Writing & Publishing

Read by the author. When you apply the StoryBrand framework your brand will stand out. Developing that framework to clarify your message and grow your business is about to get a whole lot simpler. . . Since the original publication of Building a StoryBrand, over one million business leaders have...

The #1 New York Times bestselling account of how the U.S. economy was driven over the cliff. Hear the original story that was turned into an Oscar-winning film directly from the author, Michael Lewis, for the very first time.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF WRITING with fresh testimonials from fellow writers about why they love Stephen King and On Writing—and a few new words on the joy of writing from King himself. *ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME* Immensely helpful and illuminating to any...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and...

With dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson—the acclaimed author of The Lost Continent—brilliantly explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language. From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog...

Brevity is confidence. Length is fear. This is the guiding principle of Smart Brevity, a communication formula built by Axios journalists to prioritize essential news and information, explain its impact and deliver it in a concise and visual format. In this revised and updated edition, the...

After making his debut in The Killing Floor, Jack Reacher has quickly become one of the most popular―and most enduring―fictional heroes to emerge in the past half century. Now, his creator tells the stories behind the stories.

This compelling #1 New York Times bestseller examines the legacy of slavery in America—and how both history and memory continue to shape our everyday lives. Beginning in his hometown of New Orleans, Clint Smith leads the reader on an unforgettable tour of monuments and landmarks—those that...

How do master storytellers compel us? There have been many attempts to understand what makes a good story, but few have used a scientific approach....

Legendary writing teacher and author of The Anatomy of Story John Truby provides a guide to understanding the major genres of the story world.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An accessible and inspirational guide to bringing the art and creativity of songwriting into your life, from the Grammy-winning cofounder of Wilco and Uncle Tupelo There are few creative acts more mysterious and magical than writing a song. But what if the goal...

In July 1995, San Jose Mercury-News reporter Gary Webb found the Big One - the blockbuster story every journalist secretly dreams about - without even looking for it....

From bestselling and award-winning author and professor Elizabeth McCracken comes an irresistible look at the art of writing. Writing can feel like an endless series of decisions. How does one face the blank page? Move a character around a room? Deal with time? Undertake revision? The good and...

The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success. Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat!...

Two must-have classics together in one volume, On Writing Well and How to Write a Memoir, from acclaimed writer, editor, and scholar William Zinsser ""On Writing Well is a bible for a generation of writers looking for clues to clean, compelling prose."" –New York Times On Writing Well, which...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER The ultimate guide to writing a great screenplay and building a screenwriting career, from the creators of the hit podcast Scriptnotes—featuring contributions from film and TV legends Christopher Nolan, Greta Gerwig, Michael Schur, Rian Johnson, Aline Brosh McKenna...

The Elements of Style has long been a valued and beloved resource for all writers....

NATIONAL BESTSELLER NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY NPR, TIME, OPRAH DAILY, KIRKUS REVIEWS, GOODREADS, AND MORE “Brilliant…A high-spirited, exhilarating memoir.” —The Wall Street Journal “In Joyride, the takeaway often has as much to do with the art of living as the art of...

From respected journalist, professor, and founder of the Writer's Symposium by the Sea, a book that demystifies the art and science of interviewing, in the vein of On Writing Well or How to Read Literature Like a Professor. “Dean Nelson is one of the best interviewers around.”—Anne Lamott...

William Zinsser’s Writing to Learn shows students how to write clearly about any subject—from mathematics, physics and chemistry to art and music—and how to use writing as a means of learning.

This guide reveals how writers can utilize cognitive storytelling strategies to craft stories that ignite readers’ brains and captivate them through each plot element. Imagine knowing what the brain craves from every tale it encounters, what fuels the success of any great story, and what...

A practical and accessible guide to getting across complex information clearly, by BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos. Explanation - conveying meaning - is an art. And the BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral...

Veteran literary agent and expert fiction instructor Donald Maass shows you how to use story to provoke a visceral and emotional experience in readers....

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER From the bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Book of Longings: an intimate work on the mysteries, frustrations, and triumphs of being a writer, and an instructive guide to awakening the soul. When Sue Monk Kidd was in high school, a home...

This new edition of The Writing Revolution adds guidance for teachers seeking a way to bring their students' writing ability up to rigorous state standards.

Here, for the first time, is the private and most intimate correspondence of one of America’s most influential and incisive journalists: Hunter S. Thompson. In letters to a Who’s Who of luminaries from Norman Mailer to Charles Kuralt, Tom Wolfe to Lyndon Johnson, William Styron to Joan Baez—not to mention his mother, the NRA, and a chain of newspaper editors—Thompson vividly catches the tenor of the times in 1960s America and channels it all through his own razor-sharp perspective.

If you think book marketing today works the same way it did a few years ago, think again—2026 is a completely different publishing landscape, and most authors are still using outdated strategies that simply don’t work anymore. This fully revised and expanded 2026 Edition of The Subtle Art of Selling Books gives self-published authors a clearer, smarter, and far less overwhelming way to succeed—introducing a breakthrough approach that finally meets authors where they really are. ✨ Choose Your Path. Build Your Strategy. Sell More Books. Instead of forcing every author into the same ...

In 2026, there is one skill that separates relevant strategists from obsolete ones. It’s not AI usage. It’s not prompt tricks. It’s depth. AI hasn’t ruined strategy. It has exposed how shallow most of it already was. When everyone can generate clean decks, sharp copy, and endless output, surface thinking becomes visible — and replaceable. Shadow Prompting is the skill that stops the slide into sameness. This playbook shows you how to use AI to uncover what strategy usually avoids — and turn it into clear, defensible direction. Inside, you get: a practical Shadow Prompting ...

Do you want to earn your first real income as an author and make a good living, but have no idea how and where to start? How to Earn Your First $500 from Self-Publishing Non-Fiction Books Even in Your Pajamas is a practical, beginner-friendly guide that provides the clarity you need. It will guide you on turning your ideas, knowledge, and experience into a profitable book, whether you are a complete beginner or have published a few books and are still waiting for your author success. Inside the book, you will learn: ✔ Setting the right expectation and why your first $500 milestone is a ...

What if you could write faster, beat writer's block, and still sound exactly like you? You've heard the hype about AI. Maybe you're curious. Maybe you're skeptical. Maybe you think using AI means sacrificing your creativity or "cheating." Here's the truth: AI isn't here to replace you. It's here to amplify you. In this practical, no-nonsense guide, you'll discover: How to use AI as a brainstorming partner (not a ghostwriter) The exact prompts that unlock ChatGPT and Claude's full potential How to maintain your unique voice while using AI assistance Time-saving workflows for plotting, ...

Drawing on examples ranging from Chaucer to children's rhymes, Cole Porter to Dylan Thomas, and from around the English-speaking world, it shows how any reader can understand and gain pleasure from poetry. This comprehensive guide explores poetry's relationship to everyday language and introduces major genres and technical aspects. Each chapter proceeds through chronological examples from a wide range of English language poems.

From Surviving The Journey...TO LIVING IT ON PURPOSE! There comes a moment when you realize: I can’t keep living like this. You feel the pull to change, to grow, to walk closer with God—but you need a clear next step. The Journeyman is a 30-day guide to help you do exactly that. Blending faith, life experience, and practical mindset coaching, Dr. Jessie Bowen walks with you through honest daily readings, key principles, and reflection exercises that help you: Break cycles of fear, doubt, and procrastination Hear God’s direction in everyday decisions Turn past pain and failure into ...

AI Ink: Writing, Publishing, and Misinformation at the Dawn of the AI Age is a groundbreaking exploration of the profound impact of artificial intelligence on the creative industries. Jason Van Tatenhove, a journalist and expert on political extremism, takes listeners on a journey through the rapidly evolving landscape where AI tools are reshaping writing and publishing. From AI-generated content to the ethical dilemmas of misinformation, this book addresses the opportunities and challenges that come with the integration of AI into creative processes.

This little book is packed with information on how to create compelling, complex 3-dimensional characters. Creating compelling movie characters is a big deal. Glossing over the intricacies of character is putting the screenwriter and ultimately, the feature film at a serious disadvantage. Movie-goers want to root for a character. They want to see conflicts between characters and they want to see how these conflicts are resolved.

Unlock the secrets of writing romance and turn your passion into a published novel. Romance is the most popular genre in publishing, but breaking into it requires more than just love stories. How to Write a Romance Novel: A Quick Guide for Aspiring Authors gives you the tools, strategies, and inspiration to craft compelling characters, emotional plots, and unforgettable endings that listeners crave.