Writing

'This "essential cornucopia" aims to inspire you to use uncommon words in their original contex'- BooksellerEver wanted to ameliorate your atavistic lexicon, engage in a little intellectual badinage or been discombobulated by tricky diction? 500 Words...

Journaling Techniques for Growing, Healing, and Creativity "When Lynda [Monk] talks about her own journaling practice, a spirit of flexibility infuses her approach."-Rebecca Kochenderfer, Journaling.com#1 Best Seller in Writing Skills Writing GuidesThe...

** Business Book Awards 2023 Finalist **'A really powerful book.' - Bruce DaisleySimple tools, extraordinary results.Everything we're learning about how we function best as humans in the digital age is pointing towards one of our oldest technologies: the...

Upon the publication of her posthumous volume of poetry Ariel in 1965, Sylvia Plath became a household name. Readers may be surprised to learn that the draft of Ariel left behind by Plath when she died in 1963 is different from the volume of poetry...

This book gives you the confidence, tools and techniques to produce a first-class dissertation. It offers practical guidelines to planning realistic timetables and structuring every aspect of your work. Find out how to avoid common mistakes and the best...

From the bestselling author of How to Read Literature Like a Professor comes this essential primer to reading poetry like a professor that unlocks the keys to enjoying works from Lord Byron to the Beatles.No literary form is as admired and feared as...

Trish Hall's essential new work on writing well is a sparkling instructional guide to persuading (almost) anyone, on (nearly) anything. Hall has spent years immersed in argument, passion and trend-setting ideas-but also in tangled sentences,...

In this bold and exhilarating mix of memoir and writing guide, Melissa Febos tackles the emotional, psychological, and physical work of writing intimately while offering an utterly fresh examination of the storyteller's life and the challenges it...

A Kirkus Best Book of October 2021 From poet Victoria Chang, a collection of literary letters and mementos on the art of remembering across generations. For Victoria Chang, memory "isn't something that blooms, but something that bleeds internally."...

Unlock your storytelling journey with expert guidance Memoir writing isn't just for celebrities and politicians. For anyone prone to self-reflection and ready to give shape to your memories and experiences, Memoir Writing For Dummies is your definitive...

From 70 of the most successful mystery writers in the business, an invaluable guide to crafting mysteries-from character development and plot to procedurals and thrillers-"this is a writing guide that readers and writers will turn to again and again"...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800752214Author Tim LottFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Swift PressPublisher Swift Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781989387511Author Young Dreamers PressFormat PaperbackPage Count 102Imprint Young Dreamers PressPublisher YDP Creative IncWeight(grams) 191gDimensions(mm)...

'Be short, be simple, be human.'When Sir Ernest Gowers first wrote Plain Words, it was intended simply as a guide to the proper use of English for the Civil Service. Within a year, however, its humour, charm and authority had made it a bestseller. Since...

How to be a Poet is the brainchild of poet Jo Bell and editor Jane Commane. As a natural follow-on to the 52 Project of 2014, this book aims to help poets taking the next step in developing, working and participating in the wider creative community as a...

We were all taught the fundamentals of writing well in school. But how do we write effectively in today's hyper-interactive world? When The Elements of Style and On Writing Well were published in 1959 and 1976, the internet hadn't been invented. Since...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781944936204Author K M WeilandFormat PaperbackPage Count 340Imprint PenforaswordPublisher PenforaswordWeight(grams) 395gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 18mm

Join a friendly mechanic for a day working on a research base and out on the ice. Learn about the challenges of surviving in the Antarctic, explore the incredible landscape and meet the local wildlife, as you discover all the amazing and important...

Are you considering a career in the world of publishing, or simply want to understand more about the industry? If so, The Publishing Business will take you through the essential publishing activities performed in editorial, rights, design, production,...

The must-have Back to School dictionary for Year 10. The most up-to-date and information-packed dictionary of its size available. With spelling, grammar and pronunciation help, plus a practical writing guide, the Pocket Dictionary gives you...

'Moving and inspiring, courageous and true: real art. Just reading her is pleasure' Amy Liptrot, author of The OutrunWhat happens when you realise that you must change your life?When - after years of hiding in routine, shrinking from opportunity, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060937232Author Jacques BarzunFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint HarperCollins PublishersPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams)...

The Ring of Words describes the powerful and unique relationship between Tolkien's creative use of the English language in his fictional works and his professional work on the Oxford English Dictionary. Tolkien's earliest employment was as an assistant...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781599634005Author Donald MaassFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Writer's Digest BooksPublisher F&W Publications Inc

Reissued to publish alongside New Hart's Rules and the New Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors, the New Oxford Spelling Dictionary is the authoritative reference for spelling and word division. Prepared in consultation with professional editors...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937746155Author Alan WattFormat PaperbackPage Count 212Imprint Writers Tribe BooksPublisher Writers Tribe BooksWeight(grams) 245gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781639250349Author Dale L RobertsFormat PaperbackPage Count 172Imprint One Jacked Monkey, LLCPublisher One Jacked Monkey, LLCWeight(grams)...

Trainee therapists need to show practical competence through the production of client reports and case studies. Reporting in Counselling and Psychotherapy is a unique hands-on guide to this element of practical work. Using clinical examples to guide the...

With growing academic responsibilities, family commitments, and inboxes, scholars are struggling to fulfill their writing goals. A finished book or even steady journal articles may seem like an impossible dream. But, as Joli Jensen proves, it really is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781989790533Author Young Dreamers PressFormat PaperbackPage Count 102Imprint Young Dreamers PressPublisher YDP Creative IncWeight(grams) 263gDimensions(mm)...

Writing with Power is a guide for the student writing an essay, the professional writer working on a story, or the manager writing a memo for a tight deadline. As Elbow explains, "Writing with power doesn't just mean getting power over readers. It means...

Oxford Modern English Grammar is Oxford's brand new and definitive guide to English grammar. This book has been written by a leading expert in the field, covers both British and American English, and makes use of authentic spoken and written examples...

25th Annniversary Edition, with a new preface by the author Perfect for the general reader of poetry, students and teachers of literature, and aspiring poets, All the Fun's in How You Say a Thing is a lively and comprehensive study of versification by...

Story and Structure tells the untold story of how story works. Using just six primary symbols, author Leon Conrad outlines eighteen story structures and shows how they all optimally solve the problems which give rise to them. The book also demonstrates...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781595940285Author Karl IglesiasFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint WingSpan PressPublisher WingSpan PressWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm) 226mm * 152mm *...

LEARN HOW TO WRITE CREATIVELY WITH THIS COMPREHENSIVE AND PRACTICAL COURSE.The only comprehensive Creative Writing title on the market that goes beyond introducing the basic genres to offering a complete journey along the writing path, including material...

The digital technologies of the 21st century are reshaping how we experience storytelling. More than ever before, storylines from the world's most popular narratives cross from the pages of books to the movie theatre, to our television screens and in...

Poetry is increasingly democratic in its use of different formats, but it can be difficult to know how to navigate the range of options available. In a competitive field, this information is not always easy to access, and many poets make mistakes. This...

Grappling with grammar? Worrying about referencing? This handy guide is packed with practical advice on how to search for reading materials, structure your academic writing, think critically, reference appropriately and use language effectively. 'Top...

Logan Murray has successfully taught the techniques of stand-up comedy to thousands, and in this book he distills his years of experience into the essential skills for a great and enjoyable performance. He will help you find your own creative streak and...