Modern Art Writing

Have you ever left the pulpit with a heavy heart, knowing your sermon did not carry the power it should have? Or perhaps you’ve wrestled with the frustration of preaching messages that sound polished but fail to transform lives? You’re not alone—countless preachers face the same struggle: sermons that inform but do not ignite. This book exposes the hidden gap between speaking about God and truly delivering His Word with life-changing authority. In a world drowning in information but starving for revelation, the church does not need more eloquence—it needs messages that pierce hearts...

“I traveled through the seven levels of the candy cane forest, past the sea of swirly-twirly gumdrops, and then I walked through the Lincoln Tunnel...” Ever since Elf hit theaters, audiences around the world have fallen in love with the story of Buddy, the charming (and oversized) “elf ”...

A memoir from Chuck Lorre--one of the most prolific television writers and showrunners in TV history (The Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men, Mom, The Kominsky Method, Young Sheldon), on his life, career, and the deal with all those vanity cards. Ever wonder what it’s like to spend decades...

New York Times best-selling author Jenna Blum has scored critical and commercial success with her novels Those Who Save Us and The Stormchasers. One of Oprah’s Top Thirty Women’s Writers, Blum has also taught creative writing at Boston University and master novel workshops for Grub Street Writers. Here Blum shares insights into the writing process and offers listeners the most important aspects of succeeding as an author.

Conquer information overload and boost your career with practical philosophy built for everyday problem-solving. Perfect for your daily commute, this intellectually stimulating guide transforms traditional education into a dynamic toolkit for lifelong learners. Stop feeling paralyzed by modern...

What does it mean to imagine the inner life of a man the world believes it already knows? The Art of the Reign is a striking and unconventional poetry anthology written in the first-person voice of Donald J. Trump, the 45th and 47th US President. Rather than offering commentary, criticism, or praise, this collection takes a different path. It listens. It imagines. It enters. Across seventeen poems written over several years, Patrick Graham explores the emotional and psychological landscape of President Trump, moving through private memory, public power, family, ambition, and consequence. ...

A collection of essays, lectures, and observations on the art of writing fiction from Alice McDermott, winner of the National Book Award and unmatched "virtuoso of language and image" (Rebecca Steinitz, The Boston Globe) What About the Baby? Some Thoughts on the Art of Fiction gathers the...

Crafting a killer cozy can be perilous. Fans of the genre expect authors to forego explicit gore and violence while at the same time creating a mind-boggling murder mystery with pulse-pounding tension and a twisty plot. But how is a writer supposed to satisfy such disparate demands? How to Craft a Killer Cozy Mystery tackles this exact problem by providing an actionable roadmap for starting (and completing!) a manuscript that will leave readers dying for more. Packed with charts and questionnaires designed to streamline the writing process, this comprehensive step-by-step guide will help ...

The Exit Is Through the Gift Shop is a psychological descent into consumer logic, soft control, and the quiet horror of environments that do not trap, but guide. A surreal exploration of modern systems, emotional compliance, and what happens when the end of an experience is never quite over. For readers who enjoy unsettling fiction that lingers long after the final page

A painter’s memoir of obsession, loss and creation during a trip to Venice Alone in Venice for an artist’s residency, Celia Paul records her daily painting practice. Her days are both charged with and interrupted by the turmoil she feels over the death of her husband, and her more recent...

Are you ready to redefine how you experience stories? Beyond Words is more than just a book—it's a gateway to the future of storytelling. Discover how hybrid narratives are transforming literature by blending prose, visuals, and interactivity into captivating, unforgettable experiences. From epic fantasy worlds brought to life with stunning illustrations to interactive mysteries where you shape the outcome, hybrid storytelling is revolutionizing the literary landscape. In this groundbreaking guide, you'll uncover: The Art of Hybrid Storytelling: How authors integrate prose, art, and ...

What if an ordinary village-born seeker, with no formal publishing background or technical training, gradually learned to transform knowledge, experience, and lifelong learning into books, websites, ebooks, and a successful independent publishing journey? What if the same journey revealed how Artificial Intelligence, cloud technology, self-publishing platforms, and modern digital tools now enable almost anyone to become an independent author? The Art of Self-Publishing and Website Creation is far more than a technical manual. It is a practical, experience-driven guide that combines real-...