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Writing in color : fourteen writers on the lessons we've learned2023
Summary: So, you're thinking of writing a book. Or, maybe you've written one, and are wondering what to do with it. What does it take to publish a novel, or even a short story? If you're a writer of color,... more »- place hold (0)
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You : the story : a writer's guide to craft through memory2023
Summary: A deeply personal how-to book for aspiring writers, encouraging them to look inward and excavate their own memories in order to discover the authentic voices and compelling details that are waiting to be put on the page.- place hold (0)
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Never say you can't survive2021
Summary: Things are scary right now. We're all being swept along by a tidal wave of history, and it's easy to feel helpless. But we're not helpless: we have minds, and imaginations, and the ability to... more »- place hold (0)
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Writing as a path to awakening : a year to becoming an excellent writer and living the awakened life2017
Summary: The best writers say their work seems to come from a source beyond the thinking mind. But how do we access that source? "We must first look inside ourselves and be willing to touch that raw emotional... more »- place hold (0)
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The magic words : writing great books for children and young adults2016
Summary: 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... more »- place hold (0)
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Story genius : how to use brain science to go beyond outlining and write a riveting novel (before you waste three years writing 327 pages that go nowhere)2016
Summary: "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... more »- place hold (0)
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The art of memoir2015
Summary: Author of three memoirs of her own, Mary Karr synthesizes her expertise as graduate writing professor and therapy patient, writer and spiritual seeker, recovered alcoholic and "black belt sinner,"... more »- place hold (0)
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Writing new adult fiction2014
Summary: "From Sylvia Day's 'Bared to You' to Jamie McGuire's 'Beautiful Disaster', new adult fiction has arrived--and it's hotter than ever. But there's more to this category than it's 18-to 26-year-old... more »- place hold (0)
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Now write! science fiction, fantasy and horror : speculative genre exercises from today's best writers and teachers2014
Summary: "Featuring speculative fiction-writing exercises from Harlan Ellison (R), Piers Anthony, Ramsey Campbell, Jack Ketchum, screenwriters of The Twilight Zone and Star Trek: The Next Generation, and many... more »- place hold (0)
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Fast fiction : a guide to outlining and writing a first-draft novel in thirty days2014
Summary: ""Helps would-be novelists overcome procrastination by providing a step-by-step and day-by-day guide to writing a complete first draft in 30 days. Author 'fast-drafted' her debut novel during... more »- place hold (0)
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Steal like an artist : 10 things nobody told you about being creative2012
Summary: A guide to creativity in the digital age, this book presents ten transformative principles to help readers discover their artistic side and build a more creative life. Offers advice and encouragement... more »- place hold (0)
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Keep it real : everything you need to know about researching and writing creative nonfiction / edited by Lee Gutkind and Hattie Fletcher2009
Summary: The one guide every creative nonfiction writer needs to turn to when being "creative." Writers of memoir and narrative nonfiction are experiencing... more »- place hold (0)
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This year you write your novel2007
Summary: No more excuses! Anyone can write a novel, novelist Mosley advises, and in this book of tips, practical advice, and wisdom, he promises that the writer-in-waiting can finish it in one year. Intended... more »- place hold (0)
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Staff PickBird by bird : some instructions on writing and life1995
Summary: "Thirty years ago my older brother, who was ten years old at the time, was trying to get a report on birds written that he'd had three months to write. It was due the next day. We were out at... more »- place hold (0)
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Storycatcher : making sense of our lives through the power and practice of story
Summary: Story is the heart of language. Story moves us to love and hate and can motivate us to change the whole course of our lives. Story can lift us beyond our individual borders to imagine the realities... more »- place hold (0)
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