Language in Literature
An activity-based introduction to stylistics, this textbook explains some of the topics in literary linguistics and helps students in analysing written texts. How can you tell good writing - the excellent, the brilliant and the ingenious - from bad writing - the weak, the banal and the confusing? By looking at the technique and the craft of writing, Language in Literature examines the ways in which language is organised to create particular meanings or effects. Covering a range of topics - naming patterns, modality and evaluation, the structure of simple narratives, the recording of character speech and thought, the dynamics of dialogue, presuppositions and textual revision - the book presents the structuring principles within the English language. Activities and end-of-chapter commentaries encourage a 'learning by doing' approach and equips the reader with the main linguistic terms necessary for the analysis of literary and non-literary texts.
The Writer’s Practice
"Unique and thorough, Warner's handbook could turn any determined reader into a regular Malcolm Gladwell." --Booklist For anyone aiming to improve their skill as a writer, a revolutionary new approach to establishing robust writing practices inside and outside the classroom, from the author of Why They Can't Write After a decade of teaching writing using the same methods he'd experienced as a student many years before, writer, editor, and educator John Warner realized he could do better. Drawing on his classroom experience and the most persuasive research in contemporary composition studies, he devised an innovative new framework: a step-by-step method that moves the student through a series of writing problems, an organic, bottom-up writing process that exposes and acculturates them to the ways writers work in the world. The time is right for this new and groundbreaking approach. The most popular books on composition take a formalistic view, utilizing "templates" in order to mimic the sorts of rhetorical moves academics make. While this is a valuable element of a writing education, there is room for something that speaks more broadly. The Writer's Practice invites students and novice writers into an intellectually engaging, active learning process that prepares them for a wider range of academic and real-world writing and allows them to become invested and engaged in their own work.
Sympathy for the Traitor
An engaging and unabashedly opinionated examination of what translation is and isn't.For some, translation is the poor cousin of literature, a necessary evil if not an outright travesty--summed up by the old Italian play on words, traduttore, traditore (translator, traitor). For others, translation is the royal road to cross-cultural understanding and literary enrichment. In this nuanced and provocative study, Mark Polizzotti attempts to reframe the debate along more fruitful lines. Eschewing both these easy polarities and the increasingly abstract discourse of translation theory, he brings the main questions into clearer focus: What is the ultimate goal of a translation? What does it mean to label a rendering "faithful"? (Faithful to what?) Is something inevitably lost in translation, and can something also be gained? Does translation matter, and if so, why? Unashamedly opinionated, both a manual and a manifesto, his book invites usto sympathize with the translator not as a "traitor" but as the author's creative partner.Polizzotti, himself a translator of authors from Patrick Modiano to Gustave Flaubert, explores what translation is and what it isn't, and how it does or doesn't work. Translation, he writes, "skirts the boundaries between art and craft, originality and replication, altruism and commerce, genius and hack work." In Sympathy for the Traitor, he shows us how to read not only translations but also the act of translation itself, treating it not as a problem to be solved but as an achievement to be celebrated--something, as Goethe put it, "impossible, necessary, and important."
Freedom of the Presses
The artist's book as activist tactic: a toolkitFreedom of the Presses is at once a textbook and a toolbox for using artists' books and creative publications to further community engagement and social justice projects. Far from being a staid survey of an art historical practice, Freedom of the Presses intervenes in an ongoing discussion about art and activism in the present day by considering the place of the art book in the 21st century. The publisher, Booklyn, has been involved in this conversation since 1999, when a group of six artists decided to band together to promote contemporary artists' books and publications. Booklyn's focus has always been voracious, encompassing street art, punk and activist culture alongside more conventional artists' books. This restless energy is present in Freedom of the Presses, which brings together a provocative mix of humorous, intimate and scholarly writing in order to expand how we think about the concept, content, design, production and distribution of artists' and activists' publications today. Aimed at a global community of librarians, publishers and readers, it offers models of how to reimagine contemporary artists' bookmaking as a socially engaged, political practice. With essays by Kurt Allerslev, Tia Blassingame, Sarah Kirk Hanley, FLY-O, Karen Eliot, Richard J. Lee, Florencia San Mart穩n, Ganzeer, Suzy Taraba, Stephen Dupont, Bridget Elmer, Janelle Rebel, Marshall Weber, Anton Wurth, Xu Bing, Deborah Ultan and Aaron Sinift, Freedom of the Presses enacts the dialogue it calls for, inviting artists and activists to weigh in on the place of artists' books in the most pressing social, political and cultural issues of our time.
The Truth About Public Speaking
If you aspire to anything beyond run-of-the-mill, you need The Truth About Public Speaking. It empowers you with solid public speaking skills, advancing your career, generating more sales for your business, carrying the day for your public policy issues, and earning esteem in the eyes of your peers.Senator George Mitchell says, "The Truth About Public Speaking offers advice that aids speakers whether they plan to address the local United Way chapter or the United Nations."You will discover how to: Convey confidence when speaking before any audience Persuade, educate, or inform your listeners Get rid of annoying nonverbal habits Utilize visual aids and presentation software effectively Refuse to be sidetracked by off-point or hostile questions Craft and deliver a magnetic message Find friendly faces in any audience Reduce anxiety when addressing a roomful of people Sports executive Pat Williams knows firsthand that "this book can make a difference in your career and your life whether you are a business executive, athlete, philanthropic leader, even a politician." When you buy this book and sign Ed Barks onto your team, you'll fast forward your career and causes.
The Tidy Guide to Self-Editing Your Novel
You've written a novel. Now what? It's editing time!The Tidy Guide to Self-Editing Your Novelbrings you a no-nonsense approach to revise and polish your book. In this guide, you'll learn how to... Self-edit your novel with a calm, motivated mindset Polish your story so that it shines above the competition The Tidy Guide to Self-Editing Your Novelis a quick 30-minute read that's jam-packed with information essential for writers at any stage in their careers.
Tips for Public Speaking
Dale Carnegie's TIPS FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING is an updated edition of Carnegie's seminal work, PUBLIC SPEAKING, the four course books in public speaking published by the YMCA. Here is the authentic Dale Carnegie, both folksy and erudite, teaching us not only Courage and Self-Confidence, but the secrets of Preparing the Speech; Opening and Closing an Address; giving the Convincing Speech, the Popular Speech, the Humorous Speech, the Decisive Speech, and much more.Carnegie shows that public speaking is the ideal vehicle for people in all walks of life to gain the self-confidence that brings success in all their endeavors. Dale Carnegie's TIPS FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING is an updated edition of Carnegie's seminal work, PUBLIC SPEAKING, the four course books in public speaking published by the YMCA. Here is the authentic Dale Carnegie, both folksy and erudite, teaching us not only Courage and Self-Confidence, but the secrets of Preparing the Speech; Opening and Closing an Address; giving the Convincing Speech, the Popular Speech, the Humorous Speech, the Decisive Speech, and much more.Carnegie shows that public speaking is the ideal vehicle for people in all walks of life to gain the self-confidence that brings success in all their endeavors.
The Influential Author
An empowering guide for passionate writers, The Influential Author takes a holistic, grounded, and intellectual approach to nonfiction self-publishing. Ignore the hype and overblown promises about a quick and easy path to becoming an author. This extensively revised second edition of a consistent bestseller expertly dissects the intricacies of planning, writing, editing, publishing, and promoting your book, ensuring that your work meets, and even exceeds, the standards set by traditional publishing. Immerse yourself in wisdom born from firsthand experience, including case studies of 16 self-published non-fiction titles that show you how to: - Select the most compelling idea to turn into a book from many possibilities in your head.- Organize your knowledge into structured sections, chapters, and subheadings for seamless flow and comprehension.- Master editing and refinement through feedback from editors, proofreaders, beta-readers, and tactical market testing.- Craft a captivating title, description, and cover design that capture your message and incite interest from ideal readers.- Price and promote each format of your book, be it digital, paperback, hardcover, or audiobook narration.- Embrace the lifelong rewards of passive income, influence, and other forms of success from your book's enduring popularity. Writing and publishing a book can be a life-changing experience, but only if you know how to make the right people take your message seriously. The Influential Author is an indispensable companion to usher you onto the path of having your words make a meaningful impact.
The Influential Author
An empowering guide for passionate writers, The Influential Author takes a holistic, grounded, and intellectual approach to nonfiction self-publishing. Ignore the hype and overblown promises about a quick and easy path to becoming an author. This extensively revised second edition of a consistent bestseller expertly dissects the intricacies of planning, writing, editing, publishing, and promoting your book, ensuring that your work meets, and even exceeds, the standards set by traditional publishing. Immerse yourself in wisdom born from firsthand experience, including case studies of 16 self-published non-fiction titles that show you how to: - Select the most compelling idea to turn into a book from many possibilities in your head.- Organize your knowledge into structured sections, chapters, and subheadings for seamless flow and comprehension.- Master editing and refinement through feedback from editors, proofreaders, beta-readers, and tactical market testing.- Craft a captivating title, description, and cover design that capture your message and incite interest from ideal readers.- Price and promote each format of your book, be it digital, paperback, hardcover, or audiobook narration.- Embrace the lifelong rewards of passive income, influence, and other forms of success from your book's enduring popularity.Writing and publishing a book can be a life-changing experience, but only if you know how to make the right people take your message seriously. The Influential Author is an indispensable companion to usher you onto the path of having your words make a meaningful impact..
The Tidy Guide to Writing a Novel
Learn to write a novel in 30 minutes!Do you dream of writing a novel, but not sure where to start? Have you been working on a book for ages but feel stuck? Despite all your best efforts, do you feel overwhelmed?The Tidy Guide to Writing a Novel brings you a no-nonsense approach to write your book right the first time. In this guide, you'll learn how to: Plan and organize your story ideas by breaking them out into easy, digestible bites Use the simple yet mighty Little Ups approach to confidently write your first draft and subsequent drafts The Tidy Guide to Writing a Novel is a quick 30-minute read that's jam-packed with information essential for writers at any stage in their careers.
Speak Jamaican
'SPEAK JAMAICAN' is a comprehensive instructional tool that outlines the grammar of Jamaican Creole. It is designed for the English speaker who wishes to speak fluent Jamaican Creole as opposed to "parroting" words and phrases. The book includes 21 lessons that delve extensively into the pronunciation, syntax, and parts of speech of Jamaican Creole. A simple, consistent pronunciation and alphabetical system is outlined in the book for effortless speaking and writing. The rules governing pronunciation and syntax are included as well as information that will help the reader to understand how these rules came about.'SPEAK JAMAICAN' outlines the tenses of Jamaican Creole, including regular, irregular, and infinitive verb formations. Jamaican Creole tenses, although generally simple and consistent, can have multiple verb formations. In addition, the dialect can vary slightly in different parishes of the country. These variations and alternative verb formations are considered when addressing the tenses of Jamaican Creole. A discussion of the formation of plural adjectives, adverbs, nouns, and pronouns is included in this book. The book also discusses the passive voice, making a sentence negative, asking questions, showing ownership, forming adjectives and adverbs, giving commands, and grammatical structures unique to Jamaican Creole. Each lesson has a vocabulary list and practice exercises that utilize words most commonly used in everyday conversations.The reader is also introduced to Jamaican proverbs. These are essential to the character of the dialect as these are sewn seamlessly into everyday conversations. Reading comprehensions that are a culmination of the tenets of Jamaican Creole grammar are included to help the reader to improve their reading ability. The book also includes a list of frequently asked questions, commonly used expressions, and a sample of Jamaican Creole verbs conjugated by tense.
Self-Published Millionaire
Crack the Code of Profitable Self-PublishingLearn how to plan, write, publish and market your book from a proven seven-figure author. Are you struggling to take your first steps as a writer? Is the self-publishing process a mystery to you? Are you feeling lost and alone in a maze of online publishing? Have you discovered that marketing a book is much harder than writing it? Do you need a no-nonsense, step-by-step guide to self-publishing that's written by one of the world's most successful indie authors? Learn From The Best Joseph Alexander has set the self-publishing world alight by writing and publishing over 120 books in six years. Earning over $2,500,000 in royalties, he one of the most successful indie writers in the world and perfectly placed to help you become a self-published sensation. Self-Published Millionaire is a step-by-step breakdown of Joseph's unbelievably effective writing and publishing process, and teaches you hundreds of skills, techniques and secrets you can use to leverage your success on Amazon KDP, iBooks, Kobo and beyond... You'll master every stage of the writing process, from planning and writing, to publishing and marketing, to email automation and outsourcing. Every page is jam-packed meaningful insights that will help you dominate your writing niche. While Self-Published Millionaire focuses mainly on Joseph's non-fiction writing and publishing "machine", co-writer Tim Pettingale adds invaluable knowledge for fiction authors taken from his 20+ years' experience in the traditional publishing industry. Why Buy Self-Published Millionaire? Discover how to instantly generate fresh ideas for hundreds of marketable books Avoid writer's block and exponentially increase your output Learn the secret of leveraging successful book titles and subtitles Master the publishing process and go from Word to worldwide distribution in minutes Write a blurbs and product descriptions that actually work to sell your book Master Advanced Marketing Techniques: Learn to develop a publishing brand so that Amazon will promote your books for you... for free! Create successful AMS (Amazon Advertising) adverts that make you money while you sleep Learn Joseph's exact process to build an email list of over 60,000 engaged readers Discover how to outsource repetitive tasks to freelancers and get your life back! And much, much more... In Self-Published Millionaire, Joseph teaches the exact self-publishing formula that took him from private guitar teacher, to over $2000 a day in royalties. Includes Exclusive Publishing Tools: Bonus 1: Download free book templates, cover guides, Photoshop videos, formatting tutorials and more from our dedicated website. Bonus 2: Get the exact email text that Joseph used to generate over $4000 of sales in 48 hours. Wherever you are in your journey as a writer, Self-Published Millionaire is the Rosetta Stone of Self-Publishing success. So, what are you waiting for? Let's get you published
Public Speaking to Win
Abridged and introduced by PEN Award-winning historian Mitch Horowitz, this unparalleled classic on speaking provides the full insight of Dale Carnegie's original guidebook, in one concise, unforgettable lesson .
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success. Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a successful story--from the opening image to the finale--this book lays out the Ten Story Genres (Monster in the House; Whydunit; Dude with a Problem) alongside quirky, original insights (Save the Cat; Shard of Glass) to help novelists craft a plot that will captivate--and a novel that will sell.
Writing True Stories
The complete guide to writing autobiography, memoir, personal essay, biography, travel and creative nonfiction.
The Practicing Poet
Organized into ten sections with each devoted to a poetic concept, The Practicing Poet begins with "Discovering New Material," "Finding the Best Words," "Making Music," "Working with Sentences and Line Breaks," "Crafting Surprise," and "Achieving Tone." The concepts become progressively more sophisticated, moving on to "Dealing with Feelings," "Transforming Your Poems," and "Rethinking and Revising." The final section, "Publishing Your Book," covers manuscript organization, book promotion, and presentation of a good public reading.The book includes thirty brief craft essays, each followed by a model poem and analysis of the poem's craft, then a prompt based on the poem. Ten recyclable bonus prompts are also included. Ten Top Tips lists are each loaded with poetry wisdom from an accomplished poet The Practicing Poet pushes poets beyond the basics and encourages the continued reading, learning, and writing of poetry. It is suitable as a textbook in the classroom, a guidebook in a workshop, or an at-home tutorial for the practicing poet working independently. The craft essays, poems, and top tips lists include the work of 113 contemporary poets.
Trace & Learn - Cursive Writing
Motor skills, brain development and finessePrint writing and cursive writing both require very different skill sets. Cursive uses the hand muscles in a different way. Moreover, it activates a different part of the brain which regular writing does not use. Analysis shows that learning to use cursive writing advances students' motor and visual skills. Exercising cursive handwriting augments and develops dexterity in our fingers and hands. These skills are the ones which are required of a dentist, artist, surgeon, and computer technicians. Cursive also promotes our hand-eye coordination and the linkage between our brain and hand. Even more remarkable is the fact that learning to use cursive writing productively affects mind development. Research also indicates that the kids who learn cursive in addition to manuscript writing have higher grades on both spelling/writing and reading exams, conceivably because the linked-up style of cursive writing compels writers to think of words as wholes rather than parts. Students with learning difficultiesStudents with learning difficulties e.g., dyslexia, may have a hard time with print writing since many of the letters are similar in appearance, especially b and d. On the other hand, cursive letters look very different from their print counterparts. This gives dyslexic students another choice, which can reduce their dyslexic impulses and make them more confident in their capabilities. Cognitive skills and natural flowThe flow of cursive writing comes much more naturally to children as compared to print writing and engages greater cognitive skills. This cognitive development helps students reason, problem solve, conceptualize and make decisions as they get older. Cursive writing progresses fine motor skills such as coordination, development of muscles and hand-eye synchronization. Additionally, cursive writing's letter strokes aid in the eyes' left-to-right reading motion. Cursive is also productive for note-taking because a word in cursive is one entire block, instead of a stop-and-start series of strokes. This productive and efficient way of taking notes assists students in grasping information greater than typing. The phrase we all have been using, "Write it down or you'll forget it," is very true. Scientific studies on Neuropsychology suggest that the act of listening and handwriting links the verbal and spatial processing regions of the brain, strengthening memory. The overall excellence of syntax and writing is improved by this ability to reconstruct thought, ideas and lectures into written words, contrasted to those who type.
How to Write a Truly Great Novel
So, youd like to write a novel or memoire that actually sells? Look no further. Teacher/author Lindsay Arthur provides insight and drills to help you rise to the occasion. A most enjoyable read - and astute study. John Stag Hanson, author of Indian Winter; The Ja-vel Trilogy; Screenplays: Alt. Route, Bernadette An Irish Ballad, Budapest, Holidays, Indian Winter, Ja-vel, The Majors Minor, Paluka, Redeemer, Revis and Claude, Shazam! Sweet and Gage, The Things, Tom and Heather Lindsay Arthur has written a guidebook that should be on every writers desk. The outstanding content, with clear and relevant examples, guides the writer on the road to completing a great novel. Lindsay Arthurs desk book is one of the best and most helpful writing books I have ever read. Kathryn M. Holmes, author of I Stand with Courage-One Womans Journey to Conquer Paralysis; Reflections, a memoir; and Watershed Moments.
Public Speaking Skills for Dummies
Project self-assurance when speaking--even if you don't feel confident! When you speak in public, your reputation is at stake. Whether you're speaking at a conference, pitching for new business, or presenting to your Executive Board, the ability to connect with, influence, and inspire your audience is a critically important skill. Public Speaking Skills For Dummies introduces you to simple, practical, and real-world techniques and insights that will transform your ability to achieve impact through the spoken word. In this book, champion of public speaking Alyson Connolly takes you step by step through the process of conceiving, crafting, and delivering a high-impact presentation. You'll discover how to overcome your nerves, engage your audience, and convey gravitas--all while getting your message across clearly and concisely. - Bring ideas to life through business storytelling- Use space and achieve an even greater sense of poise- Get your message across with greater clarity, concision, and impact- Deal more effectively with awkward questions Get ready to win over hearts and minds --and deliver the talk of your life!
From Page to Stage
In this accessible, straightforward book, seasoned author Betsy Graziani Fasbinder offers readers the why, what, and how of public speaking, along with exercises and resources to support ongoing learning. She provides inspiration and encouragement to help writers to overcome their fears of public speaking, but she doesn't stop there; she also lays out the practical, nuts-and-bolts tools they need to select, deselect, and arrange the content of what to say when they're on a podium, in an interview, or in casual conversations about their writing, and includes a model for handling challenging questions from interviewers and audience members with confidence and grace. Part practical how-to--full of usable tools and tips--and part author cheerleader and champion, From Page to Stage is the ultimate resource for writers who wish bring their storytelling skills to their speaking opportunities.
Write That Book
Are you looking for a resource to guide you through the steps needed to produce a book from idea to launch? This highly-anticipated resource will guide you through the steps of bringing your book to life, from concept to marketing. Take a look inside, and get started on your book today! Now updated to include Notes pages!
A Stranger's Journey
Long recognized as a master teacher at writing programs like VONA, the Loft, and the Stonecoast MFA, with A Stranger's Journey, David Mura has written a book on creative writing that addresses our increasingly diverse American literature. Mura argues for a more inclusive and expansive definition of craft, particularly in relationship to race, even as he elucidates timeless rules of narrative construction in fiction and memoir. His essays offer technique-focused readings of writers such as James Baldwin, ZZ Packer, Maxine Hong Kingston, Mary Karr, and Garrett Hongo, while making compelling connections to Mura's own life and work as a Japanese American writer. In A Stranger's Journey, Mura poses two central questions. The first involves identity: How is writing an exploration of who one is and one's place in the world? Mura examines how the myriad identities in our changing contemporary canon have led to new challenges regarding both craft and pedagogy. Here, like Toni Morrison's Playing in the Dark or Jeff Chang's Who We Be, A Stranger's Journey breaks new ground in our understanding of the relationship between the issues of race, literature, and culture. The book's second central question involves structure: How does one tell a story? Mura provides clear, insightful narrative tools that any writer may use, taking in techniques from fiction, screenplays, playwriting, and myth. Through this process, Mura candidly explores the newly evolved aesthetic principles of memoir and how questions of identity occupy a central place in contemporary memoir.
Write Better
If you spend your whole day writing emails If you want to write better sales copy If you want your ransom notes to get noticed This book is for you... Life's too short for crap writing It takes longer to write, and longer to read. Ever feel lost, agonise over emails or live in fear of others judging your work? This simple guide makes it easy to stop second-guessing yourself, write better and save time. And it has pictures. You're welcome. Amanda's been writing this book in her head her whole life. She believes everyone is a writer. It's not an elite skill. You can learn. But this ain't no textbook, baby. A professional copywriter and communications geek, she's ready to give you a bunch of hacks, guidelines, secret passwords and rules. And permission to break them all. Real writing for real people This guide takes you through putting your audience in the spotlight, nailing your structure, and using language that works. Banish your fear of the blank page with tips on getting started, drafting, editing and proofreading. Then put it all into practice with how to's on emails, websites, presentations, job stuff and... ransom notes. Just in case. You'll learn how small changes to your writing make a big difference, and to ask 'so what?' Ready to write better?
Memoir Writing in 6 Easy Steps
The thought of writing personal or event memoirs often finds people OVERWHELMED by their personal attic full of memories. This book offers 6 easy steps to help sort out situations, conversations, conflicts, and secrets. It provides an easy-to-use process to support you in creating your legacy. Recalling difficult, ordinary, and meaningful memories and putting pen to paper (or to computer) allows you to share your life with others. Somewhere in the world, someone will read about how you overcame adversity, succeeded in things large and small, and say, "I can get through what I am going through, too."
Writing Flash
Flash fiction--the art of the ultra-short story--is a challenging skill-building exercise for any writer. Learning how to compress a story to its most essential elements will make your writing vigorous, evocative, and full of emotion. In Writing Flash, acclaimed writing teacher Fred D. White gives an in-depth introduction to a fascinating genre, complete with exercises to develop and strengthen your flash-writing techniques.Writing Flash presents a complete guide to the writing techniques and creative possibilities of writing flash fiction, plus tips on publishing and marketing your own flash fiction to build your writing career. White also shows how the writing techniques of flash fiction are an invaluable tool for any kind of writing, including writing novels and longer short fiction. Writing Flash won't just help you become a better flash fiction writer; this book will help you become a better writer, period.
The Insider’s Guide to Graduate Degrees in Creative Writing
There are so many different graduate creative writing programs out there! How do I find the right one for me? Bringing together data from both Master's and doctoral creative writing programs and interviews with program applicants, students, and faculty, this is a complete practical guide to choosing a graduate creative writing program and putting together a successful application. The Insider's Guide to Graduate Degrees in Creative Writing answers frequently asked questions on such topics as: - Application prerequisites - Program sizes and durations - Funding - Acceptance rates- Cost of living- Program curricula and demographics- Workshopping techniques- Student-faculty ratios- Residency options- Postgraduate fellowship placement - Postgraduate job placement- Programs' reputations and histories The book also includes comprehensive and up-to-date hard data on the hundreds of terminal-degree graduate creative writing programs available throughout the US, UK, and internationally, making this an essential read for anyone planning to pursue a low- or full-residency graduate creative writing degree.
Metadata Essentials
". . . An essential, unique, and thoroughly 'user friendly' instructional reference and guide that should be an integral part of every author and every publisher's professional book marketing plan instructional reference collection." - Midwest Book Review Metadata Essentials: Proven Techniques for Book Marketing and Discovery provides clear and easy-to-implement recommendations so you can focus your efforts on the industry's most relevant metadata.
Metadata Essentials
". . . An essential, unique, and thoroughly 'user friendly' instructional reference and guide that should be an integral part of every author and every publisher's professional book marketing plan instructional reference collection." - Midwest Book Review Metadata Essentials: Proven Techniques for Book Marketing and Discovery provides clear and easy-to-implement recommendations so you can focus your efforts on the industry's most relevant metadata.
Read This If You Want to Be a Great Writer
This book demystifies the writing process, empowering you to write your own novel or short story. The author explains expert technique in a clear and jargon-free way, with examples from the fifty greatest writers of our time. For aspiring writers of all ages and abilities, Read This If You Want to Be a Great Writer will motivate and strengthen your writing talent.
Letter Tracing Book for Preschoolers
Letter Tracing Book for Preschoolers.This book is perfect for kids of all ages who want to learn letters of the alphabet and improve their handwriting skills. (Letter tracing books for kids ages 3-5)
The Art of Public Speaking
Originally published in 1915, Dale Carnegie's The Art of Public Speaking has been the go-to guide for those who want to better their speaking abilities for more than a century. Do you have trouble getting up in front of an audience? Are you struggling to get your point across? Public speaking can be nerve-wracking, especially if you're a naturally nervous person or if you're underprepared. Featured within this classic manual are hundreds of tips and tricks on how to become an efficient and effective public speaker. The sections included address: ToneDeliveryEnthusiasmConfidenceConcentrationCharmPrecisionGesturingPreparationAnd much more!Stop putting your audience to sleep. Pick up your copy of The Art of Public Speaking and learn to captivate any audience today!
The Lifespan Development of Writing
The Lifespan Development of Writing presents the results of a four-year project to synthesize the research on writing development at different ages from multiple, cross-disciplinary perspectives, including psychological, linguistic, sociocultural, and curricular.Although writing begins early in life and can develop well into adulthood, we know too little about how writing develops before, during, and after schooling, as well as too little about how an individual's writing experiences relate to one another developmentally across the lifespan. There is currently no adequate accepted theory of writing development that can inform the design of school curricula and motivate appropriate assessment practices across the years of formal education. The Lifespan Development of Writing is a first step toward understanding how people develop as writers over their lifetimes and presents the results of a four-year project to synthesize the research on writing development. First collectively offering the joint statement "Toward an Understanding of Writing Development across the Lifespan," the authors then focus individually on specific periods of writing development, including early childhood, adolescence, and working adulthood, looked at from different angles. They conclude with a summative understanding of trajectories of writing development and implications for further research, teaching, and policy, including the assertion that writing research "can raise our curricular vision beyond the easily measurable to recognize that writing development is far more than the accretion of easy testable skills, and that successful writing development cannot be defined as movement toward a standard."
Word by Word
"We think of English as a fortress to be defended, but a better analogy is to think of English as a child. We love and nurture it into being, and once it gains gross motor skills, it starts going exactly where we don't want it to go: it heads right for the goddamned electrical sockets." With wit and irreverence, lexicographer Kory Stamper cracks open the obsessive world of dictionary writing, from the agonizing decisions about what to define and how to do it to the knotty questions of ever-changing word usage. Filled with fun facts--for example, the first documented usage of "OMG" was in a letter to Winston Churchill--and Stamper's own stories from the linguistic front lines (including how she became America's foremost "irregardless" apologist, despite loathing the word), Word by Word is an endlessly entertaining look at the wonderful complexities and eccentricities of the English language.
The Writer's Field Guide to the Craft of Fiction
The Writers Field Guide to the Craft of Fiction offers a refreshing approach to the craft of fiction writing. It takes a single page from forty contemporary novels and short stories, identifies techniques used by the writers, and presents approachable exercises and prompts that allow anyone to put those techniques to immediate use in their own work. Encompassing everything from micro (how to "write pretty") to macro (how to "move through time space"), and even how to put all together on page one, this a field guide for anyone who wants to start writing now (or get some shiny new gear for their fiction toolbox.)
Your Million Dollar Message
There are many ways to exponentially increase your credibility and influence that are actually much easier than you probably think. The biggest difference you can make is to DECIDE to become an accepted authoritative expert, and then start taking actions to make it happen. This book will help you understand how to get started and how to set yourself up for authorand presenting success. Best Seller Success Publishing has been helping experts since 2004 to: 1. Plan the Right Books 2. Write the Right Books 3. Publish the Right Books 4. Use the Books as Marketing Tools to Boost your Income 5. Grow Your Client Base, Influence and Reach 6. Create Companion Training Programs 7. Craft Persuasive Presentations and Pitches 8. Create Automated, Evergreen Marketing Campaigns
Fast-Draft Your Memoir
This is your roadmap for completing the memoir you've dreamed about writing. "Rachael Herron resonates with our audience, and not just because she knows her stuff--she does--or because she's hilarious--she is--but because her honesty and earnestness come through in all her messaging." Samantha Sanders, Writer's DigestWriting memoir is daunting! You're the expert on your life, naturally, but narrating and organizing your own experiences in the best way can feel impossible. Many writers become frustrated in early drafting stages and quit after a couple of brief attempts. Learn from bestselling memoirist Rachael Herron (who teaches this class at Stanford Continuing Studies) how to fast-draft your memoir while keeping its structure compelling. Learn how to frame your life's story and give it a natural arc to keep your reader glued to the page. Figure out how to handle those family and friends you're writing about. Explore what truth means in memoir. Work quickly to quiet the inner critic. Most of all, learn how to get out of your own way to get the words on the page. You can do this! Rachael will show you how.
Self-Publishing with Stellium
How do I submit my manuscript? Does it need editing? To ebook or not to ebook What does a print run cost? Do I need Facebook/Twitter/GoodReads? Why are yesterday's methods no good today? At Stellium, we deal with these questions every day. All valid and important queries, they show very clearly that there's far more to publishing than appears at first sight. In the toughest environment ever, you need this book, no matter what kind of project you desire. Sasha Fenton knows publishing; she knows writing: An author herself, Sasha has written 133 books (to date), with world-wide sales in excess of 6.5 million copies. As a traditional publisher, two decades of experience and successfully owning two publishing houses mean that Sasha and her husband Jan have the perfect base to help you achieve your dream project.
Love Letters To Writers
In 52 personal, vulnerable letters, writer Andi Cumbo-Floyd shares her personal experiences of the writing journey, offers her perspective on the writing life, and shares encouragement to help writers through the hard and the joyous days of being a writer. The letters cover everything from what it feels like to sign a book contract to the times writing draws out emotion we didn't realize to the need for space in our daily lives. The letters are intimate and honest, each written with love for the writers Cumbo-Floyd holds dear.
The Last Draft
The definitive handbook for the novelist who is ready to revise This wise and friendly guide shows writers how to turn first-draft manuscripts into the novels of their dreams. A critic, longtime teacher, and award-winning novelist, Sandra Scofield illustrates how to reread a work of fiction with a view of its subject and vision, and how to take it apart and put it back together again, stronger and deeper. Scofield builds her explanations around helpful concepts like narrative structure, character agency, and core scenes, using models from classic and contemporary writers. The detailed, step-by-step plan laid out in The Last Draft offers invaluable advice to both novice and experienced writers alike. In Scofield, they will find a seasoned, encouraging mentor to steer them through this emotional and intellectual journey.
Plotting the Character-Driven Novel
In Plotting the Character-driven Novel, Linda Rodriguez turns her sought-after writing course on using depth of character as a springboard to a strong plot into a book designed to help the aspiring writer who wants to tell a story made compelling by the truth and complexity of its characters. She provides examples of actual documents she has used in creating her own award-winning books to demonstrate the methods she teaches. Great plot springs from character and the motivations each character has for taking or not taking action. How do you use character as the springboard to a strong plot that draws its complexity from the motivations of its characters? What are the hidden fears and desires of each major character, what happens when these are frustrated, and how do they intersect and conflict with one another? What are the secrets this character is hiding even from him/herself? What will this character tell you about her/himself if given the chance? Through asking these kinds of questions of your characters, you will learn to create an exciting and complex plot, building from the integrity of the characters you create.
Telling Stories
A prolific and award-winning writer, Lee Martin has put pen to paper to offer his wisdom, honed during thirty years of teaching the oh-so-elusive art of writing. Telling Stories is intended for anyone interested in thinking more about the elements of storytelling in short stories, novels, and memoirs. Martin clearly delineates helpful and practical techniques for demystifying the writing process and provides tools for perfecting the art of the scene, characterization, detail, point of view, language, and revision--in short, the art of writing. His discussion of the craft in his own life draws from experiences, memories, and stories to provide a more personal perspective on the elements of writing. Martin provides encouragement by sharing what he's learned from his journey through frustrations, challenges, and successes. Most important, Telling Stories emphasizes that you are not alone on this journey and that writers must remain focused on what they love: the process of moving words on the page. By focusing on that purpose, Martin contends, the journey will always take you where you're meant to go.
Queering Translation, Translating the Queer
This volume presents a variety of theoretical and disciplinary perspectives to demonstrate the interconnectedness between translation and queer aspects of sex, gender, and identity.This interdisciplinary approach explores the intersections between queer studies and translation studies.
More Forensics and Fiction
This compilation of medical and forensic science questions from crime writers around the world provides insight into medical and forensic science as well as a glimpse into the writer's creative mind. How do hallucinogenic drugs affect a blind person? Will snake venom injected into fruit cause death? How would you perform CPR in a helicopter? What happens when someone swallows razor blades? How long does it take blood to dry? Can DNA be obtained from a half-eaten bagel? D. P. Lyle, MD, answers these and many more intriguing questions. The book is a useful and entertaining resource for writers and screenwriters, helping them find the information they need to frame a situation and write a convincing description. TV viewers, readers who enjoy crime fiction, and those who want to know more about forensic science can keep up with the news and understand the science behind criminal investigation. From traumatic injuries to the coroner's office, the questions and answers are divided into five parts, making it a compendium of the incredible information that lies within the world of medicine and forensics.
Writing on the Landscape
Writing on the Landscape touches my mind, heart, body, and spirit. The author and I are kindred souls. My own thinking, writing, and nature-fueled philosophy of life resonate with Dr. Wilhoit's entertaining and inspirational guide to writing and nature.Dr. Wilhoit narrates a journey, demonstrating how vital balance is in our pursuit of writing, as well as in our pursuit of life. And she evidences convincingly that we can achieve wholeness through conscious, reflective, and introspective immersion in nature. Dr. Wilhoit observes simply that the principal point of this book is the pairing of nature and writing toward being complete. Writing on the Landscape explores the sense of wholeness we feel when we engage a few simple, easy to exercise practices ... deep and guided, step-by-step interactions with nature and its elements: land-, sea-, and sky-scapes. "The voices of the earth speak deeply and clearly to a writer."Dr. Wilhoit brings joy to writing through her own revelations: "I am in love with writing; writing seduces me. I am in the landscape of my soul. I write from the very core of who I am. That is what the natural world does for me and for my writing no matter where I am." Join Dr. Wilhoit and begin your own journey through the terrain of writing and nature.--Stephen B. Jones, PhD Author of Nature Based Leadership and Nature-Inspired Learning and Leading; Co-Founder of Antioch University New England's Nature Based Leadership Institute; Founder of Great Blue Heron, LLCWriting on the Landscape is a practical, lyrical book aimed at helping blocked writers to become unstuck.
Writing on the Landscape
Writing on the Landscape touches my mind, heart, body, and spirit. The author and I are kindred souls. My own thinking, writing, and nature-fueled philosophy of life resonate with Dr. Wilhoit's entertaining and inspirational guide to writing and nature.Dr. Wilhoit narrates a journey, demonstrating how vital balance is in our pursuit of writing, as well as in our pursuit of life. And she evidences convincingly that we can achieve wholeness through conscious, reflective, and introspective immersion in nature. Dr. Wilhoit observes simply that the principal point of this book is the pairing of nature and writing toward being complete. Writing on the Landscape explores the sense of wholeness we feel when we engage a few simple, easy to exercise practices ... deep and guided, step-by-step interactions with nature and its elements: land-, sea-, and sky-scapes. "The voices of the earth speak deeply and clearly to a writer."Dr. Wilhoit brings joy to writing through her own revelations: "I am in love with writing; writing seduces me. I am in the landscape of my soul. I write from the very core of who I am. That is what the natural world does for me and for my writing no matter where I am." Join Dr. Wilhoit and begin your own journey through the terrain of writing and nature.--Stephen B. Jones, PhD Author of Nature Based Leadership and Nature-Inspired Learning and Leading; Co-Founder of Antioch University New England's Nature Based Leadership Institute; Founder of Great Blue Heron, LLCWriting on the Landscape is a practical, lyrical book aimed at helping blocked writers to become unstuck.
Translation in Russian Contexts
This volume addresses topics of translation in Russian contexts across Slavic Studies and Translation Studies. It highlights Russian contributions to translation theory and demonstrates how theoretical perspectives developed within the field help conceptualize relevant problems in cultural context in pre-Soviet, Soviet, and post-Soviet Russia.
Leadership in Literacy
How do you cultivate sustainable literacy organizations that promote development? This is a central question for literacy and development practitioners. The If癡 literacy program of Togo models the successful development of one such organization, and the productive secondary programs that came into being as a result.Reeder describes the context and history of the development of the If癡 literacy associations, and uses social representation theory from French academia to explore how cultural representations of leadership and of literacy contributed to the strength of leadership development in this program. The author further evaluates the capacity building of personnel, organizations, and local communities in terms of who made decisions, social representations of leadership and literacy regarding those decisions, and their impact.This book will interest facilitators of literacy and development programs and anyone involved in cross-cultural training. It contributes to leadership theories and models, particularly African leadership in volunteer organizations, by providing data on leadership qualities valued by one African culture, which can be extended to other African cultures. It also adds to the understanding of the relationship between literacy and development.JeDene Reeder (Ed.D., Simon Fraser University) is a Senior Literacy and Education Consultant with SIL International. She worked as a literacy specialist in the Pagibete language in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, then as both consultant and Literacy Coordinator in Togo and Benin.
Book Pirating in Taiwan
This book is a volume in the Penn Press Anniversary Collection. To mark its 125th anniversary in 2015, the University of Pennsylvania Press rereleased more than 1,100 titles from Penn Press's distinguished backlist from 1899-1999 that had fallen out of print. Spanning an entire century, the Anniversary Collection offers peer-reviewed scholarship in a wide range of subject areas.
