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Writing for children is not about writing little stories, it is about writing big stories, shorter. Children's literature is an art form in its own right, and this book is for everyone who wants not just to write for children, but to write well for them. This short guide to creative writing for children is based on the author's own successful MA course. Andrew Melrose provides guidance on every aspect of the process of writing for children. He stresses the importance of 'writing for' the child and not 'writing to or at' them. Literacy and learning depend on writing and reading and it is therefore the responsibility of the writer to understand who they are writing for. The book is divided into four sections which cover all aspects of the writing process. This book goes far beyond the 'how to' format to help writers learn the finely balanced craft of writing for children. It will be an indispensable handbook for aspiring and practising children's authors. eBook available with sample pages: 0203164849
A fully updated comprehensive guide for improving and practicing your
creative writing, including contributions from Ali Smith and Kit de Waal
The Creative Writing Coursebook, edited by Julia Bell and Paul Magrs,
takes aspiring writers through three stages of essential practice:
Gathering – getting started, learning how to keep notes, making
observations and using memory; Shaping – looking at structure, point of
view, character and setting; and Finishing – being your own critic,
joining workshops and finding publishers.
Fully updated and including a foreword by Marina Warner and
contributions from forty-four authors such as Kit de Waal and Amy
Liptrot, this is the perfect book for people who are just starting to
write as well as for those who want some help honing work already
completed. Filled with a wealth of exercises and activities, it will
inspire budding writers to develop and hone their skills. Whether
writing for publication, in a group or just for pleasure this
comprehensive guide is for anyone who is ready to put pen to paper.
remixthecontext is a cunning and satirical collection of
"theoretical fictions" composed by artist, novelist and media
theorist Mark Amerika. A compelling riff on the classic Platonic
dialogue, Amerika's remixthecontext features Walt Whitman Benjamin,
a Professor of Creative Urgency who intellectually jams with an
assemblage of characters that resemble the actual artists, poets,
and scholars who populate the university cafe culture depicted in
the book. Each chapter is enlivened by Amerika's provocative
mash-up of literary metafiction, new media rhetoric and witty
repartee setting the stage for a series of freewheeling exchanges
that playfully investigate a multitude of themes including remix
culture, psychic automatism, gender fluidity, social media
dystopia, MOOCs as performance art, and the challenges presented by
cutting-edge digital arts and humanities curricula within a
sclerotic academic environment.
"Do you want to write clearer, livelier prose? This witty primer
will help." -The New York Times Book Review An exploration of how
the most ordinary words can be turned into verbal constellations of
extraordinary grace through the art of building sentences The
sentence is the common ground where every writer walks. A good
sentence can be written (and read) by anyone if we simply give it
the gift of our time, and it is as close as most of us will get to
making something truly beautiful. Using minimal technical terms and
sources ranging from the Bible and Shakespeare to George Orwell and
Maggie Nelson, as well as scientific studies of what can best fire
the reader's mind, author Joe Moran shows how we can all write in a
way that is clear, compelling and alive. Whether dealing with
finding the ideal word, building a sentence, or constructing a
paragraph, First You Write a Sentence informs by light example:
much richer than a style guide, it can be read not only for
instruction but for pleasure and delight. And along the way, it
shows how good writing can help us notice the world, make ourselves
known to others, and live more meaningful lives. It's an elegant
gem in praise of the English sentence.
This ultimate insider's guide reveals the secrets that none dare
admit, told by a show biz veteran who's proven that you can sell
your script if you can save the cat!
Winner of the H.R.F. Keating Award for best biographical/critical
book related to crime fiction, and nominated for the Edgar Allen
Poe and Macavity Awards for Best Critical/Biographical book. Ninety
crime writers from the world's oldest and most famous crime writing
network give tips and insights into successful crime and thriller
fiction. Howdunit offers a fresh perspective on the craft of crime
writing from leading exponents of the genre, past and present. The
book offers invaluable advice to people interested in writing crime
fiction, but it also provides a fascinating picture of the way that
the best crime writers have honed their skills over the years. Its
unique construction and content mean that it will appeal not only
to would-be writers but also to a very wide readership of crime
fans. The principal contributors are current members of the
legendary Detection Club, including Ian Rankin, Val McDermid, Peter
James, Peter Robinson, Ann Cleeves, Andrew Taylor, Elly Griffiths,
Sophie Hannah, Stella Duffy, Alexander McCall Smith, John Le Carre
and many more. Interwoven with their contributions are shorter
pieces by past Detection Club members ranging from G.K. Chesterton,
Dorothy L. Sayers, Agatha Christie and John Dickson Carr to Desmond
Bagley and H.R.F. Keating. The book is dedicated to Len Deighton,
who is celebrating 50 years as a Detection Club member and has also
penned an essay for the book. The contributions are linked by short
sections written by Martin Edwards, the current President of the
Club and author of the award-winning The Golden Age of Murder.
Writers on Writing brings together a plethora of phrases, memorable
lines, quips and put downs, this lively book brings together words
of wisdom and withering wit from famous, and infamous, writers
across the ages about their own work and that of fellow writers.
You will encounter quotations on genres and styles, first drafts
and editing, agents, publication and critics, and on themes such as
rejection, authenticity, writer's block, reputation, money,
plagiarism and alcohol. The quotations are accompanied by their
original source (where known). 'A writer is a person who writes.'
John Braine 'Our book is found to be a drug, no man needs it or
heeds it. In the space of a year our publisher has disposed but of
two copies.' Charlotte Bronte 'How rare, how precious is frivolity!
How few writers can prostitute all their powers! They are always
implying, "I am capable of higher things"' E.M. Forster
Do you have an idea for a romance story but don't know where to
start? How To Write a Romance Novel will show you how to get ideas,
shape them into a story that's unique and how to create memorable
characters. It also covers two crucial aspects of the genre,
emotion and sexual tension. Whether you want to write for Mills and
Boon/Harlequin or pen more erotic stories like Fifty Shades of
Grey, How to Write a Romance will get you started and help you get
published. Susan Palmquist was born in London, England but now
resides in the US. She's been writing since the late 80s and is now
a freelance writer, short story writer, blogger, and author. Her
first romance novel, A Sterling Affair was published by The Wild
Rose Press. Her work has also appeared in magazines and anthologies
in both the US and UK. Under her pen name, she's bestselling author
Vanessa Devereaux. As well as her writing career, she's also a
tutor for Writers' News Home Study Courses, and frequently teaches
workshops through various chapters of the Romance Writers of
America.
First published in 1992, this book focuses on the oeuvre of S. J.
Perelman. Taken together, the essays included serve as an
introduction to this important humorist's work, both in terms of
the specific short prose pieces, plays, and films examined and as
an overview of his lengthy professional career. They provide
insightful and in-depth literary analyses as well. The work
encourages a better appreciation for Perelman's contributions to
American literary history.
This book, first published in 1955, was written at the request of
the BBC in an attempt to help the professional writer to take
advantage of the opportunities offered by the television medium.
This title will be of interest to students of history, literature
and media studies, and will also appeal to the general reader who
is interested in knowing how television programmes were
constructed.
Foreword by bestselling and award-winning author Smriti Halls. The
indispensable guide to writing for children of all ages from
pre-school to young adults, this Yearbook provides inspirational
articles from dozens of successful writers and illustrators on how
to get your work published. It includes a directory of over a
thousand up-to-date listings with contacts from across the media
and publishing industry. This bestselling Yearbook is full of
practical advice on all stages of the writing and illustration
process from getting started, writing for different markets and
genres, and preparing an illustration portfolio, through to
submission to literary agents and publishers. It also covers the
financial, contractual and legal aspects of being a writer and
illustrator. Widely recognised as the essential support for authors
and illustrators working across all forms: fiction, non-fiction,
poetry, screen, audio and theatre, it is equally relevant to those
wishing to self-publish as well as those seeking a traditional
publisher-agent deal. It includes advice from bestselling writers,
such as Sarah Crossan, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Tom Palmer, David
Wood and many more. Additional articles, free advice, events
information and editorial services at www.writersandartists.co.uk
The argument has been made that memoir reflects and augments the
narcissistic tendencies of our neo-liberal age. Mediating Memory:
Tracing the Limits of Memoir challenges and dismantles that
assumption. Focusing on the history, theory and practice of memoir
writing, editors Bunty Avieson, Fiona Giles and Sue Joseph provide
a thorough and cutting-edge examination of memoir through the
lenses of ethics, practice and innovation. By investigating memoir
across cultural boundaries, in its various guises, and tracing its
limits, the editors convincingly demonstrate the plurality of ways
in which memoir is helping us make sense of who we are, who we were
and the influences that shape us along the way.
This three-in-one guide is the perfect addition to any professional
or amateur writer's bookshelf. Aimed at those who use language in
their day-to-day lives, it is divided into three parts. The Grammar
Guide provides clear, comprehensive guidance on sentence structure,
parts of speech and punctuation; the Vocabulary Builder helps you
choose the right word by listing commonly confused, misused and
cliched words; the dictionary of Literary Terms provides concise
definitions of linguistic forms. The budding writer can use this
guide to quickly enhance their style and improve their word power.
The rules and advice provided are accompanied by usage examples
throughout.
This second edition of Writing for Animation, Comics, and Games
expounds on the previous edition with more information on how to
construct narratives for these three forms of visual storytelling
media. Christy Marx's book offers an in-depth look into
scriptwriting and how to break into each of the featured
industries. The text goes into detail on visual storytelling: how
to compose exterior storytelling (animation, games) and
interior/exterior storytelling (comics and graphic novels); as well
as considerations for non-linear videogames. The advice within
these pages can be used to build a transmedia career across
animation, comics, graphic novels, and videogames. Key Features An
insider's perspective on career rules of the road on writing for
comics, videogames, and animation Written for beginners and
professionals alike A nuts-and-bolts guide to script formats,
terminology, networking, and valuable advice on writing for each
medium Author Bio Based in Northern California, Christy Marx is an
award-winning writer, story editor, TV series developer, game
designer, and narrative designer. Her many credits include Babylon
5; Captain Power and Soldiers of the Future; The Twilight Zone;
G.I. Joe; Jem and the Holograms; Spider-Man; He-Man; X-Men
Evolution; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; Conan the Adventurer;
Birds of Prey; Amethyst; The Sisterhood of Steel; Sierra On-Line
adventure games; PC, MMO, and console games; Zynga mobile games;
and more. For full credits, visit www.christymarx.com.
Life Writing offers the novice writer engaging and creative
activities, making use of insightful, relevant readings from
well-known authors to illustrate the techniques presented. This
volume makes use of new versions of key chapters from the recent
Routledge/Open University textbook, Creative Writing: A Workbook
with Readings for writers who are specializing in life writing.
Using their experience and expertise as teachers as well as
authors, Derek Neale and Sara Haslam guide aspiring writers through
such key writing skills as: writing what you know, investigating
biography and autobiography, using prefaces, finding a form, using
memory, developing characters, using novelistic, poetic and
dramatic techniques. The volume is further updated to include
never-before published interviews and conversations with successful
life writers such as Jenny Diski, Robert Fraser, Richard Holmes,
Michael Holroyd, Jackie Kay, Hanif Kureishi and Blake Morrison.
Concise and practical, Life Writing offers an inspirational guide
to the methods and techniques of authorship and is a must-read for
aspiring writers.
First published in 1985, this bibliography focuses on the works of
S. J. Perelman as a humorist, author, and screenwriter. It is
divided into two major sections: "Works by S. J. Perelman" and
"Critical Responses". Within each section, there are subdivisions
which focus on various areas of S. J. Perelman's work, including
his novel, published plays and film scripts.
This invaluable book offers the student of literature detailed
advice on the entire process of critical essay writing, from first
facing the question right through to producing a fair copy for
final submission to the teacher.
Thinking in pictures is a gift; transferring them to words on paper
is a craft. Put them together, and that's the screenwriter's
art.Big Screen, Small Screen is a complete guide to writing for
film and television for beginners as well as more experienced
writers. It covers all aspects of screenwriting from changing a
film genre to picking a television timeslot.Big Screen, Small
Screen takes you through the basics of screenwriting with step by
step guides to structure, character and the first draft script, and
valuable tips and exercises. It also shows you how to find and
agent, deal with producers, market your script and apply for
funding.
Some of the greatest movies and television series have been written
by script partners. Script Partners, Second Edition brings together
the experience, knowledge, and winning techniques of Hollywood's
most productive partnerships-including Lucy Alibar & Benh
Zeitlin (Beasts of the Southern Wild ), Craig Borten & Melisa
Wallack (Dallas Buyers Club), and Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
(Friends). Established and aspiring screenwriters will learn how to
pick the right partner and the right project, co-create character
and story structure, co-draft and revise a script, collaborate in
film school and in the film industry, and manage both the creative
and business sides of partnerships.
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