Creative Writing Grammar

Learn how to critique creative writing and justify your opinions from an analysis of the work. Essential tips for readers writing reviews or authors trying to improve their novels. This unique, concise guide will give you advice on capturing your impressions and then, more importantly, the methods to justify them by a systematic examination of the composition of the writing, with examples. Broken into sections, it provides a structured approach to understanding why a story works... or doesn't: Read-through and impressions High-level analysis: opening, plot, character, dialogue, pace & style...

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...

★Great Dialogue Can Mean the Difference Between a Bestseller and a Bomb!★ Sharpen your storytelling by learning How to Craft Killer Dialogue. Ever wonder what techniques Elmore Leonard and Quentin Tarantino use to master the dialogue for their slick and highly quotable crime stories? Want to create the heart-warming introspection often found in the minds of characters like the ones in books by Judy Blume? Or maybe, you prefer to plumb the depths of layered subtext as powerfully displayed in the works of artists like Toni Morrison? With this comprehensive guide, you will find all those ...

A short and entertaining book on the modern art of writing well by New York Times bestselling author Steven Pinker Why is so much writing so bad, and how can we make it better? Is the English language being corrupted by texting and social media? Do the kids today even care about good writing?...

Our unique audioteach method features the voice of a real tutor, Chris Sykes. He will guide you through your course with over seven hours of audio material, giving you tips and advice based on his many years of teaching and writing experience and helping you to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls. This course takes you from complete beginner or committed amateur to the point where you've completed, edited and redrafted your work and are ready for publication.

“Do you want to write clearer, livelier prose? This witty primer will help.” —The New York Times Book Review An exploration of how the most ordinary words can be turned into verbal constellations of extraordinary grace through the art of building sentences The sentence is the common...

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 ...

Every novelist dreams of it--writing the book that rockets to the top of the bestseller lists. Now, they can see how it's done, up close, in an audiobook by an agent who has sold manuscripts that turned into hits. Here Albert Zuckerman covers the essential elements of the blockbuster novel and...

36 ways to improve your writing Two writers show you how to turn a worthy sentence into a memorable one. Starting where The Elements of Style leaves off, Good Writing can improve your book, your essay, your memo, your blog post, speech, or script. These essential rules for persuasive language...

Mignon Fogarty can't remember whether it was a misused semicolon, a chronic case of comma splicing, or an "affect" when an "effect" was called for, but at some point she had seen one mangled sentence too many. Determined to counter the slipping standards of good writing in daily discourse...

Are you ready to elevate your writing skills and make a significant impact with your words? "Master the Secrets of Book Writing" is your ultimate guide to transforming your writing from good to exceptional. This comprehensive book takes you through every stage of the writing process, providing techniques, rules, and insights to craft compelling, clear, and impactful content. The journey begins with the essence of engaging writing. This guide reveals how to create narratives that resonate, evoke emotions, and leave a lasting impact. You'll learn to weave vivid imagery, develop relatable ...

An elegant guide to the promise, power, and poetry of verbs, from Pulitzer Prize–winning writer Sarah L. Kaufman “An almost shockingly adroit guide to how to make every word count.” —Benjamin Dreyer, author of the New York Times bestseller Dreyer's English Verbs are the underrated stars...

El método para escribir una novela, el hábito que transformará tu vida. Numerosos escritores experimentado han visto multiplicada su creatividad al adoptar la rutina que propone este libro: escribir siete minutos al día durante 21 días seguidos. Un método que te incita a encontrar modos...