Creative Writing

Writing fact-based nonfiction for large general audiences requires two different skills: the ability to conduct rigorous research and to craft engaging prose. Tilar J. Mazzeo is one of the few people with extensive experience in both arenas, as a tenured academic and a New York Times best-selling author whose books have been made into a major motion picture and translated into more than 15 languages. She is also a sought-after writing coach with a passion for helping others communicate their expertise more broadly.

A scrap of found paper. A face in the crowd. The sound of a song from the street. A sign that pertains to your writing--that answers a question or need. Have you ever had this experience? Come across chance information that felt tailor-made for you? An uncanny message that felt pertinent and true--a message that helped you to write what you really feel? That's the forgotten part of guidance. The outer signs that happen to occur. The signs that help us write and inspire our muse; the answers that help us share our heartfelt views. Writing--by Coincidence is all about these guiding gifts; the...

As writers, we all know what an incredible tool dictation software can be. It enables us to write faster and avoid the dangers of RSI and a sedentary lifestyle. But many of us give up on dictating when we find we can't get the accuracy we need. This book changes all of that. With almost two decades of using Dragon software under his belt, Scott will reveal how to supercharge your writing and achieve sky-high recognition accuracy from the moment you start using the software.

Maybe you have a drawer full of unfinished manuscripts or a story idea you’re struggling to develop. Maybe you’re frustrated with your writing progress or overwhelmed by creative doubt, burnout, or writer’s block. Maybe you just can’t seem to sit down and write. No matter the roadblock standing between you and writing success, here’s the good news: You’re capable of becoming the writer you want to be — and that work can begin today.

In this sequel to Creative Writing Career: Becoming a Writer of Movies, Video Games, and Books, Stephan and Justin continue to bring you industry advice as well as interviews with screenwriters, video game writers, and authors of books and comics. These writers' credits include such amazing titles as: Big Fish; Batman; Game of Thrones; The Crow; Divergent; Brave; Yesterday's Gone; Sandman Slim; Jurassic World; and many more!

Have you ever wondered why people love hero stories so much? The Hero's Guidebook will tell you the secret reason we find heroes so exciting and inspirational! This audiobook takes listeners through the stages of the hero's journey using examples from books, films, and even video games.

Creating a unique, immersive setting one place at a time. Creating Places is a detailed how-to guide on inventing the heart of every imaginary world - places. It includes chapters on inventing planets, moons, continents, mountains, forests, deserts, bodies of water, sovereign powers, settlements, and interesting locales. Extensive, culled research on each is provided to inform your world-building decisions and understand the impact on craft, story, and audience.

Transform your writing with Beginning and Ending Your Novel, the ultimate guide to crafting captivating beginnings and unforgettable endings. In this lesson, book 15 in the Writing Lessons from the Front series, multi-published author Angela Hunt shares her secrets to creating a winning start and a satisfying finish that will leave readers hooked long after they've finished the last page. Benefits of reading this book: - Learn the key elements of a successful beginning and how to avoid common pitfalls - Discover the most popular types of endings and how to craft a "twist" ending that will ...

Unlock Your Writing Potential with The Ultimate Guide to Writing With Chat GPT! Are you ready to transform your writing process? Dive into the world of dynamic storytelling and precision with Alex G Zarate's comprehensive guide. The Ultimate Guide to Writing With Chat GPT unveils the unlimited possibilities offered by OpenAI's cutting-edge language model, guiding you toward a new era of effortless and impactful writing. Discover how to seamlessly integrate Chat GPT's advanced features into your writing routine. From igniting your creativity and sculpting unforgettable characters to refining...

Throwing spaghetti at a wall. Sound familiar? That's what being stuck feels like sometimes. "Why is this happening and how do I fix it?" This is only one of the questions we ask ourselves when we feel stuck and frustrated and can't write.

The 'Queen of Creativity' speaks directly to writers—it is an openhearted invitation to begin, stick with, and finish a project. Write for Life delivers a wonderful balance of firm and inspiring advice, shaped into a 6-week program for writers of all levels. From setting daily writing quotas to changing genres, fighting perfectionism to polishing a first draft, Julia Cameron provides holistic guidance and support every step of the way. Write for Life is for every writer, and every writer should have it.

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.

Monica Leonelle digs into the best literature on forming habits and shares the top strategies professional authors are using to make sure they write each and every day. Each tip is easy to implement and will get you writing more in the "in-betweens" - the inactive moments of your life where you are commuting, waiting in line, or otherwise physically stuck with your brain unoccupied!

This audiobook is filled with proven solutions, options, and problem-solving methods that every first-time author needs to know - no matter what writing challenges you face. Follow the advice given in this audiobook and by the end, after putting what I have to say into action, you will have easily written a high-quality book.

Ready to build a poem? First, you’ll need the right tools. Open this title in the Writer’s Toolbox series and discover plenty of tips and tools to get you started. Soon you’ll be writing rhythms and rhymes like a pro!

Ready to build a scary story? First, you’ll need the right tools. Open this title in the Writer’s Toolbox series and discover plenty of tips and tools to get you started. Soon you’ll be sharing scares like a pro!

Welcome to a collection of stories unlike any other - stories born from the dance between human imagination and artificial intelligence. Over the course of a month, I embarked on a creative journey, crafting a unique tale each morning in partnership with an AI storyteller. What began as a simple writing exercise blossomed into a ritual that ignited my creativity and filled me with wonder. Within these pages, you'll find thirty stories that span a myriad of genres and themes. In "The Ark," a man's quest to photograph his town's wildlife takes an unexpected turn, becoming a profound testament...

Unleash your inner nomadic scribe with "Rolling Reflections," an inspiring eBook designed to merge the worlds of travel and writing. Dive into the dynamic RV lifestyle and explore the nuances of self-expression that arise from embarking on a journey filled with words and wheels. "Rolling Reflections" is not just a guide; it is a toolbox crafted to help you construct your mobile sanctuary, arming you with advice on balance, routines, and essential gadgets. It paves the way to cultivate a nourishing writer's routine, balancing travel and writing perfectly while preserving health and wellness ...

The intersection of motherhood and creative life is explored in these writings on mothering that turn the spotlight from the child to the mother herself. Here, in memoirs, testimonials, diaries, essays, and fiction, mothers describe firsthand the changes brought to their lives by pregnancy, childbirth, and mothering.

Heal Yourself with Writing offers a step-by-step journey of discovery and re-visioning through focused journaling, a practice that can enable healing and empowerment. In this way, each listener is able to make meaning out of memory and put the past where it belongs - behind them.