Creative Writing

"Cousins has given us a compelling biography of Keats' short and tragic life." MENSA Bulletin It is difficult; To get the news from poems; Yet men die miserably every day; For lack; Of what is found there. William Carlos Williams John Keats composed the most glorious jewels in the crown of English poetry. His are the most perfect poems in English. His letters are also considered a great literary achievement where he developed his ideas and concepts on art and life. The ability to transcend self by emotionally merging with nature's beauty became an essential credo for John Keats. His ...

Dorothea Brande's Becoming a Writer remains evergreen decades after it was first written. Brande believed passionately that although people have varying amounts of talent, anyone can write. She also insists that writing can be both taught and learned. This is Dorothea Brande's legacy to all those who have ever wanted to express their ideas in written form. A sound, practical, inspirational, and charming approach to writing, it fulfills on finding the writer's magic.

Can you learn how to write comedy? Absolutely - anyone can. Scott Dikkers will tell you how. He's co-founder and longest-serving editor-in-chief of The Onion, the world's most popular humor publication, and founder of The Onion Training Center at the Second City in Chicago. He's also a number one best-selling humor author and winner of the Thurber Prize for American Humor. In How to Write Funnier, he tells you everything you need to know to start writing funny stories, how to write funny scenes, and how to write funny sketches.

Regular, systematic writing exercises, like those in this book, can be used to improve your creative thinking, your problem solving skills, and your physical and mental health. If you want to boost your brain power, then this book is like acquiring a second brain. People who write on a regular basis, using the kinds of exercises described in this book, create better lives for themselves than they had before they used this writing approach. Writing can change lives! If you are struggling with emotional problems, it is normally best to see a counsellor, psychologist or psychotherapist, to get...

How can we create and market creative works that achieve longevity? Holiday explores this mystery by drawing on his extensive experience working with businesses and creators such as Google, American Apparel, and the author John Grisham as well as his interviews with the minds behind some of the greatest perennial sellers of our time.

Sabrina Bell wants two things in life: to find true love, and to get published. Unfortunately, she is drawn to old-fashioned items whose beauty is equalled only by their impracticality, including large hats, fountain pens, and handsome men with commitment issues. Will she find a way to exit her stressful magazine job and write The Novel? Is her true love out there, or should she stick with Mr So-So? When she starts attending Writers’ Circle meetings at the Guru’s country house, and meets arrogant wine farmer Robert le Roux at her first tango milonga, the plot gets a whole lot stickier. ...

The Little Book of Muses invites the reader to embark on a fantastical journey to discover the beauty of the written word. Within its pages is a collection of poetic, whimsical sayings with words entwined to serenade the logophile, invoke a storyteller’s soul, and warm the writer’s spirit. From elegant phrases, humorous expressions to thought-provoking reflections, this is a delightful book to sip tea, ponder, and dip in and out of often for a generous dose of literary inspiration. The book is also available in Spanish and Italian

Julia Cameron has been teaching the world about creativity since her seminal book, The Artist’s Way, first broke open the conversation around art. Now, in Write for Life, she turns to one of the subjects closest to her heart: the art and practice of writing. Over the course of six weeks, Cameron carefully guides listeners step by step through the creative process. With the learned experience of a lifetime of writing, Cameron gives listeners practical tools to start, pursue, and finish their writing project.

You can take audiences to faraway places. You can make giraffes burp and hippos sing. You can turn the sky purple and make audiences wonder what’s coming next. You can write awesome stories!

An action-packed urban fantasy adventure set on the islands of Hawaii! I'm Marcus Aries, and as the duly-appointed guardian of the Hawaiian Islands, it’s my job to ensure peace and balance between the world of the supernatural and the mortal realm. Things have been quiet lately, and I couldn’t be happier about it. That is, until the recently appointed kingpin of the Hawaiian cartel showed up and offered me a job I can’t refuse. Now I’m stuck trying to track down a murderer. To make matters worse, I've agreed to serve as a security consultant for the upcoming United Nations meeting. ...

Power Tips for Authors By Dr. Monique Rodgers Unlock the secrets to writing, publishing, and promoting your book with Power Tips for Authors. In this practical guide, Dr. Monique Rodgers, a seasoned author, coach, and expert in the literary world, shares invaluable insights and actionable strategies for aspiring and seasoned writers alike. Whether you're just starting your writing journey or looking to level up your author game, this book is packed with powerful tips to help you navigate every step of the process. From overcoming writer’s block to mastering the art of storytelling, ...

In a world where the supremacy of AI-driven systems seemed inevitable, the rise of CodeMaster had left human programmers questioning their place in the ever-evolving tech industry. As the digital world continued to expand, the balance between human ingenuity and AI prowess teetered on a razor's edge, leaving the future uncertain and shrouded in mystery. "Beyond the Software Code: A Tale of Human and Generative AI Transformation" takes you on a thrilling journey into a realm where the destinies of human programmers and CodeMaster are inextricably intertwined. As you delve into the pages of ...

Want to self-publish your book but don't know where to start? Worried it's too complex or you don't have the right skills? This updated and expanded Fourth edition of Successful Self-Publishing provides everything you need to successfully self-publish your book in ebook, print, and audio formats, plus proven marketing strategies to reach more readers/listeners. Written by award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Joanna (J.F.) Penn, this practical guide shares the exact methods used to publish more than forty books and build a multi-six-figure author business.

"STORY BY NUMBERS" is an step-by-step, deep dive into story structure that will take your story from an underdeveloped storm of “cool ideas,” to a slick, compelling work with fully dimensional characters. It uses the protagonist’s inner conflict as the guide to developing plot points and meaningful conflicts.

The musician and hip-hop legend - hailed as “the greatest MC of all time” and compared to Thelonious Monk - reimagines the writing handbook in this memoir and guide that incorporates the soulful genius, confidence, and creativity of a master artist.

Whether you are a writer, creator, entrepreneur, executive, public speaker, investor, or industry thought leader, Snow Leopard is your guide for becoming known for a niche you own.

After 30+ years of starting businesses and helping thousands of other aspiring entrepreneurs to launch their businesses, I’ve learned three critical things: First, startup success does not happen in leaps and bounds. It happens in little hops. It’s a series of Stepping Stones. You will find in this guide the important hops. Your job is to hop from one stone to the next, then to the next…and the next….until you find yourself in business. But not just any business. A viable business. There’s a difference between starting a company and a viable business. Second, just about everything...

Created by Board-Certified Positive Psychology & Mindfulness Coach Danielle Palli, this book is a guide filled with weekly exercises and journaling prompts designed to help people tap into their inner strength. Using her training and studies in emotional intelligence, personality types, and cognitive behavior theory, Palli invites participants to complete one assignment per week centered on building personal power, finding purpose, discovering strengths, and living within one’s values to create a life of joy and fulfillment. Note: This is the abridged, e-book version of the full-length ...

Ask Charlie: Draw It, Write It, Become It — The Educator’s Companion A Creative Teaching Guide for Inspiring Young Authors (Ages 10–13) Bring imagination to life in your classroom, homeschool, or mentoring sessions with this practical and heart-centered companion to the beloved Ask Charlie: Draw It, Write It, Become It youth workbook. This guide is designed for educators, mentors, parents, and creative facilitators who want to nurture storytelling, emotional awareness, and self-expression in young creators. Each chapter aligns directly with the student workbook and includes: Clear ...

Wonderbook has become the definitive guide to writing science fiction and fantasy by offering an accessible, example-rich approach that emphasizes the importance of playfulness as well as pragmatism. The book features sidebars and essays from some of the biggest names working in the field today, including George R. R. Martin, Lev Grossman, Neil Gaiman, Michael Moorcock, and Karen Joy Fowler. For the fifth anniversary of the original publication, Jeff VanderMeer has added writing exercises, creating the ultimate volume of inspiring advice.