Language Arts & Disciplines : Composition & Creative Writing

Susie Bright, the reigning queen of contemporary erotica, shows you how to heat up sex scenes in everything from traditional novels and romances to science fiction and humor. This irreverent yet practical guide offers writing exercises as well as suggestions for nonwriting activities - to galvanize the imagination and raze any creative or psychological hurdle. more...

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A manageable way to improve your vocabulary: 200 words common enough to be generally understood, but difficult enough to be misused or neglected; Each term explained fully in everyday language; Examples from reputable sources showing how these words can be used to good effect. Ever heard a word you wish you could use? Address to Impress clearly explains the meaning and nuance of 200 words selected by the editors of The Chambers Dictionary for their practical value. Quotes from popular media show each entry in context, and easily confusable words are flagged up to prevent misuse. Pronunciation is spelled out syllable-by-syllable using the standard alphabet. Whether you are giving a presentation, writing a report or simply browsing through to improve your vocabulary, Address to Impress will help you to express yourself more clearly and effectively. more...

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For the hundreds of thousands who buy writers’ guides every year, at last there’s one that tells the ugly truth: writers who can’t get published are usually making a lot of mistakes . This honest, often funny, book shows them how to identify their own missteps, stop listening to bad advice, and get to work. Drawing on his experience as founding editor of MacAdam/Cage, Pat Walsh gives writers what they need—specific, straightforward feedback to help them overcome bad habits and bad luck. He avoids the optimistic, sometimes misleading directions often found in publishing how-to books and presents the industry as it is, warts and all. Here is the first guide that tells writers just what the odds against them are and gives them practical tips for evening them. more...

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With African Americans writing and buying books in record numbers, the time is ripe for a comprehensive publishing guide tailored expressly to the needs of this vibrant, creative community. The African American Writers Handbook meets this challenge perfectly. more...

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