Research Writing

When you're fumbling for words and pressed for time, you might be tempted to dismiss good business writing as a luxury. But it's a skill you must cultivate to succeed: You'll lose time, money, and influence if your e-mails, proposals, and other important documents fail to win people over.

Wonderbook has become the definitive guide to writing science fiction and fantasy by offering an accessible, example-rich approach that emphasizes the importance of playfulness as well as pragmatism. The book features sidebars and essays from some of the biggest names working in the field today, including George R. R. Martin, Lev Grossman, Neil Gaiman, Michael Moorcock, and Karen Joy Fowler. For the fifth anniversary of the original publication, Jeff VanderMeer has added writing exercises, creating the ultimate volume of inspiring advice.

Whatever you're writing, you have to make it clear. You could be writing a website, a brochure, or a client presentation. You could be preparing a job application, an email, or a classified ad. Or you might be writing an article or a book. Whatever it is, the clearer you make it, the better your results will be. How to Write Clearly will help. It's an authoritative yet easy-to-digest guide that will make your nonfiction writing more colorful, expressive, and precise. Writing is more than just words on a page. It's a process of communication.

Let outlines help you write a better book! Writers often look upon outlines with fear and trembling. But when properly understood and correctly wielded, the outline is one of the most powerful weapons in a writer's arsenal.

How does one pull from one's own boring, agitated self the truth-speaker who will tell the story a personal narrative needs to tell? That is the question The Situation and the Story asks—and answers. Taking us on a tour of some of the best memoirs and essays of the past hundred years, Gornick traces the changing idea of self that has dominated the century, and demonstrates the enduring truth-speaker to be found in the work of writers as diverse as Edmund Gosse, Joan Didion, Oscar Wilde, James Baldwin, or Marguerite Duras.

The Story Ritual is a fully illustrated, deep-dive handbook for storytellers. Writer and Story Artist Adam Argot connects the ancient patterns of ritual to modern story structure. Drawing on ancient tools of exegesis, combined with anthropology, contemporary theories of mind, and Argot’s experience in story development, this manual clearly presents a full picture of the character engine. Loaded with lush illustrations and diagrams, this vivisection of character unlocks the hidden world of story that brews below the surface.

This revised and updated edition is a complete resource for anyone who wants to write and produce a television drama series or create an original series, as well as for teachers in screenwriting classes and workshops. It leads listeners step-by-step through each stage of the development and writing process, offering practical industry information and artistic inspiration. This edition also takes listeners into the future, engaging provocative issues about the interface between traditional TV and emerging technologies.

Transform Your Downtime into Mastery. In the rhythm of daily life—amidst the hum of your commute, the cadence of your workout, or the gentle whirl of household chores—lies an opportunity to elevate your academic writing. Introducing this APA Publication Manual 7th Edition by the Davidson’s, an audiobook meticulously designed to integrate seamlessly into your busy schedule, turning every moment into a step toward scholarly excellence.

Your book was never meant to be the finish line; it’s the foundation of your business. In The Monetized Author, publishing coach and business automation strategist Vanessa Collins shows you how to turn your book into a thriving business that expands your reach, multiplies your income, and amplifies your impact. Whether you’re a first-time author or a seasoned entrepreneur, this book will help you move beyond book sales and build an entire ecosystem around your message.

A unique and significant guide to selling more books through personal appearances and online interviews, brimming with information and resources as well as tips and ideas from nearly two dozen author-speaker professionals.The most powerful tool in your book promotion toolkit is your personality. The fact is that personality sells books.

Breaking into freelance writing has gotten much easier for word-savvy entrepreneurs like you. But even in the golden age of content creation, you still need to know what it takes to launch and consistently pitch your services so you can grow and scale your freelance writing side hustle into a full-fledged career you really love. Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business is an easy-to-understand, introductory, and nontechnical approach to the world of freelance writing.

Memoir writing isn't just for celebrities and politicians. For anyone prone to self-reflection and ready to give shape to your memories and experiences, Memoir Writing For Dummies is your definitive guide. This book offers a concrete roadmap for writing a captivating memoir. Get advice on exploring your past, mapping out your story, and perfecting your plot, setting, character, and dialogue. You'll also find information on recruiting the help of AI and digital media for a more dynamic storytelling experience.

Award-winning author Janice Hardy (and founder of the popular writing site, Fiction University) takes you deep into one of the most frustrating aspects of writing—showing, and not telling. She'll help you understand what show, don't tell means, teach you how to spot told prose in your writing, and reveal why common advice on how to fix it doesn't always work.

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.

Whether you are a writer, creator, entrepreneur, executive, public speaker, investor, or industry thought leader, Snow Leopard is your guide for becoming known for a niche you own.

This is a book for everyone who writes or approves copy: copywriters, multichannel marketers, creative directors, freelance writers, marketing managers...even small business owners and information marketers. It reveals dozens of copywriting techniques that can help you write both print and online ads, emails, and websites that are clear, persuasive, and get more attention-and sell more products. Among the tips revealed:

Tired of the hero's journey? Frustrated that funny, romantic, and comforting stories aren't taken seriously? Sad that the books and movies you love never seem to be critically acclaimed, even when they sell like crazy? The heroine's journey is here to help. Multiple New York Times best-selling author Gail Carriger presents a clear, concise analysis of the heroine's journey, how it differs from the hero's journey, and how you can use it to improve your writing and your life. Narrated by Starla Huchton.

Osez enfin écrire votre roman ! Marie Vareille est l'autrice de dix romans publiés et d'un livre pratique Écrire un roman disponible sur Amazon. Vendus à plus d'un demi-million d'exemplaires en France, ses romans sont aujourd'hui traduits dans de nombreux pays. Dans ce podcast en dix épisodes, elle nous raconte son parcours depuis les premiers mots griffonnés sur un cahier d'écolière jusqu'à la réalisation de son rêve d'enfant : vivre de son écriture.

« L’essentiel, à partir du moment où vous entrez dans ce livre, c’est ce que vous déciderez de faire de votre désir d’écrire, qu’il vous conduise à réaliser une œuvre littéraire, à explorer votre existence, ou encore à mieux vous connaître et ainsi à mieux vivre. » Que faire de notre désir d’écrire quand des peurs et des freins nous nous musèlent ? Selon Eudes Séméria, psychothérapeute existentiel, il faut écrire pour se connaître et de se connaître pour écrire. Accéder à sa créativité passera alors par un travail d’analyse mais aussi par une mise à l’épreuve guidée permettant d'atteindre sa maturité.

Step into the world of '1001 Romance Writing Prompts: That Will Motivate You Creatively' by Christina Escamilla. This rich compilation is crafted to kindle your creativity, spinning tales of love and passion.