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Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Creative writing & creative writing guides
* Fascinating cross-disciplinary work encompassing, AI, cognitive
science, learning science, creative writing and thinking skills *
Explores the role of the next wave of AI in creativity, education,
literature and literacy * Written by experts in computing,
education and creative writing * Explores the cutting edge and the
limits of simulations of human creativity
Confident with the basics of your craft? Looking to take your
writing to the next level? Advanced Fiction gives you the tools to
hone your skills by thinking more deeply and systematically about
deploying them on the page. Friendly and down-to-earth, Amy Weldon
guides you through the realities of craft and process, combining a
broad anthology of landmark stories with instruction on the more
advanced aspects of fiction writing. Featuring interactive prompts,
exercises and suggestions for further reading, this book guides you
from larger philosophical issues to subtler technical ones, from
topics as diverse as the intricate principles of storytelling to
navigating artistic and political landscapes conscientiously and
building a writing career. Beginning with a brief recap of the
basics, the text goes on to examine: - The psychology of writing
and revising - Practical methods for drafting and notebook-keeping
- Taking personal and technical risks with ideas, images, and forms
- Making responsible decisions about representing identities,
bodies, and histories on the page - Complex craft concepts such as
world-building, structure, time, and moving from short forms to
novels Placing students’ own work in conversation with
established stories, the accompanying anthology selections range
widely in culture, technique and time period, including authors of
dystopia, historical fiction, satire, and fiction in translation as
well as literary realists tackling themes like economic inequality,
climate change, and identity. Thoughtful and essential, this book
provides excellent guidance for students and budding authors on the
complexities of fiction writing from the beginning of a writing
project – short story or novel – to the end.
Combo Split editions include half of the Student's Book content and
corresponding sections of the Workbook, with online access to
student resources.
WHY PUBLISH: - Includes a range of historical as well as
contemporary (and globally applicable) examples. - Has a chapter on
writing during the current COVID-19 pandemic - how it is influenced
writers and shaped content. - A novel approach to creative writing
which includes a range of writing exercises for class or individual
use.
WHY PUBLISH: - Includes a range of historical as well as
contemporary (and globally applicable) examples. - Has a chapter on
writing during the current COVID-19 pandemic - how it is influenced
writers and shaped content. - A novel approach to creative writing
which includes a range of writing exercises for class or individual
use.
Architects habitually disregard disciplinary boundaries of their
profession in search for synergies and inspiration. The realm of
language, although not considered to be architects' natural
environment, opens opportunities to further stretch and expand the
architectural imagination and the set of tools used in the design
process. When used in the context of architectural pedagogy, the
exploration of the relationship between space and language opens
the discussion further to include the reflection on the design
studio structure, the learning process in creative subjects and the
ethical dimension of architectural education. This book offers a
glimpse into architectural pedagogies exploring the relationship
between space and language, using literary methods and linguistic
experiments. The examples discuss a wide range of approaches from
international perspective, exploring opportunities and challenges
of engaging literary methods and linguistic experiments in
architectural education. The theme of Catalysts discusses the use
of literary methods in architectural pedagogy, where literary texts
are used to jumpstart and support the design process, resulting in
deeply contextual approaches capable of subverting embedded
hierarchies of the design studio. Tensions explore the gap between
the world and its description, employing linguistic experiments and
literary methods to enrich and expand the architectural vocabulary
to include the experience of space in its infinite complexity. This
book will be useful for innovators in architectural education and
those seeking to expand their teaching practice to incorporate
literary methods, and to creatives interested in making teaching a
part of their practice. It may also appeal to students from
design-based disciplines with an established design studio culture,
demonstrating how to use narrative, poetry and literature to expand
and feed your imagination.
The world is an amazing place. Get up close with Look, a
seven-level series for young learners of English. See something
real with amazing photography, authentic stories and video, and
inspiring National Geographic Explorers. Help learners make
connections in English between their lives and the world they live
in through high-interest, global topics that encourage them to
learn and express themselves. With short, fresh lessons that excite
students and make teaching a joy, Look gives young learners the
core language, balanced skills foundation and confidence-boosting
exam support they need to use English successfully in the 21st
century.
Combo Split editions include half of the Student's Book content and
corresponding sections of the Workbook, with online access to
student resources.
Perfect for playwrights and screenwriters of all levels of
experience, The Writer's Toolkit will equip you with everything
required to kickstart your creativity, develop your craft, and make
your writing the very best that it can be. Written by an
experienced playwright, screenwriter and producer, this essential
book is packed with almost two hundred practical exercises,
techniques and ideas for every part of your process, designed to be
used either solo or in a group. It includes: Writing warm-ups to
focus your mind and get your creative muscles in gear Dozens of
exercises to strengthen fundamental elements of your writing such
as developing characters, improving dialogue, layering in subtext,
creating a strong setting and constructing a compelling plot
Immersive-writing techniques to lift the world of your script off
the page and allow you to shape it more effectively A blueprint for
writing a ten-minute play - a great way to practise your craft,
explore a new idea and add to your portfolio A Submission Surgery
with exercises and pointers so you can review and fine-tune your
completed work before sending it out 101 quick-fire writing prompts
to help you warm up, take a break from your current project, or
just keep you feeling productive Also included are mindful
meditations to use at the beginning and end of your writing
sessions, to help you relax, boost your productivity and maximise
your creative output. Whatever you need as a writer - whether
that's to crack a problem in your current script, develop ideas for
future projects, build up your skills and experience, or bust
through writer's block - this book will give you the right tools
for the job. So get writing! 'A generous and inventive book, packed
full of the creativity it is bound to inspire' Anna Jordan,
playwright and screenwriter (Succession, Killing Eve, Yen) 'An
enthusiastic, encouraging guide with endless tips to make every
stage of the writing process not only doable but enjoyable too'
Diane Samuels, playwright and author (Kindertransport)
The Sentences That Create Us draws from the unique insights of over
fifty justice-involved contributors and their allies to offer
inspiration and resources for creating a literary life in prison.
Centering in the philosophy that writers in prison can be as
vibrant and capable as writers on the outside, and have much to
offer readers everywhere, The Sentences That Create Us aims to
propel writers in prison to launch their work into the world beyond
the walls, while also embracing and supporting the creative
community within the walls. The Sentences That Create Us is a
comprehensive resource writers can grow with, beginning with the
foundations of creative writing. A roster of impressive
contributors including Reginald Dwayne Betts (Felon: Poems),
Mitchell S. Jackson (Survival Math), Wilbert Rideau (In the Place
of Justice) and Piper Kerman (Orange is the New Black), among many
others, address working within and around the severe institutional,
emotional, psychological and physical limitations of writing prison
through compelling first-person narratives. The book's authors
offer pragmatic advice on editing techniques, pathways to
publication, writing routines, launching incarcerated-run prison
publications and writing groups, lesson plans from prison educators
and next-step resources. Threaded throughout the book is the
running theme of addressing lived trauma in writing, and writing's
capacity to support an authentic healing journey centered in
accountability and restoration. While written towards people in the
justice system, this book can serve anyone seeking hard won lessons
and inspiration for their own creative-and human-journey.
Get your books into the hands of readers with this simple how-to guide.
Self-Publishing For Dummies takes you through the entire process of publishing your own books, starting with the writing and editing process and moving through cover design, printing options, distribution channels, and marketing to a target audience. With the advice in this book, you can tackle self-publishing, no matter what genre you write in. You’ll learn how to retain full control over your work and keep the profits from the sales of your book. In this updated edition, you’ll discover the latest technologies in self-publishing, trends in the world of ebooks, and new marketing techniques you can use online and in the real world.
Becoming a published author is easier than ever, thanks to this Dummies guide.
- Understand every step in the self-publishing process
- Discover how to write and sell your books in ebook and printed formats
- Hire an editor, obtain an ISBN, and generate publicity for your book
- Fine-tune your writing to improve your chances of success
- Get your work out there―no agent or publisher needed
Self-Publishing For Dummies is the perfect choice for anyone with an interest in DIY publishing.
* An original, accessible book on the unique challenges and
benefits of teaching creative writing to nonnative English writers
* Equal emphasis on teaching in ESL and EFL environments, to appeal
to English immersion and EMI contexts in Asia and Europe * This
book provides practical advice and assignments to help preservice
teachers and instructors develop their classes, and offers guidance
on evaluation and provides exercises tailored to the needs of L2
writers * This book breaks from tradition ideas of creative writing
in the sense of genre and instead focuses on concrete writing
skills
This collection of essays offers twelve innovative approaches to
contemporary literary criticism. The contributors, women scholars
who range from undergraduate students to contingent faculty to
endowed chairs, stage a critical dialogue that raises vital
questions about the aims and forms of criticism- its discourses and
politics, as well as the personal, institutional, and economic
conditions of its production. Offering compelling feminist and
queer readings of avant-garde twentieth- and twenty-first-century
texts, the essays included here are playful, performative, and
theoretically savvy. Written for students, scholars, and professors
in literature and creative writing, Reading and Writing
Experimental Texts provides examples for doing literary scholarship
in innovative ways. These provocative readings invite conversation
and community, reminding us that if the stakes of critical
innovation are high, so are the pleasures.
* A practical guide for students in writing classes of all kinds:
creative writing, professional writing and academic writing; *
Covers writing for online publication including social media as
well as the most common documents in university and writing-reliant
workplaces; * Provides extensive practical examples, exercises,
activities and quizzes, as well as online resources including video
interviews with the top grammarians in the world
Screenplay: Building Story Through Character is designed to help
screenwriters turn simple or intricate ideas into exciting,
multidimensional film narratives with fully-realized characters.
Based on Jule Selbo's unique 11-step structure for building story
through characters, the book teaches budding screenwriters the
skills to focus and shape their ideas, turning them into stories
filled with character development, strong plot elements based on
obstacles and conflicts, and multifaceted emotional arcs. Using
examples and analysis from classic and contemporary films across a
range of genres, from The Godfather to Guardians of the Galaxy,
Selbo's Screenplay takes students inside the scriptwriting process,
providing a broad overview for both beginners and seasoned writers
alike. The book is rounded out with discussion questions, writing
exercises, a guide to the business of screenwriting, in-depth film
breakdowns, and a glossary of screenwriting terms.
In Creative Writing Scholars on the Publishing Trade: Practice,
Praxis, Print, Sam Meekings and Marshall Moore, along with
prominent scholar-practitioners, undertake a critical examination
of the intersection of creative writing scholarship and the
publishing industry. Recent years have seen dramatic shifts within
the publishing industry as well as rapid evolution and development
in academic creative writing programs. This book addresses all of
these core areas and transformations, such as the pros and cons of
self-publishing versus traditional publishing, issues of diversity
and representation within the publishing industry, digital
transformations, and possible career pathways for writing students.
It is crucial for creative writing pedagogy to deal with the issues
raised by the sudden changes within the industry and this book will
be of interest to creative writing students and practitioners as
well as publishing students and professionals.
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