English Writing

Unlock the Magic of the Written Word What if writing felt less like a chore and more like a joyful retreat—a journey into your own mind where ideas flow effortlessly, and the blank page transforms into a canvas for self-expression, discovery, and connection? In Write Now: A Guide to Finding Flow in Writing, you’ll embark on an inspiring adventure to explore the art of writing as a transformative tool for creativity, fulfillment, and clarity. Whether you’re an aspiring author, a seasoned wordsmith, or someone seeking a deeper connection to their thoughts, this book is your companion on...

(New for 2025!) Have you heard the buzz about AI but fear you’ve missed the boat? Are you a genre fiction writer—a creator of romance, fantasy, sci-fi, thrillers, or mysteries—curious about AI writing tools but overwhelmed by all the technical jargon? Fear not, fellow storyteller! It’s not too late to harness the power of artificial intelligence to enhance your writing process. This isn't your typical tech manual. Authored by a USA Today bestselling romance writer who recognizes the distinct needs of fiction creators, this practical workbook cuts through the clutter and demonstrates...

Robert McKee's screenwriting workshops have earned him an international reputation for inspiring novices, refining works in progress, and putting major screenwriting careers back on track. Quincy Jones, Diane Keaton, Gloria Steinem, Julia Roberts, John Cleese, and David Bowie are just a few of his celebrity alumni. Writers, producers, development executives, and agents all flock to his lecture series, praising it as a mesmerizing and intense learning experience.

Dare to unleash the beasts of your imagination with 'Monsters Unleashed: 500 Horror Writing Prompts' by bestselling author Christina Escamilla. This meticulously curated collection is crafted to ignite your creativity, plunging you into a realm where the monstrous reigns supreme and the shadows come to life. This guide escorts you through the darkest corridors of monster horror, featuring: Subterranean Terrors: Uncover the horrors that lurk below, in the dark and forgotten places of the world. Nature's Nightmares: Face the wrath of nature with beasts that emerge from the wild to claim their...

Writing of scientific articles may be a difficult task for the normal scientist. There are many reasons for this, one being the well known phenomenon "writer's block". In this book you will be introduced to a special writing technique that will kill writer's block and ensure that the article is produced in a timely fashion and with high quality. The writing process should be strictly divided in to a preparation phase, dictation of the full manuscript draft on a smartphone, transcription, and revision.

***From the Best-selling and Award-winning Author of The Christmas Cards*** Welcome to Morrissey County! This fictional region in Pennsylvania Amish country is home to several generations of strong-willed Amish women who know what they want in life, even if others disagree. Join these women on their search for love and acceptance. Unlike most of the residents of Morrissey County, Dorothy Gingerich was not born there. When a terrible accident left her an orphan, she was adopted by a childless Amish couple. Now, at eighteen, she has just returned from Rumspringa, has gotten a job as the ...

★★★★★ "It's an extraordinary book and an instant classic." ★★★★★ "One of the finest pieces of writing today... a true masterpiece." ★★★★★ "In his debut travel book Tom Dymond has triumphed. You don’t have to be hooked on sailing to revel in the tales of two young men’s round the world voyage of self discovery." ★★★★★ "I feel as if I have just circumnavigated the world with Tom and James. A great read! Some passages were so funny I had to put the book down to recover." ★★★★★ "Tom writes with such deftness that every chapter takes you to ...

Two hundred years ago China's imperial rulers sensed a threat to a past-oriented society in the dynamism of the West and tried to frustrate foreign entry.

Rachel Lapp is a young Amish woman who is the daughter of the community’s bishop. She is in the midst of planning the annual Christmas Nativity play when newcomer Noah Miller arrives in town to spend Christmas with his cousins. Encouraged by her father to welcome the new arrival, Rachel asks Noah to be a part of the Nativity. Despite Rachel’s engagement to Samuel King, a local farmer, she finds herself irrevocably drawn to Noah and his carefree spirit. Reserved and slightly shy, Noah is hesitant to get involved in the play, but an unlikely friendship begins to develop between Rachel ...

Fly fishermen everywhere will enjoy these varied, witty, and engaging adventures by one of America’s finest outdoor writers. There is a long section on trout fishing called "Brookies, Browns, and Bows", and another on the challenges and excitement of saltwater fly fishing, and an exciting group of memoirs about fishing near home and in far-flung and often exotic places - like the Minipi, Bighorn, and Norfolk rivers, where the trout can beggar the imagination, and where frustration can be the occupational hazard.

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 ...

"Prompt Engineering: Writing Effective Prompts to Unlock AI Potentials" is a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to harness the power of artificial intelligence through the use of prompts. In this book, you will find a wealth of information about different types of prompts, including natural language prompts, code prompts, image prompts, word prompts, and more. The book explores how prompts can be used to generate creative outputs in AI systems, such as; ChatGPT (GPT-4) DALL-E Midjourney (V5) Stable Diffusion Now featuring GPT-4 Prompts for every aspect of life! With specialized prompts ...

Betrayal. Enslavement. Redemption. Experience the story of Exodus like never before! Joseph, son of Jacob, is dead. His children – the people of Israel, are enslaved at the hands of the Egyptian pharaohs, beaten and oppressed. A single child is saved by his mother, given to the river for protection. He is found by the most unlikely of people – and grows to become the savior of the chosen people. From exile, kinghood, the Plagues all the way through to the Promised Land, Exodus Age is a retelling of the age-old history of Moses and his people through Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and ...

There has never been a better time to write for children. E-books are now being developed for children but new writers are making errors. Some people think that writing for children is easy but nothing could be further from the truth. The market is tough because of poorly presented manuscripts. That is why this book is so important, it will guide you through the minefield of avoidable mistakes. Written by a professional writer with a huge amount of experience as a children's author under her belt, you will have expert guidance and it really could be your name on that book.

Unlock the essential building blocks of effective writing with Fundamental Writing Skills for Beginners, an indispensable guide for aspiring writers who seek to master the art of clear, confident, and engaging communication. Whether you're writing emails, essays, blog posts, or creative stories, this book provides the foundational tools to transform your ideas into polished, professional writing. In today’s fast-paced world, communicating is more important than ever. Poor writing can hinder your message and undermine your credibility, while sharp, concise prose will elevate your ideas and...

Civil legal action is battlefield by “words” put in writing from the very beginning of filing a Complaint and Summons, then, going forward by filing of Motions and Briefs, etc. When there is a legal controversy, sue or be sued, the involved parties may feel strongly that it is the other party’s fault. He/She/It wants justice, wants to tell the judge how wrong the other party is, and believes once the judge hears (or, reads) the “real story” the judge will rule in his/her/its favor for justice to be served. But before any judge will “hear” any party utters his/her/its side of ...

The definitive, personal account of the deadliest season in the history of Everest by the acclaimed journalist and author of Into the Wild. Read by the author. Also, hear a Fresh Air interview with Krakauer conducted shortly after his ordeal.

“Rapid-paced action burns from the pages where no one can be trusted and danger lurks around every turn.” –Paulette Mahurin, international best-selling author of The Seven Year Dress In the waning days of WWII, a Nazi officer stashes masterpieces in a bunker only to seethe for years stranded behind the Berlin Wall. Decades later, budding Mossad agent Beryl Jaffe and her banking magnate husband, Marco Bellagio, chase a tip about Nazi plundered paintings, only to make a shocking discovery—former East German Stasi agent, Werner Boesseneker, is laundering his father’s stolen paintings...

Epictetus, a Greek stoic and freed slave, ran a thriving philosophy school in Nicropolis in the early second century AD. His animated discussions were celebrated for their rhetorical wizardry and were written down by Arrian, his most famous pupil. Together with the Enchiridion, a manual of his main ideas, and the fragments collected here, The Discourses argue that happiness lies in learning to perceive exactly what is in our power to change and what is not, and in embracing our fate to live in harmony with god and nature.

In Footprints: In Search of Future Fossils, the award-winning author David Farrier explores the traces we will leave for the very distant future. Modern civilization has created objects and landscapes with the potential to endure through deep time, whether it is plastic polluting the oceans and nuclear waste sealed within the earth or the 30 million miles of roads spanning the planet.