Writing

"You need at least two skills to be a fiction writer. You need to be able to write and you need to be able to tell…

Pity the Reader: On Writing With Style combines Kurt Vonnegut's legendary expertise with former student Suzanne…

Always wished you could understand poetry at all, much less feel it deeply? Here's your guide, exuberantly written…

Build your daily writing practice with the guidance of this workbook. Each section is a deep dive into a different…

This title doesn't lie! Seriously, this book gives you templates and tips for how to write ANYTHING. Just a few…

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

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

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

In the early 1900s, Ethel Payne was the daughter of a Pullman Porter with an ear for good stories. She grew up to be…

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

Inspired by Sun Tzu's The Art of War, bestselling novelist James Scott Bell offers some great advice, actionable…

No one writes a perfect first draft. Award-winning novelist, critic & teacher Sandra Scofield helps you reread your…

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

A concise, straightforward reference for writers, students, and businesspeople.  Author Brandon Royal offers…

No matter how impressive your manuscript may be, in a competitive market even a simple mistake could cost you an…

Murakami's memoir is as good as his novels, maybe even better. Running and writing are his joint passions, and…

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

A nifty book of writing prompts, mini lessons, and tips that will help any writer, regardless of skill level, to get…

One of the hardest parts of writing is finding that perfect way to describe something as simple as a character walking,…

So, you've got the skills and the creativity. Now what? This book covers everything you need to know about how to…

The 55 exhortations in this volume are "tools, not rules," the author reminds us, urging us to explore…

Writing is a form of creative expression with tremendous power to heal our personal and societal traumas. Francesca Lia…

Ever have trouble finding the right word to express yourself? We all have. It's annoying. Writing well is in fact an…

This book is for those of us who look and get lost in the big picture, the hazy grey skies above us. Those of…

This story is about stories themselves. A sweet picture book with simple text and colorful illustrations accessible to a…

If you've ever struggled with procrastination, you know the hardest part of being creative is getting started. This…

Memoirist and National Book Award Finalist, Beth Kephart, shares her wisdom and advice on the art of memoir writing. She…

Conveying your new genius idea to others can be tricky. This book walks you through the different techniques and steps…

Don't read this description! This book will teach how to be efficient with your time.