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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 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.

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.

Ever dream of writing a book, article, poem, or play that means something to you—and maybe to someone else as well? Do you have an idea you're ready to get down on paper? In Creative Writing For Dummies, you'll learn how to unleash your creative side and become a confident and productive writer.

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.

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.

Hart covers what writers in this genre need to know, from understanding story theory and structure, to mastering point of view and such basic elements as scene, action, and character, to drafting, revising, and editing work for publication. Revealing the stories behind the stories, Hart brings listeners into the process of developing nonfiction narratives by sharing tips, anecdotes, and recommendations he forged during his decades-long career in journalism.

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 ...

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 ...

Writing copy that sells without seeming "salesy" can be tough, but is an essential business skill. How to Write Copy That Sells is a step-by-step guide to writing fast, easy-to-read, effective copy. It's for everyone who needs to write copy that brings in cash - including copywriters, freelancers, and entrepreneurs. In this audiobook, you'll find copywriting techniques for email marketing, web sites, social media, sales pages, ads, and direct mail.

This book is organized to teach Java to beginners, and it guides readers to master writing code by working with more than 100 examples, exercises, and assignments. Prior experience in coding is not required in order to start this book. It explains Java in an easy to understand way, with simple coding examples and many exercises that make it interesting and helpful to the reader even if they have no prior experience in programming. It is difficult for any expert software developer to believe that anyone can learn to program by only reading books. All experts build their experiences by doing ...

Turn Your Words into Wealth — Even with Zero Experience! Are you ready to start a profitable copywriting business from scratch? In Copywriting for Beginners, business author Jef Benson reveals how complete beginners can earn 6 figures writing persuasive content for clients and brands worldwide. Whether you want to freelance from home, build an agency, or create your own digital products, this step-by-step guide gives you the blueprint to master the art of copywriting — and make money doing it. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Write words that sell — without sounding “salesy” Find ...

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.

Struggling to figure out how to structure your novel? Then this book is for you. How To Write A Novel Chapter By Chapter is the clear, practical novel-writing blueprint that takes you through every stage of writing a novel—chapter by chapter, beat by beat. Written by acclaimed novelist and writing mentor Neil Black, this guide explains and applies the proven Classic Novel Structure system that can be used for any genre and any novel, including yours. Inside this book, you’ll discover how to: Outline, write and edit your novel chapter by chapter from your initial idea to a finished, ...

Practical and instructive, Egri provides a framework for writers to analyze and enhance their work. Numerous examples from classical and contemporary literature illustrate his principles, making the book a theoretical guide and hands-on manual for improving storytelling skills. "The Art of Dramatic Writing" has left a lasting impact, influencing generations of writers and remaining a staple in creative writing programs. Its enduring relevance lies in its timeless principles, applicable across genres and mediums.

No one comes out of a movie talking about structure. What audiences love and remember about a movie are great scenes. Marlon Brando in the back seat in On the Waterfront giving his "I could'a been a contender" speech. Meg Ryan's fake orgasm in Katz's Deli in When Harry Met Sally with the climactic punch line: "I'll have what she's having." In Superbad, Jonah Hill professing "I love you" to his friend Michael Cera by touching his nose with a "boop".