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Directory of Social Change Writing for Work
Book SynopsisIf you lack con?dence about how to write at work, ?nd writing a daunting prospect, or want tips on how to be better at it, this book is for you.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Freefall into Fiction: Finding Form
Book SynopsisBarbara Turner-Vesselago's first book, Writing Without a Parachute, showed writers how to fall in love with writing. This new book builds on this experience and encourages writers to pursue their work with intention and without inhibition.Freefall into Fiction: Finding Form is designed to help writers, step-by-step, to create publishable short stories, novels and memoirs by finding their own unique balance between the exploration offered by Freefall Writing and the requirements of each particular genre. This book penetrates deep inside the writing process where that balancing act takes place.Trade ReviewBarbara maps the dangerous journey from intuitive 'free-fall' writing to consciously created fiction, making it exhilarating; a lucid, well researched and clearly illustrated guide we can safely follow. A fitting companion to her strongly recommended Writing Without a Parachute. -- Dr Gillie Bolton, author of 12 books on writing including The Writer’s Key: Introducing Creative Solutions for Life.Not so much dipping the toe into writing as taking the plunge, in this book, Barbara Turner-Vesselago guides us through the heart of the creative process, using experiential exercises and practical tips to enable the aspiring writer to develop a 'first draft' into a more expanded and refined piece of work. I have wanted to write for years...this book made me feel that I can't wait to start! -- Debra Penman, co-author of Writing Well: Creative Writing and Mental HealthTable of ContentsPreface. 1. Taking it Forward. 2. The Precepts Revisited. 3. Finding the Essence. 4. Character, Conflict and Trouble. 5. Inhibiting Character. 6. Discovering Plot. 7. Devices. 8. Dialogue in Fiction. 9. Drama. 10. The Genre of Memoir. 11. The Genre of Fiction. 12. Revision.
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Legend Press Ltd Smart Skills: Business Writing
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Hay House UK Ltd Get Signed: Find an Agent, Land a Book Deal and
Book Synopsis“All aspiring authors know the value of a great literary agent, but few know how to get one. Lucinda Halpern has written the definitive guide to attracting an agent and laying the groundwork for a book well worth publishing.” — Adam Grant, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential, and host of the TED podcast Re:ThinkingIn this practical, immediately actionable guide, Lucinda Halpern, who has represented New York Times bestsellers and brokered numerous deals with major publishers for over a decade, divulges what agents look for in authors and the shortcuts they use to get book deals but have never revealed—until now. Lucinda has personally helped hundreds of writers and entrepreneurs launch timeless, best-selling books. But the path to literary success begins with knowing the answers to questions like: · How do I make my book idea marketable to agents and publishers? · What essential ingredients should my book pitch possess? · What common pitfalls and errors should I avoid? · How do I find a reputable agent who shares my vision? · What can I do if I'm getting rejected by agents and publishers? With her unique 6-step method, Lucinda provides the tools and concrete strategies to: · Write a query letter that gets an agent's attention · Build an effective marketing platform · Create a timeless bestseller Packed with interviews from best-selling authors, leading book editors from Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, Hachette, and more, Get Signed is the indispensable roadmap you need right now to get noticed and become a published author.
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The Lilliput Press Ltd Part-Time Writer: Notes and Reflections
Book SynopsisPart-time Writer guides the reader through all aspects of writing – from the embryonic stages of researching and planning, to the hard slog of the writing and editing, through to the presentation of the manuscript, and finally, approaching agents and publishers. At each stage, the author explains how she did it – and how the reader can do it too. * How can I write engaging dialogue? * What can I do to make my characters ‘live’ on the page? * Must I always ‘show and not tell’? * How can I transform a hobby into a book? * When is the right time to show my work to others? * How should I present my manuscript? * Do I need an agent? * Should I self-publish? * Where can I find the time to write a novel? In her inimitable style, Marjorie Quarton merges literary memoir, anecdotes and straight talking to provide invaluable insights into the realities of being a writer, while offering indispensable advice on the trade, making this book a must-have for any aspiring author.
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Emerald Publishing Being A Professional Writer
Book SynopsisThe perfect book for anyone looking to develop their skills in writing, whether as a hobby, course of study or for professional reasons.
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Emerald Publishing A Guide To Writing Your Autobiography
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Straightforward Publishing Creative Writing: A Straightforward Guide
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Straightforward Publishing Freelance Writing: A Straightforward Guide
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Straightforward Publishing Writing Performance Poetry: A Straightforward
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Straightforward Publishing Writing Romantic Fiction: A Straightforward Guide
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Working Press Writing on the Line: Working Class Women Writers
Book SynopsisAn examination of the contribution that working-class women have made to twentieth-century literature, which provides a guide to the works of both famous and unknown authors such as Pat Barker and Catherine Cookson.
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Poetry Society As the Poet Said: Poetry Pickings and Writings
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Oldcastle Books Ltd Arts Reviews
Book SynopsisThe most wanted, the most feared, the most hated, the most powerful job in journalism: being a reviewer means writing about something you love and getting paid for it. So for a lot of people it's the No 1 dream job in the media. Whether your passion is film, music, books, visual arts or the stage, you can get closer to it as a reviewer and establish a career in one of the most influential roles open to a writer. Get the edge on the competition with a book that's a treasure trove of wisdom, experience and downright cunning, passed on by the best critics writing today. A great review will be read by millions, and writing it calls for a high degree of skill. Based on a lifelong passion, packed into a few hundred words and often written in less than an hour, a review makes heavy demands on writer's technique and experience. This book explains how to seize your readers' attention and how to be witty always, fascinating most of the time and bitchy when you need to be. Reviews from classic writers like Pauline Kael or Kenneth Tynan are contrasted with today's hot names including Mark Kermode and Stewart Maconie. We look back at the history of the critic and some of the groundbreaking groups who have shaped our culture, including Dorothy Parker and the Algonquin Round Table, the French New Wave directors who founded Les Cahiers du Cinema and London's celebrated Modern Review, founded by Julie Burchill, Toby Young and Cosmo Landesman.Trade ReviewCertainly, Brayfield's book has made me refine my approach to writing reviews - which is perhaps the most important test of any how-to book -- Charles Harris * How to write a riveting review *
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Intellectual Perspective Press Stop writing books nobody reads: The dangerously effective way to write and publish a book that people read and refer
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Straightforward Publishing An Emerald Guide To Being A Professional Writer
Book SynopsisAn essential reference guide for all budding writers!
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Liberty University Press Skimming and Scanning Techniques
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De Gruyter Leitfaden für die juristische Promotion
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Bohlau Verlag Neue Perspektiven auf Schreibberatung
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BÃhlau Verlag Wien Schreibberatung
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Grin Verlag Die publizistischen Grundsätze - Moral vs.
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Harwood-Academic Publishers Edward Bond: Letters 2
Book SynopsisFirst Published in 1996. Contemporary Theatre Studies is a book series of special interest to everyone involved in theatre. It consists of monographs on influential figures, studies of movements and ideas in theatre, as well as primary material consisting of theatre-related documents, performing editions of plays in English, and English translations of plays from various vital theatre traditions worldwide. Complementing the first volume of Edward Bond's letters, which provided a theoretical introduction to many of the social and political issues in his plays, Edward Bond Letters Volume II is organized into seven chapters which explore Bond's approach to some of the plays in performance.Trade Review". . .`acting' must be created in the space in the head - a new form of humanity for the future which confronts the audience, for the struggle in the present: that's the connection between the space of the stage and the space of the brain. The space stage is limitless because you can artistically extend it to infinity - your fingernail can be the place of armies: the head is limitless because imagination has speculation constantly encroaches on its ignorance."Table of ContentsChapter 1 The Worlds; Chapter 2 Summer; Chapter 3 Human Cannon; Chapter 4 War Plays; Chapter 5 Restoration; Chapter 6 Jackets; Chapter 7 Olly’s Prison;
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Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft Forschungsprojekte Entwickeln: Von Der Idee Bis
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Duncker & Humblot GmbH Nachhaltigkeit in der Messewirtschaft
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BIS Publishers B.V. The Writing Notebook: Food: The Notebook for Your
Book SynopsisThe only way to write a book is to write it. For writers and explorers of all levels, The Writing Notebook is both guide and workspace. It offers writing prompts and activities, suggestions on structuring your book, and enough blank pages in which to write it. With description workouts, list-making exercises, a reading list, and ideas for cover design, you’ll never be at a loss for inspiration wherever you are. The Writing Notebook: Food will steer you through writing a book on any culinary subject, whether it’s a cookbook, a food memoir, a book about a specific ingredient, or a sumptuous novel.
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Bloomsbury Academic Talking to Writers
Book SynopsisDean Nelson is the founder and host of the annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea, which will be in its 30th year in 2025. He has interviewed many of the world's greatest writers, including Amy Tan, Alice Walker, Anne Lamott, Ray Bradbury, Anthony Doerr, Carlos Ruiz Zafon, Don Winslow, Deepak Chopra, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, N. Scott Momaday and dozens more. A nearly complete list can be seen here: https://www.uctv.tv/writers/ These are the voices that are in this book.He is also the founder and director of the journalism program at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, and a practicing journalist. He has taught writing and journalism for 40 years. He has won several national and regional awards for his journalism.His work with the Writer's Symposium by the Sea has been recognized with awards from the San Diego Writer's Festival, the San Diego Public Library, and various local civic groups.
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Bloomsbury Academic Talking to Writers
Book SynopsisDean Nelson is the founder and host of the annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea, which will be in its 30th year in 2025. He has interviewed many of the world's greatest writers, including Amy Tan, Alice Walker, Anne Lamott, Ray Bradbury, Anthony Doerr, Carlos Ruiz Zafon, Don Winslow, Deepak Chopra, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, N. Scott Momaday and dozens more. A nearly complete list can be seen here: https://www.uctv.tv/writers/ These are the voices that are in this book.He is also the founder and director of the journalism program at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, and a practicing journalist. He has taught writing and journalism for 40 years. He has won several national and regional awards for his journalism.His work with the Writer's Symposium by the Sea has been recognized with awards from the San Diego Writer's Festival, the San Diego Public Library, and various local civic groups.
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The University of Chicago Press The Chicago Manual of Style 17th Edition
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The University of Chicago Press Write Your Way In
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The University of Chicago Press How to Write a BA Thesis Second Edition A
Book SynopsisIn offering helpful tips and advice on matters ranging from library research and proper citations to document version control and managing what’s on your computer screen as a deadline looms, Charles Lipson has written an invaluable comprehensive guide for students and faculty alike.
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The University of Chicago Press Students Guide to Writing College Papers Fifth
Book SynopsisFor beginning writers and researchers, this guide introduces students to the art of formulating an effective argument, conducting high-quality research with limited resources, and writing an engaging class paper.
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The University of Chicago Press Indexes
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The University of Chicago Press The Chicago Guide to Writing about Multivariate
Book SynopsisSuitable for those who needs to communicate complex research results, this title includes four new chapters that cover writing about interactions, writing about event history analysis, writing about multilevel models, and the Goldilocks principle for choosing the right size contrast for interpreting results for different variables.Trade Review"To assist readers in understanding the ideas, Jane E. Miller practices what she preaches, keeping text succinct, vocabulary accessible, and examples and analogies easy to relate to. The tome is chock full of 'Zen moments'." (Choice)"
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The University of Chicago Press Alive in the Writing Crafting Ethnography in the
Book SynopsisAnton Chekhov is revered as a boldly innovative playwright and short story writer - but he wrote more than just plays and stories. This title introduces readers to some other sides of Chekhov: his pithy, witty observations on the writing process; and, his life as a writer through accounts by his friends, family, and lovers.Trade Review"Balm for the loneliness and torment of the ethnographic writer, this manual by one of the most distinguished offers the user a personal writer's workshop, at once charming, therapeutic, and practical. The author's mother, her most astute reader, asks: 'A lot of people have no problem writing. The bigger thing I'd like to know is, do you have any thoughts on how to put all the different little bits together?' With the help of Anton Chekhov, her muse and obsession, Narayan does." (George Marcus, University of California, Irvine)"
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The University of Chicago Press Where Research Begins
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Mullaney and Rea have given us a little gem of a book, packed with smart, readable, compassionate guidance on the biggest question: how to start and what to do next. Read it, use it, read it again." -- William Germano, author of On Revision, Getting It Published, From Dissertation to Book, and (with Kit Nicholls) Syllabus "This is a book we have all needed for a long time: a practical, helpful and reassuring guide for those facing the scary task of defining a research topic. With clarity, humor, and compassion, Mullaney and Rea provide a step by step guide to figuring out what interests you, why, and how to tackle the problem you have defined. Where Research Begins will prove an invaluable addition to research-centered courses as well as a guide for individual readers seeking to define their intellectual agenda." -- Sarah Maza, Northwestern University "High-achieving students-those who undertake mentored or independent research, write undergraduate theses, apply for prestigious fellowships and awards, and complete graduate degrees-are often high achievers because they are good at following directions and pleasing others. But when does simply following the instructions result in transformative research? To be effective scholars, students need genuine curiosity and relevant research skills coupled with commitment to a problem. Compelling research becomes possible only once the problem in all its glorious complexities, implications, and associations has been identified. In this engaging workbook, Mullaney and Rea guide their readers through a sequence of reflective exercises with the goal of defining a compelling and meaningful research problem. Equally valuable to students and to those who teach, advise, and mentor them, Where Research Begins isn't a book you read and then return to the shelf. Instead, it's a workbook that requires you to reflect and to document what you discover along the way. Engage with this book, and you will learn to assess your interests critically, differentiate between topics and questions wisely, understand sources dynamically, tap into networks productively, relate to your field astutely, and-ultimately-share your understandings of the process generously. We need more books of this sort: those that pull back the curtain on the intensely cerebral and iterative practice behind all research worth pursuing." -- Steven E. Gump, Associate Director of Fellowship Advising, Princeton UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction Self-Centered Research: A Manifesto Centered Research Is the Best Research How to Use This Book Introversion, First. Extroversion, Second. TRY THIS NOW: Write Here, Right Now Part 1: Become a Self-Centered Researcher Chapter 1: Questions A Topic Is Not a Question TRY THIS NOW: Search Yourself TRY THIS NOW: Let Boredom Be Your Guide TRY THIS NOW: Go Small or Go Home SOUNDING BOARD: Start Building Your Research Network You Have Questions Chapter 2: What’s Your Problem? Don’t Jump to a Question (or You’ll Miss Your Problem) Stress-Testing Your Questions TRY THIS NOW: Run a Diagnostic Test on Your Questions TRY THIS NOW: Use Primary Sources to Educate Your Questions TRY THIS NOW: Make Your Assumptions Visible TRY THIS NOW: Identify the Problem That Connects Your Questions SOUNDING BOARD: Get Leads on Primary Sources You Have a Problem (in a Good Way) Chapter 3: Designing a Project That Works Primary Sources and How to Use Them (or, Fifty Ways to Read a Cereal Box) TRY THIS NOW: Treat Your Primary Source Like a Cereal Box TRY THIS NOW: Envision Your Primary Sources Connecting the Dots: Getting from Sources to Arguments Sources Cannot Defend Themselves TRY THIS NOW: Connect the Dots Using Your Sources (in Pencil) Taking Stock of Your Research Resources TRY THIS NOW: Decision Matrix SOUNDING BOARD: Is Your Decision Matrix Complete? Two Types of Plan B Setting Up Shop TRY THIS NOW: Get Money for Nothing (Prepare a Formal Research Proposal) SOUNDING BOARD: Share Your Proposal with a Trusted Mentor (Who Understands How Preliminary This Is) You Have the Beginnings of a Project Part 2: Get Over Yourself Chapter 4: How to Find Your Problem Collective Identify Researchers Who Share Your Problem TRY THIS NOW: Change One Variable TRY THIS NOW: Before and After TRY THIS NOW: Map Out Your Collective (Secondary Source Search) Rewriting for Your Collective TRY THIS NOW: Find and Replace All “Insider Language” SOUNDING BOARD: Does the Lay Version of My Proposal Make Sense? Welcome to Your Collective Chapter 5: How to Navigate Your Field Find the Problems within Your Field Read Your Field for Their Problems: Reimagining the “Literature Review” TRY THIS NOW: Start Your Own “What’s Your Problem?” Bookstore (aka Organize Your Field into Problem Collectives) TRY THIS NOW: Change Their Variables TRY THIS NOW: Rewrite for Your Field SOUNDING BOARD: Find a Sounding Board in Your Field Welcome to Your Field Chapter 6: How to Begin Don’t Worry. It’s All Writing. TRY THIS NOW: Create “Draft 0” See What You Mean: Writing Draft 1 TRY THIS NOW: Move from 0 to 1 Perfection Is Boring SOUNDING BOARD: Talk to Yourself Welcome to Self-Centered Research What’s Next in Your Research Journey? TRY THIS NOW: Find a New Problem and Start a New Project TRY THIS NOW: Help Someone Else Acknowledgments Further Reading Index
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The University of Chicago Press The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors
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The University of Chicago Press The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction Chicago
Book SynopsisTrade Review“A roadmap that should be on the must-read list of any professional editor who’s serious about the art of copyediting fiction.” * Louise Harnby, advanced professional member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading *"Copyeditors have long wished for a comprehensive and authoritative guide to working with fiction, and The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction fills that void admirably. Amy Schneider takes you by the hand and provides valuable guidance on approach and fiction-specific style considerations based on her vast experience. New and seasoned fiction copyeditors both will find it useful in their day-to-day work. Authors, too, can benefit from the wealth of knowledge in this book, especially the sections on characters and timelines. This book is a must-read for every copyeditor who works with fiction." * Lori Paximadis, founder of Pax Studio *“A thoroughly helpful resource that I wish had been around when I first began my editing career. Now, years later, after meeting and interacting with writers and editors of all levels, I can say with confidence that Schneider’s guidance is sorely needed for those who don't realize that the world of make-believe is just as specialized and nuanced as any other field.” * Crystal Watanabe, owner and lead editor of Pikko's House *“From the details of building a useful stylesheet to the philosophical depths of the editor's role in fiction, Schneider has transformed decades of experience into an invaluable and engaging resource that will guide wordsmiths for years to come. Veterans of the field will find much of value here, and new or aspiring copyeditors should drop everything and read this book immediately.” * Sarah Grey, development editor at O'Reilly Media *"The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction will please both fiction editors and authors who must self-edit. . . [Schneider] quickly but thoroughly covers style guides, characters, and locations. Each provides excellent advice to help authors create richer descriptions of these key story ingredients. The text is packed with good examples, as well as advice on handling issues you won’t find in other guides." * Technical Communication *"Schneider’s The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction is a detailed, confidence-boosting resource for fiction editors at all levels of experience. . . Schneider puts the spotlight on fiction editing, writing with authority and a deep understanding of a fiction editor’s specific needs, and the hands-on experience to provide useful solutions to plenty of common issues." * Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading *"A sure-footed first move into the mill of copyediting contemporary fiction. . . . Schneider’s book will likely stand as gospel for copy editors who consider fiction their bread and butter." * Publishing Research Quarterly *"Schneider’s The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction fills a need for an authoritative handbook focused on issues particular to fiction. . . An invaluable handbook for authors as well as editors." * Choice *Table of ContentsIntroduction Part I: The Process of Copyediting Fiction 1: The Fiction Copyeditor’s Mindset 2: The Fiction Copyeditor’s Workflow Part II: Building Your Fiction Style Sheet 3: General Style 4: Characters 5: Places 6: Timeline Part III: Editorial Issues Specific to Fiction 7: Grammar and Usage in Fiction 8: Copyediting Dialogue 9: When Fact and Fiction Collide Conclusion Acknowledgments Appendix A: Style Sheet Templates Appendix B: File Management Appendix C: Multiple Monitors Glossary Recommended Resources Index
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The University of Chicago Press Chaos Creativity Completion
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Columbia University Press The Fine Art of Copyediting
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Columbia University Press The Columbia Guide to Social Work Writing
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis book will help all social workers - students, seasoned professionals, and educators - to improve their writing. More importantly, the authors remind us of the critical role we have in giving voice to our clients and advocating for them through the words we use. The comprehensive approach includes writing for different audiences and in the context of various fields of practice. -- Wynne Sandra Korr, Dean and Professor of School of Social Work University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Up-to-date and reflective of current trends in the field. The authors continually demonstrate their understanding about how technology has revolutionized professional writing in agency as well as academia. There is no other book that addresses in such a comprehensive manner various types of social work writing. -- Elaine Congress, Associate Dean and Professor, Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service A valuable acquisition... Highly recommended. ChoiceTable of ContentsForeword. A Social Work Leader on Writing, by Linda Hoffman Preface, by Jeanette Takamura Introduction, by Warren Green and Barbara Levy Simon Part I. The Foundations of Good Writing 1. Writing in Social Work in the United States: 1880s to the Present, by Barbara Levy Simon 2. Writing Strategies for Academic Papers, by Warren Green 3. Writing for Publication in Social Work Journals, by Ronald A. Feldman 4. Inscribing Knowledge: Writing Research in Social Work, by Denise Burnette Part II. Applied Professional Writing 5. Student Writing in Field Education, by Kathryn Conroy 6. Writing For and About Clinical Practice, by Mary Sormanti 7. Getting the Policy Message Across to Diverse Audiences, by Shirley Gatenio-Gabel and Sheila B. Kamerman 8. Writing in Program and Proposal Development: The Social Work Writer as Translator, by Marion Riedel 9. Advocacy, by Vicki Lens 10. Administrative Writing, by Sue Matorin Part III. Writing in Distinct Fields of Practice 11. Writing in Family and Child Welfare, by Brenda G. McGowan and Elaine M. Walsh 12. Writing Strategies for School Social Workers, by Alida Bouris and Vincent Guilamo-Ramos 13. Writing About Contemporary Social Issues: Lessons Learned from Working with Street-Based Sex Workers, by Susan Witte 14. Writing in the Field of Aging, by Ann Burack-Weiss 15. Writing in International Work: Power, Knowledge, and Social Interventions in the Globalized World, by Fred Ssewamala and Elizabeth Sperber Notes Contributors Index
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Columbia University Press Journalistic Authority Legitimating News in the
Book SynopsisWhen we encounter a news story, why do we accept its version of events? Matt Carlson weaves together journalistsâ relationships with their audiences, sources, technologies, and critics to present a new model for understanding journalism as a relationship while advocating for practices we need in an age of fake news and shifting norms.Trade ReviewThe most comprehensive statement about journalistic authority I have ever read-bar none. Journalistic Authority fills a gaping hole in the scholarship and will be cited as an important and significant work in the field going forward. -- Sue Robinson, University of Wisconsin-Madison Matt Carlson unpacks the historical, philosophical, and embodied linkages between professionalism and authority, and, in what amounts to a major contribution, assesses the present state of journalistic authority. Among the book's many strengths is its very generous and catholic embrace of literatures from a broad swath of disciplines-sociology, political science, philosophy, history, and, of course, communication, journalism, and media studies. -- Linda Steiner, University of MarylandTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: The Many Relationships of Journalism Part I. Foundations of Journalistic Authority 1. Professionalism as Privilege and Distance: Journalistic Identity 2. Texts and Textual Authority: Forms of Journalism 3. Telling Stories About Themselves: Journalism's Narratives Part II. Journalistic Authority in Context 4. Recognizing Journalistic Authority: The Public's Opinion 5. Legitimating Knowledge Through Knowers: News Sources 6. Mediating Authority: The Technologies of Journalism 7. Challenging Journalistic Authority: The Role of Media Criticism Conclusion: The Politics of Journalistic Authority Notes Index
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Columbia University Press Journalistic Authority
Book SynopsisWhen we encounter a news story, why do we accept its version of events? Matt Carlson weaves together journalists’ relationships with their audiences, sources, technologies, and critics to present a new model for understanding journalism as a relationship while advocating for practices we need in an age of fake news and shifting norms.Trade ReviewThe most comprehensive statement about journalistic authority I have ever read-bar none. Journalistic Authority fills a gaping hole in the scholarship and will be cited as an important and significant work in the field going forward. -- Sue Robinson, University of Wisconsin-Madison Matt Carlson unpacks the historical, philosophical, and embodied linkages between professionalism and authority, and, in what amounts to a major contribution, assesses the present state of journalistic authority. Among the book's many strengths is its very generous and catholic embrace of literatures from a broad swath of disciplines-sociology, political science, philosophy, history, and, of course, communication, journalism, and media studies. -- Linda Steiner, University of MarylandTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: The Many Relationships of Journalism Part I. Foundations of Journalistic Authority 1. Professionalism as Privilege and Distance: Journalistic Identity 2. Texts and Textual Authority: Forms of Journalism 3. Telling Stories About Themselves: Journalism's Narratives Part II. Journalistic Authority in Context 4. Recognizing Journalistic Authority: The Public's Opinion 5. Legitimating Knowledge Through Knowers: News Sources 6. Mediating Authority: The Technologies of Journalism 7. Challenging Journalistic Authority: The Role of Media Criticism Conclusion: The Politics of Journalistic Authority Notes Index
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Columbia University Press Better Presentations
Book SynopsisDesigned for presenters of scholarly or data-intensive content, Better Presentations details essential strategies for developing clear, sophisticated, and visually captivating presentations. With a range of clear examples for what to do (and what not to do), Jonathan Schwabish shares the best techniques to display work and win over audiences.Trade ReviewMany smart people often become selfish idiots when they give a presentation. Jon's much-needed book is a must read for just about anyone asked to share some slides. -- Seth Godin, author of Really Bad Powerpoint Do us all a favor: read this book before your next presentation. From font size to data visualization, Schwabish guides you through creating a presentation that will both hold your audience's attention and effectively deliver information. -- Susan Dynarski, University of Michigan Modern scholars spend many hours a week watching or giving presentations; every one of us should be forced to practice the wisdom of Jonathan Schwabish's wonderful short book. I thought I had mastered this craft and imposed my mastery on others, but I learned so much from Better Presentations that from now on, I'll just say "Read the book!" -- Robert E. Hall, Stanford University Your work can shape the future only when others understand you. You can show how your ideas matter if you master the fundamentals of communication, and this book shows how to do just that. -- Carmen Simon, author of Impossible to Ignore If you are a scientist or scholar who doesn't care about designing beautiful slides for your presentations, you are doing it wrong. Elegance, clarity, and good visual composition make your messages understandable. In this concise book, Jonathan Schwabish outlines simple but essential rules of design and data visualization that anybody can benefit from. Apply them, and I guarantee that you will never again see a bored face in your audience. -- Alberto Cairo, University of Miami, author of The Truthful Art: Data, Charts, and Maps for Communication Data visualization has provided a new set of powerful tools to help analysts communicate their ideas more clearly and effectively. Jon Schwabish helped to pioneer the use of these tools in the policy community, and Better Presentations is full of valuable insights that teach his approach to others. Both new and experienced analysts would benefit immensely from reading this book. -- Douglas Elmendorf, former director of the Congressional Budget OfficeTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Part I. Designing Your Presentation 1. Theory, Planning, and Design 2. Color 3. Type Part II. Building Your Presentation 4. The Text Slide 5. The Data Visualization Slide 6. The Image Slide 7. The Scaffolding Slides Part III. Giving Your Presentation 8. Presenting 9. The Technical Nitty Gritty Conclusions Further Readings References
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Columbia University Press Becoming the News
Book SynopsisBecoming the News studies how ordinary people make sense of their experience as media subjects. Ruth Palmer charts the arc of the experience of “making” the news, from the events that bring an ordinary person to journalists’ attention through their interactions with reporters and reactions to the news coverage and its aftermath.Trade ReviewBecoming the News examines the seemingly mundane experience of having been mentioned in the news-an important social phenomenon that scholars have ignored and one that changes how huge numbers of Americans think not only about the news media but about themselves. Palmer weaves a compelling tapestry of classic social theory, modern scholarship, and outstanding interviews. Built on thoughtful and sensitive research and brimming with insight, Becoming the News is a breakthrough contribution to the fields of sociology and journalism studies. -- David Pritchard, University of Wisconsin, MilwaukeeTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments 1. Victims of the Press? 2. What's in It for Them? Weighing the Pros and Cons of Becoming a News Subject 3. The Interview Stage Part 1: Encountering Journalists 4. The Interview Stage Part 2: From Interaction to Story 5. Truth (Perceptions) and Consequences: How News Subjects Judge Accuracy and Error 6. That's Me! ... But It's Not Me: Aesthetic, Emotional, and Existential Effects of Confronting Our News Selves 7. Celebration, Condemnation, Reputation: Audience Feedback as an Indicator of Status and Stigma 8. Making the News in a Digital World 9. Lessons for Subjects and Journalists Note on Method Notes Bibliography Index
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MO - University of Illinois Press Writing Fiction for Children STORIES ONLY YOU
Book SynopsisWhether you're nurturing your first idea for a children's book or have a published book or two under your belt, this title guides and inspires you, challenges and encourages you, and improves your chances of reaching your ultimate goal as a children's book author: your reader inside your story and your story inside your reader.Trade Review"Judy Morris's book is entertaining and intelligent, but the exercises make it extraordinary. They will help both novices and seasoned authors gain insight and move forward with their writing." -- Jane Leslie Conly, author of Crazy Lady!, a Newbery Honor Book "Lest anyone doubt that writing for children is both an art and a craft, here's strong evidence. An experienced writer and teacher of writing, Judy Morris leads would-be authors through the nuanced stages of developing plot, character, setting, structure, style, and voice. She combines practical exercises with specific examples from landmark fiction, underscoring the whole with a deep respect for children and the stories that engage them. For those aspiring to publish in the realm of children's literature, this book will prove a valuable companion." -- Betsy Hearne, author of Choosing Books for Children
£18.99
MO - University of Illinois Press Macroanalysis
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to large-scale literary computing and the revolutionary potential of macroanalysis.Trade Review"Jockers dares us to consider what the future can hold now that so much of the literary canon is accessible digitally."--Library Journal "An instructive introduction to the history of computing in the humanities and its increasingly sophisticated methodology."--Library Journal"Jockers puts data mining and word crunching to good use in analyzing textual components across large textual databases. . . . A fascinating blend of statistics and sociolinguistic analysis. Recommended."--Choice "A truly significant exploration of the intersection of literary studies and computer-assisted text analysis. Through a series of perspectives and methodologies, Macroanalysis convincingly demonstrates the power and potential of literary text analysis."--Stéfan Sinclair, coauthor of Visual Interface Design for Digital Cultural Heritage"A showcase for the range and the potential of. . . . 'big data' literary study. A new, turbocharbged sort of philology—one covering wider swaths of literature than even the most diligent and asocial researcher could ever read."--Chronicle of Higher Ed "A massively important book. . . . If you want to know what a major part of literary criticism will look like in 20 years, you need to read Macroanalysis.--Los Angeles Review of Books
£77.35
University of Texas Press Expert Legal Writing
Book SynopsisLeClercq covers everything a legal writer needs to know, from the mechanics of grammar and punctuation to the finer points of style, organization, and clarity of meaning.Table of Contents Foreword by Chief Justice Thomas R. Phillip Acknowledgments Part I. Introduction: Getting and Keeping a Competitive Edge Introduction 1. Writing like a Lawyer 2. Writing's a Touchy Subject 3. Focus on Density 4. Attorneys and Writer's Block 5. Min(d)ing the Field: Appellate Judges Speak Out Part II. Manipulating Legal Sentences: First Aid 6. The Long Sentence 7. Left-Handed Sentences 8. Marshmallow Constructions 9. Cases and Citations Within the Text 10. Coordination and Subordination: Defining Relationships 11. Examining Other Professional Prose 12. Emulating the Pro's Prose: Stylistic Consciousness 13. Deliberate Sentence Structure 14. Beware of Ambiguous Modifiers Part III. Manipulating Legal Organization: Structure Is Meaning 15. Organization and the Deductive Thrust 16. Organizational Advice for Successful Drafting 17. Quick Tricks for Organization Part IV. Manipulating Words: Bigger Isn't Better 18. Jargon: Manure, Margarine, and Moderation 19. Boilerplate: Empty Formalisms 20. Gender-Neutral Language 21. That's Not What I Meant Part V. Punctuating for Clarity: The Poetry of Punctuation 22. Allowing Commas to Create Meaning 23. Sentence Punctuation Guide 24. "Quotation Marks?" She Queried—or, The Arbitrary Rules Surrounding Quotation Marks 25. That Sophisticated Semicolon 26. Compound Adjectives and Noun Strings Part VI. Advice and References: So Go Be an Expert 27. Testing Your Basics 28. Grammar Rules Versus Suggestions 29. Advice to Partners About Advice 30. Reference Books for Legal Writers Index
£17.09
