Writing & Publishing

Donald Miller not only deepens his teaching on how to use his seven universal story elements—he'll provide you with one of the most powerful and cutting-edge tools to help with your brand messaging efficacy and output.

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 story....

Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer’s craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have....

An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come....

Permission is a master course, not only on how to craft memoir, but how to begin and keep going when you’ve been told you can’t, and how to how to give yourself permission to transcend the fear that keeps vital stories from being written.

This indispensable guide in the best-selling Save the Cat! story structure series reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any young adult novel a success, from an accomplished novelist and the author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel....

New York Times bestselling author and poet Maggie Smith distills creativity and the craft of writing with a practical guide perfect for fans of Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic and Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird.

Most people think the way to write a best seller is to have a lot of talent and even more luck. As you will learn, there is a recipe for success, and luck may be the least important ingredient in creating a best seller....

Learn the keys to energizing your writing, engaging readers, and breaking out with influence....

Finally—a book of writing advice that accounts for all of the messy, perverse, practical, and inexplicable parts of being a human who writes....

There are few creative acts more mysterious and magical than writing a song. But what if the goal wasn't so mysterious and was actually achievable for anyone who wants to experience more magic and creativity in their life? Listen to find out more....

Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing....

For anyone who's trying to make sense of their life, who wants to get unstuck from the patterns that hold them back, hear this incredible news: everything you need for the freedom you want is entirely within reach....

This new edition of The Writing Revolution adds guidance for teachers seeking a way to bring their students' writing ability up to rigorous state standards.

In Joel's Schwartzberg's 10-plus years as a strategic communications trainer, the biggest obstacle he's come across is that most speakers and writers don't have a point....

In July 1995, San Jose Mercury-News reporter Gary Webb found the Big One - the blockbuster story every journalist secretly dreams about - without even looking for it....

In this new edition of his top-selling work, author Dan Kennedy explains why some sales letters work and most don't. And he shows how to write copy that any business can use....

The musician and hip-hop legend - hailed as “the greatest MC of all time” and compared to Thelonious Monk - reimagines the writing handbook in this memoir and guide that incorporates the soulful genius, confidence, and creativity of a master artist....

This expanded audio collection presents William Zinsser's On Writing Well, the classic teaching book that has sold more than 1 million copies, together with a new 90-minute section....

Robert McKee's screenwriting workshops have earned him an international reputation for inspiring novices, refining works in progress, and putting major screenwriting careers back on track....

The Elements of Style has long been a valued and beloved resource for all writers....

Like a seasoned sportscaster, Fish marvels at the adeptness of finely crafted sentences and breaks them down into digestible morsels, giving listeners an instant play-by-play....

In ten brilliantly written chapters, Stephen King delivers one colorful observation after another about the great stories, books, and films that comprise the horror genre—from Frankenstein and Dracula to The Exorcist, The Twilight Zone, and Earth vs. The Flying Saucers.

BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos, offers a practical and accessible guide to getting across complex information clearly....

This is the book that changed America....

The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement helps guide students in crafting their stories for the medical school Admission Committees. It's not only a collection of essays from students who got into top schools, but is a showcase of essays that started badly and were honed to tell great stories.

In the age of artificial intelligence, drafting an essay is as simple as typing a prompt and pressing enter. What does this mean for the art of writing? According to longtime writing teacher John Warner: not very much. More Than Words argues that generative AI programs like ChatGPT not only can kill the student essay but should, since these assignments don’t challenge students to do the real work of writing. To Warner, writing is thinking—discovering your ideas while trying to capture them on a page—and feeling—grappling with what it fundamentally means to be human.

Much-loved broadcaster Fiona Phillips was sixty when she discovered that she had early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. She had cared for her parents who had both suffered from the disease and now she was facing the same heartbreaking diagnosis – under no illusions about what it would mean for her and her family.

Written with elegance, warmth, and humor, this highly original "teaching memoir" by William Zinsser—renowned bestselling author of On Writing Well—gives you the tools to organize and recover your past, and the confidence to believe in your life narrative. His method is to take you on a memoir of his own: 13 chapters in which he recalls dramatic, amusing, and often surprising moments in his long and varied life as a writer, editor, teacher, and traveler. Along the way, Zinsser pauses to explain the technical decisions he made as he wrote about his life.

Everyone has a story but not everyone knows how to share it. Whether you’re writing to heal, to inspire, or to build a brand, L.I.S.T.E.N. gives you the step-by-step blueprint to write, publish, and launch your book with purpose and power. Inspired by his journey from a 14-day detainment in China to becoming a bestselling author, Chancellor K. Jackson reveals the exact strategies he used to turn pain into purpose. Now, he’s handing you the playbook. Through the L.I.S.T.E.N. Framework, you’ll learn how to: Leverage your story to create impact Inspire others with your truth Speak with ...

By founding Penguin books and popularizing the paperback, Allen Lane not only changed publishing in Britain, he was also at the forefront of a social and cultural revolution that saw the millions of people given access to what had previously been the preserve of a wealthy few. In Penguin Special, Jeremy Lewis brings this extraordinary era brilliantly to life, recounting how Allen Lane came to launch his Penguins for the price of a packet of cigarettes.

Want to write a romance novel readers fall in love with? Ready to finally commit to finishing your book and finding out how to launch your career in romantic fiction? Then this book is for you. How to Write a Romance Novel is your ultimate step-by-step novel-writing blueprint for writing a complete, emotionally satisfying romantic fiction. Using the time-tested Classic Novel Structure, it walks you through every beat, plot point, and chapter—no matter the subgenre. Whether you’re writing a sweet slow-burn or a steamy enemies-to-lovers, this book gives you the tools, templates, and ...

Your Next Epic Saga Starts Here. Do you long for rich, detailed fantasy worlds you can fall into? Are you feeling frustrated by writer’s block? Do you dream of crafting realms so deep and believable that your readers (or players) will feel the grit of the road and the magic in the air? Every fantasy creator knows the struggle: the terror of the blank page, the frustration of a world that feels hollow, the search for that one, unique spark to ignite a universe. The Loremaster’s Atlas is the spark you’ve been searching for. This is not just another list of writing prompts; it is a ...

¿Te gustaría transformar tus recuerdos en un libro que inspire a tu familia y a tus lectores?El escritor autobiográfico es la guía práctica para convertir experiencias reales en narraciones cautivadoras, aun si nunca has escrito una línea. Lo que encontrarás dentro: Método paso a paso —De la tormenta de recuerdos al manuscrito terminado. Ejercicios creativos —Activan la memoria y desbloquean tu voz personal. Técnicas narrativas—Cuándo usar “yo” o “él/ella”, y cómo ordenar el tiempo de tu historia. Gestión de secretos familiares—Qué revelar, qué velar y cómo ...

¿LISTO PARA DESBLOQUEAR TU POTENCIAL COMO ESCRITOR Y TRANSFORMAR TUS IDEAS EN HISTORIAS QUE CAUTIVEN A MILES DE LECTORES? "ESCRITOR NATO: Guía Completa Para Desarrollar Tu Talento Literario Y Escribir Historias Que Cautiven" es el manual definitivo que necesitas para dominar el arte de la escritura creativa y construir una carrera literaria exitosa. ¿POR QUÉ ESTE LIBRO CAMBIARÁ TU VIDA COMO ESCRITOR? Esta guía completa te lleva de la mano desde los conceptos más básicos hasta las técnicas avanzadas que utilizan los autores bestseller. A diferencia de otros libros de escritura ...

Setting up your life to write a PhD has a single goal: to ensure that PhD students have the support, preparation and context to succeed. Too often words and phrases like 'burnout' or 'writer's block' are used to mask a complexity of motivational, task or time management issues. But writing is difficult. Writing a PhD is even harder.

The One-Hour Author empowers busy professionals to write, publish, and launch a book that builds their brand—without sacrificing their well-being. Start your journey today and see how one hour a week can turn your dream into a reality.

While both nonfiction and fiction genres have their own challenges and complexities, there are several key reasons why many individuals may find writing nonfiction to be easier than writing fiction. Nonfiction offers opportunities for personal and professional growth while contributing significantly to the dissemination of knowledge and the improvement of shared comprehension. Whether aiming to educate, motivate, or provoke thought and stimulate reaction, a nonfiction author leaves a lasting impression on both readers and society.

Whenever we reach for our phones or scan a newspaper to get "caught up," we are being not merely informed but also formed. News consumption can shape our sense of belonging, how we judge the value of our lives, and even how our brains function. Christians mustn't let the news replace prayer as Hegel envisioned, but neither should we simply discard the daily feed. We need a better understanding of what the news is for and how to read it well.

Ever dreamed of writing and publishing a book but felt overwhelmed? This guide was created for free using the exact method it teaches—showing you how to write a book with AI, publish it on Amazon, and turn it into an audiobook on Audible—all without spending a dime. With ChatGPT, you don’t need to be an expert. All you need is an idea and follow-through. You don’t need prior experience—just a vision and effort. You could ask ChatGPT the right questions and figure this out yourself, but this guide lays it all out step by step to save you time.

Ready to forge your spark into a flame? You've had a taste of the unique ideas in The Loremaster's Spark. Now, it's time to delve deeper. The Loremaster's Tome is the essential next step for creators ready to move beyond a single idea and build a truly memorable world. This collection expands your arsenal with 100 high-concept, unique fantasy prompts, each one a seed for an unforgettable novel or an epic adventure leading to a legendary RPG campaign. We've gone further into the strange and wonderful, with entire new categories to ignite your imagination. Inside The Loremaster's Tome, you'll...

Once upon a time there was a novel that opened at a normal house in a typical street in England. Arthur Dent awoke to discover it was about to be demolished to make way for a new village by-pass. The Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy began. Once upon a time another novel opened at another normal house in a typical street in England. 4, Privet Drive, home of Mr and Mrs Dursley. The infant Harry Potter was about to be deposited on their doorstep.

In this must-listen audiobook, Australia’s leading book mentor Natasa Denman shares the proven tips and strategies that will set you up for your book writing success. Natasa has helped hundreds of people just like you, from all around the world, go from uncertain, fearful and confused, to published authors.

As a self-published author, if you want to people to notice and buy your book you need to have a plan. In Shut Up and Sell Your First Book international book mentor Natasa Denman shares her easy-to-follow blueprint for book sales success. Following on from Shut Up and Write Your First Book and Ultimate 48 Hour Author, this trilogy is essential listening for first-time authors.

Ready to swap the 9-to-5 grind for a writing career you control? The Freelancer’s Playbook hands you a proven, step-by-step system for turning words into a predictable income—without the guess-work, overwhelm, or feast-or-famine cycle.