Writing Strategies

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!

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."

Ten years ago, Roy Peter Clark, America's most influential writing teacher, whittled down almost 30 years of experience in journalism, writing, and teaching into a series of 50 short essays on different aspects of writing. In the past decade, Writing Tools has become a classic guidebook for novices and experts alike and remains one of the best loved books on writing available. This new edition includes five brand-new, never-before-shared tools.

The Prompt Recipe: A Practical Guide to Prompt Engineering and AI Interaction Unlock the full potential of AI tools like ChatGPT—without guesswork, gimmicks, or copy-paste hacks. If you’ve used generative AI, you’ve seen both its promise and its pitfalls. Sometimes it delivers exactly what you need. But more often, the results feel generic, vague, or off-target. The problem isn’t the tool—it’s how we’re using it. This book introduces a powerful idea: a great prompt isn’t a magic formula, it’s a thinking strategy. Whether you're a consultant, entrepreneur, marketer, manager...

Discover the Secret to Acing Law Exams with IRAC & test taking tips tricks & tactics!Buy this book and you'll immediately get authoritative easy to understand test taking tips and tactics to master law school finals and pass the bar, whether in the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia and any other common law jurisdiction. Get good grades on law exams & pass the bar with flying colors by writing better legal essay answers. You'll really remember rules with colorful cartoon characters and and fairy tale hypotheticals. Why? Because then you concentrate on how to write and what to write instead of ...

Learn How To Write Powerful Songs Being a musician is good, but being a songwriter is even better. This book will do more than just teach you how to write songs. This book will teach you how to write powerful songs that really speak to people. You will learn: -How to turn different notes into actual songs -How to incorporate metaphors into your lyrics -How to use improvisation to enhance your songwriting ability immediately -How to turn your emotions into songs -How to communicate to the listener through your music -The number one thing that makes a good song - . . . and more This book is ...

Creating Confident Writers Has Never Been Easier! These days, students seem to be struggling more and more with writing. From starting an essay to tackling a creative assignment, the art of writing seems to be more challenging for today’s youth. Our students have so much to say, but sometimes they might not know how to put their thoughts onto paper. These students have strong opinions and beliefs they want to express, but writing might not be one of their natural strengths. This means their brilliant ideas might never be shared in an ELA class or within a standard writing assignment. If ...

Exploring the parallels between video games and the world’s most exciting, innovative spaces, this sequel to the groundbreaking Immersive Storytelling for Real and Imagined Worlds explains how the same techniques that pull players into games for hours at a time can be employed to draw participants into immersive experiences. Join Margaret Kerrison as she guides our next generation of immersive storytellers on a deep dive into the creative possibilities of this new realm of storytelling.

Confident Communication can make the difference in your job, your business and your life. In this book you will discover how to: • MANAGE the fear of public speaking • Melt the “plastic person” and become AUTHENTIC • Learn how to PRACTICE your speech without having to memorize it all • Transform your IDEAS into speeches quickly • Discover powerful speech STRUCTURES • Learn time-tested RHETORICAL DEVICES to create memorable phrases • “Find the Funny” and effectively use HUMOR • Develop DYNAMIC Openings and closings • Create engaging STORIES that will keep an ...

Freelance Writing Mastery is your step-by-step guide to building a thriving freelance writing business, even if you’re starting from scratch. Whether you want to escape the 9-to-5 grind, earn extra income, or turn your passion for writing into a full-time career, this book provides the tools and strategies you need to succeed.

Proposal Intelligence Turn Proposal Chaos into a Competitive Advantage If you’ve ever wasted hours hunting for the “right” resume, rewriting the same project description from scratch, or stitching together outdated boilerplate under a looming deadline—you know the proposal grind is broken. Proposal Intelligence is the fix. This practical, step-by-step playbook shows you how to use Microsoft CoPilot and CoPilot Studio—tools you likely already have—to transform your proposal process from scattered and stressful to organized, fast, and consistently high-quality. You’ll discover ...

Every business today is in the content business, whether it realizes it or not. A decade ago, advertisements screamed their message at the world, but now, customers are more sophisticated. They don’t want to be shouted at; they want to be engaged, informed, and entertained. Content marketing, when done right, offers a way to weave persuasion seamlessly into storytelling, creating a bond with the reader while gently guiding them toward a purchase.

Most working professionals will have already heard of the LinkedIn social network. What most people are unaware of, however, is the power of the platform itself. If used correctly, you can be working for your dream company in no time at all.

In this book, with the help of real-trade positions and finance tools, I will show you how to determine the edge needed for a Short Strangle trade and also the manner in which you should plan your trade so that you can exit any position at the earliest sign of exponential losses. Also included are the important knowledge about option greeks, forecasting volatility, approximating stock price returns, overview of gamma hedging, analysis of real trade on a day-by-day basis, and analyzing the impact of trends in underlying on a short strangle position with the help of real data. My other eBooks...

Your Ultimate Guide to Writing, Editing, and Self-Publishing Success Have you dreamed of becoming a self-published author, but felt overwhelmed by the process? Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this comprehensive guide is your roadmap to turning your writing aspirations into reality. Packed with expert insights, step-by-step instructions, and actionable strategies, this book is designed to help you transform your ideas into a professionally polished eBook—and get it in front of the readers who will love it. Learn the Essentials of Crafting an Engaging ...

Turn Your Ideas into a Profitable Passive Income Stream with AI! Are you ready to unlock the potential of AI and create a sustainable source of passive income? Creating Passive Income with AI-Generated Ebooks is your ultimate guide to writing, publishing, and scaling ebooks that sell—all with the help of cutting-edge AI tools. Whether you’re a first-time author or an experienced writer, this book will show you how to: Find a Profitable Niche: Discover how to identify trending topics and target audiences that guarantee demand for your ebook. Write Smarter, Not Harder: Learn how to use AI...

In the current project focused on grammar books for various classes, Mr. Sarkar has made a concerted effort to simplify English grammar and writing skills for primary-level students. He conducted extensive research on the syllabi of different state and national school boards to identify a common thread. While some boards emphasize specific chapters of English grammar, others overlook them entirely. Mr. Sarkar has aimed to synthesize these varying approaches and present them as a cohesive summary of English grammar and composition. As a result, his book may not fully align with any single ...

Dive into the comprehensive Praxis Core Study Guide, meticulously crafted to equip you with the essential skills needed to excel in the Reading, Writing, and Mathematics sections of the exam. Whether you're aiming to refine your critical reading abilities, polish your writing proficiency, or conquer mathematical challenges, this guide is your ultimate companion.

The AI-Proof Résumé: Get Noticed in the Age of Algorithms A practical guide to writing résumés that beat bots, impress recruiters, and land real interviews. Are you qualified but constantly ignored by online job applications? You’re not alone and the problem isn’t your experience. It’s that your résumé isn’t optimized for the Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) that now control the first step of most hiring processes. In today’s digital job market, bots filter résumés before any human sees them. If yours isn’t structured, keyworded, and formatted just right, it won’t make...

Writing one book is hard. Writing a series? That’s where most authors get stuck. Whether you’re on book one or book five, building a fiction series that keeps readers coming back — and keeps you from burning out — takes more than momentum. It takes strategy. In How to Write a Fiction Series That Sells, author coach and blurb expert Janice Lam gives you a practical, no-fluff guide to planning, pacing, and sustaining a series that works. You’ll learn how to: Map a series arc readers will follow to the end Avoid mid-series burnout and plot fatigue Create cliffhangers that convert —...