Creative Writing

CONGRATULATIONS , you are finally going to write your book! You have moved from planning to write a book, to actually writing one. It’s your goal to write a short book with clear benefits to the reader. But this isn’t your first attempt, is it? Maybe you have written your book a hundred times before and never finished because somewhere along the way, you end up stuck or hating your work. In other words, you lose the initial momentum and excitement you had for writing the thing. How to author and self-publish a book are questions that burn in your soul. Burn, baby burn. People who know ...

Award-winning author Alex Temblador discusses one of the most contentious topics in creative writing: crafting a character whose identity is historically marginalized. What is “identity,” and how do unconscious biases and bias blocks impact and influence what we write? What is intersectionality? You’ll learn about identity terms, stereotypes, and tropes, and receive genre-specific advice related to various identities to consider when writing different races and ethnicities, sexual and romantic orientations, gender identities, disabilities, nationalities, and more.

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.

Prolific author and story coach Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story structure guide for anyone who wants to write a young adult novel by applying the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of YA fiction. Filled with practical advice, easy-to-follow templates, and "beat sheets" analyzing the structure of popular young adult novels such as Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows, John Green's The Fault in Our Stars, and Lois Lowry's The Giver, this book is the ultimate reference for anyone who's ever dreamed of writing their own young adult bestseller.

When Pauline Piper reads in the local paper that her old schoolmate Marjorie has published a book and is going to sign copies of it in the local library, she suddenly remembers that she has always wanted to write one. Despite her admission that she has never been able to express herself very well in words, she enlists the help of her patient husband John, a great reader, unlike herself, and begins to pen her very first novel.In her candid account of the ups and downs of authorship, Pauline steers us ably through the process of writing her first work, from its inception to publication day ...

What keeps a reader curious? It’s the story. You might have a dazzling prose voice and plausible characters, but if nothing happens, the reader is likely to lose interest. So where do you find story ideas? How do you make them into a captivating read? What’s your personal vision? Do you know what genre you are best suited to write? What is literary fiction and how do you write that? How will you give your book depth without seeming preachy or bringing the plot to a standstill? What are the hidden structural patterns that ply the reader’s emotions, regardless of your genre or style? ...

The musician and hip-hop legend - hailed as “the greatest MC of all time” and compared to Thelonious Monk - reimagines the writing handbook in this memoir and guide that incorporates the soulful genius, confidence, and creativity of a master artist.

Mary Gauthier was 12 years old when she was given her Aunt Jenny’s old guitar and taught herself to play with a Mel Bay basic guitar workbook. Music offered her a window to a world where others felt the way she did. Songs became lifelines to her, and she longed to write her own, one day. Then, for a decade, while struggling with addiction, Gauthier put her dream away and her call to songwriting faded. It wasn’t until she got sober and went to an open mic with a friend did she realize that she not only still wanted to write songs, she needed to.

You’ve finished your first draft—now what? On Rewriting is your witty, practical, and inspiring guide to transforming messy manuscripts into meaningful masterpieces. With humor, clarity, and actionable techniques, this book invites writers into the heart of the rewriting process—the crucial stage where stories are shaped, voices are sharpened, and true magic happens. Learn how to: Reimagine and restructure your rough draft Identify your story’s “secret sauce” Use powerful tools like “read aloud” and “cut-and-paste” to reshape scenes Embrace feedback and editing rituals ...

In this modern classic, Annette Simmons reminds us that the oldest tool of influence is also the most powerful. Fully revised and updated to account for new technology and social media, along with two new chapters on the role of stories in the development of civilization and how to adjust your story to your specific goal, Simmons showcases over 100 examples of effective storytelling drawn from the front lines of business and government, as well as myths, fables, and parables from around the world.

Created by Board-Certified Positive Psychology & Mindfulness Coach Danielle Palli, this book is a guide filled with weekly exercises and journaling prompts designed to help people tap into their inner strength. Using her training and studies in emotional intelligence, personality types, and cognitive behavior theory, Palli invites participants to complete one assignment per week centered on building personal power, finding purpose, discovering strengths, and living within one’s values to create a life of joy and fulfillment. Note: This is the abridged, e-book version of the full-length ...

There are times when our inspiration needs a boost and all it takes to rev it up is something basic or obvious that we haven't thought of for a while. A simple idea can spark a story or poem, a song, sculpture, painting or design, a recipe, podcast and more. Inside this book you'll find topics and examples to help ignite your creativity. Also included are writing prompts to get the gears turning. While they may appear customized for writers and poets, they're for everyone with an artistic flare. Behind every work of art (written or otherwise) is a story. Use these prompts yourself. Share ...

If you want to learn how to write and sell erotica, this is the only book you will ever need. This book will teach you how to write and sell dirty stories in a simple and amusing fashion. If you don't like the occasional dirty joke - this isn't for you. This book goes over every last detail of the self-publishing process on Amazon while paying special attention to the hot selling erotica genre. Amanda Lennox shares every dirty little tip and trick she has developed while building her successful, full time word-porn business!

Dorothea Brande's Becoming a Writer remains evergreen decades after it was first written. Brande believed passionately that although people have varying amounts of talent, anyone can write. She also insists that writing can be both taught and learned. This is Dorothea Brande's legacy to all those who have ever wanted to express their ideas in written form. A sound, practical, inspirational, and charming approach to writing, it fulfills on finding the writer's magic.

Ready to turn your wildest story ideas into reality? This beginner-friendly guide unlocks the power of Grok AI to supercharge your fiction writing. Whether you’re dreaming up epic sci-fi adventures, heart-pounding mysteries, or magical fantasies, Grok AI is your ultimate creative partner—and this book shows you how to harness it! Learn to: Brainstorm Unique Plots: Discover step-by-step techniques to generate fresh, gripping story ideas with Grok AI. Craft Vivid Worlds: Build immersive settings and characters with AI-powered insights. Polish Your Prose: Use Grok AI to refine your writing...

A fast-paced supernatural thrill ride filled with demonic villains set in the heart of South Florida! My name is Patrick Bannon, and I'm a demonologist. Unfortunately, when you mingle with the demonic, you’re bound to make some mistakes along the way. Now I’m paying for my sins. Jenaveve, the Veelah succubus who also happens to be my ex-girlfriend, has me investigating a series of murders. Looks like there’s a new player in town, and they’ve chosen Miami for their home. To make matters worse, Tiberius, the demon responsible for my brother’s suicide, is riding shotgun in my body, ...

You can tell listeners how much an elephant eats. You can reveal key moments in Babe Ruth’s life. You can list facts about Mars, airplanes, or Halloween. You can write excellent reports!

Struggling to write powerful, engaging scenes in your novel? Mastering Your Scenes is the ultimate scene writing workbook for fiction writers, designed to banish writer’s block and help you write compelling, well-structured scenes with clarity and purpose. Whether you're a new author or a seasoned novelist, this fiction writing workbook gives you the tools to build scenes that drive your story forward and keep readers turning the page. Inside, you'll discover a practical, repeatable method for mastering each essential element of great scene writing. ✅ What You’ll Learn: How to write ...

From his earliest work in the 1950s to today, Willie looks back at the songs that have defined his career, from his days of earning $50 each to his biggest hits, from his less well-known songs (but incredibly meaningful to him) to his concept albums. Along the way, he also shares the stories of his guitar Trigger, his family and “family,” as well as the artists he collaborated with, including Patsy Cline, Waylon Jennings, Ray Charles, Merle Haggard, Ray Price, Dolly Parton, and many others.

The Complete Art of World Building brings together volumes one through three in The Art of World Building series. This how-to guide will make listeners a master of inventing imaginary worlds and help a setting stand out from the multitude of fantasy and SF worlds audiences see.