First You Write a Sentence: The Elements of Reading, Writing . . . and Life

First You Write a Sentence: The Elements of Reading, Writing . . . and Life

by Joe Moran Author

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

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Narrative: Telling the Story

Narrative: Telling the Story

by Amy Jones Author

In this Wooden Books installment, creative writing and English professor Amy Jones shares her wisdom on how to best tell…

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Plot: The Art of Story

Plot: The Art of Story

by Amy Jones Author

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

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Poetic Meter and Form

Poetic Meter and Form

by Octavia Wynne Author

Poet, musician, and songwriter Octavia Wynne will wash away some of the poetic doubts of the poetic debutant. Here,…

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Literary Devices

Literary Devices

by Amy Jones Author

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

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How to Raise a Reader: Book and Journal

How to Raise a Reader: Book and Journal

by Pamela Paul Author and Maria Russo Author

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

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Promote Your Book: Spread the Word, Find Your Readers, and Build a Literary Community

Promote Your Book: Spread the Word, Find Your Readers, and Build a Literary Community

by Eleanor C. Whitney Author

So you've written a book—now what? Your next step is to find your readers and get that book into their hands. Eleanor…

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Green Egg Omelette: An Anthology of Art and Articles from the Legendary Pagan Journal

Green Egg Omelette: An Anthology of Art and Articles from the Legendary Pagan Journal

by Oberon Zell-Ravenheart Author, Chas S. Clifton Author and Christopher Penczak Author

Experience the magic, mystery, and even humor from the history of the world as it first appeared - in the pages of the…

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Land of the Dead: Lessons from the Underworld on Storytelling and Living

Land of the Dead: Lessons from the Underworld on Storytelling and Living

by Brian McDonald Author and Toby Cypress Illustrator

Every culture has tales of death and the land of the dead. Throughout each unique tale, there is a similar theme - our…

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Healing Through Words

Healing Through Words

by Rupi Kaur Author

Take a journey of honesty and vulnerability through writing with the bestselling author of milk and honey, poet Rupi…

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Black Women Writers at Work

Black Women Writers at Work

by Claudia Tate Editor

A classic collection of conversations with authors who changed the scope of literature in the 20th century and beyond.…

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The Subversive Copy Editor: Advice from Chicago (or, How to Negotiate Good Relationships with Your Writers, Your Colleagues, and Yourself)

The Subversive Copy Editor: Advice from Chicago (or, How to Negotiate Good Relationships with Your Writers, Your Colleagues, and Yourself)

by Carol Fisher Saller Author

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

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From Dream to Reality: How to Make a Living as a Freelance Writer

From Dream to Reality: How to Make a Living as a Freelance Writer

by Jessie L. Kwak Author

Want to make a living as a freelance writer? Here are the resources, answers, and real talk you need about what it takes…

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The Wayward Writer: Summon Your Power to Take Back Your Story, Liberate Yourself from Capitalism, and Publish Like a Superstar

The Wayward Writer: Summon Your Power to Take Back Your Story, Liberate Yourself from Capitalism, and Publish Like a Superstar

by Ariel Gore Author

When your dream and creative passion is to write, how do you succeed without selling out or selling yourself short?…

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Semicolon: The Past, Present, and Future of a Misunderstood Mark

Semicolon: The Past, Present, and Future of a Misunderstood Mark

by Cecelia Watson Author

In this existential romp through the life and times of the world's most polarizing punctuation mark, Cecelia Watson…

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This Is Not a Writing Manual: Notes for the Young Writer in the Real World

This Is Not a Writing Manual: Notes for the Young Writer in the Real World

by Kerri Majors Author

There's a lot of people who love words but don't appreciate unsolicited writing advice. Whether you pen poetry in the…

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Why I Write

Why I Write

by George Orwell Author

From Penguin's series of "Great Ideas," author George Orwell - best known for his work of 1984 - comes to shed light on…

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Creative, Not Famous: The Small Potato Manifesto

Creative, Not Famous: The Small Potato Manifesto

by Ayun Halliday Author

Few artists achieve fame and fortune, but that doesn't mean your creative life can't flourish. Writer, illustrator,…

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Curious Case of the Misplaced Modifier: How to Solve the Mysteries of Weak Writing

Curious Case of the Misplaced Modifier: How to Solve the Mysteries of Weak Writing

by Bonnie Trenga Author

Good grammar won't get you everywhere. Good writing needs to be clear, strong, specific and concise. This guide solves…

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From Big Idea to Book: Create a Writing Practice That Brings You Joy

From Big Idea to Book: Create a Writing Practice That Brings You Joy

by Jessie L. Kwak Author

Want to write a book? Half the battle is finding a practice that works for you. Successful author and creativity…

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An Illustrated Book of Loaded Language: Learn To Hear What's Unsaid

An Illustrated Book of Loaded Language: Learn To Hear What's Unsaid

by Ali Almossawi Author and Alejandro Giraldo Illustrator

Language can be deceptive and carry multiple meanings. Sometimes people are oblivious to these multivalent meanings, and…

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From Chaos to Creativity: Building a Productivity System for Artists and Writers

From Chaos to Creativity: Building a Productivity System for Artists and Writers

by Jessie L. Kwak Author

Art and writing can be the most fulfilling part of our lives. But it's often difficult to make space for it in our…

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Doodle Journeys: A Fill-In Journal for Everyday Explorers

Doodle Journeys: A Fill-In Journal for Everyday Explorers

by Dawn Sokol Author

Doodling your heart out is something that children should enjoy doing to help expand their creativity. Combining…

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Daily Reader: 366 Selections of Great Prose and Poetry to Inspire a Productive and Meaningful Writing Life

Daily Reader: 366 Selections of Great Prose and Poetry to Inspire a Productive and Meaningful Writing Life

by Fred White Author

Great writers read, and this book brings you daily selections of great writing to help feed your own writing. This…

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500 Words You Should Know

500 Words You Should Know

by Caroline Taggart Author and George Walker Illustrator

Is your vernacular showing a paucity of linguistic variety? Do you desire to diversify your diction? This may be the…

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The Truth About Writing

The Truth About Writing

by Abrams Noterie Author and William Least Heat-Moon Foreword

This book of quotes is filled with famous authors' thoughts, passions, and unique wisdom. With a foil-stamped cover and…

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Murder Your Darlings and Other Gentle Writing Advice from Aristotle to Zinsser

Murder Your Darlings and Other Gentle Writing Advice from Aristotle to Zinsser

by Roy Peter Clark Author

Sort of a guide to writing guides, this collection of writing advice from luminaries across history, like Aristotle,…

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The Artist's Way: 25th Anniversary Edition

The Artist's Way: 25th Anniversary Edition

by Julia Cameron Author

In this groundbreaking book designed to help artists and other creatives find their creative spirit, author Julia…

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How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything: A Write-Draw-Color-Paint-Cut-Paste Workbook Designed to Assist in the Process of Self-Discovery (Revised)

How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything: A Write-Draw-Color-Paint-Cut-Paste Workbook Designed to Assist in the Process of Self-Discovery (Revised)

by Cheri Huber Author and June Shiver Illustrator

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

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A Place to Stand

A Place to Stand

by Jimmy Santiago Baca Author

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

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