Creative Writing

The intersection of motherhood and creative life is explored in these writings on mothering that turn the spotlight from the child to the mother herself. Here, in memoirs, testimonials, diaries, essays, and fiction, mothers describe firsthand the changes brought to their lives by pregnancy, childbirth, and mothering.

If you're a creative writer interested in a freelance income stream, want to work from home, and need help selling your skills to small business, this inspiring book will get you launched with confidence. Ideal for creative writers, journalists, students and bloggers with great writing skills. Get these gold tips and strategies, and hit the ground running!

When was the last time you had writer's block? You wanted very badly to write, but you couldn't think of what to write about! This collection of writing prompts will get your creative juices flowing and having you fill up page after page in no time, at all! This collection of writing prompts is a powerful and useful reference to use whenever you need something to kick-start your writing! And best of all, you have no excuse to not get started right away!

Award-winning author Alex Temblador discusses one of the most contentious topics in creative writing: crafting a character whose identity is historically marginalized. What is “identity,” and how do unconscious biases and bias blocks impact and influence what we write? What is intersectionality? You’ll learn about identity terms, stereotypes, and tropes, and receive genre-specific advice related to various identities to consider when writing different races and ethnicities, sexual and romantic orientations, gender identities, disabilities, nationalities, and more.

You are entering a new era for authors and writers who want to publish a book. This is an exciting new age of freedom of expression, in which everyone has the right and ability to publish without going through layers of censorship and barriers to getting their message to the public. No longer do you have to face hundreds of rejections from publishers before one takes pity and decides to give you a chance to publish your work.

Do you wish you knew ... How to crack the code of a modern, contemporary single plotline romance? How to get motivated to write and finish your romance story ideas? How successful authors write consistently and put out high-quality work at regular intervals? How to use strong and sympathetic characters and hit well-known romance plot points to create your unique romance story? How a supportive group of writers can motivate each other to write faster and better? Why setting a daily word count goal is not the best way to track your progress? How to keep your motivation going, book after book,...

Do you know that it’s almost impossible to find a successful writer who has published only one book? Virtually every widely acclaimed author has an extensive catalog of books. To join the elite ranks of those who write consistently, you need to learn how to stay prolific over the long term. And for that, the number one ingredient is self-discipline.

After a drunk-driving clip of Cason goes viral, his life is in shambles. He seeks refuge in the Bahamas until things die down. Once he gets to the Bahamas, he meets a family who introduces him to creative writing. At first, Cason thought writing would simply be a hobby. Over time, he learns the transformative effects of writing and how he could use words to create his reality.

The perfect book for all student journalists, this young learners adaptation of Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters' Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey's New York Times best-selling She Said will inspire a new generation of investigative journalists.

When you need to analyze what is going on around you, sometimes, taking the thoughts out of your head, where they are all muddled, and scripting them onto a piece of good old fashioned paper, with a pen, can truly help you a) get those ideas visually in front of you b) clear your mind, because having it written down allows you the freedom to step away without worrying you are going to forget the most important elements necessary c) look at things objectively, once you have had some time and space away from the muddle d) keep of record of how you were feeling, what you were thinking, and how...

From the creator of the "How to Plan, Write, and Develop a Book" workshop comes the ultimate guide to crafting a book in any genre. Mary Carroll Moore is the author of 13 books in three genres, and she has taken thousands of new book authors from idea to print! Your Book Starts Here offers sound, easy-to-follow advice on the ins and outs of book writing: everything from writing practice to pacing your prose.

Lydia Maria Child grew up in the 1800s reading countless books. She defied the idea that girls weren't supposed to fill their minds with ideas and stories. They weren't supposed to write their own books, either, but that is exactly what Lydia Maria did. Although she gained remarkable success as a writer for children and adults, she sacrificed everything when she took up her pen against slavery. Lydia Maria believed that slavery was wrong—and she wasn't afraid to say so. As a result, her courageous words changed her life and helped change the course of American history.

Unleash your inner nomadic scribe with "Rolling Reflections," an inspiring eBook designed to merge the worlds of travel and writing. Dive into the dynamic RV lifestyle and explore the nuances of self-expression that arise from embarking on a journey filled with words and wheels. "Rolling Reflections" is not just a guide; it is a toolbox crafted to help you construct your mobile sanctuary, arming you with advice on balance, routines, and essential gadgets. It paves the way to cultivate a nourishing writer's routine, balancing travel and writing perfectly while preserving health and wellness ...

No matter who you are, this book will inspire you, it will guide you, and it will help you write an amazing journal everyday of the year. I guide you through each week with a well planned and thought out writing prompt to walk you through all facets of life. This is a fantastic way to develop yourself and become a better person, only by writing a few words each and every day! When you have downloaded this book, you will never again suffer from writer's block or sit with the pen in your hand without writing anything.

Writing fact-based nonfiction for large general audiences requires two different skills: the ability to conduct rigorous research and to craft engaging prose. Tilar J. Mazzeo is one of the few people with extensive experience in both arenas, as a tenured academic and a New York Times best-selling author whose books have been made into a major motion picture and translated into more than 15 languages. She is also a sought-after writing coach with a passion for helping others communicate their expertise more broadly.

"Movie Characters: Classified" is an insightful and comprehensive exploration into the intricate art of character development within the realm of storytelling. In this engaging guide, readers embark on a journey through the captivating world of narrative craftsmanship, delving into the essence of character evolution. With a symphony of change as its backdrop, the book reveals characters as dynamic entities shaped by experiences and emotions, just like the very essence of human existence. From the foundation of a character's anatomy, which encompasses their physical, mental, familial, and ...

These 100 prompts for contemplative writing and poetry have been tested by a writing support group. Some of them are single words, others are questions or phrases. These prompts should be great aids to your personal growth, writing, and poetry.

young love, not returned. life not working out exactly the way you want it to. dreams unfulfilled, feelings unreturned, success beyond reach. how does someone stay sane through life's disappointments? writing feelings and emotions down on a page, to try and see some clarity through the muddle of it all, can sometimes be a step in the right direction, or not. sometimes the words stare back, unanswered. sometimes the distance via time and space allows for a whole different perspective. the release of pressure once the thoughts are out onto a tangible object, is inexplicable. creativity soars ...

You’ll see many little snippets in books and scattered all over the internet, but these are not the answers you are looking for. You might do all these things but find they don’t work. You might go to music college but find that on your first day, when you’re expecting to learn how to start creating vocal melodies, the thoughts of “Why am I here?” start to enter your mind. This audiobook is packed with tutorials demonstrating the kind of vocal melodies you can compose by using the methods in The Songwriting Magic Formula.

Discover how to turn an idea into a story, a story into a book, and a book into a dream fulfilled. Write with clarity, confidence, and direction. An idea lingers in your mind. Maybe it has haunted you for weeks, or perhaps it is just a whisper that flickers between your thoughts before fading away. But there’s something about it; a spark, a promise, telling you it could grow into a great story. The problem is not inspiration but the path forward. Where do you begin? How do you turn that intuition into a powerful, well-written narrative? The Narrative Expedition: A Journey into Creative ...