Creative Writing

You don't have to be an expert to write a novel—you just need imagination (and an AI assistant)! AI + Imagination is your step-by-step guide to turning story ideas into finished books, using the power of artificial intelligence as your writing sidekick. Learn how to brainstorm, outline, draft, and edit while keeping your story your own. Perfect for beginners and young writers, this guide shows you how to: Grow your story like a snowflake—one layer at a time Use AI for brainstorming, beats, and plot twists Create characters, worlds, and action-packed chapters Stay in control of your ...

"Every morning I jump out of bed and step on a land mine. The land mine is me. After the explosion, I spend the rest of the day putting the pieces back together. Now, it's your turn. Jump!" Zest. Gusto. Curiosity. These are the qualities every writer must have, as well as a spirit of adventure. In this exuberant book, the incomparable Ray Bradbury shares the wisdom, experience, and excitement of a lifetime of writing. Here are practical tips on the art of writing from a master of the craft - everything from finding original ideas to developing your own voice and style.

‘‘Romantically Yours: Thrilling Romantic Story and Poems’ comprises a short story and 5 mini anthologies of poems. The story is entitled, ‘Mr. U. Verbosity and Lady Wow. The anthologies are: ‘My Love', ‘My Man Loves Me’, ‘Be My Love Again’, ‘Moon Fascination’ and ‘Her Impact'. Mr. Verbosity features an enthralling whirlwind romance which is possibly the most intriguing romance short story ever written. Mr. U. Verbosity manifests a great wooing ability. Lady Wow topples quickly as she is unable to withstand the bombardment. Mr. Verbosity’s use of language is ...

)Aspiring writers often dream of completing a novel, but only a small percentage ever see it through to the end. After years of running successful writing workshops and navigating her own path to both traditional and self-publishing, Jo distils her tips and tricks in a practical no-nonsense step-by-step approach to novel writing. Find out for yourself how to make novel writing less daunting and more achievable this year. Whether you're stuck on chapter one or stalled midway through your book, this guide will help you go from procrastination to publication within 90 days.

The Mindful Creative Writing Teacher: A Toolkit for Creativity and Wellbeing is the essential companion for anyone teaching creative writing in today’s world. Francis Gilbert, bestselling author of I’m A Teacher, Get Me Out of Here! (Short Books), blends mindfulness, pedagogy, and social transformation in a pioneering approach to creative writing education. Inside, you’ll find: Research-informed strategies for building safe, inclusive, creative classrooms Mindful methods for feedback, assessment, and the art of redrafting Tools for decolonising the creative writing curriculum Ways to ...

Ready to build a fairy tale? First, you’ll need the right tools. Open this title in the Writer’s Toolbox series and discover plenty of tips and tools to get you started. Soon you’ll be writing magical adventures like a pro!

How come authors less talented than you are selling so many books? Why do they get more newspaper and TV interviews? How come they're earning so much money? It's a sharp learning curve when you write and publish a book. And, as you're probably discovering, there's a wide gap between theory and reality. You may be wondering: Is my book any good, or are my friends biased? Do I need a literary agent, or should I go it alone? Can I trust a publisher not to rip me off? Is publishing or self-publishing best for me? How can I get my book serialised in newspapers or magazines? How can I sell books ...

So you want to write an engaging scene, do you? This book was written with one main purpose: to help give authors a creative boost in their scene writing and toss writers' block into the oblivion of the abyss. In order to accomplish this, each chapter is written in a workbook-like format so that the steps provided can easily be implemented after they are explained. For each element of scene writing that is presented, J.A. Cox explains the How, Why, and When of its use along with his own description so that the information is easy to assimilate. He provides copious examples from his own ...

Write a foolproof business plan that will set your budding business on the road to success from the get-go. When you set out on a road trip, do you leave the map behind? Do you decide to just wing it and see where you end up? You can use Writing a Business Plan Made Simple for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs as your guide. With a comprehensive breakdown of everything you need in a stellar business plan, this audiobook is your one-stop guide whether you’re a first-time entrepreneur or experienced business owner.

It is my passion to share the art of storytelling with the next generation, teaching them important aspects through fun games—learning, while they didn’t realise they are learning. I launched an after school club teaching this craft. It has been an enormous success. This book is the product of one activity from the club. A Collection of Clever, Fun, Short Stories Inspired by Children Learning the Craft of Storytelling. T. P. Heath is a screenwriter and author of over twenty novels, mostly thrillers under the name Tim Heath, and the author of the Twiggy Rattlesnake series.

From drawing a map of a remembered neighborhood to signing a form releasing yourself to take risks in your work, Roorbach offers innovative techniques that will trigger ideas for all writers. Writing Life Stories is a classic text that appears on countless creative nonfiction and composition syllabi the world over. This updated 10th anniversary edition gives you the same friendly instruction and stimulating exercises along with updated information on current memoir writing trends, ethics, internet research, and even marketing ideas.

If you've ever had a good idea for a book, but weren't sure where to begin or how to keep going once you've started, this book's for you! Karen McQuestion, whose novels have sold more than three million copies worldwide, introduces straightforward strategies learned in writing more than twenty-five books. Find out how to spark your creativity and put joy back into the writing process. In this book you'll discover: What to decide before you've written the first word The three components you'll find in every great novel The trick to making an emotional connection with the reader How to use ...

Writing copy that sells without seeming "salesy" can be tough, but is an essential business skill. How to Write Copy That Sells is a step-by-step guide to writing fast, easy-to-read, effective copy. It's for everyone who needs to write copy that brings in cash - including copywriters, freelancers, and entrepreneurs. In this audiobook, you'll find copywriting techniques for email marketing, web sites, social media, sales pages, ads, and direct mail.

The book that revolutionized business communications has been updated for today's workplace. Crucial Conversations provides powerful skills to ensure every conversation - especially difficult ones - leads to the results you want. Written in an engaging and witty style, it teaches listeners how to be persuasive rather than abrasive, how to get back to productive dialogue when others blow up or clam up, and it offers powerful skills for mastering high-stakes conversations, regardless of the topic or person.

Vibrant, believable characters help drive a fictional story. Along with a clever plot, well-drawn characters make us want to continue reading a novel or finish watching a movie. In Creating Characters, Dwight V. Swain shows how writers can invent interesting characters and improve them so that they move a story along.

After writing three critically acclaimed memoirs and a decade of teaching memoir workshops at every level, Elissa Altman has helped students face the elephant in every writer’s room: how to craft the stories that are most vital to them despite the voices that have told them not to. Permission is a master course, not only on how to craft memoir, but how to begin and keep going when you’ve been told you can’t, and how to how to give yourself permission to transcend the fear that keeps vital stories from being written.

What’s Better Than a Great Novel? A Series of Them! Series are popular in most genres and can help boost your visibility as an author. But how do you create one? How do you come up with an idea that will generate multiple stories in the same story world? This book explores all the factors that go into making a successful series, from testing your characters and story premise for series potential to tracking details as you write to ensure continuity. Content includes: Series vs. Story - A New Mindset Types of Series - Episodic, Serial & Hybrid Soaps & Serials Creating a Series Premise or ...

Does your child have big ideas but struggles to put them into words? ✨ Story Writing Kit for Kids Ages 8-12 is the ultimate guide to turning daydreams into dazzling stories. 🖊️ With easy-to-follow steps, creative prompts, and relatable examples, this book helps kids take their wildest ideas and shape them into stories they can be proud of. 🌟 Why Your Child Will Love It We know how tricky writing can feel for kids. That’s why this book is designed to make the process fun, clear, and exciting. 🎉 Whether it’s a magical adventure or a thrilling mystery, kids will learn how to ...

At just over 5,000 years old, writing is actually a relatively recent invention. It has become so central to the way we communicate and live, however, that it often seems as if writing has always existed. But the question remains: Who invented writing, and why?In these 24 fascinating lectures, you'll trace the remarkable saga of the invention and evolution of "visible speech," from its earliest origins to its future in the digital age.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of storytelling with this latest collection of imaginative tales! From daring adventures to heartwarming lessons, these captivating stories will ignite the imaginations of young readers and inspire a love for the written word. Written by T.P. Heath, a seasoned screenwriter and author with a knack for crafting thrilling narratives, this anthology is the culmination of creativity and learning from an after-school storytelling club. Each story invites readers on a journey of discovery, blending entertainment with valuable lessons in a seamless and ...