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Book SynopsisIn this distinctive guide to the craft of writing, author Laraine Herring shows us how to tune into our bodies and connect with our emotions so that our writing becomes an expression of our full beings, rather than just an intellectual exercise. With warmth and wisdom, Herring offers a path to discovering "deep writing"—prose that is unique, expressive, and profoundly authentic. Lessons and imaginative exercises show you how to: stay with your writing when your mind or body starts to pull you away; explore the five senses in your writing; and approach your writing without judgment. Writing Begins with the Breath will open up a whole world of creativity for people who may not have considered themselves writers before, while also providing keen insights into the craft for seasoned writers.

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Book SynopsisDo you envision celestial cities in distant, fantastic worlds? Do you dream of mythical beasts and gallant quests in exotic kingdoms? If you have ever wanted to write the next great fantasy or science fiction story, this all-in-one comprehensive book will show you how. Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction is full of advice from master authors offering definitive instructions on world building, character creation, and storytelling in the many styles and possibilities available to writers of speculative fiction.Combining two Writer''s Digest classics, Orson Scott Card''s How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy and The Writer''s Complete Fantasy Reference, along with two new selections from award-winning science fiction and fantasy authors Philip Athans and Jay Lake, this new book provides the best of all worlds. You''ll discover:   • How to build, populate, and dramatize fantastic new worlds.   • How to develop dynamic and meaningful themes that will expand the cannon of sci-fi and fantasy storytelling.   • Exciting subgenres such as steampunk, as well as new developments in the sci-fi and fantasy genres.   • How to imbue your tales with historically accurate information about world cultures, legends, folklore, and religions.   • Detailed descriptions of magic rituals, fantastic weapons of war, clothing and armor, and otherworldly beasts such as orcs, giants, elves, and more.   • How societies, villages, and castles were constructed and operate on a day-to-day basis.   • Astounding methods of interstellar travel, the rules of starflight, and the realities and myths of scientific exploration.   • How to generate new ideas and graft them to the most popular themes and plot devices in sci-fi and fantasy writing. The boundaries of your imagination are infinite, but to create credible and thrilling fiction, you must ground your stories in rules, facts, and accurate ideas. Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction will guide you through the complex and compelling universe of fantasy and science fiction writing and help you unleash your stories on the next generation of readers and fans.

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Book SynopsisMaster the art of article writing!The world of journalism is changing rapidly, and the modern journalist needs more than a basic knowledge of article writing to navigate it. The Complete Guide to Article Writing provides a compass for freelancers and students of journalism looking to write successfully on a wide variety of topics and for many different markets--both in print and online. From researching and interviewing to writing features, reviews, news articles, opinion pieces, and even blog posts, this one-stop guide will illuminate the intricacies of article writing so you can produce entertaining, informative, and salable articles.   • Learn how to write coherently, cohesively, and concisely.   • Choose the proper structure for the article you want to write.   • Weave narrative and fact seamlessly into your pieces.   • Develop your freelance platform with the latest in social media outlets.   • Pitch your ideas like a pro.   • Develop a professional relationship with editors.   • And much more! Modern journalism can be a treacherous terrain, but with The Complete Guide to Article Writing as your companion, you''ll not only survive the journey--you''ll be able to write pieces that inform, entertain, inspire, delight--and sell!

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Book SynopsisNow with new material on inclusive language, peer review, sample essay prompts, and more, this indispensable guide helps you hone your writing skills for success in college and in life.Every student knows that writing a successful college paper is no small undertaking. To make the grade, you need to express your ideas clearly and concisely. So how do you do it? Essential Writing Skills for College and Beyond offers practical strategies to help you: - Write any type of college paper, including term papers, essays, creative assignments, and more- Improve your writing through the process of brainstorming and organizing ideas, researching like a pro, structuring and drafting your paper, and polishing your writing- Master the nuts and bolts by avoiding common mistakes in grammar, spelling, and punctuation- Stay organized and on-schedule with timelines tailored to a variety of papers- Take it to the next level with advice on writing effectively after graduation and on the jobCollege writing may seem daunting, but it doesn''t have to be. No matter what your major or field of study, Essential Writing Skills for College and Beyond helps you take charge of your writing, your grades, and your path to success.

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Book SynopsisEndless ideas at your fingertips, and at the turn of a page...Need an idea for a short story or novel? Look no further than The Writer''s Idea Thesaurus. It''s far more than a collection of simple writing prompts. You''ll find a vast treasury of story ideas inside, organized by subject, theme, and situation categories, and listed alphabetically for easy reference.Author and award-winning writing instructor Fred White shows you how to build out and customize these ideas to create unique plots that reflect your personal storytelling sensibilities, making The Writer''s Idea Thesaurus an invaluable tool for generating creative ideas and vanquishing writer''s block--for good.Inside you''ll find:   • 2,000 unique and dynamic story ideas perfect for novels and short stories of any genre or writing style   • Twenty major idea categories, such as The Invasion of X, The Transformation of X into Y, Escape from X, The Curse of X, and more   • Multiple situations that further refine the major categories, such as The Creation of Artificial Life, The Descent Into Madness, Love in the Workplace, The Journey to a Forgotten Realm, and more   • Invaluable advice on how to customize each idea.The Writer''s Idea Thesaurus is an interactive story generator that opens the door to thousands of new story arcs and plotlines.

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Book SynopsisCreate characters that leap off the page--and into readers'' hearts!Populating your fiction with authentic, vivid characters is a surefire way to captivate your readers from the first sentence to the last. Whether you''re writing a series, novel, short story, or flash fiction, Creating Characters is an invaluable guide to bringing your fictional cast to life.This book is a comprehensive reference to every stage of character development. You''ll find timely advice and helpful instruction from best-selling authors like Nancy Kress, Elizabeth Sims, Orson Scott Card, Chuck Wendig, Hallie Ephron, Donald Maass, and James Scott Bell. They''ll show you how to:   • Effectively introduce your characters   • Build a believable protagonist   • Develop strong anti-heroes and compelling villains   • Juggle multiple points of view without missing a beat   • Craft authentic dialogue that propels the story forward   • Motivate your characters with powerful objectives and a believable conflict   • Show dynamic character development over the course of a story No matter what your genre, Creating Characters gives you the tools necessary to create realistic, fascinating characters that your readers will root for and remember long after they''ve finished the story.

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Book SynopsisCraft a meaningful life story!A written legacy of your life--one that encompasses experiences, lessons learned, failures and triumphs--is a gift your family and friends will cherish for years to come. Writing this story may seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Writing Your Legacy is a step-by-step guide to chronicling a life story that reflects your true self. Through a series of 35 guided themes, as well as supplementary exercises, you'll explore milestones, relationships, career paths, and major choices, and leave an eloquent record of your life for future generations.You'll also learn how to:   • Become the hero of your story   • Employ vibrant sensory details   • Discover your unique voice   • Dig up memories from your childhood and teen years   • Overcome writer's block, address common fears, and stay motivated   • Prepare your story for publicationWriting your life story can grant you insight and clarity, help you heal past wounds, and serve as a treasured account you'll be proud to share. Your story deserves to be told. Capture the spirit of your life with Writing Your Legacy.

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Book SynopsisEnthrall Your Readers! Suspense is one of the most powerful tools a writer has for captivating readers--but it isn't just for thrillers. From mainstream fiction to memoir, suspense creates the emotional tension that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Mastering Suspense, Structure, & Plot is your hands-on guide to weaving suspense into your narrative. Award-winning author Jane K. Cleland teaches you how to navigate genre conventions, write for your audience, and build gripping tension to craft an irresistible page-turner. Inside, Cleland will show you how to:   • Implement thirteen no-fail techniques to construct an effective plot and structure for your story   • Use Cleland's Plotting Road Map to add elements of suspense like twists, reversals, and moments of danger   • Write subplots with purpose   • Improve your descriptions, character development, sentence structure, and morePacked with case studies, exercises, and dozens of examples from best-selling authors, Mastering Suspense, Structure, & Plot is the key to writing suspenseful, engaging stories that leave your readers wanting more. ------ 'Indispensable! For newbie authors and veterans alike, this terrific how-to is your new go-to. Don't write your book without it--it's a treasure.' --Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha, Anthony, Macavity and Mary Higgins Clark award-winning author

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Book SynopsisWhat can you accomplish in 30 days?If you make time to write and put away all of your excuses, could you stay on track and finish your novel in only a month? With a structured plan and a focused goal, yes, you can!Using a combination of flexible weekly schedules, clear instruction, and detailed worksheets, author Victoria Schmidt leads you through a proven 30-day novel-writing system without the intimidation factor. Book in a Month shows you how to:   • Set realistic goals and monitor your progress   • Manage your time so that your writing life has room to flourish   • Select a story topic that will continue to inspire you throughout the writing process   • Quickly outline your entire story so that you have a clear idea of how your plot and characters are going to develop before you start writing   • Draft each act of your story by focusing on specific turning points   • Keep track of the areas you want to revise without losing your momentum in the middle of your story   • Relax and have fun--you are, after all, doing something you loveSo what are you waiting for? If you've been putting off your book project, let Book in a Month be your guide and find out just how much you can accomplish!

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Book SynopsisTeaching and learning MLA style is about to get easier.For nearly seventy years, the Modern Language Association has helped student writers choose trustworthy sources and use them to support their own ideas. Now, the authority on writing and research presents the clearest approach to MLA style yet with the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook. The ninth edition works as both a textbook and a reference guide. Focusing on source evaluation, it features a wealth of visual examples and updated advice on punctuation and grammar, footnotes and endnotes, annotated bibliographies, and paper formatting.An all-in-one resource that makes MLA style easier to learn and use, the MLA Handbook includes• Expanded, in-depth guidance on creating works-cited-list entries using the MLA template of core elements that explains what each core element is, where to find it in various sources, and how to style it• A new, easy-to-follow explanation of in-text citations• A new chapter containing recommendations for using inclusive language• A new appendix with hundreds of sample works-cited-list entries by publication format, including books, databases, websites, YouTube videos, interviews, and more• Updated guidelines on avoiding plagiarismAlthough there are numerous websites, apps, reference works, and cheat sheets that claim to help with MLA style, there’s only one truly authoritative resource to help your students on their paths to becoming better writers. The ninth edition of the MLA Handbook is the most comprehensive guide the MLA has ever produced, with an all-inclusive approach to writing, research, documentation, and formatting.Trade ReviewGeared ... to the needs of today’s students and teachers. ...Essential." - ChoiceTable of Contents Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Formatting Your Research Project 3. Principles of Inclusive Language 4. Documenting Sources: An Overview 5. The List of Works Cited 6. Citing Sources in the Text 7. Notes Appendix 1: Abbreviations Appendix 2: Works-Cited-List Entries by Publication Format Appendix Contents Work-Cited-List Entries Index

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Book SynopsisWrite personal and professional communications with clarity, confidence, and style. How to Write It is the essential resource for eloquent personal and professional self-expression. Award-winning journalist Sandra E. Lamb transforms even reluctant scribblers into articulate wordsmiths by providing compelling examples of nearly every type and form of written communication. Completely updated and expanded, the new third edition offers hundreds of handy word, phrase, and sentence lists, precisely crafted sample paragraphs, and professionally designed document layouts. How to Write It is a must-own for students, teachers, authors, journalists, bloggers, managers, and anyone who doesn’t have time to wade through a massive style guide but needs a friendly desk reference.

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Book SynopsisThe fully updated fourth edition of the go-to guide for crafting winning essays for any type of graduate program or scholarship, including PhD, master’s, MBA, MD, JD, postdocs, DDS, DVM, Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright--you name it.Based on thousands of interviews with successful grad students and graduate admissions officers, Graduate Admissions Essays deconstructs and demystifies the ever-challenging and seemingly more impersonal application process for getting into graduate and scholarship programs. The book presents 50 sample essays in a comprehensive range of subjects, detailed strategies that have proven successful for some of the most notoriously competitive graduate programs in the country, as well as sample letters of recommendation, essays for residencies and fellowships, and postgrad applications.

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Book SynopsisThe biggest challenge for authors is transitioning from being a writer to being an author, which are two totally different occupations. Many authors have the mindset that once they are published, their publisher handles all marketing and the sales come in like magic. In today's world, that is not reality, no matter how you are published. Written by publisher and author Terri Ann Leidich and author marketing coach and support Julie Bromley, this book simplifies marketing by taking the approach of Get Ready, Get Set, Succeed.

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Book SynopsisHoward Beck. Marc Stein. Jonathan Abrams. Chris Broussard. Ira Berkow. George Vecsey. Mike Wise. Selena Roberts. Lee Jenkins. All have graced the pages of The New York Times, entertaining readers with their probing coverage of the N.B.A.: a stage on which spectacular athletes perform against a backdrop of continuous social change. Now, their work and more is collected in a new volume, edited and annotated by Hall of Fame honoree Harvey Araton, tracing basketball's sustained boom from Magic and Bird to the present.Elevated provides a courtside seat to four decades of professional basketball. Both the iconic moments and those quieter, but no less meaningful times in between are here, from Wise riding around Los Angeles with a young Kobe Bryant on the eve of his first All-Star Game, to Stein declaring Giannis Antetokounmpo's "unspeakable greatness" to the world in a riveting profile. Rather than simply preserving the past, Elevated reexamines and further illuminates hoops history. This expertly curated collection features exclusive new writing by Araton and postscripts from the original journalists, revealing candid exchanges with NBA greats that didn't make the original newspaper edit and tracing the rise of a worldwide phenomenon from a contemporary vantage point.Trade Review"Bird. Dr. J. Magic. Michael. LeBron. Durant. Curry. They're all here, and many more who may be less famous but are no less a part of the N.B.A. developmental fabric. These in-depth features and incisive commentaryenhanced by Araton's chapter introductions and multiple reporter postscripts telling the story behind the storiesare playfully and passionately chronicled by the staï¬ of a truly global newspaper that has covered the sport across all borders crossed by the N.B.A." Jeff Van Gundy , from his foreword"A wonderful, delicate, insightful book, and an exactly perfect gift for anyone who is just now beginning to love basketball or who has loved basketball for decades. There were so many times during it where, at the midpoint of a chapter, I'd remember some other bygone N.B.A. moment from my youth and then begin to hope that there'd be a section in Elevated about it later, and sure enough, more times than not, there it'd be, a handful of pages later, waiting for me, as though it knew I'd eventually come looking for it. Buy this book." Shea Serrano , author of Basketball (and Other Things) and The Rap Yearbook"I loved this book. It reminded me of why I fell in love with the N.B.A. The great Harvey Araton and his wonderfully talented NY Times friends bring back a lifetime of basketball memories. But they also reveal many new fascinating anecdotes about the evolution of the league, and its greatest players. If you love the N.B.A., this book is a must read." Mike Breen , N.B.A. broadcaster for ABC/ESPN and announcer for the New York Knicks"There are few authors and subjects as perfectly matched as Harvey Araton and Elevated: The Global Rise of the N.B.A. Araton is the most influential and gifted writer ever on the N.B.A. and his ability to trace the storylines of the seismic shifts in the game's landscape are without peer. If you care about the game and those who've most impacted its meteoric rise, Elevated is a must-read." Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN Senior N.B.A. Insider and New York Times Best-Selling Author"The global phenomenon that is the NBA is now taken for granted, thanks to multiplatform exposure and the effect of social media on turning its stars into first-name icons. Amid all that, there is still fine sports journalism, as this collection of New York Times reporting shows. Editor Araton includes some of his own pieces but primarily provides context when introducing the work of such great journalists as Selena Roberts, Ira Berkow, Howard Beck, and Marc Stein. There's a thoughtful piece by retired great Oscar Robertson and a fantastic interview with Pat Riley, who won four NBA championships in Los Angeles and another in Miami. There's also a fascinating interview with Jason Collins, the first active NBA player to come out publicly as a gay man, and a fine account by Araton of the passing of the torch from NBA commissioner David Stern to his successor, Adam Silver. This is essentially a history of the modern NBA as reflected through the words of the sportswriters working for the nation's widely acknowledged paper of record." Booklist

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Book SynopsisCelebrating a New Orleans icon and one of football’s most beloved superstars Drew Brees describes his arrival in New Orleans as “a calling.” Following a catastrophic shoulder injury and a handful of years with the San Diego Chargers, Brees hit the ground running with the Saints, leading the team to the playoffs in his very first season and building toward the ultimate prize: the franchise’s first ever Super Bowl title. By the time he hung up his cleats in 2021, the Saints QB had won 172 games as a starting quarterback, led the NFL in passing yards seven times, and fashioned more than 50 game-winning drives. He won the 2004 Comeback Player of the Year award and was named to 13 Pro Bowls. These moments and memories are collected in Drew Brees: A Tribute to the Saint of New Orleans, a fully illustrated gift book commemorating the 20-year career of one of the most beloved Saints players in history. Featuring more than 100 photographs and unparalleled written coverage from the pages of Sports Illustrated™, this new volume provides readers a complete portrait of the ultimate team player whose impact on the Saints franchise cannot be overstated—from his earliest days in New Orleans to the euphoria of Super Bowl XLIV and beyond.This commemorative book also features SI’s best written coverage of Brees’s career, including pieces by Tim Layden, Greg Bishop, and more.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to take your work to the next level with this informative guide on the craft, business, and lifestyle of writing With warmth and humor, Paulette Perhach welcomes you into the writer’s life as someone who has once been on the outside looking in. Like a freshman orientation for writers, this book includes an in-depth exploration of all the elements of being a writer—from your writing practice to your reading practice, from your writing craft to the all-important and often-overlooked business of writing. In Welcome to the Writer’s Life, you will learn how to tap into the powers of crowdsourcing and social media to grow your writing career. Perhach also unpacks the latest research on success, gamification, and lifestyle design, demonstrating how you can use these findings to further improve your writing projects. Complete with exercises, tools, checklists, infographics, and behind-the-scenes tips from working writers of all types, this book offers everything you need to jump-start a successful writing life.Trade Review“Paulette Perhach is a teacher you can trust. She knows the creative writing process from hard work and constant practice, and everything she says about it rings true. Funny and wise, filled with examples of the joys and sweet agonies of the creative process, Welcome to the Writer's Life is a book both veterans and beginners will enjoy.”—Charles Johnson, author of The Way of the Writer and Middle Passage "Welcome to the Writer's Life is an indispensable guide to the literary life. Paulette Perhach offers a wealth of ideas and resources here in a warm and welcoming voice. It's like your best friend is a writer and she's giving you all the inside scoop."—Theo Pauline Nestor, author of Writing Is My Drink “Writers looking for encouragement, specifics, and some memorable advice would do well to pick up this good-humored and highly useful guide…This funny, readable, and idea-crammed book is a powerful tool for writers, no matter where they are in their journeys.”—Publisher's Weekly "The book’s interactive approach and dynamic format coupled with Perhach’s warm, encouraging tone make this a multi-faceted guide that’s a delight to read."—The Writer magazine“A panoramic view of what you need to know most and what you need to know first...Paulette Perhach’s introductory guide is a comprehensive volume containing hard-earned wisdom and organizational ideas, covering everything from writing and reading habits, to craft and editing. Full of helpful writing exercises and prompts, lists of prizes and literary journals, strategies for social media and financial budgeting, and inspirational anecdotes from poets and prose writers offering insightful advice gleaned from their personal experiences."—Poets & Writers"This compendious exploration-and tactical workbook-of the writer's path, replete with tried-and-true exercises and behind-the-scenes tips, provides a tremendous asset for aspirants or anyone simply curious about writers, their work, and the challenge of keeping body and spirit together."—Library Journal"The book is a great practical guide to the craft and business of writing for aspiring authors, and it also serves as a wonderful cross-section of the Seattle writing community."—The Seattle Review of Books

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Book SynopsisSupport 4th-grade students with scaffolded text-based writing practice! Lessons include leveled texts with science, social studies, and health topics, as well as comprehension questions, graphic organizers, writing prompts, and more.

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Book SynopsisSupport 5th-grade students with scaffolded text-based writing practice! Lessons include leveled texts with science, social studies, and health topics, as well as comprehension questions, graphic organizers, writing prompts, and more.

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Book SynopsisSupport 6th-grade students with scaffolded text-based writing practice! Lessons include leveled texts with science, social studies, and health topics, as well as comprehension questions, graphic organizers, writing prompts, and more.

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