Word Craft

Legendary writing coach Jack Hart spent 26 years at The Oregonian and has taught students and professionals of all stripes, including bloggers, podcasters, and more than one Pulitzer Prize winner. Good writing, he says, has the same basic attributes regardless of genre or medium. Wordcraft shares Hart’s techniques for achieving those attributes in one of the most broadly useful writing books ever written. Originally published in 2006 as A Writer’s Coach, the book has been updated to address the needs of writers well beyond print journalists.  

The Everyday Witch's Spell Jar Handbook—a mesmerizing audible guide into the transformative world of spell jars. Step into a realm where ancient magic meets modern application, tailored for both the budding witch and the seasoned practitioner. Ever been fascinated by the mystique of ancient spells? Ever wished to invoke potent energies for love, protection, health, and prosperity?

The Craftsman’s Code will encourage listeners to rethink their ideas of their Christian faith, work, success, and character, promoting a society that celebrates the joy of craftsmanship. With insights on mentorship, purpose, and the impact of goodness in everyday life, Dave Hataj will inspire people from all walks of life to embrace their unique contributions and seek a more meaningful existence—one act of goodness at a time. A most timely book, as states are putting more funding behind vocational training to meet a growing demand for skilled tradesmen.

Learn Fun and Creative Ways to Enhance Your Descriptions! The advice, tools, and reference lists in this writing guide for fiction authors will inspire writers to create original and vibrant descriptions of characters, locations, weather, and mood that can greatly enhance anyone’s storytelling, whether you’re writing adult fiction, young adult fiction, or children’s books. Fictional and real settings are much more effective, dramatic, and evocative when they’re visible, auditory, olfactory, and tactile. Character depictions are much more imaginative, lifelike, and vivid for readers ...

Juliette has always longed for everything she experiences in her beloved booksgrand adventures, heroic deeds, passionate love, and making a meaningful difference. She wants it all. Yet, despite her found family, her dream bookshop, and a burgeoning connection with a sweet man, chronic anxiety...

This audiobook bundle collects the first three installments of Wyrd Words & Witchcraft, a magical series where a bookish sleuth dives into a life-changing adventure like the ones she used to only find in her beloved books. How much courage does it take for a sidekick to become a main character?...

Learn to Improve Emotional Descriptions, Create Believable Settings, and Craft Powerful Descriptive Writing. This guidebook is a companion to the first volume in the Fiction Writing Tools series, "The Writer's Guide to Character Emotion" on descriptive writing and Deep POV, with Immersive Writing Techniques. Within this in-depth writing craft book are practical tools on how to apply descriptive writing to create realistic settings, visceral responses, and lifelike characters. Included are lists and advice on: Setting Descriptors Character Personality Traits Character Development Descriptive...

Craft powerful, natural remedies in the comfort of your home – discover how to start your personalized herbal apothecary for you and your loved ones. Whether you’re struggling with stress, anxiety, body aches, or difficulties in sleeping, you’re sure of one thing: you want to reclaim control over your health. This is where the power of herbal tinctures comes in.

In How to Write Short , Roy Peter Clark turns his attention to the art of painting a thousand pictures with just a few words. Short forms of writing have always existed - from ship logs and telegrams to prayers and haikus. But in this ever-changing Internet age, short-form writing has become an essential skill. Clark covers how to write effective and powerful titles, headlines, essays, sales pitches, Tweets, letters, and even self-descriptions for online dating services.

On the surface, Jensy Willett appears to have it all: a supportive family, good friends, and an outstanding high school and college basketball career. But beneath that surface she hides a situation that has destroyed every meaningful romantic relationship she's had. As a result she has vowed to keep that secret locked deep within her. So when she begins graduate school, Jensy decides to shun possible romance to focus on her studies, and in that way, prevent any further relationship failures.

In this book, award-winning author and creative entrepreneur Joanna Penn takes you step-by-step through the process of writing, publishing, and marketing a successful non-fiction book. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up your author career, How to Write Non-Fiction gives you the tools and confidence to write the book you’re meant to write.

Do you want to connect with readers and listeners on a deeper level? Do you want your books to stand out in a sea of content by being authentic and personal in your writing whatever the genre? Are you interested in creative self-development? If yes, Writing the Shadow is for you. This is a book of my heart and it contains many personal stories—but this book is really about helping you reach readers and listeners with your words—and move to the next level in your writing.

✨ Manifest Your Dream Life — One Beautiful Cutout at a Time ✨ Bring your dreams to life with The Ultimate Vision Board Clip Art Book for Women (Premium Color) — a stunning collection of 700+ vibrant, high-resolution images, quotes, words, and affirmations designed to help you visualize, manifest, and create the life you love. Unlike random magazine clippings, every element in this book is carefully curated, beautifully printed in premium color, and organized by theme to make your creative process effortless and inspiring. Each image is placed single-sided with white cutting margins ...

Juliette just wants to run her bookshop, recommend great reads, hunt for treasures at estate sales, and savor quality time with her family and friends. Her magic has other plans. The emerging magical ability to return lost things to their owners has thrown her a curveball. She cant communicate...

"Writing Product Descriptions for E-Commerce Online Stores: For Fashion and Design" by Ali Muattar is an indispensable guide for anyone in the fashion and design industry. In this comprehensive book, Muattar offers expert advice and practical tips on crafting compelling product descriptions that captivate customers and drive sales. Recognizing the crucial role that product descriptions play in online shopping, Muattar explores the art of creating engaging and persuasive narratives for fashion and design items. Drawing upon his vast knowledge and experience, he guides readers through ...

Learn how to get sharp, human-sounding answers from ChatGPT in five seconds flat. Most people who struggle with AI aren't bad at prompting; they've simply been fed over-engineered templates full of robotic filler. In CHATGPT CRASH COURSE, Marc Gatsu cuts through the technical jargon to give you a lean, practical system built for real life and everyday work. Treat ChatGPT like an exceptionally well-read intern: give it the right context, define the task cleanly, and let it handle the heavy lifting. Inside this no-fluff guide, you’ll discover: The CRAFT Prompt Formula: Master the five core ...

✨ Manifest Your Dream Life — One Beautiful Cutout at a Time ✨ Bring your dreams to life with The Ultimate Vision Board Clip Art Book for Women (Premium Color) — a stunning collection of 700+ vibrant, high-resolution images, quotes, words, and affirmations designed to help you visualize, manifest, and create the life you love. Unlike random magazine clippings, every element in this book is carefully curated, beautifully printed in premium color, and organized by theme to make your creative process effortless and inspiring. Each image is placed single-sided with white cutting margins ...

On a seemingly ordinary April weekend, with her beloved wife Sophie out of town, Jensy Willett finds herself reminiscing about the extraordinary events of the past eight years of her life. From the long, slow arc of her recovery as the victim of a school shooting, to her hard-earned success as a photographer, Jensy contentedly reflects on the peace and contentment she has found at last. Now in her mid-forties, she has a new career, a new appreciation of life, and a love for Sophie that has only grown stronger over the two decades of their lives together.

Craft Vision, Mission & Values That Move Markets — and Make Your People Proud to Wear the Logo Every thriving brand has a North Star. Most companies, alas, have a dusty plaque. The Northstar Principle shows you—step-by-step—how to turn wall-art slogans into a living operating system that drives profit, innovation and purpose. Why this book pays for itself Write copy that conquers the boardroom – Use the VMOST-plus framework to squeeze your vision into one page and your mission into one sentence Spark devotion, not just “alignment” – Discover the two-level alignment model that ...

Discover what every new and aspiring author needs to know about the publishing industry and how to navigate all the complicated feelings that come with writing a book in this no-nonsense guide from literary agent, author, and creator of the popular newsletter Agents & Books Kate McKean. Writers...