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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...

Many of us would love to jot down our fondest stories and our tallest tales to preserve forever in written form. But wanting to do something and knowing how to do it are two different things. This is not a book about sentence structure and grammar, but a book on helping you keep your head in the game once you’ve decided that writing a book is something you might like to do.

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. In his warm and engaging style, Zinsser dispels students’ fear of writing, and he shows them that the process of writing can help them understand a subject that they always thought they had no aptitude for. Taking students into many surprising corners of knowledge, Zinsser provides proof that every field has an accessible literature.

Leaders, business owners or people who want to get things done effectively need strong writing communications skills. This book offers useful insights into how to make your writing more persuasive and memorable. These are the tips, advice points, and examples of an expert communicator. Whether it’s persuading through newspaper “op-eds,” speeches, or even during crisis communications, “A Wordsmith’s Work” will improve the success of your message and enhance the reputation of your chosen messenger.

Stein on Writing provides immediately useful advice for writers of fiction and nonfiction, whether newcomers or accomplished professionals. As Sol Stein, renowned editor, author, and instructor, explains, "This is not a book of theory. It is a book of usable solutions, how to fix writing that is flawed, how to improve writing that is good, how to create interesting writing in the first place."

Written With AI: Learn How to Unlock Your Creativity with AI is your no-fluff guide to finally finishing that novel, memoir, blog, or essay that’s been gathering dust in your dreams. Did you know that 97 out of 100 people who start writing a book never finish? This book is here to flip that stat on its head. With the right mindset, practical tools, and your new tireless creative sidekick—AI—you’ll learn how to beat writer’s block, brainstorm faster, edit smarter, and stay motivated through the messy middle. Inside, you’ll discover: How to use AI to jumpstart your ideas and ...

Grant Writing Book for Business & Nonprofit Fundraising gives you a step-by-step system to write winning proposals—even if you’re a complete beginner.

New Content for 2026! Are you ready for the truth about our rapidly changing workplace?AI for Beginners is your clear, practical roadmap designed for women who want to not only survive, but flourish in the AI-powered world. 🔎 Why this book, and why now?Let’s be honest. The reality is that artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword. Every day, AI transforms industries, reshapes job roles and changes how teams operate. While some colleagues are leveraging these tools to achieve more in less time, many are unknowingly arranging their own obsolescence. Companies are watching ...

How can you cheat… at drinking wine? It turns out you can. And when you do, a whole world of power, ego and money will unravel. Corked is the scandalous saga in the glamorous, competitive and mysterious world of fine wines.

The key to good and efficient writing lies in the intelligent organization of ideas and notes. This audiobook helps students, academics, and other knowledge workers to get more done, write intelligent texts, and learn for the long run. It teaches you how to take smart notes and ensure they bring you and your projects forward.

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...

Written with elegance, warmth, and humor, this highly original "teaching memoir" by William Zinsser—renowned bestselling author of On Writing Well—gives you the tools to organize and recover your past, and the confidence to believe in your life narrative. His method is to take you on a memoir of his own: 13 chapters in which he recalls dramatic, amusing, and often surprising moments in his long and varied life as a writer, editor, teacher, and traveler. Along the way, Zinsser pauses to explain the technical decisions he made as he wrote about his life.

Dear writers, it’s been a light year since ChatGPT introduced artificial intelligence into the world of writing. And oh, what a year it has been. By now, you’ve probably tried using AI to brainstorm premises, write marketing copy, develop characters, and build worlds. * * * Do you wish to do more? • Are you curious about what you can do beyond using ChatGPT? • Ready to learn how to customize AI to your own writing? • Wondering how to keep up with the pace of AI? Fear not. I’m Rachelle Ayala, a USA Today Bestselling author and AI trailblazer. I’m here to equip you with the ...

A creative writer's shelf should hold at least three essential books: a dictionary, a style guide, and Writing Fiction. Janet Burroway's best-selling classic is the most widely used creative writing text in America, and for more than three decades, it has helped hundreds of thousands of students learn the craft.

Transform the way you speak, write, and think — effortlessly, even as you sleep. Elevate Your Vocabulary as You Sleep is a groundbreaking audio learning experience designed to expand your vocabulary, enrich your language, and refine your communication — all while your mind rests. Each carefully curated word is paired with a clear, memorable example sentence to deepen understanding and retention. Whether you’re a student, writer, professional, or lifelong learner, this immersive listening experience helps you absorb advanced English vocabulary naturally and subconsciously. Drawing from...

How to Write an Autobiographical Novel is the author's manifesto on the entangling of life, literature, and politics, and how the lessons learned from a life spent reading and writing fiction have changed him. In these essays, he grows from student to teacher, reader to writer, and reckons with his identities as a son, a gay man, a Korean American, an artist, an activist, a lover, and a friend. He examines some of the most formative experiences of his life and the nation's history.

While writers might disagree over showing versus telling or plotting versus pantsing, none would argue this: If you want to write strong fiction, you must make your readers feel. The reader's experience must be an emotional journey of its own, one as involving as your characters' struggles, discoveries, and triumphs are for you. That's where The Emotional Craft of Fiction comes in. Veteran literary agent and expert fiction instructor Donald Maass shows you how to use story to provoke a visceral and emotional experience in readers.

Who This Curriculum is For This complete 2nd Grade English Language Arts curriculum is designed for: Homeschool parents searching for a complete, affordable homeschool curriculum and ready-to-use lessons. Parents of struggling readers and writers who want extra practice and confidence-building support. Public and private school teachers looking for inspirational ideas, supplemental activities, and creative games to engage students. Faith-based families—each lesson can be paired with children’s faith-based literature, making it easy to use as a Bible-based homeschool workbook. Any parent...

A simple 3 step approach to mastering Korean in no time, even for absolute beginners.

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. As thousands of educators have already discovered, The Writing Revolution provides the road map they need, clearly explaining how to incorporate the Hochman Method into their instruction. The new edition provides a reorganized sequence of activities and even more student-facing examples, making it easier than ever to bring the method to your classroom.