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Author |
: Laurie Rozakis |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 388 |
Release |
: 2004 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1592572065 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781592572069 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creative Writing by : Laurie Rozakis
A fifty percent revision of a popular Complete Idiot's Guide that now, more than ever, offers readers a thorough, creative writing class in a book, with Dr. Laurie Rozakis as their teacher. The book is refocused to more of an academic approach. Readers can begin to unlock their creativity from the first page, with fabulous exercises that help them explore their talents and experiment with different genres and forms of writing, including: • •Short stories •Narrative nonfiction •Memoirs •Magazine articles •Poetry •Drama •Blogging and freewriting
Author |
: Maggie Hamand |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 397 |
Release |
: 2012-01-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780470742914 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0470742917 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (14 Downloads) |
Synopsis Creative Writing For Dummies by : Maggie Hamand
Unlock your creativity and choose the genre of writing that suits you best Do you have an idea that you’re burning to get down on paper? Do you want to document your travels to far-flung places, or write a few stanzas of poetry? Whether you dream of being a novelist, a travel writer, a poet, a playwright or a columnist, Creative Writing For Dummies shows you how to unlock your creativity and choose the genre of writing that suits you best. Walking you through characterisation, setting, dialogue and plot, as well as giving expert insights into both fiction and non-fiction, it’s the ideal launching pad to the world of creative writing. Creative Writing For Dummies covers: Part I: Getting started Chapter 1: Can Everyone Write? Chapter 2: Getting into the Write Mind Chapter 3: Finding the Material to work with Part II: The Elements of Creative Writing Chapter 4: Creating Characters Chapter 5: Discovering Dialogue Chapter 6: Who is telling the story? Chapter 7: Creating your own world Chapter 8: Plotting your way Chapter 9: Creating a Structure Chapter 10: Rewriting and editing Part III: Different Kinds of Fiction Writing Chapter 11: Short stories Chapter 12: Novels Chapter 13: Writing for children Chapter 14: Plays Chapter 15: Screenplays Chapter 16: Poetry Part IV: Different kinds of Non-fiction writing Chapter 17: Breaking into journalism - Writing articles/ magazine writing Chapter 18: Writing from life and autobiography Chapter 19: Embroidering the facts: Narrative non-fiction Chapter 20: Exploring the world from your armchair - Travel writing Chapter 21: Blogging – the new big thing Part V: Finding an audience Chapter 22: Finding editors/ publishers/ agents Chapter 23: Becoming a professional Part VI: Part of Tens Chapter 24: Ten top tips for writers Chapter 25: Ten ways to get noticed
Author |
: Laurie Rozakis |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 475 |
Release |
: 2000-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780028636948 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0028636945 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Well by : Laurie Rozakis
Covers all elements of effective and grammatically-correct writing, including electronic formats, for any type of situation from research papers to business memos.
Author |
: Editors of Motorcyclist Magazine |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 468 |
Release |
: 2008 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1592577040 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781592577040 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (40 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycles by : Editors of Motorcyclist Magazine
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycles, Fourth Edition, is the most complete book on motorcycles, covering everything from how to choose and maintain a motorcycle and how to buy appropriate gear, to how to ride safely, and how to make the most out of trips on the open road.
Author |
: Victoria Costello |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 325 |
Release |
: 2011-12-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781101559178 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1101559179 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (78 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing a Memoir by : Victoria Costello
Helps readers write memoirs, personal essays, and life stories of every length and type.
Author |
: Amy Wall |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 403 |
Release |
: 2005-05-03 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781440696428 |
ISBN-13 |
: 144069642X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Complete Idiot's Guide to Critical Reading by : Amy Wall
The essential guide to looking at literature with your own two eyes. What students know about Shakespeare, Orwell, Dickens, and Twain is primarily what their instructors tell them. Here’s a book that teaches the students how to move on to the next level—evaluate and read critically on their own, trust their own opinions, develop original ideas, analyze characters, and find a deeper appreciation for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and more. • Ideal companion for college students and accessible for the casual reader as well. • Covers fiction, poetry, narrative nonfiction, biographies and memoirs, essays and editorials, and newspapers, magazines, and journals. • Features examples from published writing. • Includes a reading list and a glossary of literary terms.
Author |
: Krista Van Laan |
Publisher |
: Alpha Books |
Total Pages |
: 333 |
Release |
: 2001 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0028641469 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780028641461 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Complete Idiot's Guide to Technical Writing by : Krista Van Laan
Covers the field of technical writing, providing information on such topics as building a portfolio, writing an effective resume, finding well-paying jobs, passing a writing exam, and creating a document online.
Author |
: Cory Doctorow |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 360 |
Release |
: 2000 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0028639189 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780028639185 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (89 Downloads) |
Synopsis Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Science Fiction by : Cory Doctorow
Offers advice on how to get a science fiction novel or short story published, including tips on the basic elements of a work of science fiction to getting an agent, and signing a contract.
Author |
: Steve Miller |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 372 |
Release |
: 2008-10-07 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781440652035 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1440652031 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (35 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Science of Everything by : Steve Miller
“Why are most plants green?” Why doesn’t stomach acid dissolve the stomach itself? Why are there more tornados in the Midwest than on the coast? This volume answers these questions and over 200 more, shedding light on the science behind them. As informative as it is entertaining, it addresses every major branch of science, including physics, chemistry, biology, geology, meteorology, astronomy, and cosmology. It highlights some of the big ideas that helped shape science as we know it, and discusses the future of science with regards to nanotechnology, genetic modification, molecular medicine, and string theory. • Complete Idiot’s Guides® have a proven track record of simplifying science with great success, as with volumes on physics and chemistry. •Entertaining scientific overviews of this kind also successful, including such titles as The Pocket Idiot’s Guide™ to Not-So-Useless Facts and The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Understanding Einstein.
Author |
: Eric Nelson |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 412 |
Release |
: 2002 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0028641515 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780028641515 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Roman Empire by : Eric Nelson
You’re no idiot, of course. The battle scenes in Gladiator had you on the edge of your seat and wondering where you could find more information on the rise and fall of ancient Rome. But so far, your search has left you feeling like a blundering barbarian. Pick yourself up off the coliseum floor! Consult The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Roman Empire—a fun-to-read introduction to the fascinating history, people, and culture of ancient Rome. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: --The history of the Roman Empire’s rise and fall. --An idiot-proof introduction to the great epic literature of the Roman Republic. --A survey of the Romans in arts and popular culture. --Fascinating details of some of history’s most nefarious emperors, including Nero, Caligula, and Commodus.