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Do you want to write more but feel frustrated at your lack of time? Are you doing "busy" work instead of moving toward your creative goals? Is your to-do list overwhelming? It’s time to stop, reassess and take control. This book will help you discover the path to becoming a productive writer.

Being a writer is not just about typing. It's also about surviving the rollercoaster of the creative journey. Self-doubt, fear of failure, the need for validation, perfectionism, writer's block, comparisonitis, overwhelm, and much more. When you're going through these things, it can feel like you're alone. But actually, they are part of the creative process, and every author goes through them too.

A collection of reflections on writing and the nature of the writer from one the greatest American writers of the 20th century. Throughout Hemingway’s career as a writer, he maintained that it was bad luck to talk about writing—that it takes off “whatever butterflies have on their wings...

There are three kinds of feelings when reading a story: boredom, interest, and wow! To become a successful writer, you must create the wow feeling on as many pages as possible, and this requires writing that engages the reader emotionally. In his best-selling book, screenwriter Karl Iglesias explored the working habits of A-list Hollywood scribes. Now, he breaks new ground by focusing on the psychology of the reader.

You don’t need to be a writer to write the book that changes everything.

Transform scattered fiction ideas into a page-turning narrative blueprint, conquering writer's block once and for all. Whether you are outlining during a morning commute or struggling to untangle a messy manuscript, this focused audio guide delivers absolute clarity. Stop staring at a blank...

Master fiction writing and conquer the sagging middle of your novel with this practical masterclass on story structure. If you find yourself staring at a messy draft or battling writer's block, this calm, dependable guide offers a clear roadmap out of the creative wilderness. Transform...

You have built real expertise. You know things that other people need to know. A book has been on your list. Maybe for months, maybe for years; because you understand what being a published author would do for your credibility, your speaking opportunities, your business, and your legacy. What has stopped you is not the idea. It is the process. The Quick Author Formula is a step-by-step guide for established professionals, entrepreneurs, and experts who are ready to turn their knowledge into a published book; in weeks, not years.

Not since Dickens has a writer had so many readers by the throat . . . King's imagination is vast. He knows how to engage the deepest sympathies of his readers . . . It is part biography, part collection of tips for the aspiring writer. In the final chapters, King tells, in graphic details, the...

Transform your blank page into a finished fiction manuscript with this practical creative writing guide. Whether you are battling writer's block or seeking inspiration during a morning commute, this step-by-step roadmap demystifies the storytelling process. Stop dreaming about drafting a book...

Overcome writer's block and transform raw emotion into powerful creative writing with this guide to the poetic craft. Whether you are commuting or seeking a fulfilling artistic outlet, you can build a sustainable habit that turns fleeting inspiration into striking verses. Replace the mystery of...

Master creative writing and craft gripping whodunits that keep readers guessing until the final thrilling plot twist. Whether you are brainstorming during a focused daily commute or outlining at your desk, this inspiring roadmap provides a concrete blueprint for aspiring fiction authors. Stop...

Master creative writing and build unforgettable antagonists that drive plot conflict and torment your protagonist. Whether you are outlining your first fantasy novel or deeply focused on revising a thriller manuscript, this practical guide provides the exact tools needed to craft morally complex...

Learn how to confidently write smoldering sex scenes... even if the idea of it has you nervous-giggling into a glass of Chardonnay. This book is the holy grail for all spicy romance authors. Whether you’re a newbie who isn’t sure where to start or you’ve banged out so many sex scenes that your keyboard needs a cigarette break, this one’s for you. As the author of nine critically-acclaimed —and very steamy —romances, I understand that lecturing yourself to “write this hotter!” isn't enough.

Two writers show you how to turn a worthy sentence into a memorable one. Good writing can improve your book, your essay, your memo, your blog post, speech or script. These essential rules for persuasive language work on any type of writing, and anyone can learn them quickly. Each rule is accompanied by examples and a lively pair of essays, the first by Neal Allen, who developed the list of tips over the course of his journalism and corporate careers; the second by his wife, Anne Lamott, acclaimed author of Bird by Bird and 19 other non-fiction works and novels.

From bestselling and award-winning author and professor Elizabeth McCracken comes an irresistible look at the art of writing. Writing can feel like an endless series of decisions. How does one face the blank page? Move a character around a room? Deal with time? Undertake revision? The good and...

"Writing is spooky," according to Norman Mailer. "There is no routine of an office to keep you going, only the blank page each morning, and you never know where your words are coming from, those divine words." In The Spooky Art, Mailer discusses with signature candor the rewards and trials of the writing life, and recommends the tools to navigate it. Addressing the listener in a conversational tone, he draws on the best of more than fifty years of his own criticism, advice, and detailed observations about the writer's craft.

Theme—the mysterious cousin of plot and character. Too often viewed as abstract rather than actionable, theme is frequently misunderstood and left to chance. Some writers even insist theme should not be purposefully implemented. This is unfortunate, because in many ways theme is story. Theme is the heart, the meaning, the point. Nothing that important should be overlooked. Powerful themes are never incidental. They emerge from the conjunction of strong plots and resonant character arcs.

Want to write a book but have no idea where to start? Writing your first book can feel exciting, overwhelming, and intimidating all at the same time. You may have an idea you've been thinking about for years, but you're not sure how to turn it into a finished manuscript. Or maybe you've always wanted to become an author but don't know what to do first.

With chick lit novels popping up on every best seller list, millions of listeners are all thinking the same thing: I could write this stuff. I could write a best seller and never go back to the office again! And here’s the guide that will show you how. Best-selling novelist Sarah Mlynowski and veteran chick lit editor Farrin Jacobs cover every stage of developing and selling your soon-to-be best-selling novel....