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  • Literary Forensics: How Reading Can Make You a Better Writer

    by Gary Alan McBride ...
    Ever wondered how to truly unlock the secrets of masterful storytelling?Literary Forensics offers a groundbreaking approach to reading like a writer, helping you dissect the intricate craft behind compelling narratives. Gary Alan McBride, drawing from seven years of leading Writers Who Read, fills a critical void by compiling innovative reading techniques you can use to uncover the literary ... Read more

    $14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • Story Engineering

    by Larry Brooks ...
    What makes a good story or a screenplay great?The vast majority of writers begin the storytelling process with only a partial understanding where to begin. Some labor their entire lives without ever learning that successful stories are as dependent upon good engineering as they are artistry. But the truth is, unless you are master of the form, function and criteria of successful storytelling, ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Writing Your Story's Theme: The Writer's Guide to Plotting Stories That Matter

    by K.M. Weiland ...
    Series Book 9 - Helping Writers Become Authors
    Theme Is What Your Story Is Really AboutTheme—the mysterious cousin of plot and character. Too often viewed as abstract rather than actionable, theme is frequently misunderstood and left to chance. Some writers even insist theme should not be purposefully implemented. This is unfortunate, because in many ways theme is story. Theme is the heart, the meaning, the point. Nothing that important should ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Raising Critical Thinkers

    A Parent's Guide to Growing Wise Kids in the Digital Age

    by Julie Bogart ...
    A guide for parents to help children of all ages process the onslaught of unfiltered information in the digital age.Education is not solely about acquiring information and skills across subject areas, but also about understanding how and why we believe what we do. At a time when online media has created a virtual firehose of information and opinions, parents and teachers worry how students will ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

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  • Theory of Fun for Game Design

    by Raph Koster ...
    Now in full color, the 10th anniversary edition of this classic book takes you deep into the influences that underlie modern video games, and examines the elements they share with traditional games such as checkers. At the heart of his exploration, veteran game designer Raph Koster takes a close look at the concept of fun and why it’s the most vital element in any game.Why do some games become ... Read more

    $28.99 USD

  • The Writer's Compass

    From Story Map to Finished Draft in 7 Stages

    by Nancy Ellen Dodd ...
    Map out your idea and finish your story in 7 stages!This book will show writers how to develop their ideas into a finished novel by working through it in 7 stages, while learning how to mapping out their story's progress and structure so they can evaluate and improve their work. It teaches writers to visualize their story's progress with a story map that helps them see all the different components ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Intuitive Editing

    A Creative and Practical Guide to Revising Your Writing

    by Tiffany Yates Martin ...
    "I trust Tiffany Yates Martin with the editing process even more than I trust myself. Read this book and steal her secrets!"—Kelly Harms, Washington Post–bestselling author of The Overdue Life of Amy Byler“Tiffany Yates Martin is an exceptional editor, so of course her advice and counsel in Intuitive Editing is exceptional as well. Whether you’re a seasoned author looking to fine-tune your craft, ... Read more

    $11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing

    Everything You Need to Know to Create & Sell Your Work

    by Writer's Digest Books ...
    Get advice from the best in the business on every stage of the novel-writing and publishing process!In The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing, 3rd Edition, you'll learn from established writers about how to make your novel a reality. Discover techniques and strategies for generating ideas, connecting with readers emotionally, and finding inspiration you need to finish your work. This fully revised ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • The Portable MFA in Creative Writing

    by New York Writers Workshop ...
    Get the core knowledge of a prestigious MFA education without the tuition.Have you always wanted to get an MFA, but couldn't because of the cost, time commitment, or admission requirements?Well now you can fulfill that dream without having to devote tons of money or time. The Portable MFA gives you all of the essential information you would learn in the MFA program in one book. Covering fiction, ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Crafting Novels & Short Stories

    The Complete Guide to Writing Great Fiction

    Edited by The Editors of Writer's Digest ...
    Series series Creative Writing Essentials
    Learn How to Create Stories That Captivate Agents, Editors, and Readers Alike!Inside you'll find the tools you need to build strong characters, keep your plots moving, master the art of dialogue, choose the right point of view, and more.This comprehensive book on the art of novel and short story writing is packed with advice and instruction from best-selling authors and writing experts like Nancy ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • The Writer's Voice

    The Writer's Process Series

    by Anne Janzer ...
    Series series The Writer's Process Series
    Master the art and science of writing voice with this transformative guide.The Writer's Voice is a comprehensive, hands-on guide to this little-understood aspect of writing. Structured as a twelve-week writing course, the book includes:Explanations and examples of how stylistic decisions (punctuation, sentence length) affect the readerExercises and writing prompts to experiment with different ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Magic Words

    Writing Great Books for Children and Young Adults

    by Cheryl Klein ...
    This master class in writing children’s and young adult novels will teach you everything you need to know to write and publish a great book.The best children’s and young adult novels take readers on wonderful outward adventures and stirring inward journeys. In The Magic Words, editor Cheryl B. Klein guides writers on an enjoyable and practical-minded voyage of their own, from developing a saleable ... Read more

    $15.99 USD