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.

Write Through It is a candid, actionable guide to navigating the rollercoaster ride of writing and publishing, both on and off the page. Literary agent and author Kate McKean has been educating authors and demystifying publishing for years in her popular newsletter Agents & Books, and now she walks writers of all genres through every stage of the writing and publishing process and its accompanying emotional moments.

¿Cómo escribir un libro? ¿Cuál metodología es la mejor para abrir un negocio online sin inversión? ¿Aprender a escribir mejor? En un mismo ejemplar encontrarás todos los secretos para aprender crear textos adictivos, novelas, poesía, relatos, cuentos, no ficción. Además sabrás en qué plataformas publicar, qué cuentas necesitas abrir, cómo escalar el negocio.

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,...

Monica Leonelle digs into the best literature on forming habits and shares the top strategies professional authors are using to make sure they write each and every day. Each tip is easy to implement and will get you writing more in the "in-betweens" - the inactive moments of your life where you are commuting, waiting in line, or otherwise physically stuck with your brain unoccupied!

Yes, this book is designed entirely to share those secrets that will inspire you to write that great song that you know you can! And once the creativity really starts flowing, we'll create great habits and write even more, each and every day. Get down to writing the music and the lyrics you know that you can because writer's block is a fantasy. You just need inspiration.

In Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips to Clean Up Your Writing, Mignon Fogarty, the woman behind the popular Grammar Girl podcast, tackles some of the most common mistakes people make while communicating. From "lay vs. lie" and "affect vs. effect" to split infinitives and run-on sentences, the Grammar Girl offers clear explanations and effective memory tricks to help listeners write (or say) it right.

Everyone wants to be a writer, and they want to know what they can do to make that dream come true. However, most aspiring writers do not understand how to position themselves so they are ready when presented with an opportunity. They identify themselves as writers but have no writing samples, or their websites and social media talk all about their paintings or music but say nothing of who they are as writers.

McEwen espouses the pleasure to be found in slowing down, both for the ease and comfort of the thing itself (taking time to go for a walk, to write down one's dreams, to read, to talk, to pray), and for its impact on creativity. There are chapters on walking, talking, drawing, dreaming, on "making space", on pausing/praying, on telling stories. World Enough and Time is aimed at the educated general listener, could be used as a creative primer, and will be of interest to creative-writing students and artists in every genre.

In Big Shot, book 16 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from number one international best-selling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and sports just don't mix. After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he's officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball.

Curious by Design describes a journey of invention, imagination, and the occasional malfunctioning animatronic. From an untethered childhood to designing the world’s most complex theme park attractions, Steve Alcorn has spent a lifetime exploring the crossroads of art and engineering. Along the way, he’s built companies, created rides, composed music, coded operating systems, mentored thousands of writers—and still found time to sculpt a few nudes. Spanning decades of creative adventure, this is the story of one man’s relentless curiosity: how things work, how stories are told, and ...

A scrap of found paper. A face in the crowd. The sound of a song from the street. A sign that pertains to your writing--that answers a question or need. Have you ever had this experience? Come across chance information that felt tailor-made for you? An uncanny message that felt pertinent and true--a message that helped you to write what you really feel? That's the forgotten part of guidance. The outer signs that happen to occur. The signs that help us write and inspire our muse; the answers that help us share our heartfelt views. Writing--by Coincidence is all about these guiding gifts; the...

Ready to build a scary story? 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 sharing scares like a pro!

Discover finally how to become a successful author thanks to the techniques that have allowed the most famous authors to create their first best sellers. They succeeded. Now it's up to you to prove that with the right tools you can succeed in the publishing world. This book takes you through the first steps to understanding the fundamental concepts of writing until you create the right mindset to start working with creativity and create your first book.

40 Tips on Creative Writing is a must have guide for writers. Filled with inspiration, motivation, and helpful everyday writing tips, this audiobook provides a fresh look at how to publish and find listeners...40 Tips on Creative Writing focuses on the writing process, how to hone your writing craft, and how to market and sell your books.

Unleash the Power of Perception in Your Writing! Are your characters merely looking when they should be scrutinizing? Is your prose describing when it could be immersing? "Strong Verbs: Perception" is your secret weapon for electrifying your writing and captivating your readers through all five senses. Inside this power-packed guide, you'll discover: • 170+ dynamic perception verbs to inject vivid experiences into every sentence • Expert insights on connotations, etymology, and usage • Genre-specific applications for thriller, fantasy, horror, and more • Practical tips to transform ...

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.

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 ...

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.

Struggling with writer's block? See how ChatGPT-4 can become your source of endless inspiration. Wondering how to integrate AI into your daily writing routine? Learn how ChatGPT-4 enhances writing consistency and quality. As a seasoned author of over 16 books and a tech enthusiast, I invite you to explore the uncharted territories of AI-assisted storytelling. Discover answers to questions like these: Does ChatGPT-4 truly streamline the creative process? Can ChatGPT-4 be a reliable partner for consistent writing? Facing tight deadlines? Learn how advanced AI, and in particular ChatGPT-4, ...