Writing

This pocket guide to getting your narrative hook to be more…hooky. Author and professor Amy Jones aim is to teach the…

Grammar nerds and wordplay fans will love this game based on the bestselling book by Random House's top editor! Find the…

A series of lost interviews with iconic writer-philosophers & artists of the twentieth century. Full of gorgeous black…

Learn the rules of written language so you can break them—or otherwise make them work for your purposes. This book is…

In this beautifully written and heartfelt memoir, author Paul Fleischman documents and reminisces about his childhood…

Take time to reflect, ask the hard questions, and discover yourself with this creatively thoughtful workbook. Full of…

This special book blends two crafts that hardly intersect in other witchcraft guides, that dovetail wonderfully: the art…

Learn the secret tricks used every day by professional persuaders in this book that demonstrates the principles of…

Drawing on revolutionary genetic and linguistic research as well as a cache of remarkable trivia about the origins of…

Beloved science fiction author Ray Bradbury, whose classic novel Fahrenheit 451 was preceded by hundreds of…

Are you a mystery, suspense, or crime writer who’s interested in taking your story ideas or rough-draft manuscript to…

Being in business involves a ton of writing, even if you don't think of yourself as a writer. Just think about all the…

A practical, no-frills guide to what you absolutely need to know if you're writing journalism, researching an article or…

This collection of essays offers encouragement and practical advice for writers at any stage of their journey. It covers…

Writing a book? We know, this is a hard thing to do. Here are three of our best books about how to write your own.…

If you only read one book about editing books, make it this one. Experienced editor and style guide expert Carol Fisher…

Betsy Lerner’s sharp, funny, and insightful guide, initially published as a companion for aspiring writers, has been…

Part memoir, part nature memoir, and part meditation on a well-lived life, Bushwhacking by Jennifer McGaha draws on the…

Do you have a truth you need people to get behind? Writing to Persuade shows you how to craft your argument, and relay…

Two attorneys walk you through every area affecting your livelihood as a writer, including but not limited to copyright,…

A memoir of life before, during, and immediately after the years spent in a maximum-security prison. Illiterate at the…

This guide offers essential advice for improving writing across various forms, from professional journalism to casual…

This explores the creation of written language through a journey across time and geography, exploring the mysteries of…

This offers invaluable insights into the craft of writing mysteries, covering everything from character development to…

You might not remember the first time you thumbed through the pages of Black Beauty or discovered the wonders of Middle…

Professor of English language, literature, and creative writing, Amy Jones shares her linguistic wisdom in this…

This offers a simple method to enhance gratitude and happiness. By sending thank-you letters to those who influenced…