Essential Writings

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.

This book aims to enhance and enrich the teaching skills of teachers. This book is a guide for teachers who want to improve their teaching skills through microteaching, a technique that simplifies and simulates normal classroom teaching in a controlled way. It helps teachers to gain real-time teaching experience and excel in their career. It explains the fundamental concepts, phases, implementation, and impact of microteaching on education. It also delves into the essential components of microteaching skills, such as introducing the lesson, structuring classroom questions, delivering and ...

For centuries, plants have been used for survival, food, and healing, creating a strong connection between man and nature. Ancient healing systems, developed and refined over hundreds or thousands of years, and passed down from generation to generation kept cultures healthy. Remarkably, today's science has proven our ancestors correct in many of their discoveries of the healing properties of medicinal plants. Revitalized by scientific validation, a renewed interest in traditional medicinal plants is occurring among the public and scientific community. Monographs of Rare and Exotic Essential...

Unleash your storytelling potential with the 'Essential Fiction Writing Masterclass Bundle', a dynamic 2 in 1 audiobook collection that combines 'Power Up Your Fiction' and 'Fiction Writing 101' to guide you through the art and craft of creating compelling narratives. This bundle is designed for aspiring authors, seasoned writers looking to refine their craft, and anyone with a passion for storytelling.

The most consequential war in human history is being fought right now. A silent battle between the ruling elites and common people will determine the fate of our future. Winning restores power to the people, losing means continued corruption, manipulation, wealth, and control in the hands of the moneyed elites. Full of wisdom and practical strategies, this book teaches how humans can disconnect from the false reality of the elites by fostering fifteen crucial character traits. Armed with the truth and good character, humans will choose what is morally and ethically right. We will regain ...

Communications for ICT is an essential guide to technical communication for IT professionals. Whether you want to become a Technical Writer, or simply an IT professional who wants to become better at doing documentation (and that can boost your career), this handy guide is for you. Going well beyond the conventional technical communication text book, it also includes important topics such as professional conduct, argument/persuasion, software project documentation (like requirements specifications), international communication, high-performance project teams and the ethical technologist. ...

Do you want to learn more about learning difficulties and how to overcome them? Do you want to discover the strengths and talents of learners with learning difficulties? Do you want to find out the best ways to assess and support learners with learning difficulties in academic and social settings? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you. "Master the Essentials of Learning Difficulties," is a book that will inspire you, inform you, and empower you to make a difference in the lives of learners with learning difficulties. Learning difficulties are a common and ...

It’s the New Normal for academics. Students are different, classes are different, promotion is different, even parking on campus is different. But, you need to be a productive academic in the New Normal, and you need a guidebook on how to do it. Professor Tim Slater knows how, and in this guidebook for New Normal academics, he’ll teach you how. Author of 26 books, more than a hundred peer reviewed journal articles, awardee of nearly $30M in grants, and winner of numerous academic awards, Dr. Slater is an expert in academic time management. In this short guide, he’ll teach you how to ...

Whether you email just a little or never stop, here, at last, is an authoritative and delightful audiobook that will tell you how to write the perfect email anywhere. Send also points out the numerous (but not always obvious) times when email can be the worst option and might land you in hot water (or even jail!). In short: absolutely e-ssential.

In this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, Amaranth Borsuk considers the history of the book, the future of the book, and the idea of the book. Tracing the interrelationship of form and content in the book's development, she bridges book history, book arts, and electronic literature to expand our definition of an object we thought we knew intimately. Contrary to the many reports of its death (which has been blamed at various times on newspapers, television, and e-readers), the book is alive.

In this audiobook, William Bernhardt tackles essential topics that, while smaller in scope, are nonetheless necessary to a contemporary author's survival. How do you create a memorable series character? Should you write in the first person? What does "show, don't tell" really mean? How do you add suspense? He also discusses legal issues confronting writers and marketing concerns, such as the all-important book description for online sales pages.

From minimalist cocktails to classic renditions, become the toast of the town who knows how to mix the perfect drink. This updated edition contains more than 400 classic and contemporary craft cocktail recipes, paired with exceptional writing and the authoritative voice of The New York Times.

The Fire Inside, through a well-researched collection of essays and heart-opening personal stories, invites listeners to uncover their unique talents and live out their individual dreams. Within each one of us are vast untapped reservoirs of creativity, and when we connect with that potential, our lives will open in wonderful and joy-filled ways.

50 Things to Know About Screenwriting by author Reinier Brands offers an approach on how best to write a screenplay and get it sold. Are you looking to write a screenplay but don't know where to start? This book is here to guide you through the process. Through this journey, you can discover unique insights and valuable tips from established screenwriters that can help simplify the screenwriting process and provide real-world examples for listeners. With this beginner's approach, listeners can avoid common pitfalls, find inspiration, and gain a fresh perspective on screenwriting.

In a business world that spans several continents, it is no longer common for everyone to speak English as a first language. Whether you speak English as a first, second, or even third language, intercultural business communication means that getting it right first time has never been more important for you and your organization. English can never be standardized in the global and digital marketplace; instead, we can learn how to customize business English according to our own values and culture and communicate successfully across borders.

So you wrote a book. Congratulations. Now, if you're like a lot of us, you want to sell that book. You're ready to try to become a professional author. This book is meant to help you navigate that next stage of your writing career, regardless of whether you want to find a publisher or self-publish. It will give you a high-level discussion of what you need to start thinking about now, regardless of the path you choose.

The Art of Selling Genre Flash is designed for the unpublished writer. Do you want to learn how to crack the professional short fiction markets? Buy this guide! In a brief conversational style, professional short fiction author and editor Eric S. Fomley takes you through the essentials of leveraging flash fiction to launch or further your writing career. This is not another book on craft, but a brief guide to the business of writing and sending flash fiction stories to professional markets.

Want to tell stories? Whether you want to spin a yarn for your kids at bedtime, write short stories, craft the Great American Novel, or submit screenplays for the studios, this audiobook is for you!

Dive deep into the heart of your story with "SECONDARY CHARACTERS: CRAFTING THE DYNAMIC SUPPORTING CAST," a pivotal guide designed to transform your writing journey. This book is your essential companion in the art of bringing to life those characters who, while not in the spotlight, are crucial to the vibrancy and depth of your narrative. "Secondary Characters" illuminates the often-overlooked art of developing supporting roles that resonate with authenticity and complexity. Learn how to craft characters that do more than just fill the space around your protagonists—discover how to make ...

Discover the six plot points at the heart of every romantic comedy. Learn to use the simple framework of great movies to make your unique romcom leap off the page. From the author of The Screenplay Outline Workbook, this concise-but-powerful guide demystifies 3-act structure and equips writers with an essential tool for crafting powerful stories. Screenplay consultant and screenwriting teacher Naomi Beaty has spent over a decade helping countless writers turn their movie ideas into great screenplays, and in Romcom Structure Made Easy she distills key lessons into concrete guidance you can ...