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After Caroline Bicks was named the University of Maine's inaugural Stephen E. King Chair in Literature, she became the first scholar to be granted extended access by King to his private archives, a treasure trove of manuscripts that document the legendary writer's creative process—most of them never before studied or published.

An elegant guide to the promise, power, and poetry of verbs, from Pulitzer Prize–winning writer Sarah L. Kaufman “An almost shockingly adroit guide to how to make every word count.” —Benjamin Dreyer, author of the New York Times bestseller Dreyer's English Verbs are the underrated...

In Why We Talk Funny, linguist Valerie Fridland unlocks the secrets of what linguistic science, psychology and history can tell us about the evolution of human speech, why accents develop, and how they shape our professional and social lives. With a healthy dose of her signature humor and captivating anecdotes, Fridland explores how the twin forces of physiology and psychology along with the need to fit in changes the trajectory of speech over languages and lifetimes, divingdeep into the history and social forces driving the way people talk.

Leggi le persone come un libro e prendi sempre il comando in ogni conversazione con queste tecniche infallibili! Padroneggiando l'arte del linguaggio del corpo, scoprirai come il tuo linguaggio del corpo influisce sulla percezione che gli altri hanno di te, sia in positivo che in negativo, in modo da assicurarti che ogni interazione li faccia sentire bene con se stessi... e con te! Imparerai come gli altri percepiscono i diversi tipi di comunicazione non verbale, dai cenni del capo e dal contatto visivo, fino ai gesti delle mani e agli indizi più sottili come la postura.

יש לכם רעיון לספר אבל אין לכם מושג מאין להתחיל? רב ־ מכר הוא הצעד הראשון שתעשו אל עבר הגשמת החלום שלכם, ולא משנה אם תרצו לשגר את הספר שלכם למבחן הקהל הרחב בחנויות...

למה ערוצי הטלוויזיה יוצאים להפסקת הפרסומת תמיד בדיוק באותו הזמן? מי בישר על מותו של יאסר ערפאת שבוע לפני שזה באמת קרה? איך אפשר לדעת מראש איך ייראו התמונות...

Un breve ma interessante articolo su come la carta sia ancora il formato più libero per i libri, mentre gli ebook restano ancora misteriosamente ma comprensibilmente al palo.

An essay on writing by Mary Roberts Rinehart. Rinehart, a contemporary of Agatha Christie, was a prolific writer in her time. This essay gives fascinating insight into her process and a glimpse into her thoughts on writing, which is, in fact, work.

האם כבר שנים אתה מטפח חלומות יצירה אך לא אזרת עוז להגשימם? האם רצית אי פעם לעשות משהו שהוא בעצם קרוב ללבך יותר מכל, אך לא מצאת את הכוחות לבצעו? האם יצרת בעבר דברים...

עוד לא היתה תקופה שבה נזקקנו כל-כך להקשבה עמוקה ולתקשורת פתוחה יותר כדי להתמודד עם עם המורכבות של האתגרים הניצבים בפני ארגונים, עסקים והחברה בכלל. המדען הנודע...

This is not just another collection of tips and tricks. It is a complete system based on decades of firsthand experience—hard-earned knowledge gained through extensive research, professional application, and thousands of hours in the field.

כתיבה היא תהליך חושני המשתף את כל חלקי הגוף והנפש. על מנת לשחרר את החלק היצירתי שבנו המייצר כתיבה, עלינו לשחרר את הראייה שלנו את העולם, ואת היד האוחזת בעט. על מנת...

Writing is a ministry. (Yep, I said it). It’s a lot of hard work, loneliness, discouragement, deadlines, and the list goes on. So, why do we write? Because it’s who God created us to be. And, just like other Christian workers, who serve the Lord, we need to be refueled and prepared for the challenges we face. This is why these 40 Quick Quiet Times for Authors will be helpful for you.

"في مدح الكتابة والكتب، والقراءة والخيال، يمكن أن أصنع حكاية طويلة، أولها في سنوات الطفولة، مع كتاب المطالعة، ولا أعلم آخر الحكاية بالضبط، لعلها تمتد ما بقي عقل،...

How can you cheat… at drinking wine? It turns out you can. And when you do, a whole world of power, ego and money will unravel. Corked is the scandalous saga in the glamorous, competitive and mysterious world of fine wines.

The Official Redneck Phrasebook: Talk Like You Ain’t Got No Sense is your one-way ticket to the hilarious, head-scratchin’, beer-sippin’ world of redneck lingo. Packed with over 1,200 real redneck sayings, this ain’t no grammar guide — it’s a full-throttle, front-porch-approved handbook for speakin’ fluent fool. Whether you were born in a holler, raised by raccoons, or just want to fit in at a mud bog, this book’s got your back.

Why Is Nobody Buying My Book? It isn’t just a guide; it’s a roadmap for indie authors navigating the competitive and often overwhelming self-publishing world. Whether you’re struggling with pricing, marketing, or connecting emotionally, this book equips you with the tools and strategies to stand out and succeed.

What would it take to unlearn centuries of colonial influence over the books we read? The values, institutions, and structures that determine which of the world’s books and authors are translated, and by whom, are in dire need of disruption. Violent Phenomena brings together established and emerging translators from around the world to guide the way.

Welcome to the latest word on atrocious English, from wierd – er, weird – spelling to idiotomatic expressions to modest proposals for change, wherein we tackle such pressing contemporary English language issues.

Enter fast drafting: a fool-proof method for getting your book out of your head and onto the page. Based on her popular course, Jessica Brody, author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, will guide you through the process of getting through a first draft as quickly (and messily) as possible so you can not only get the thing done but, more importantly, discover your story faster and get to the revision process with clarity.