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NOVELISTA is a friendly, straight-talking writing guide for people who want to write a novel but don't know how to begin. It asks all the important questions and gives a host of reassuring answers that demonstrate that anyone can write a novel - even...

Readers and writers of all levels will find the Oxford A-Z of English Usage essential. Based on Oxford's world-leading dictionary research programmes and contemporary language monitoring, and giving examples of real usage, this book provides the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780992037185Author Chris SaylorFormat PaperbackPage Count 162Imprint Tongue Untied CommunicationsPublisher Tongue Untied CommunicationsWeight(grams)...

The craft of sitcom is possibly the hardest of all screenwriting genres, demanding a complex set of skills. How NOT to Write a Sitcom is a troubleshooting guide aimed at both the novice and the practising sitcom writer. It illustrates and explains the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Books for a Better Life (Motivational) 2013 and Books for a Better Life (Motivational) 2014.Book InformationISBN 9781592408153Author Beth KephartFormat...

This book makes punctuation more fun and easier to learn than traditional approaches do. It teaches the natural way, by example: each lesson begins with quotes that exemplify good punctuation and sentence structure. Quotations are humorous and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399511479Author Betty OwenFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint TarcherPerigeePublisher Penguin Putnam Inc

"No one is better than Michael Hauge at finding what is most authentic in every moment of a story...." Will Smith, actor"In the field of teaching screenwriting, Michael Hauge is indeed a master." The Freelance Screenwriter's ForumA bestseller for 20...

Using four pathways to learning (listening, seeing, saying, and writing) enables Spalding students to breeze through decodable readers straight to fine children's literature: first graders gobble up Where the Wild Things Are; second graders enjoy The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781451665093Author Theo Pauline NestorFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm) 211mm...

There is a tsunami of research being produced by social scientists, and most of them hope that their work will have impact on public policy. There is an enormous hunger by practitioners for insights into the work they are doing. Far too often, however,...

This is an indispensable companion for students studying sociology and related disciplines, such as politics and human geography, as well as courses which draw upon sociological writing, such as nursing, social psychology or health studies. It...

This book is a step by step illustrated guide to planning and writing dissertations and theses for undergraduate and graduate science students. Topics covered include advice on writing each section of a thesis as well as general discussions on collecting...

Based on the bestselling series from The Great Courses, Building Great Sentences celebrates the sheer joy of language-and will forever change the way you read and write. Great writing begins with the sentence. Whether it's two words ("Jesus wept.") or...

Writing for Radio is an entertaining, accessible and informative book, providing a step-by-step guide to writing for this specific dramatic medium. A helpful approach to the process of writing a successful radio play from first draft to production draft...

Drawing on years of experience, and thousands of readers comments and reviews of her writing, Cathy Glass provides a clear and concise, practical guide on writing and the best ways to get published. Bestselling author Cathy Glass has written...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781942589051Author James AltucherFormat PaperbackPage Count 210Imprint Hal Elrod International, Inc.Publisher Hal Elrod International, Inc.Weight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780452298156Author Meredith MaranFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint PlumePublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 196g

In Don't Read Poetry, award winning poet and literary critic Stephanie Burt offers an accessible introduction to the seemingly daunting task of reading, understanding, and appreciating poetry. She dispels preconceptions about poetry, explains how poems...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781760293086Author Patti MillerFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Allen & UnwinPublisher Taylor & FrancisWeight(grams) 432gDimensions(mm) 235mm * 153mm *...

Treasure House: Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation Pupil Books are aimed at ages 5-11, offering complete coverage of the demanding 2014 National Curriculum, and ideal practice of the skills in the Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling test. This...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399582035Author Jorjeana MarieFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Ten Speed Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399529863Author Lew HunterFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 397g

NOVELISTA is a friendly, straight-talking writing guide for people who want to write a novel but don't know how to begin. It asks all the important questions and gives a host of reassuring answers that demonstrate that anyone can write a novel - even...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780142181973Author Meredith MaranFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint PlumePublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 197g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781580650632Author L CowgillFormat PaperbackPage Count 276Imprint Lone Eagle Publishing CoPublisher Watson-Guptill PublicationsWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781580083287Author Jan VenoliaFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 170gDimensions(mm) 177mm *...

LEARN HOW TO WRITE PLAYS AND HAVE THEM PERFORMEDWriting Plays is the invaluable and comprehensive guide to anyone who wants to write plays and get them performed. It covers the basics of the theatre, creating and working with characters, writing...

YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO WRITING AWESOME AND AMAZING FICTION FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION.This is an authoritative and engaging introduction to writing science fiction and fantasy for the complete beginner. This book provides all the information, guidance, and...

When Kate L. Turabian first put her famous guidelines to paper, she could hardly have imagined the world in which today's students would be conducting research. Yet while the ways in which we research and compose papers may have changed, the fundamentals...

Get your romance (writing) on! Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies is the only reference aspiring writers need to get their careers off to the right start. Fully updated to reflect the industry's latest trends and secrets, this book helps you understand...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780991372232Author Cari QuinnFormat PaperbackPage Count 146Imprint Shoshanna EversPublisher Shoshanna EversWeight(grams) 172gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 133mm *...

For anyone who has ever searched for the right word at a crucial moment, the revised third edition of this bestselling guide offers a smart and succinct way to say everything One million copies sold! How to Say It(R) provides clear and practical guidance...

This will be the fourth edition of a time-tested resource for students writing papers in the fields of religion and theology. It provides essential guidance for writing assignments typical in graduate programs in religion and has served as a standard...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781781330821Author Lucy McCarraherFormat PaperbackPage Count 214Imprint Rethink PressPublisher Rethink PressWeight(grams) 288gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781585428717Author Rosanne BaneFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Jeremy P TarcherPublisher Penguin Putnam Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780553374964Author Natalie GoldbergFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Bantam Books IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 215gDimensions(mm)...

LEARN HOW TO PLOT AND STRUCTURE YOUR CREATIVE WRITING.How to Craft a Great Story takes you step by step through the process of creating a compelling and coherent plot and structure. It covers such basics as the traditional story arcs, and such advanced...

The Arvon Book of Literary Non-Fiction is an essential guide to writing in a wide range of genres, from travel writing to feminist polemic and writing on nature, history, death, friendship and sexuality. Part 1 explores the full range of genres and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593239353Author Bill KovachFormat PaperbackPage Count 432Imprint Crown Publishing Group, Division of Random House IncPublisher Random House USA...