Download or read book The Namer of Spirits written by Todd Mitchell and published by Owl Hollow Press. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A dangerous town carved out of unforgiving forest, a young girl who can name spirits and tame monsters, a race against time to save the natural world: The Namer of Spirits is what readers want and the world needs.” –Eliot Schrefer, New York Times bestselling author In the frontier village of Last Hope, people dismiss twelve-year-old Ash Narro as a flighty child who claims to hear the true names of things. But when enraged forest spirits attack, Ash shows that the names she hears have power. After taming a destructive forest spirit, Ash teams up with Fen, a wild forest boy, and embarks on an unusual journey to save her village. In this steampunk eco-fantasy, the perils of deforestation and the power of friendship are explored through a fantastical adventure involving giant mistcats, tempestuous forest spirits, a supernatural puppy, and a girl with a special gift for shaping what things become.
Download or read book The Jane Austen Writers Club written by Rebecca Smith and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-09-08 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A delightful and informative guide to writing like Jane Austen, written by the five-times-great niece of Austen herself Jane Austen is one of the most beloved writers in the English literary canon. Her novels changed the landscape of fiction forever, and her writing remains as fresh, entertaining and witty as the day her books were first published. Bursting with useful exercises, beautiful illustrations and enlightening quotations from the classic author's novels and letters – and written by none other than Austen's five-times-great-niece – this book will teach you her methods, tips and tricks, from techniques of plotting and characterisation through to dialogue and suspense. Whether you're a creative writing enthusiast looking to publish your first novel, a teacher searching for further inspiration for students, or fan seeking insight into Austen's daily rituals, this is an essential companion, guaranteed to satisfy, inform and delight. 'Winning and beguiling ... Smith shares Jane Austen's clarity and gentle irony' Independent
Download or read book The Love Letters of Abelard and Lily written by Laura Creedle and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2017 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lily, who has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and Abelard, who has Asperger's, meet in detention and discover a mutual affinity for love letters--and, despite their differences, each other.
Download or read book The Sea Wolf written by Jack London and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2019-06-17 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The Sea-Wolf” is a 1904 novel by American writer Jack London. This psychological adventure story revolves around a literary critic called Humphrey van Weyden who is involved in a collision with another ship on the ocean. After being saved by the powerful sea captain Wolf Larsen, he is forced to be his unwilling subject on an unplanned nautical journey. John Griffith London (1876 – 1916), commonly known as Jack London, was an American journalist, social activist, and novelist. He was an early pioneer of commercial magazine fiction, becoming one of the first globally-famous celebrity writers who were able to earn a large amount of money from their writing. London is famous for his contributions to early science fiction and also notably belonged to "The Crowd", a literary group an Francisco known for its radical members and ideas. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
Download or read book By Light of Hidden Candles written by Daniella Levy and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-16 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a mud hut in the Jewish Quarter of 16th-century Fez, a dying woman hands her granddaughter a heavy gold ring--and an even heavier secret. Five hundred years later, Alma Ben-Ami journeys to Madrid to fulfill her ancestor's dying wish. She has recruited an unlikely research partner: Manuel Aguilar, a young Catholic Spaniard whose beloved priest always warned him about getting too friendly with Jews. As their quest takes them from Greenwich Village to the windswept mountain fortresses of southern Spain, their friendship deepens and threatens to cross boundaries sacred to them both; and what they finally discover in the Spanish archives will force them to confront the truth about who they are and what their faiths mean to them. At times humorous, at times deeply moving, this beautifully written and meticulously researched book will appeal to anyone interested in the history of Inquisition-era Spain, Sephardic Jews, or falling in love. Read an Excerpt Read online PDF Formatted for double-sided printing. To Learn More One Page Flyer - Printable PDF (3 mB ) - Email-friendly PDF (1 mb) Media Kit - Printable PDF (High quality, 6 Mb) - Email-friendly PDF (2 Mb) Downloadable images: Book cover, book mockups, etc. Author sites - www.daniella-levy.com - [email protected] - Facebook page Downloadable images: Book cover, book mockups, etc. Author sites - www.daniella-levy.com - [email protected] - Facebook page
Download or read book How to Write what You Want and Sell what You Write written by Skip Press and published by Career PressInc. This book was released on 1995 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not loaded with theory, Skip's invaluable book contains concise, easily understood and applied advice for both writing and marketing any kind of book, article, story, play, screen-play, report, proposal or anything else you can think of.How to Write What You Want and Sell What You Write is for every writer or wannabe who needs to sort out his or her desires, capabilities and strengths and, even more importantly, learn the particular formats for the kind of writing in which he or she is interested.
Download or read book Good Writers Club written by MacLean Method of Writing Collection and published by . This book was released on 1950 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mark Writing written by Angela Stockman and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-26 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Make Writing, everyone's favorite education blogger and writing coach, Angela Stockman, turns teaching strategies and practice upside down. She spills you out of your chair, shreds your lined paper, and launches you and your writer's workshop into the maker space! Who even knew this was possible?
Download or read book A Story is a Promise written by Bill Johnson and published by Blue Heron Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Story Is a Promise offers a new model for understanding one of the most difficult of all arts: writing dramatic, engaging stories." "Written in a style reminiscent of a workshop, A Story Is a Promise guides the writer toward a keen understanding of the principle underlying all well-told stories, that a story is both a promise made and a promise kept. Step by step, this book teaches writers how to set out a story's promise in an active voice, which is the voice of the true storyteller."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Download or read book Craft and Process Studies written by Matt Glover and published by Heinemann Educational Books. This book was released on 2019-10-28 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you believe that all students should have opportunities to write in genres of their choice but aren't sure how, Matt Glover is here to help. In Craft and Process Studies, Matt makes a compelling case for raising student engagement and writing quality by allowing students to choose the genre they want to write in. Then he shows you how with 17 possible units, divided into craft and process studies, that teach important writing skills while also providing opportunities for choice of genre. Matt uses a predictable structure for each unit that includes suggestions for: - applicable grade ranges - time of year to try - key unit goals and questions - mentor texts - minilesson topics - conferring goals. With key teaching points, ideas for how to fit the units into your existing curriculum, and strategies to overcome common roadblocks, Matt gives you all the specific how-to's for implementing the studies even in school settings where writing units are already set. And with 40 classroom videos, you'll see the power of this work in action.
Download or read book The Maeve Binchy Writers Club written by Maeve Binchy and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2010-03-09 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this warm and inspiring guide, a #1 New York Times bestselling author shares her unique insight to how to write: from finding a subject and creating good writing habits to sustaining progress and seeking a publisher. “The most important thing to realize is that everyone is capable of telling a story.” —Maeve Binchy If you scribble story ideas on the backs of receipts… If you file away bits of overheard conversation from the coffee shop... If you’ve already chosen the perfect pen name... Well, then the journey has begun! From beloved author Maeve Binchy comes the unique insight to how a bestselling author writes: from finding a subject and creating good writing habits to sustaining progress and seeking a publisher. Whether you want to write stories or plays, humor or mysteries, Binchy prescribes advice for every step with her signature humor and generous spirit. She has called upon other writers, editors, and publishers to add their voices to this treasury of assistance for budding writers and a refreshing dose of encouragement for longtime scribes. And once you are ready, an appendix offers of writing awards and competitions and a selection of websites and literary journals.
Download or read book Coming of Age written by Highland Lakes Highland Lakes Writers' Club and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In twenty-one years, the writers of the Highland Lakes Writers' Club in Central Texas have written and read a lot of stories and poetry. In honor of the club's twenty-one-year history, they've collected some of the more memorable stories and poems to share with family, friends, and the world.In this eclectic anthology, you'll discover a vast array of non-fiction, mainstream fiction, speculative fiction, and poetry that not only pulls at the heart, but the brain as well. The well-rounded diet of children, young adult, and adult adventures will bring the reader entertainment, joy, empathy, and new perspectives. Don't miss out on these wonderful short stories and poems; obtain your copy now. If you live in or visit the Highland Lakes area of Central Texas, join us in person.Visit http://www.highlandlakeswritersclub.com for more information.
Download or read book No Red Pen written by Victoria A. Hudson and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a toolbox of issues for consideration and recommendations for how to conduct a writers' workshop and offer critique that fundamentally respects the writer and the work.
Download or read book The Lone Writer s Writing Club written by Bar Scott and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-02-29 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a writing workbook/handbook/storybook for writers (or anyone, really) who wishes they had a group of writing friends to motivate them. The book is filled with prompts that the lone writer will respond to, followed by the responses of 2, 3, or 4 other writers. Reading other writers' pieces gives the lone writer an opportunity to see what others do with prompts. It also gives them a sense of community and the all-important reminder that their own story is worth telling. This workbook is meant to inspire more writing. In that way, it's good for writers who are just starting out, writers who write professionally, writers who are moving from non-fiction to fiction or the other way around. It's also great for anyone who's interested in knowing themselves a little better. The prompts are both serious and fun. They can lead to memories that will be interesting and provocative for those of us who long to know ourselves better. Perfect for writing groups who need an absentia leader as well. And there are plenty of blank pages to write on. There are two versions of this volume: a 6" x 9" for taking on the road (or hiding if necessary), and a larger version that's 8.5" x 11" for those who like a lot of space to write in. We hope you enjoy it, and we also hope you get a lot of writing out of it. Thank you!
Download or read book The Writer s Club written by Christine E. Collier and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002-09-08 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a short story mystery collection about four women writers that form The Writer’s Club. Each writer faces mysterious happenings in her life. Taylor’s beloved bridal chest, a wedding gift from her husband suddenly has new names carved into it. A baby monitor warns Jenna, while working on assignment, that someone is following her. Jenna is working on an investigative report concerning a famous dating service that has a scandal brewing. Amy finds an old letter in a secret drawer of a writing desk she has refinished. This letter describes a relationship that spells disaster. Lily faces a masked intruder at the bookstore, the Wren’s Nest. While footsteps are heard upstairs in The Tomb, the temperature controlled room for old books. Lily will discover on her honeymoon that an inkwell passed down to her from her great grandmother was part of a legend.
Download or read book The Critic written by Jeannette Leonard Gilder and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Lone Writer s Writing Club Volume One Pocket Edition written by Bar Scott and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03-16 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a writing workbook/handbook/storybook for writers (or anyone, really) who wishes they had a group of writing friends to motivate them. The book is filled with prompts that the lone writer will respond to, followed by the responses of 2, 3, or 4 other writers. Reading other writers' pieces gives the lone writer an opportunity to see what others do with prompts. It also gives them a sense of community and the all-important reminder that their own story is worth telling. This workbook is meant to inspire more writing. In that way, it's good for writers who are just starting out, writers who write professionally, writers who are moving from non-fiction to fiction or the other way around. It's also great for anyone who's interested in knowing themselves a little better. The prompts are both serious and fun. They can lead to memories that will be interesting and provocative for those of us who long to know ourselves better. Perfect for writing groups who need an absentia leader as well. And there are plenty of blank pages to write on. There are two versions of this volume: a 6" x 9" for taking on the road (or hiding if necessary), and a larger version that's 8.5" x 11" for those who like a lot of space to write in. We hope you enjoy it, and we also hope you get a lot of writing out of it. Thank you!
