Creative Writing

Unlock the Power of Your Words: Journey into the Heart of Hypnotic Storytelling Are you ready to transform your writing and master the art of influence? Hypnotic Writing Lab: Develop Your Hypnotic Episodic Storytelling Skills for Influence is your gateway to a deeper understanding of how language can shape thoughts, evoke emotions, and guide perceptions. Building on the principles laid out in The Art of Hypnotic Episodic Storytelling, this book takes you beyond theory and into the practical application of hypnotic techniques through a series of carefully designed prompts. Each prompt ...

Too often, companies and individuals assume that creativity and innovation are the domain of the "creative types." But two of the leading experts in innovation, design, and creativity on the planet show us that each and every one of us is creative. In an incredibly entertaining and inspiring narrative that draws on countless stories from their work at IDEO, the Stanford d.school, and with many of the world's top companies, David and Tom Kelley identify the principles and strategies that will allow us to tap into our creative potential.

"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.

Best Book Awards winner: Real Estate Books: 2016 International Book Awards winner: Real Estate Books: 2016 If you’re constantly being asked, “How do I invest in property?” then a book will create more hours in your day by reaching more people than speaking one to one. It’s a powerful business card that makes you stand out from your competitors. It’s also a legacy for years to come. You may have valuable knowledge that you want to share with others. But if you’re a property investor or landlord, you may wonder how to write or publish a book. This guide gives you every strategy ...

They say writing is rewriting. So why does the second part get such short shrift? Refuse to Be Done will guide you through every step of the novel writing process, from getting started on those first pages to the last tips for making your final draft even tighter and stronger.

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 ...

The Story Grid is a tool developed by editor Shawn Coyne to analyze stories and provide helpful editorial comments. It's like a CT Scan that takes a photo of the global story and tells the editor or writer what is working, what is not, and what must be done to make what works better and fix what's not. The Story Grid breaks down the component parts of stories to identify the problems. And finding the problems in a story is almost as difficult as the writing of the story itself (maybe even more difficult).

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.

Hart covers what writers in this genre need to know, from understanding story theory and structure, to mastering point of view and such basic elements as scene, action, and character, to drafting, revising, and editing work for publication. Revealing the stories behind the stories, Hart brings listeners into the process of developing nonfiction narratives by sharing tips, anecdotes, and recommendations he forged during his decades-long career in journalism.

Flowing Words: Unlocking Creativity Through Dictation is your quirky, heartfelt, and practical guide to discovering the untapped power of speaking your ideas into existence. Whether you’re a writer who hates typing, a creative lost in blank-page anxiety, or someone who just thinks better out loud—this book will teach you how to turn your messy voice notes into meaningful writing using the magic of modern dictation. With playful exercises, real-world tools (from Google Docs to Dragon, ChatGPT to your phone’s built-in mic), and the kind of witty encouragement your inner writer craves, ...

THE ONLY WRITING PROMPT GUIDE YOU’LL EVER NEED! You’re stuck on what to write so check out some writing prompts to spur your creativity. But they don’t help you out of your writing rut…sure, there are some neat ideas but none of them actually lead to a story. That’s because writing prompts all too often miss a key element: conflict. Conflict is the heart of every story, and without it you’re just writing a journal entry. Storystarters presents more than 200 writing prompts centered on exciting and interesting conflicts for your protagonist to solve. The prompts are divided among...

In this engaging book, the internationally best-selling author and famously private writer Haruki Murakami shares with listeners his thoughts on the role of the novel in our society; his own origins as a writer; and his musings on the sparks of creativity that inspire other writers, artists, and musicians.

There's more to writing a successful fantasy story than building a unique world or inventing a new type of magic. From the writing of strong, action-packed scenes to the creation of dynamic, multi-dimensional characters, fantasy author Deborah Chester guides novices and intermediate writers through a step-by-step process of story construction. Whether offering tips on how to test a plot premise or survive what she calls the dark dismal middle, Chester shares the techniques she uses in writing her own novels.

Imagine an AI that doesn’t just write but writes like you. "How I Trained ChatGPT to Write Like Me, And You Can, Too!" is your essential guide to transforming ChatGPT into a dynamic extension of your creative mind. Will Swartz takes you on a journey through the practical steps of training AI to capture the essence of your voice, with tools and techniques that are as effective as they are easy to implement. Whether you're a blogger, novelist, or marketer, this book will show you how to leverage AI to maximize efficiency and authenticity in your writing.

FROM DREAM TO MANUSCRIPT: YOUR GUARANTEED PATH TO WRITING SUCCESS Have you always wanted to write a book but don't know where to start? Or perhaps you've tried multiple times only to abandon your project halfway through? "How to Write a Story" is more than just a manual—it's your detailed roadmap to turning your dream into reality. FINALLY, A METHOD THAT ACTUALLY WORKS This isn't another theoretical book about writing. It's a proven, practical system that guides you step-by-step, from your first idea to a complete manuscript ready for publication. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THESE PAGES: ...

What happens when an 82-year-old writer embraces artificial intelligence to co-create her books? In Books by Bots?, Marie Campbell takes you on a deeply personal and refreshingly honest journey into the world of AI-assisted writing. Far from a technical manual, this mini book explores the real questions behind the headlines: Can a machine help write something meaningful? Do readers care if a book was crafted with AI? Is it ethical not to disclose AI involvement? And what does all this mean for writers — especially those reinventing themselves later in life? Blending insight, encouragement...

The Toxic Boyfriend Handbook is a darkly entertaining pseudo-parody, offering a twisted, tongue-in-cheek guide to crafting the ultimate manipulative, toxic boyfriend character. While it might seem like it’s dishing out real toxic advice, the true goal is to help authors develop flawed, realistic characters that captivate readers. Packed with over 150,000 words (575 pages) of strategies on creating possessive lovers, charming liars, and master manipulators, this book goes beyond typical writing guides. It's an insightful and exaggerated deep dive into toxic behaviors, blending satire with ...

Dive into the genius behind The Artist’s Way with exclusive, never-before-published Q&A’s, instruction manuals, and an Artist’s Way glossary. In this streamlined edition, Julia Cameron lays out the essential foundation of her Artist’s Way philosophy for anyone looking to get to the heart of her practice and begin immediately applying it to their own creative processes.

As the title suggests, this book is just a bunch of writing prompts meant to inspire novelists, poets, bloggers, and all other kinds of creative persons. Included within you'll find 200 ready-to-use story prompts and 400 two-word prompts to also fire up your imagination. There are writing tips and thoughts to ponder regarding storytelling.

‘‘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 ...