and publishing, both on and off the page. Literary agent and author Kate McKean has been educating authors and demystifying publishing for years in her popular newsletter Agents & Books, and now she walks writers of all genres through every stage of the writing and publishing process and its accompanying emotional moments.

You don't have to be an expert to write a novel—you just need imagination (and an AI assistant)! AI + Imagination is your step-by-step guide to turning story ideas into finished books, using the power of artificial intelligence as your writing sidekick. Learn how to brainstorm, outline, draft, and edit while keeping your story your own. Perfect for beginners and young writers, this guide shows you how to: Grow your story like a snowflake—one layer at a time Use AI for brainstorming, beats, and plot twists Create characters, worlds, and action-packed chapters Stay in control of your ...

They say writing is rewriting. So why does the second part get such short shrift? Refuse to Be Done will guide you through every step of the novel writing process, from getting started on those first pages to the last tips for making your final draft even tighter and stronger.

Drawing from her twenty years of teaching experience and her bestselling Substack newsletter, For Dear Life, Maggie Smith breaks down creativity into ten essential elements: attention, wonder, vision, play, surprise, vulnerability, restlessness, tenacity, connection, and hope. Each element is explored through short, inspiring, and craft-focused essays, followed by generative writing prompts. Dear Writer provides tools that artists of all experience levels can apply to their own creative practices and carry with them into all genres and all areas of life.

Gorg Huff is a New York Times Best Selling author with over forty books published in the last twenty odd years. He created the WarSpell Multiverse, a Literary Role-Playing Game or LitRPG multiverse years ago. It now has over a dozen titles, with more coming. The RPG WarSpell is fictional created by Gorg Huff to act as a basis for the books and stories. This book is a book of instructions on how to write in Gorg Huff's WarSpell multiverse. It is hoped that it can also be used as a general guide to writing fantasy fiction and alternate history. ✽✽✽ First, let me state that the existence...

Escaping from Eden will take you on a journey around the world and into the mythologies of ancient Sumeria, Mesoamerica, India, Africa, and Greece, to reveal a profound secret, hidden in plain sight in the text of the Bible.