A History of Medical Libraries and Medical Librarianship
A History of Medical Libraries and Librarianship in the United States: From John Shaw Billingsto the Digital Era presents a history of the profession from the beginnings of the Army Surgeon General's Library in 1836 to today's era of the digital health sciences library. The purpose of this book is not only to make this history available to the profession's practitioners, but also to provide context as medical librarians and libraries enter a new age in their history as the digital information environment has undercut the medical library's previous role as the depository of the print based KBI/information base. The book divides the profession's history is divided into seven eras: 1. The Era of the Library of the Office of the Army Surgeon General and John Shaw Billings - 1836 - 18982. The Era of the Gentleman Physician Librarian - 1898 to 19453. The Era of the Development of the Clinical Research Infrastructure (NIH), the Rapid Expansion in Funded and Published Clinical Research and the Emergence of Medical Librarianship as a Profession - 1945 - 19624. The Era of the Development of the National Library of Medicine, Online digital Subject Searching (Medline) and the Creation of the National Health Science Library Infrastructure- 1962 - 19755. The Medline Era - A Golden Age for Medical Libraries - 1975 - 19956. The Era of Universal Access to Information and the Transition from Paper to Digitally Based Medical Libraries - 1995 - 2015 7. The Era of the Digital Health Sciences Library - 2015 -Each era is reviewed through discussing the developments in the field and the factors which drove those developments. The book will provide current and future medical librarians and information specialists an understanding of the development of their profession and some insights into its future.
Information Issues for Older Americans
Information Issues for Older Americans brings together leading faculty from the leading Information Schools to examine information needs, behavior, and policy related to older Americans.
The Kosher Carnivore
You have a story to tell. But how should you begin?Or maybe you've written your book already; what should you do now?What choices do you have for getting published?They say everyone has at least one book in them, and thousands of people like you are exploring the possibility of getting their book written and published.Sixteen years ago I was in the same boat. But in the process of successfully self-publishing fourteen novels I've honed a protocol that I want to share.Here you'll learn aboutThe importance of writing an original, compelling fiction or nonfiction bookWhen to source input from peers and expertise from professionals-and how to find themA step-by-step procedure for formatting and uploading your book to various platforms including the biggestHow to plan and execute a successful book launch andWhat the terminology really means, using my jargon-busting glossary of termsLearn from my experience in navigating the self-publishing process.Don't worry, you are not alone! Indie writers are increasingly a tribe of like-minded and supportive people.Join us!
Benchmarking Library, Information and Education Services
Benchmarking Library, Information and Education Services: New Strategic Choices in Challenging Times provides the foundations of ongoing research in the development of collections and services. The book contributes to practical outputs of general benefit to the sector, including customers, clients or stakeholders, offering ideas for how to identify comparative strengths and weaknesses and improve or enhance present practices regardless of how well institutions currently perform. The centerpiece of the book is a description, report and analysis of a major international QB exercise that culminates in a set of good practice statements. The benefits of the QB methodology are applicable to individual institutions. Because of the current global turbulence, individuals, leaders and whole institutions are keen to learn more about what is happening and how they can develop sustainable solutions to both immediate challenges and longer-term scenarios. These include an analysis of third sector organizations, e-libraries, marketing information services, vocational training in higher education, the creative arts, and the role of partnerships in organizational openness.
Blueprint for a Memoir
Top book coach Jennie Nash teaches you how to think about memoir in a whole new way."The surest thing a writer has, in a genre that's never that sure, is Jennie's hard won, no-stone-left-unturned Blueprint system. It's immensely helpful and constructive." -Monica Holloway, author of the memoirs Cowboy and Wills, and Remarrying Michael: My Second Marriage to my First Husband There is a big difference between writing memoir for your own purposes-to share your legacy, to heal, to learn to write, because you are curious or called to do it-and writing memoir for other people to read. If your intention is to publish your memoir, there are concepts you need to understand and decisions you need to make. The Blueprint method will help you understand how to approach the work of writing memoir so that you have the best chance of success in the marketplace.Blueprint for a Memoir is a step-by-step process for defining what you want to say, deciding what to leave out, and crafting a pitch to the industry professionals who can bring it life. All you need to take advantage of the Blueprint is a story you want to share with the world and the willingness to take a few weeks to work through 14 tough questions.Jennie Nash is the creator of the book coach certification program at Author Accelerator and has taught hundreds of book coaches and thousands of writers how to use the Blueprint for a Book system to help them produce their best work in the most efficient way. She is the author of Blueprint for a Book: Build Your Novel from the Inside Out; Read Books All Day and Get Paid for It: The Business of Book Coaching; and nine other books.Praise for Blueprint for a Nonfiction Book"Jennie Nash may just be the best nonfiction book coach around. She offers up a proven method that helps writers to find their voice, identify their readers, hone their message, and organize their thoughts. Jennie is something of a magician. Her clients consistently produce excellent proposals sure to garner attention from literary agents who can help them to land that coveted publishing deal. I will recommend this book to all my clients." -Joelle Delbourgo, President and Founder, Joelle Delbourgo Associates Literary Agency"This process saved me YEARS of bumbling about in the dark!" -Michelle Dempsey-Multack, podcaster and author of Moms Moving On: Real-Life Advice on Conquering Divorce, Co-Parenting Through Conflict, and Becoming Your Best Self"Jennie's Blueprint system makes writing a lot less painful and a lot more productive." -Michael Melcher, partner and executive coach at Next Step Partners and author of Your Invisible Network: How to Create, Maintain, and Leverage the Relationships That Will Transform Your Career"The Blueprint is a godsend for anyone who knows they have a book inside them but is desperate for a pathway to turn an idea into a compelling proposal. I raced through it, pulled in by Jennie's encyclopedic knowledge of nonfiction books-what makes them sing, what makes them stick in our consciousness, and what makes them capture the public's imagination. While I haven't yet done all my homework, I know what's needed to get where I'm going. And I had to pause countless times because something she wrote triggered an answer to a question that had been vexing me. I'll be recommending this book both to first-time authors and veterans alike."-Marci Alboher, VP Narrative Change, Encore.org and author of The Encore Career Handbook: How to Make a Living and a Difference in the Second Half of Life
Being Michael Swanwick
In 2001, Michael Swanwick published the book-length interview Being Gardner Dozois. Now Swanwick himself becomes the subject of inquiry. During a year of conversations, Alvaro Zinos-Amaro (Traveler of Worlds: Conversations with Robert Silverberg) set about discussing with Swanwick his remarkable career, with a particular focus on his extraordinary short fiction. The resulting collection of transcribed interviews is a tribute to the similarly-named book that inspired it, a discussion of writing craft, an anecdotal genre history, and a chronological survey of the work of a modern master.
End Writer’s Block
Do you suffer from writer's block? This book was designed to be read in one sitting so that the reader could identify where they are getting stuck and try a couple of methods to overcome their problem and produce some work that gets them out of their rut. You will get the maximum benefit if you can take action directly after reading the book and before life gets in the way of your writing again!It doesn't matter whether you struggle to come up with ideas, suffer from perfectionism, procrastination or a lack of confidence. We detail proven techniques, tools and advice from famous writers that can help you overcome writer's block, and this book also includes 100+writer's prompts and 65 plot twists. With our help, you can end writer's block for good.
Cataloging and Classification
This fifth edition of the late Lois Mai Chan's classic Cataloging and Classification covers the analysis and representation of methods used in describing, organizing, and providing access to resources made available in or through libraries.
Promoting Reflection on Language Learning
This book presents the collaborative efforts of a team of academics at a university in Japan to promote learner reflection. It includes studies, practical applications and reflective accounts, and demonstrates how reflection can be effectively integrated into language learning activities with significant benefits to the learners.
The Art of Writing
"The Art of Writing: A Comprehensive Guide to Crafting Your Masterpiece" is an in-depth, comprehensive guide to writing. Written by experienced writers and editors, this book covers everything from world-building to revision techniques, offering a wealth of practical advice for crafting a memorable and engaging story. Whether you are just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this guide will provide you with the tools and insights you need to take your writing to the next level.One of the key features of the book is its focus on world-building. The chapters on building unique worlds, crafting effective descriptions, and writing compelling settings will give you the tools you need to create rich, immersive environments for your characters. Additionally, the chapters on dialogue, point of view, and voice will help you bring your characters to life, making them more relatable and memorable to your readers.The book also covers the more technical aspects of writing, including symbolism, metaphor, pacing, and tension. The chapters on conflict and action will help you keep your readers on the edge of their seats, while the chapters on endings and revisions will help you ensure that your story has a satisfying conclusion. The book also addresses common challenges faced by writers, such as writer's block, and provides strategies for overcoming them.In addition to the technical aspects of writing, "The Art of Writing" also focuses on the creative side of writing. The chapter on themes will help you create stories with depth and meaning, while the chapter on voice will help you find your own unique style.Finally, the book also covers the publishing and marketing process, giving you the tools you need to get your work out into the world. Whether you are looking to publish your work traditionally or self-publish, the chapters on the publishing process and marketing your book will provide you with the information you need to get your work into the hands of readers.With its in-depth, comprehensive coverage of all aspects of writing, "The Art of Writing: A Comprehensive Guide to Crafting Your Masterpiece" is an essential resource for any writer looking to improve their craft and take their writing to the next level."
ILTS English Language Arts (207) Exam Study Guide
Introducing our ILTS English Language Arts (207) Exam Study Guide: 2 Practice Tests and Illinois Licensure Testing System ELA Prep [3rd Edition]! Cirrus Test Prep's ILTS English Language Arts (207) Exam Study Guide includes everything you need to pass the ILTS ELA 207 exam the first time.Quick review of the concepts covered on the ILTS ELA 207 exam2 full practice tests with detailed answer explanationsTips and tricks from experienced educatorsAccess to online flash cards, cheat sheets, and moreCirrus Test Prep's ILTS English Language Arts (207) Exam Study Guide is aligned with the official ILTS ELA exam framework. Topics covered include: Reading LiteracyReading Informational TextsLanguageWriting and ResearchSpeaking, Listening, and ViewingAssessment and Instruction PearsonVue was not involved in the creation or production of this product, is not in any way affiliated with Cirrus Test Prep, and does not sponsor or endorse this product. About Cirrus Test PrepDeveloped by experienced current and former educators, Cirrus Test Prep's study materials help future educators gain the skills and knowledge needed to successfully pass their state-level teacher certification exams and enter the classroom. Each Cirrus Test Prep study guide includes: a detailed summary of the test's format, content, and scoring; an overview of the content knowledge required to pass the exam; worked-through sample questions with answers and explanations; full-length practice tests including answer explanations; and unique test-taking strategies with highlighted key concepts.
Cataloging for School Librarians
This book covers the basics of creating MARC records to catalog library materials. It is designed with the school librarian in mind, and the fields covered are those the school librarian may need when creating or updating catalog records to increase their users' access to the materials in the library's collection.
Writing Dirty Words
Writing Dirty Words presents a witty, easy going romp through a full-time, freelance 'literary' career- useful as tips for the aspiring income-earning writer (or anybody attempting to create anything, really) and as a memoir of musician, playwright, children's book writer and erotica author Ralph Greco, Jr. Inside these pages, Ralph shares his personal anecdotes about how and for whom he built his writing career which just so happened to focus on erotica. He didn't intend to write naughty stories, but he did what any hungry writer does; he pursued the opportunities that crossed his path and built on what developed. This is the ultimate writing book for the starving artist who needs some humor and some spice.
A Writer's Workbook / Journal 28 Days of Guided Writing Prompts
This workbook contains 28 daily prompts based on the plot of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Each day includes a plot point summary, a To Do item (the goal of the day), a brief description of a scene for you to write, and just over 6 blank pages for you to write in. If you follow the prompts and write 1786 words per day, at the end of the month, you will have a 50,000 word initial draft of your novel!A randomly selected excerpt/example, Day 9: (MC = Main Character. names in [ ] will be your own character names, once you create them)Day 9Austen: Mr. Collins, a distant cousin of the Bennet family, arrives and proposes to Elizabeth, who declines.To Do: Create the "thing the MC does not want". This will be the antithesis of the MC's dreams and goals. This is who the "foil" was created for in Day 8.The Scene: The antithesis [Mr. Collins] arrives unexpectedly. An arranged marriage partner? A blind date? Someone from high school? A former lover who has returned to the country after 2 years posted overseas? As the scene progresses, show the MC's growing unease - is she shifting in her seat, trying to escape, sneaking to the bathroom to call her own landline for an excuse to leave? Use dialogue and actions to create tension and enhance the discomfort.
Cataloging and Classification
This fifth edition of the late Lois Mai Chan's classic Cataloging and Classification covers the analysis and representation of methods used in describing, organizing, and providing access to resources made available in or through libraries.
Information Services for a Sustainable Society
The publication seeks to establish how information professionals are providing information services in in a sustainable society in an era of information disorder. It also provides the strategic direction to strengthen the global voice of libraries, inspiring and enhancing professional practice as well as enhancing international cooperation and collaboration among LIS educators and practitioners. The contents is divided according to the following key sub-themes that resonate with the title as outlined below: Library and information services in the information age Data and records in an era of information disorder Archives, data curation and preservation in the digital era Data science, analytics and visualization Information ethics in the digital era Information deluge in the digital era Information and knowledge management Fourth Industrial revolution The highlighted themes explore critical issues relating to how libraries, archives and related institutions are responding to the seismic shifts in the information landscape amidst a myriad of challenges and opportunities. The sub-themes bring together a tapestry of articles that explore the status, experiences and future prospects of the dynamic library and information science practice.
Cataloging for School Librarians, Third Edition
This book covers the basics of creating MARC records to catalog library materials. It is designed with the school librarian in mind, and the fields covered are those the school librarian may need when creating or updating catalog records to increase their users' access to the materials in the library's collection.
Teaching Languages with Screen Media
In recent years, the expansion of screen media, including film, TV, music videos, and computer games, has inspired new tools for both educators and learners. This book illustrates how screen media can be exploited to support foreign language (L2) teaching and learning.Drawing on a range of theories and approaches from second language acquisition, audio-visual translation, multimodality, and new media and film studies, this book provides both best practices and in-depth research on this interdisciplinary field. Areas of screen media-enhanced learning and teaching are covered across 4 sections: film and broadcast media, in-depth case studies, translation and screen media, and interactive media. With a focus on pedagogical approaches to teaching and learning Spanish, French, German, and English as a Foreign Language, Teaching Languages with Screen Media presents innovative insights in this new interdisciplinary field.
The Non-Fiction Writer’s Guide
This book provides a comprehensive guide for writers looking to master the art of non-fiction writing. From defining the book's purpose and target audience, to conducting effective research and finding the right voice, the book covers all the key elements of successful non-fiction writing. Through a focus on storytelling techniques, including the use of description, sensory detail, humor, and personal anecdotes, the book teaches writers how to craft engaging narratives that captivate their readers.With practical advice on editing, revising, and polishing writing, as well as tips on building a platform and promoting their work, this book is a must-have resource for writers at all levels of experience. The chapter on the business of non-fiction writing provides guidance on navigating the publishing world and the ethics of balancing fact and interpretation, while the chapter on staying inspired and motivated offers support and inspiration to writers as they continue their journey.Whether you are a seasoned writer or just starting out, The Non-Fiction Writer's Guide: Mastering Engaging Narratives will help you hone your skills and bring your writing to the next level.
American Sign Language Maze Book.This book is perfect for your child to learn and practice the ASL alphabet and have fun at the same time.
Education starts with learning the alphabet.This stunning book contains the ASL alphabet. Each letter has a page with a maze for your child to solve. This book is suitable for children that communicate using the sign language.Get the perfect gift for your loved ones!
ThrillCraft
With a meticulous breakdown of story structure, this book reveals the essential elements that make crime fiction truly unputdownable. Every step of the storytelling process is demystified from the incisive introduction to the exhilarating climax. Learn how to skillfully weave intricate plotlines, create multidimensional characters with hidden agendas, and build suspense that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
Writing Lessons from the Front
This book is the ultimate guide for aspiring writers looking to take their craft to the next level. With The First Ten Writing Lessons from the Front, readers will get a comprehensive writer's workshop that will teach them everything they need to know to become a successful author. From plot structure and characterization to evoking emotion and self-editing, this book provides readers with the tools necessary to write a truly captivating story.Benefits of reading this book: - Get an in-depth look into every aspect of writing, from prewriting to publication- Become a successful author with detailed plans and processes to finish your book- Use the comprehensive writer's checklist to craft a truly captivating storyWhat's Included: - Plot structure and characterization- Point of view and evoking emotion- Creating and maintaining tension- Writing historical fiction and children's picture books- Self-publishing and Kindle Direct PublishingThis book is a must-have for any aspiring writer looking to elevate their craft.
The Monumental Challenge of Preservation
The enormous task of preserving the world's heritage in the face of war, natural disaster, vandalism, neglect, and technical obsolescence. The monuments--movable, immovable, tangible, and intangible--of the world's shared cultural heritage are at risk. War, terrorism, natural disaster, vandalism, and neglect make the work of preservation a greater challenge than it has been since World War II. In The Monumental Challenge of Preservation Mich癡le Cloonan makes the case that, at this critical juncture, we must consider preservation in the broadest possible contexts. Preservation requires the efforts of an increasing number of stakeholders. In order to explore the cultural, political, technological, economic, and ethical dimensions of preservation, Cloonan examines particular monuments and their preservation dilemmas. The massive Bamiyan Buddhas, blown up by the Taliban in 2001, are still the subject of debates over how, or whether, to preserve what remains, and the U. S. National Park Service has undertaken the complex task of preserving the symbolic and often ephemeral objects that visitors leave at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial--to take just two of the many examples described in the book. Cloonan also considers the ongoing genocide and cultural genocide in Syria; the challenges of preserving our digital heritage; the dynamic between original and copy; efforts to preserve the papers and architectural fragments of the architect Louis Sullivan; and the possibility of sustainable preservation. In the end, Cloonan suggests, we are what we preserve--and don't preserve. Every day we make preservation decisions, individually and collectively, that have longer-term ramifications than we might expect.
The English Library
Originally published in 1966, this book studied the background against which libraries in England have developed since classical times and the part they played in the formation of 20th Century bibliographic culture and bibliomania. Part 1 discusses the power of the written book in antiquity and follows the story from Greek and Roman times to Roman Britain and through Saxon and Medieval England to the Reformation. Part 2 traces the history of the Englishman's study and his domestic library from its beginning to Victorian days and reveals how intimately it is related to our literature and culture. The spread of the art of reading in the 15th Century and its expansion among people of all classes in the 18th and 19th centuries are discussed in detail.
Trans and Gender Diverse Voices in Libraries
In the library profession, and in the world as a whole, the experiences of trans and gender diverse people often go unnoticed, hidden, and ignored. But we are here. Trans and Gender Diverse Voices in Libraries is entirely written and edited by trans and gender diverse people involved in the field: its fifty-seven authors include workers from academic and public libraries, special collections and archives, and more; LIS students; and a few people who have left the library profession completely.This book is not intended to be the definitive guide to trans and gender diverse experiences in libraries, but instead to start the conversation. It is our hope that this book will help trans and gender diverse people in libraries realize that they are not alone, and that their experiences are worth sharing.This book also demonstrates some of the reality in a field that loves to think of itself as inclusive. From physical spaces to policies to interpersonal ignorance and bigotry, the experiences recounted in this book demonstrate that the library profession continues to fail its trans and gender diverse members over and over again. You cannot read these chapters and claim that Safe Zone stickers and "libraries are for everyone" signs have done the job. You cannot assume that everything is fine in your workplace because nobody has spoken out. You can no longer pretend that we don't exist.
The Heritage of the English Library
Originally published in 1964 this volume continues the studies of the history of libraries and incorporates material included in The Origins of the English Library with some additional material. It was published at a time when there was a marked revival of interest in the historical background of libraries and reading. The book examines the social and intellectual background against which libraries have prospered and the roots in both classical and medieval periods from which they came. This book will be of interest to historians, librarians and educationalists.
Archives and Manuscripts Vol. 50 No. 2
Archives and Manuscripts is the professional and scholarly journal of the Australian Society of Archivists, publishing articles, reviews, and information about the theory and practice of archives and recordkeeping in Australasia and around the world. Its target audiences are archivists and other recordkeeping professionals, the academic community, and all involved in the study and interpretation of archives.
Voices of Women Writers
This book investigates the link between migrating, self-translating and identity in migrant narratives, by analysing a corpus of texts written by authors who were born in Italy and them moved to English-speaking countries.
Uncharted
Volume 2 of the two part collection Stories and Lessons from the World's Leading Opera, Orchestra Librarians, and Music Archivists, explores the current trends and practices in the field of music performance librarianship. Featuring interviews and conversations from over twenty orchestra, opera, and ballet librarians and archivists working for some of the world's leading performing arts and educational institutions from Europe and Asia, this book is a helpful resource to librarians, and archivists who need to manage artifacts in a variety of situations in the world of performing arts. For music and library science professors, this serves as a useful teaching tool or reference material by allowing students to gain a glimpse into the profession of music performance librarianship. Finally, this book functions as a unique and important reference tool for all students who are considering a career in music performance librarianship or a profession in archives in the world of performing arts.
The Ethics of Sustainable Communication
The Ethics of Sustainable Communication elegantly interweaves theoretical and empirical knowledge from the social sciences with wisdom traditions from various parts of the world. The book develops a communication ethics that aims at facilitating a genuine experience of the interconnectedness of all life through the expansion of trust.
The Ethics of Sustainable Communication; Overcoming the World of Opposites
The Ethics of Sustainable Communication elegantly interweaves theoretical and empirical knowledge from the social sciences with wisdom traditions from various parts of the world. The book develops a communication ethics that aims at facilitating a genuine experience of the interconnectedness of all life through the expansion of trust.
Libraries and the Global Retreat of Democracy
This latest volume of the Advances in Librarianship series presents original research exploring the modern state of democracies and social institutions, the contributions of libraries to the health and progress of democracies, and the political problems currently facing libraries as institutions. It details the best practices of library programs that provide political literacy education and promote civic engagement within communities. These practices include ways in which libraries can help diffuse political polarization, address significant policy issues of our day, promote political information literacy, support civic engagement, and facilitate participation in democratic processes. Libraries and the Global Retreat of Democracy: Confronting Polarization, Misinformation, and Suppression is structured in three sections - questions of personal and state democracy, investigations of how the information infrastructure shapes these democracies, and explorations of the ways that libraries can and do contribute to democracy. Situating libraries within political conversations, highlighting their centrality to these discussions, Libraries and the Global Retreat of Democracy focuses on how libraries coordinate their work in political and information literacy and how these efforts can be improved, he recommendations and examples within which will serve as inspiration and motivation to its readers.
Information and Knowledge Organisation in Digital Humanities
Information and Knowledge Organisation explores the role of knowledge organisation in the digital humanities. By focusing on how information is described, represented and organised in both research and practice, this work furthers the transdisciplinary nature of digital humanities.
Creator Economy for Authors
This is a story about the revolution coming for the world of publishing. A revolution that is already here.We call it the creator economy.It's a shift in power from platforms and retailers to communities owned and led by authors.If the internet made distribution limitless, the creator economy makes creation boundless.It's a wave of opportunity that will enable more creative people than ever to make a living and more creative visions to be realized than ever before.But it will also disrupt the business models and industry we all thought we knew.Here's what we will learn together on this adventure in Creator Economy for Authors: 1. Diversify your revenue streams beyond traditional book formats and increase the profit from your publishing business.2. Increase your channels for reader discovery past the expenses and stress of advertising and into the world of creator platforms.3. Get ahead of future trends in technology and publishing changing our industry forever.After writing a dozen sci-fi thriller novels and co-founding a creator economy publishing platform helping authors make hundreds of thousands of dollars per year while a student at Harvard, Michael Evans is sharing the inside scoop on the future of publishing... and how you can succeed as an author in it.Praise for Creator Economy for Authors: "Fantastic book! You're such a great writer. It flowed so well." - J. Thorn, best-selling author and co-author of multiple nonfiction books with Joanna Penn"Okay-I LOVED your book." Monica Leonelle, USA Today best-selling author and author of 15+ nonfiction books for authors"It is a book I would want to gift to people who have written their second book and want to move from hobby-author to writing for a living (or at least an income of sorts!). It's a dangerous book that will be unrivaled in its field - due to your amazing honesty." - Joy Vee, best-selling children's book author"LOVED IT. It's so freaking timely." - Cassie Alexander, best-selling paranormal romance author
The Art of Writing
"The Art of Writing: A Comprehensive Guide to Crafting Your Masterpiece" is an in-depth, comprehensive guide to writing. Written by experienced writers and editors, this book covers everything from world-building to revision techniques, offering a wealth of practical advice for crafting a memorable and engaging story. Whether you are just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this guide will provide you with the tools and insights you need to take your writing to the next level.One of the key features of the book is its focus on world-building. The chapters on building unique worlds, crafting effective descriptions, and writing compelling settings will give you the tools you need to create rich, immersive environments for your characters. Additionally, the chapters on dialogue, point of view, and voice will help you bring your characters to life, making them more relatable and memorable to your readers.The book also covers the more technical aspects of writing, including symbolism, metaphor, pacing, and tension. The chapters on conflict and action will help you keep your readers on the edge of their seats, while the chapters on endings and revisions will help you ensure that your story has a satisfying conclusion. The book also addresses common challenges faced by writers, such as writer's block, and provides strategies for overcoming them.In addition to the technical aspects of writing, "The Art of Writing" also focuses on the creative side of writing. The chapter on themes will help you create stories with depth and meaning, while the chapter on voice will help you find your own unique style.Finally, the book also covers the publishing and marketing process, giving you the tools you need to get your work out into the world. Whether you are looking to publish your work traditionally or self-publish, the chapters on the publishing process and marketing your book will provide you with the information you need to get your work into the hands of readers.With its in-depth, comprehensive coverage of all aspects of writing, "The Art of Writing: A Comprehensive Guide to Crafting Your Masterpiece" is an essential resource for any writer looking to improve their craft and take their writing to the next level."
The Early Experiements
Fiction writers are taught to show, not tell. In each Short Fiction Lab, award winning short fiction writer Peter M. Ball takes one of his own stories and explores an aspect of the writing craft in the accompanying essay. In this introductory Primer to the Short Fiction Lab series, Ball presents four short tales for lovers of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.Upon Discovering of A Ghost in the Five Star: There's a ghost in the Five Star Laundromat. The worst thing you can do is accept her balloon when she tries to give it to you. Nick's interest in the dead girl is causing problems with his boyfriend... but he isn't sure he's ready to give her up just yet.Counting Down: Phil thinks he can catch a bullet as a party trick, but he needs someone to pull the trigger. Mattie isn't sure he's got what it takes to fire the antique Luger at his friend, but he's also caught a glimpse of the bats living inside Phil's skull and knows what it means if they get out.The Place Beyond the Brambles: The women who emerge from the land beyond the brambles are always strange and always beautiful. They're also prone to returning home, long before the men who marry them hope they will depart. Ethan's wife has done exactly that, leaving behind a daughter and memories that only Ethan can recall.The Things You Do When The War Breaks Out: Henry and his dad are going to the moon for a holiday. The dinosaurs who occupy the dark side of the moon are no longer content to share it with humanity. When war breaks out and the moon is evacuated, Henry's father sees an opportunity to resolve some old grudges.In the accompanying essay, Here Comes The Boom, Peter M. Ball takes on the question all writers seem to shirk: where do you get your ideas from? He takes readers through the inspiration behind each of these short tales and breaks down why a great idea is often the least important tool in the writer's arsenal.
How To Use Your Mind
The kindly reception accorded to the first edition of this book has confirmed the author in his conviction that such a book was needed, and has tempted him to bestow additional labor upon it. The chief changes consist in the addition of two new chapters, "Active Imagination," and "How to Develop Interest in a Subject"; the division into two parts of the unwieldy chapter on memory; the addition of readings and exercises at the end of each chapter; the preparation of an analytical table of contents; the correction of the bibliography to date; the addition of an index; and some recasting of phraseology in the interest of clearness and emphasis. The author gratefully acknowledges the constructive suggestions of reviewers and others who have used the book, and hopes that he has profited by them in this revision. Educational leaders are seeing with increasing clearness the necessity of teaching students not only the subject-matter of study but also methods of study. Teachers are beginning to see that students waste a vast amount of time and form many harmful habits because they do not know how to use their minds. The recognition of this condition is taking the form of the movement toward "supervised study," which attempts to acquaint the student with principles of economy and directness in using his mind. It is generally agreed that there are certain "tricks" which make for mental efficiency, consisting of methods of apperceiving facts, methods of review, devices for arranging work. Some are the fruits of psychological experimentation; others are derived from experience. Many of them can be imparted by instruction, and it is for the purpose of systematizing these and making them available for students that this book is prepared.
Review Tales - A Book Magazine For Indie Authors - 7th Edition (Summer 2023)
Founded in 2016, Review Tales informs, inspires, and provides knowledge of the craft of writing and supports indie authors by providing a platform to demonstrate their well-deserved work. The quarterly magazine is dedicated to readers, writers, self-publishers and includes literature discussions. It is an essential collection of author confessions, exclusive interviews, words of wisdom, book reviews, and literary works.Founder & Editor in Chief: S. Jeyran MainContributors: Francesca MariaJunis SultanJenna GreeneBecky Parker GeistEdward WillettIndar MaharajRoger LeslieBenedict StuartJ L HillDavid GodolphinJ. J. FauserPD AllevaMichelle SwannA.A. Hadi WhiteRandy MillerDr Frank L DouglasVal D. GreenwoodJune GillamCheryl Bond-NelmsBarbara Galutia Regis M S Pa-CJeff Meyer
On Creating (And Celebrating!) Characters
Let's talk about what makes people real. That's what my favorite characters are to me. Real. If you're reading this, I suspect that's what they are to you, too.Characters I love often feel as real to me as people I know in the physical world. Whether from books, movies, comics, or television shows, the characters I love mean something to me. They give me hope. They teach me lessons that become ingrained into the fabric that makes me who I am.If you get me spun up, I can talk about my favorite characters in the same way I talk about best friends.So, yes. The characters I love are real to me, and there isn't anything you can do or say to convince me otherwise. --- So begins award-winning SF author Ron Collins's celebration of characters that matter. From Katniss Everdeen to Tyrion Lannister, from James Bond to Lieutenant Dan (and maybe a few more!), Collins brings his unique perspective built through thirty years of experience to examining some of the most iconic characters ever presented on the page. Along the way, helping writers build toolboxes that they can use to create their own dazzling and memorable characters. All done with a personal touch illuminated by a life spent searching for characters that matter. If you're trying to write great characters, or simply want to celebrate them, too, this book is for you.
A Split in Time
What are the key elements to writing a time-slip novel? Where do you start in your plot? How do you weave together multiple storylines? In A Split in Time, time-slip authors Melanie Dobson and Morgan Tarpley Smith help fellow writers navigate and then master the challenges of writing a novel with two or more storylines. Within these pages you'll find: - Thirteen key components for split time fiction- Practical tips on building the time-slip structure- Interviews with bestselling novelists like Lisa Wingate and Susan Meissner- Analyses of multi-storyline techniques- Resources to build compelling split time characters, craft your ideas, and weave together multiple timelines Whether you are a seasoned writer ready for a new journey or a first-time novelist wanting to learn the split timeline format, this workshop-in-a-book provides the necessary skills to weave two or more compelling stories into one time-slip novel!ENDORSEMENTS "A Split in Time is the only craft book I know devoted completely to writers who want to write in the time-slip genre. . .It's an absolute must for anyone writing split time novels." - Heidi Chiavaroli, award-winning author of The Tea Chest "This book is a gold mine of information for those looking to write split time fiction. Highly recommend!" - Lindsay Harrel, best-selling author of The Secrets of Paper and Ink
The Fight Against Book Bans
Book bans and challenges frequently make the news, but when the reporting ends, how do we put them in context? The Fight against Book Bans captures the views of dozens of librarians and library science professors regarding the recent flood of book challenges across the United States, gathered in a comprehensive analysis of their impact and significance. It also serves as a guide to responding to challenges.Chapter authors provide first-hand accounts of facing book challenges and describe how they have prepared for challenges, overcome opposition to certain books, and shown the value of specific library materials. Library science faculty with a range of specialties provide relevant background information to bolster these on-the-ground views. Together, the chapters both articulate the importance of intellectual freedom and demonstrate how to convey that significance to others in the community with passion and wisdom. This volume provides a timely and thorough overview of the complex issues surrounding the ongoing spate of book challenges faced by public and school libraries.
The Book Formatting Formula
In this concise and practical book, you'll discover the secrets to formatting your manuscript like a pro. With step-by-step instructions and expert tips, you'll transform your work into a polished and professional masterpiece. In this guide you will learn: Essential formatting principles, with plenty of examplesCommon formatting mistakes and how to avoid themThe fundamentals of fonts and where to find themUsing images to create eye-catching chapter titles and headingsHow to format your manuscript for print using Microsoft WordHow to format an ebook (for all ebook distributors) using Kindle CreateDesign ideas from my own portfolio to spark your creativityand much more!'The Book Formatting Formula' is an invaluable resource for self-published authors seeking to make their books shine. Don't let formatting challenges hold you back-empower yourself with the knowledge and skills to create professional-quality manuscripts. Unlock the secrets of successful book formatting today!
Building Health Sciences Library Collections
Building Health Sciences Library Collections: A Handbook provides readers with an accessible, in-depth reference for building their library's collection. Designed for all librarians, whether new or experienced, to aid in the bibliographic selection of a variety of materials in different formats
Homo Sapiens 2.0
How can we use information rather than suffer from it? Does life have a digital logic? Is the internal structure of the universe made up of information? Is the Internet generating a collective brain?Ever since Homo sapiens, armed with his electronic machines, learned to unlock the secret of information and its alchemy by digitizing it, he has unleashed hyperinformation. This force is a subtle blend of matter and thought, animate and inanimate, virtual and real. For the first time in human history, technology seems to be generating a collective intelligence. Does this mean that reason is becoming truly alien to itself, potentially hostile and dangerous? Or are we witnessing the happy dawn of a new era?Homo sapiens 2.0 offers a journey into the mysteries of the human brain, the mysteries of genes and memes (their mental equivalent), the secrets of language, religion and new technologies. From Ren矇 Girard to Richard Dawkins, from Teilhard de Chardin to Jo禱l de Rosnay, the author recounts the saga of thought in the age of the virtual. Between each chapter, Interludes take us on a journey through literary works or enlightening scientific experiments.
Building Health Sciences Library Collections
Building Health Sciences Library Collections: A Handbook provides readers with an accessible, in-depth reference for building their library's collection. Designed for all librarians, whether new or experienced, to aid in the bibliographic selection of a variety of materials in different formats
Subscriptions for Authors
Get ready to unlock a new stream of revenue and take control of your writing career.In today's turbulent publishing landscape, discover how you can tap into the fast-growing $10 million+ market of subscriptions to generate consistent, recurring income from your core group of readers.This comprehensive guide is divided into three parts to help you ideate, market, and make money with your subscription as an author on platforms like Ream, Patreon, Ko-fi, and more.In specific you'll learn: How to set up your subscriptionWhat to offer readersHow to structure your tiersSubscription pricing strategiesLaunching your subscriptionFinding new readersGenerating sustainable, recurring revenueBonus resources + FAQsBy the end of this book, you'll not only uncover new ways to make money from your writing but also experience a paradigm shift in the power dynamics of publishing, where readers come first and storytellers are in control.After helping thousands of fiction authors start and grow their subscriptions and co-founding a subscription platform for fiction authors, Michael Evans is sharing all the secrets he's uncovered from how top fiction authors run six-figure subscription businesses.Whether you're a new author or a seasoned pro, Subscriptions for Authors will provide valuable insights to supercharge your career and transform your writing business.
From Zero to Four Figures
Starting out as an indie author can be daunting, especially if you don't have much money to invest in marketing. If you've published one or more books but are struggling to get sales, this is the book for you! In From Zero to Four Figures, USA TODAY Bestselling Author Paul Austin Ardoin shows you the strategy that helped him build an audience and grow his self-published fiction business to $1,000 a month within two years. Increasing your sales requires the right books, mindset, and marketing - many new authors lack one or more of these pillars. This book helps identify the gaps and mistakes that are holding you back. These guidelines are repeatable, proven, inexpensive, and attainable-and will help get your self-published fiction business off the ground.
The Woman Who Spilled Words All Over Herself
For more than fifteen years, Rosemary Daniell has led Zona Rosa, a creative writing workshop for people of all ages and all walks of life. In this dual memoir and writing guide, she describes the difficulties and the rewards of the writing life while also providing inspiration and helpful tips for writers in all stages of their careers."
