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TWO BOOKS IN ONE Embark on a journey of character creation and storytelling that will leave a lasting impression on your readers. From the iconic figures of James Bond and Scarlett O'Hara to the timeless appeal of Harry Potter and Atticus Finch, discover what makes these characters so captivating across generations. In "Building Character Arcs," John S Warner presents a comprehensive guide to building unforgettable protagonists that your readers will connect with on a deep level. Explore the nuances of character development, from flawlessly blending age, gender, nationality, occupation, and...

In the age of artificial intelligence, drafting an essay is as simple as typing a prompt and pressing enter. What does this mean for the art of writing? According to longtime writing teacher John Warner: not very much. More Than Words argues that generative AI programs like ChatGPT not only can kill the student essay but should, since these assignments don’t challenge students to do the real work of writing. To Warner, writing is thinking—discovering your ideas while trying to capture them on a page—and feeling—grappling with what it fundamentally means to be human.

When you think of unforgettable characters from books you’ve read, who comes to mind? James Bond, Harry Potter, Scarlett O’Hara, Elizabeth Bennett, Atticus Finch, Sherlock Holmes? These are just some of the most iconic characters in fiction. They are so memorable that even decades or centuries later, they still captivate our imagination. But what exactly is it about them that keeps generations so invested in them? Writers apply certain rules and tricks with their characters to make their stories shine. With this guide, you’ll find out exactly what they are.

How many times have you gone through something and said “I could write a book about this!”? Now is the time to stop doubting and start planning! Just as every great meal starts with a recipe, every epic novel starts with an epic outline. But is an outline really necessary? Can’t you just wing it? Isn’t all that time on an outline better spent on actually writing? And doesn’t an outline just pour water on that spark of creativity? That’s what you may have heard…until now! Writing is like The Hare and the Tortoise. Slow and steady will always beat quick and careless.

After a decade of teaching writing using the same methods he'd experienced as a student many years before, writer, editor, and educator John Warner realized he could do better. Drawing on his classroom experience and the most persuasive research in contemporary composition studies, he devised an innovative new framework: a step-by-step method that moves the student through a series of writing problems, an organic, bottom-up writing process that exposes and acculturates them to the ways writers work in the world. 

Ever gone through something and said, “I could write a book about this!”? Well, with a good plan, you can! You might have an interest in creative writing or have started some rough drafts but can’t seem to take it to the next level. Wherever you are on your journey, education is crucial. But where to start? Just as every great meal starts with a recipe, every epic novel begins with an epic outline. Doesn’t an outline pour water on that spark of creativity? That’s what you may have heard…until now!

The lure of the American West is in the spirit of adventure, in the majestic expanse of unconquered wilderness and in rugged individuals on a quest for identity and sometimes for survival. Owen Wister's unsmiling Virginian... Dorothy M. Johnson's, "A Man Called Horse": These are a few of the colorful, even legendary characters who populate The American West in Fiction, a collection of stories edited by Jon Tuska.

Create Intriguing Characters that your readers will remember forever. John S Warner, the author of "The secrets to Creating Character Arcs," has now taken character creation to its next level. This workbook has been designed to build realistic but exciting psychologically evolved characters that are so lifelike that your readers will wish they were real. If you want to catapult your protagonist directly into your readers' psyches, then follow this simple but comprehensive guide. Step by step, you will build and uncover your character's flaws, strengths, weaknesses, and skills, which will ...

In the near future, a new space race is in full swing to be the first to colonize Mars. In preparations, an engineering team is building out the interplanetary communications network when a mysterious object emerges from the depths of interstellar space. As the nations of Earth scramble to investigate this strange comet, they must overcome plots from within and the machinations of a malignant AI in order to be the first to meet the menace, or the promise, that the intruder foretells.

Transform Your Writing Journey with "Just One a Day Writing Prompts Workbook" - Unleash Your Storytelling Talents, Even If You're Short on Time! Unleash Your Creative Potential with a Year's Supply of Unforgettable Writing Sparks! Every writer knows that the key to exceptional writing lies in the power of unique and captivating ideas. Prepare to ignite your imagination as you dive into this extraordinary collection of meticulously crafted writing prompts that will spark your creativity like never before! With many prompts covering various genres, this book is your gateway to unleashing ...

The service of African-American soldiers during the Civil War is one of that conflict's most stirring, if still not completely understood, aspects. Riders in the Storm covers the story of the African-American cavalrymen of the 5th Massachusetts. Where the infantry regiments recruited largely free Blacks from the North, the 5th focused on escaped slaves, who it was believed would be better horsemen. Not only would the former slaves be fighting for themselves, but they would be fighting to liberate loved ones still enslaved. 

Follow Us On IG @TheDraftingOffersPodcast to VOTE the Winner of Each Episodes Draft! John, Scott and Brad are Three Southern Ontario Realtors but this is Not Another Real Estate Podcast! We're going to address some of the major headlines in the news, and hopefully answer the questions you didn't even know you had. And we want to have a little fun at the same time, after all, this is the drafting offers podcast. Your votes are critical in helping us decide who won the draft, and who gets the bragging rights of draft champ for each episode. We can't wait to see who you crown the draft champ!

The funny man is a middling comic in an unnamed city. By day he takes care of his infant son, by night he performs in small clubs, sandwiched between other aspiring comics. His wife waits tables to support the family. It doesn't sound like much, but they're happy, more or less. Until the day he comes up with it. His thing. His gimmick. And everything changes. He's a headliner, and the venues get bigger fast. Pretty soon it's Hollywood and a starring role in a blockbuster, all thanks to the gimmick.

The Sporting Tragic is a no-holds barred, tell it how it is sporting podcast. Each episode is cohosted and includes banter, degradation, and disagreement. Predominantly the episodes will cover the NRL, NFL, AFL, Rugby Union, NBA, Golf, Cricket, and a plethora of others. No one is a professional sportsman on this podcast, but they all live and breathe sport. Email below if you have a topic you would like to hear discussed. Thesportingtragicpodcast@gmail.com