Language arts & disciplines / Composition & Creative Writing

Letters to a Young Poet

by Rainer maria Rilke

These ten letters, written by one of the greatest poets of the twentieth century, offer deep and sincere advice to the young poet. They touch on all aspects of life and are valuable to anyone wishing to be a...

Everyday English: How to Say What You Mean and Write Everything Right

by Patrick Scrivenor

Do you puzzle over participles, argue over agreement, or throw up your hands over the comma? This back-to-basics overview of the English language includes just what you need to know to make a great impression...

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Poetry

by Nikki Moustaki

You’re no idiot, of course. You’ve read poetry that has touched your heart, and you’d like to improve your own writing technique. But even though you have loads of inspiration, you’re discovering that...

Write Great Fiction - Plot & Structure

by James Scott Bell

Craft an Engaging Plot How does plot influence story structure? What's the difference between plotting for commercial and literary fiction? How do you revise a plot or structure that's gone off course?

With...

Mastering the Thesis Statement

by Steve Sharp

Author Steve Sharp tells his students that the thesis statement is the sun around which EVERYTHING in their paper orbits. Every sentence must fall within its gravitational pull and obey rational orbital laws....

On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft

by Stephen King

“Long live the King” hailed Entertainment Weekly upon publication of Stephen King’s On Writing. Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing...

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Erotic Romance

by Alison Kent

The basic rules for turning basic instincts into blockbuster success.

Erotic romance reigns supreme as a big category of women's fiction-a billion dollar business serviced by a new breed of uninhibited writer....

The Write Choice: A Novelized Guide to Careers in Writing

by Julia Dixon

In The Write Choice: A Novelized Guide to Careers in Writing, Spokane author Julia Dixon gives us a smart, witty, and satirical look at what it takes to be a writer. Originally written as a high school senior...

The Creative Writer's Workshop

by Cathy Birch

This book aims to get you writing and keep you writing - and help you enjoy your writing to the full. It will show you how to free your own unique voice and create original, individual work. It is packed with...

How to Write & Sell Simple Information for Fun and Profit: Your Guide to Writing and Publishing Books, E-Books, Articles, Special Reports, Audio Progr

by Robert W. W. Bly

Packed with income-generating ideas about creating a variety of saleable written works, this guide includes information for researching and writing effective, instructional materials and calling upon a variety...

Naked, Drunk, and Writing

by Adair Lara

The material is right there in front of you. You’ve known yourself for, well, a lifetime—and you finally feel ready to share your story with the world. Yet when it actually comes time to put pen to paper,...

Time to Write

by Kelly L Stone

"Okay, no more excuses. Light bulbs went off in my head as I read Kelly L. Stone's Time to Write with its shrewd observations and sage, practical advice for making time to write."

-HALLIE EPHRON, author of Writing...

Keys to Great Writing

by Stephen Wilbers

Keys to Great Writing Empower your writing! Keys to Great Writing covers every aspect of the craft, showing you how to develop a writer's voice that is unique, precise, and effective. From grammar rules to revision...

On Writing Romance

by Leigh Michaels

Sweep Readers Off Their Feet With a Romance They'll Never Forget In On Writing Romance, award-winning romance novelist Leigh Michaels talks you through each stage of the writing and publishing process. From...

The Right Letter: How to Communicate Effectively in a Busy World

by Jan Venolia

Replaces previous edition.In today'¬?s hectic world of cell phones, email, and instant messages, is it still worthwhile to know how to write a good letter? Absolutely! An attractive, well-written letter can...

Rewrite Right!: Your Guide to Perfectly Polished Prose

by Jan Venolia & Ellen Sasaki

Everyone knows that writing can be improved by the simple process of reviewing, editing, and rewriting, but many struggle with how to go about critiquing their own work—be it a letter to a friend, an important...

Effective Magazine Writing: Let Your Words Reach the World

by Roger Palms

Let your words reach the World

If you are a writer who wants to have an impact with your words in the Christian magazine market, this book is for you. The former editor of Decision magazine, Palms helps you take...

Writing a Novel and Getting Published For Dummies

by George Green & Lizzy Kremer

Includes advice on perfecting dialogue, plot, and endings

Turn your bright idea into a brilliant novel

With a published author advising you on how to write a great novel, and a literary agent on how to get a publishing...

Adventures in Fantasy: Lessons and Activities in Narrative and Descriptive Writing, Grades 5-9

by John Gust

Adventures in Fantasy offers an exciting approach to teaching narrative and descriptive writing that stimulates a student’s creativity and imagination. Filled with mini-lessons, reading projects, and hands-on...

Inspired creative writing: 52 brilliant ideas from the master wordsmiths

by Alexander Gordon Smith

In Inspired creative writing Alexander reveals some brilliant insights into making your writing more effective. Drawing on his years of experience as a writer, editor and publisher, Alexander shares insider...