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![The Only Business Writing Book You'll Ever Need](/previews/only-business.jpg)
The Only Business Writing Book You'll Ever Need
by Laura Brown Author
Being in business involves a ton of writing, even if you don't think of yourself as a writer. Just think about all the…
$24.95
Add to Cart![Who Said What?: A Writer's Guide to Finding, Evaluating, Quoting, and Documenting Sources (and Avoiding Plagiarism)](/previews/who-said-whar.jpg)
Who Said What?: A Writer's Guide to Finding, Evaluating, Quoting, and Documenting Sources (and Avoiding Plagiarism)
by Kayla Meyers Author and Susan Wise Bauer Foreword
A practical, no-frills guide to what you absolutely need to know if you're writing journalism, researching an article or…
$15.95
Add to Cart![Write to the Point: A Master Class on the Fundamentals of Writing for Any Purpose](/previews/write-to-the-point.jpg)
Write to the Point: A Master Class on the Fundamentals of Writing for Any Purpose
by Sam Leith Author
Learn the rules of written language so you can break them—or otherwise make them work for your purposes. This book is…
$14.95
Add to Cart![The Power of Her Pen: The Story of Groundbreaking Journalist Ethel L. Payne](/previews/power-of-her-pen.jpg)
The Power of Her Pen: The Story of Groundbreaking Journalist Ethel L. Payne
by Lesa Cline-Ransome Author and John Parra Author
In the early 1900s, Ethel Payne was the daughter of a Pullman Porter with an ear for good stories. She grew up to be…
$17.99
Add to Cart![The Last Draft: A Novelist's Guide to Revision](/previews/last-draft.png)
The Last Draft: A Novelist's Guide to Revision
by Sandra Scofield Author
No one writes a perfect first draft. Award-winning novelist, critic & teacher Sandra Scofield helps you reread your work…
$17.00
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The Art of War for Writers: Fiction Writing Strategies, Tactics, and Exercises
Inspired by Sun Tzu's The Art of War, bestselling novelist James Scott Bell offers some great advice, actionable tactics…
$14.99
View Details Quick Shop![The Little Red Writing Book: 20 Powerful Principles of Structure, Style, and Readability](/previews/little-red-writing-book.jpg)
The Little Red Writing Book: 20 Powerful Principles of Structure, Style, and Readability
by Brandon Royal Author
A concise, straightforward reference for writers, students, and businesspeople. Author Brandon Royal offers clear…
$9.99
Add to Cart![Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised and Expanded: The Complete Guide to Mystery, Suspense, and Crime (2nd Edition)](/previews/mystery-novel.jpg)
Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised and Expanded: The Complete Guide to Mystery, Suspense, and Crime (2nd Edition)
by Hallie Ephron Author
Are you a mystery, suspense, or crime writer who’s interested in taking your story ideas or rough-draft manuscript to…
$17.99
Add to Cart![The Author's Checklist: An Agent's Guide to Developing and Editing Your Manuscript](/previews/9781608686629_beceb.jpg)
The Author's Checklist: An Agent's Guide to Developing and Editing Your Manuscript
by Elizabeth K. Kracht Author
No matter how impressive your manuscript may be, in a competitive market even a simple mistake could cost you an…
$15.95
Add to Cart![What I Talk About When I Talk About Running: A Memoir](/previews/running.jpg)
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running: A Memoir
by Haruki Murakami Author
Murakami's memoir is as good as his novels, maybe even better. Running and writing are his joint passions, and it's a…
$16.00
Add to Cart![Zen in the Art of Writing: Essays on Creativity](/previews/zen-in-writing.jpg)
Zen in the Art of Writing: Essays on Creativity
by Ray Bradbury Author
Beloved science fiction author Ray Bradbury, whose classic novel Fahrenheit 451 was preceded by hundreds of…
$14.95
Add to Cart![Writing Memoir (Lit Starts): A Book of Writing Prompts](/previews/writing-memoir.jpg)
Writing Memoir (Lit Starts): A Book of Writing Prompts
by San Francisco Writer's Grotto Author and Julie Lythcott-Haims Foreword
A common myth is that writing is a solitary act, a belief that couldn't be further from the truth. Most writers…
$12.99
Add to Cart![Writing Sci-Fi and Fantasy (Lit Starts): A Book of Writing Prompts](/previews/writing-scifi.jpg)
Writing Sci-Fi and Fantasy (Lit Starts): A Book of Writing Prompts
by San Francisco Writer's Grotto Author and Dorothy Hearst Foreword
Writing is a hard task, and writing sci-fi or fantasy can feel even harder. With so many speculative or imagined…
$12.99
Add to Cart![Writing Character (Lit Starts): A Book of Writing Prompts](/previews/writing-character.jpg)
Writing Character (Lit Starts): A Book of Writing Prompts
by San Francisco Writer's Grotto Author
Struggling to bring your fictional characters to life? This book offers a variety of intelligently crafted prompts to…
$12.99
Add to Cart![Writing Dialogue: A Book of Writing Prompts](/previews/dialogue.jpg)
Writing Dialogue: A Book of Writing Prompts
by The San Francisco Writer's Grotto Author
A nifty book of writing prompts, mini lessons, and tips that will help any writer, regardless of skill level, to get…
$12.99
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Writing Action: A Book of Writing Prompts
by San Francisco Writer's Grotto Author
One of the hardest parts of writing is finding that perfect way to describe something as simple as a character walking,…
$12.99
Add to Cart![Art Inc.: The Essential Guide for Building Your Career as an Artist](/previews/art-inc.jpg)
Art Inc.: The Essential Guide for Building Your Career as an Artist
by Lisa Congdon Author, Meg Mateo Ilasco Editor, Jonathan Fields Foreword and Nikki McClure Contributor
So, you've got the skills and the creativity. Now what? This book covers everything you need to know about how to turn…
$16.95
Add to Cart![Writing Tools: 55 Essential Strategies for Every Writer](/previews/writing-tools.jpg)
Writing Tools: 55 Essential Strategies for Every Writer
by Roy Peter Clark Author
The 55 exhortations in this volume are "tools, not rules," the author reminds us, urging us to explore and practice…
$18.99
View Details Quick Shop![The Thorn Necklace: Healing Through Writing and the Creative Process](/previews/thorn-necklace.jpg)
The Thorn Necklace: Healing Through Writing and the Creative Process
by Francesca Lia Block Author and Grant Faulkner Foreword
Writing is a form of creative expression with tremendous power to heal our personal and societal traumas. Francesca Lia…
$26.00
View Details Quick Shop![I am a Story](/previews/i-am-story.jpg)
I am a Story
by Dan Yaccarino Author
This story is about stories themselves. A sweet picture book with simple text and colorful illustrations accessible to a…
$17.99
Add to Cart![Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life](/previews/bird-by-bird.jpg)
Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life
by Anne Lamott Author
This book is for those of us who look and get lost in the big picture, the hazy grey skies above us. Those of us who…
$17.00
Add to Cart![Rethinking Paper & Ink: The Sustainable Publishing Revolution](/previews/rethinking-paper-and-ink.jpg)
Rethinking Paper & Ink: The Sustainable Publishing Revolution
A tough and not so glamorous look into the book publishing industry, showing us how to have more sustainable…
$21.95
Add to Cart![Handling the Truth: On the Writing of Memoir](/previews/image00013_copy1.jpg)
Handling the Truth: On the Writing of Memoir
by Beth Kephart Author
Memoirist and National Book Award Finalist, Beth Kephart, shares her wisdom and advice on the art of memoir writing. She…
$16.00
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Pitching Ideas
by Jeroen Van Geel Author
Conveying your new genius idea to others can be tricky. This book walks you through the different techniques and steps…
$19.99
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![From Chaos to Creativity Workbook: Building a Productivity System for Artists and Writers](/previews/20220525_082650_blowup_copy0.jpg)
From Chaos to Creativity Workbook: Building a Productivity System for Artists and Writers
by Jessie L. Kwak Author
Kick procrastination to the curb and start designing your productivity system today! This zine gives you space to start…
$4.95
View Details Quick Shop![Welcome to the Writer's Life: How to Design Your Writing Craft, Writing Business, Writing Practice, and Reading Practice](/previews/welcome-to-the-writers-life_blowup.png)
Welcome to the Writer's Life: How to Design Your Writing Craft, Writing Business, Writing Practice, and Reading Practice
by Paulette Perhach Author
So you want to be a writer. Not just write a book, but actually devote your life to the craft. Maybe you've promised…
$18.95
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![A People's Guide to Publishing: Building a Successful, Sustainable, Meaningful Book Business From the Ground Up](/previews/peoplesguide_front.jpg)
A People's Guide to Publishing: Building a Successful, Sustainable, Meaningful Book Business From the Ground Up
by Joe Biel Author
So, you want to publish books. Drawing on 24 years of experience operating an independent publishing company, Joe…
$19.95 13 comments
View Details Quick Shop![Trivium: The Classical Liberal Arts of Grammar, Logic, & Rhetoric](/previews/trivium_1.jpg)
Trivium: The Classical Liberal Arts of Grammar, Logic, & Rhetoric
by Andrew Aberdein Author, Adina Arvatu Author, Gregory Beabout Author, Earl Fontainelle Author, Rachel Grenon Author, John Michell Author and Octavia Wynne Author
A compendium for anyone fascinated with the inner workings of poetry, writing, and language, Trivium goes into the…
$26.00
Add to Cart![Storytelling Alchemy: Write Your Own Happy Ending](/previews/StorytellingAlchemy_1.jpg)
Storytelling Alchemy: Write Your Own Happy Ending
by Renée Damoiselle Author
While there's no actual alchemy that you'd expect from Full Metal Alchemist, you will get all the goods needed to tell a…
$16.95
Add to Cart![Mastering Plot Twists: How to Use Suspense, Targeted Storytelling Strategies, and Structure to Captivate Your Readers](/previews/masteringplottwists.jpg)
Mastering Plot Twists: How to Use Suspense, Targeted Storytelling Strategies, and Structure to Captivate Your Readers
by Jane K. Cleland Author
Whether your writing a memoir, a thriller, or a screenplay, Jane K. Cleland shows you how you to craft the next best…
$17.99
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