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The Maeve Binchy Writers' Club The Maeve Binchy Writers' Club Maeve Binchy "The most important thing to realize is that everyone is capable of telling a story." --Maeve BinchyIf you scribble story ideas on the backs of receipts...If you file away bits of overheard conversat… OL14915337W
13 Ways of Looking at the Novel 13 Ways of Looking at the Novel Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling novelist Jane Smiley celebrates the novel--and takes us on an exhilarating tour through one hundred of them--in this seductive and immensely rewarding literary t… OL14957389W
The Faith of a Writer The Faith of a Writer Joyce Carol Oates 'One of America's greatest and most prolific contemporary literary figures draws on her years of experience with the craft to answer profound questions ranging in topic from inspiration, memory, and … OL14958386W
Is Life Like This? Is Life Like This? John Dufresne John Dufresne's smart, practical, hard-nosed guide is for the person who has always wanted to write a novel but has been daunted by the sometimes chaotic, always challenging writing process. A patien… OL15326920W
The town that came a-courtin' The town that came a-courtin' Ronda Rich Leaving behind the disappointments and romantic upheaval that marked her life in her hometown of Dexter, Georgia, Abby Houston finds success as a best-selling author and warm-hearted acceptance from … OL15840573W
The Secret Miracle The Secret Miracle Daniel Alarcón Literary advice from over fifty writers from more than twenty-five countries. OL16083198W
Writing young adult fiction for dummies Writing young adult fiction for dummies Deborah Halverson "Learn to : Develop a writing style that appeals to young readers ; Turn your ideas into a compelling manuscript through writing exercises ; Submit your novel to young adult publishers."--Cover. OL16617379W
Story Trumps Structure Story Trumps Structure Steven James Most fiction-writing books offer a cliched and paint-by-number approach to plot and structure, rehash overused mythic archetypes, or give theoretical advice that doesn't offer fiction writers the pra… OL17095446W
The Neil Gaiman Reader The Neil Gaiman Reader Darrell Schweitzer 248 p. : 22 cm OL1878226W
Our stories Our stories Marion Dane Bauer This follow-up to What's Your Story? presents a selection of short fiction written by students in grades four through twelve followed by Bauer's comments on each. OL1882838W
Story genius Story genius Lisa Cron "Following on the heels of Lisa Cron's breakout first book, Wired for Story, this writing guide reveals how to use cognitive storytelling strategies to build a scene-by-scene blueprint for a riveting… OL20039632W
Create Your Own Universe Create Your Own Universe The Brothers McLeod If you have ever wanted to create a comic, graphic novel, animation, film, television series, or even a book, then Create Your Own Universe is here to help you get started. A fun, imaginative and int… OL20223212W
Writing Diverse Characters for Fiction, TV or Film Writing Diverse Characters for Fiction, TV or Film Lucy V. Hay 207 pages ; 20 cm OL21154871W
Adventure Stories Adventure Stories Anita Ganeri This book introduces readers to the exciting world of writing adventure stories. Key features of the genre are explained, top tips are given, and readers are guided through the process of writing the… OL21263861W
Writing fiction Writing fiction Alan Wall Intended for those who have always wanted to write a short story but didn't know where to start, this book takes through the aspects of the complex process, breaking down by chapter the many elements… OL24309262W
Mystery Mystery Paul Tomlinson A how-to book for aspiring mystery writers. OL29259911W
The fire in fiction The fire in fiction Donald Maass How do widely published authors keep their stories burning hot? Learn how to supercharge every story with deep conviction and, conversely, turn fiery passion into effective story. The Fire in the Fic… OL3266391W
Elmore Leonard's 10 Rules of Writing Elmore Leonard's 10 Rules of Writing Elmore Leonard "These are the rules I've picked up along the way to help me remain invisible when I'm writing a book, to help me show rather than tell what's taking place in the story."—Elmore Leonard For aspiri… OL446177W
Spider, spin me a web Spider, spin me a web Lawrence Block The craft of writing is a lot like spinning a web: You take threads and weave them skillfully together, and only you know where this intricate network of twists and turns begin and how it will end. N… OL48353W
Telling lies for fun & profit Telling lies for fun & profit Lawrence Block "I would urge other writers, at whatever point in their careers, to take the time to read this indispensable handbook....Telling Lies for Fun & Profit should be a permanent part of every writer's lib… OL48377W
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