Download or read book How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method written by Randy Ingermanson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Snowflake Method-ten battle-tested steps that jump-start your creativity and help you quickly map out your story.

Download or read book Funny Fill In Stories Shopkins Shoppies written by Sam McMahan and published by Scholastic Incorporated. This book was released on 2017-12-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Come on down to Shopville and great ready for some hilarious stories -- starring the Shoppies! Fill in the blanks to create wacky adventures with Jessicake, Peppa-Mint, Rainbow Kate, and the rest of the Shoppies! Readers can complete each story on their own or with a friend. This book includes a sheet of stickers for some extra Shoppies fun!

Download or read book The Lonely Soldier written by Helen Benedict and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lonely Soldier--the inspiration for the documentary The Invisible War--vividly tells the stories of five women who fought in Iraq between 2003 and 2006--and of the challenges they faced while fighting a war painfully alone. More American women have fought and died in Iraq than in any war since World War Two, yet as soldiers they are still painfully alone. In Iraq, only one in ten troops is a woman, and she often serves in a unit with few other women or none at all. This isolation, along with the military's deep-seated hostility toward women, causes problems that many female soldiers find as hard to cope with as war itself: degradation, sexual persecution by their comrades, and loneliness, instead of the camaraderie that every soldier depends on for comfort and survival. As one female soldier said, "I ended up waging my own war against an enemy dressed in the same uniform as mine." In The Lonely Soldier, Benedict tells the stories of five women who fought in Iraq between 2003 and 2006. She follows them from their childhoods to their enlistments, then takes them through their training, to war and home again, all the while setting the war's events in context. We meet Jen, white and from a working-class town in the heartland, who still shakes from her wartime traumas; Abbie, who rebelled against a household of liberal Democrats by enlisting in the National Guard; Mickiela, a Mexican American who grew up with a family entangled in L.A. gangs; Terris, an African American mother from D.C. whose childhood was torn by violence; and Eli PaintedCrow, who joined the military to follow Native American tradition and to escape a life of Faulknerian hardship. Between these stories, Benedict weaves those of the forty other Iraq War veterans she interviewed, illuminating the complex issues of war and misogyny, class, race, homophobia, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Each of these stories is unique, yet collectively they add up to a heartbreaking picture of the sacrifices women soldiers are making for this country. Benedict ends by showing how these women came to face the truth of war and by offering suggestions for how the military can improve conditions for female soldiers-including distributing women more evenly throughout units and rejecting male recruits with records of violence against women. Humanizing, urgent, and powerful, The Lonely Soldier is a clarion call for change.

Download or read book Get to the Point written by Joel Schwartzberg and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2017-10-16 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this indispensable guide for anyone who must communicate in speech or writing, Schwartzberg shows that most of us fail to convince because we don't have a point-a concrete contention that we can argue, defend, illustrate, and prove. He lays out, step-by-step, how to develop one. In Joel's Schwartzberg's ten-plus years as a strategic communications trainer, the biggest obstacle he's come across-one that connects directly to nervousness, stammering, rambling, and epic fail-is that most speakers and writers don't have a point. They typically have just a title, a theme, a topic, an idea, an assertion, a catchphrase, or even something much less. A point is something more. It's a contention you can propose, argue, defend, illustrate, and prove. A point offers a position of potential value. Global warming is real is not a point. Scientific evidence shows that global warming is a real, human-generated problem that will have a devastating environmental and financial impact is a point. When we have a point, our influence snaps into place. We communicate belief, conviction, and urgency. This book shows you how to identify your point, leverage it, stick to it, and sell it and how to train others to identify and successfully make their own points.

Download or read book Wolf Season written by Helen Benedict and published by Bellevue Literary Press. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National Reading Group Month "Great Group Reads" selection "[Helen Benedict] has emerged as one of our most thoughtful and provocative writers of war literature." —David Abrams, author of Fobbit and Brave Deeds, at the Quivering Pen "No one writes with more authority or cool-eyed compassion about the experience of women in war both on and off the battlefield than Helen Benedict. . . . Wolf Season is more than a novel for our times; it should be required reading." —Elissa Schappell, author of Use Me and Blueprints for Building Better Girls "Fierce and vivid and full of hope, this story of trauma and resilience, of love and family, of mutual aid and solidarity in the aftermath of a brutal war is nothing short of magic. . . . To read these pages is to be transported to a world beyond hype and propaganda to see the human cost of war up close. This is not a novel that allows you to walk away unchanged." —Cara Hoffman, author of Be Safe I Love You and Running "A novel of love, loss, and survival, Wolf Season delves into the complexities and murk of the after-war with blazing clarity. You will come to treasure these characters for their strengths and foibles alike. Helen Benedict has delivered yet again, and contemporary war literature is much the better for it." —Matt Gallagher, author of Kaboom: Embracing the Suck in a Savage Little War and Youngblood After a hurricane devastates a small town in upstate New York, the lives of three women and their young children are irrevocably changed. Rin, an Iraq War veteran, tries to protect her blind daughter and the three wolves under her care. Naema, a widowed doctor who fled Iraq with her wounded son, faces life-threatening injuries and confusion about her feelings for Louis, a veteran and widower harboring his own secrets and guilt. Beth, who is raising a troubled son, waits out her marine husband's deployment in Afghanistan, equally afraid of him coming home and of him never returning at all. As they struggle to maintain their humanity and find hope, their war-torn lives collide in a way that will affect their entire community. Helen Benedict is the author of seven novels, including Sand Queen, a Publishers Weekly "Best Contemporary War Novel"; five works of nonfiction, including The Lonely Soldier: The Private War of Women Serving in Iraq; and the play The Lonely Soldier Monologues. She lives in New York.

Download or read book The Plot Dot written by Derek Murphy and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-13 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Adult Coloring Book for Authors!This book will help you paint powerful visual scenes that stick with readers long after they're finished your book. The techniques described within are simple and easy to use. Think of this as a guided coloring book adventure. YOUR adventure.There are lots of systems and guides to plotting, but if you're like me you have journals filled with notes, scenes and description... it can get overwhelming. I've based this book on traditional three-act story architecture, but it's greatly simplified. Plotters and pantsers can use the guided exercises to gain greater visual clarity and build more meaningful scenes with resonance. This book will help you get organized and unlock hidden potential in your scenes that you didn't know was there, by going beyond words and focusing on drawing and coloring your scenes until you have a full outline.This book makes an excellent workbook for writing retreats, is simple enough for children to use (it's never too early to write your first novel), and introduces a new, and hopefully useful, way to organize your novel, improve your writing, and create unforgettable scenes that will make a deep and lasting impact.

Download or read book Fill In Fiction written by Blankley Wordsmith, III and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-04-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything is a game in the Fill-In fiction series that offers children a chance to let their imaginations run wild. This game allows kids to create stories about anything and everything, from their favorite hobbies and interests to their wildest dreams and beyond. With its custom illustrations and engaging word games, Everything provides a fun and educational experience that will encourage kids to develop their language skills while also having a blast. Whether they're playing with friends or family, children will love exploring the endless possibilities in this exciting and imaginative game. This book contains 30 fun, creative stories with beautiful, custom illustrations. Perfect for a shared reading experience with friends and family or an enjoyable solo read. The stories are sure to capture the imagination and bring joy to readers of all ages. Each story is unique and provides a different perspective on the world around us. An unforgettable read that will stay with you for years to come. This is the color version, please also check out the black and white version!

Download or read book Save the Cat Writes a Novel written by Jessica Brody and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success. Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a successful story--from the opening image to the finale--this book lays out the Ten Story Genres (Monster in the House; Whydunit; Dude with a Problem) alongside quirky, original insights (Save the Cat; Shard of Glass) to help novelists craft a plot that will captivate--and a novel that will sell.

Download or read book How to Write a Story written by Kate Messner and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspiring sequel to the 2015 Parent's Choice Winner, How to Read a Story! Step 1: Choose an idea for your story. A good one. Step 2: Decide on a setting. Don't be afraid to mix things up. Step 3: Create a heroine—or a hero. Now: Begin. Accomplished storytellers Kate Messner and Mark Siegel playfully chronicle the process of becoming a writer in this fun follow-up to How to Read a Story, guiding young storytellers through the joys and challenges of the writing process. From choosing an idea, to creating a problem for their character to resolve, to coming to The End, this empowering picture book breaks down the writing process in a dynamic and accessible way, encouraging kids to explore their own creativity—and share their stories with others! • Perfect for educators, librarians, and parents who are helping children develop early writing and reading skills • Great read-aloud book for preschool- and kindergarten-aged children interested in learning to read • Helps teach Common Core Curriculum skills Young readers who love We Are in a Book!, How Rocket Learned to Read, and Also an Octopus will love the reading and writing lessons and inspiration in How to Write a Story. • Read-aloud books for kids ages 3–5 • Learning to write books for kids • Kindergarten, pre-K creativity books Kate Messner is an award-winning author whose many books for kids have been selected as Best Books by the New York Times, Junior Library Guild, Indie Bound, and Bank Street College of Education. She lives on Lake Champlain with her family. Mark Siegel is the author of many graphic novels and children's picture books, including the 5 Worlds series, as well as the illustrator of How to Read a Story and the Robert F. Sibert Honor Book To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel. He lives in New York.

Download or read book How to Write a Short Story written by N A Turner and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-28 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You always wanted to write short stories but you have no idea where to begin.Do you want to become better at writing fiction?Perhaps you find it hard to come up with ideas for a story or to devise a plot. Maybe you have difficulty developing your own style or is your dialogue rusty.N.A. Turner is here to help you navigate the land of short story writing from outlining your story to attracting readers. Every aspiring writer dreams of people reading his or her work. Short story writing is a way of both developing your writing style and to introduce your talent to potential readers. At the start of their career, the likes of Stephen King and Charles Bukowski made a name for themselves by writing and publishing short stories.Learn more about N.A. Turner's writing tips based on his experience and research.This guide teaches you: - How to write well-structured short stories- How to determine your theme- How to plot your story- How to create engaging, interesting characters- How to build a fictional world- How to write scenes and clear dialogue- How to get to that first draft and edit your story- How to publish your short stories in the current market- And much moreThis guidebook will show you a step-by-step process to successfully write and publish short stories. From developing an idea to attracting readers online. This comprehensive, step-by-step guide is all you need to get started.

Download or read book Fill In Fiction written by Blankley Wordsmith, III and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-04-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything is a book in the "Fill-In fiction" series that helps children learn about the parts of speech with interactive and educational word games. Through these fun and engaging games, kids can explore nouns, verbs, adjectives, and more while creating stories about everything from holidays to sports to adventures. Featuring custom illustrations, this book encourages kids to use their creativity and imagination to come up with hilarious and imaginative stories. With a recommended age of 6 and up, Everything is the perfect way for kids to have fun while developing their language skills. Everything is a unique and creative book in the "Fill-In fiction" series. It features 30 stories that encourage children to use their imagination while learning about the parts of speech. Each story comes with custom illustrations, adding an extra level of fun to each game. Whether they're playing with friends or family, or even by themselves, kids will have a blast creating these stories and learning about language. Everything can be played with up to four people, allowing kids to team up with their friends and family to create unique stories. As they progress through the book, they'll learn about nouns, verbs, adjectives, and more. With 30 different stories, each one more imaginative than the last, children are sure to be entertained for hours on end. In Everything, kids can explore their creativity and learn about language in a fun and educational way. With beautiful illustrations and 30 imaginative stories, this book is perfect for children ages 6 and up. Whether they're playing alone or with their friends, Everything will be a great way for kids to have fun and develop their language skills. This is the color version, please also check out the black and white version!

Download or read book Story Engineering written by Larry Brooks and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-01-27 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes a good story or a screenplay great? The vast majority of writers begin the storytelling process with only a partial understanding where to begin. Some labor their entire lives without ever learning that successful stories are as dependent upon good engineering as they are artistry. But the truth is, unless you are master of the form, function and criteria of successful storytelling, sitting down and pounding out a first draft without planning is an ineffective way to begin. Story Engineering starts with the criteria and the architecture of storytelling, the engineering and design of a story--and uses it as the basis for narrative. The greatest potential of any story is found in the way six specific aspects of storytelling combine and empower each other on the page. When rendered artfully, they become a sum in excess of their parts. You'll learn to wrap your head around the big pictures of storytelling at a professional level through a new approach that shows how to combine these six core competencies which include: • Four elemental competencies of concept, character, theme, and story structure (plot) • Two executional competencies of scene construction and writing voice The true magic of storytelling happens when these six core competencies work together in perfect harmony. And the best part? Anyone can do it!

Download or read book Fill In Fiction written by Blankley Wordsmith, III and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-04-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Everything" is a book in the Fill-In fiction series that allows children to explore and create stories about anything they can imagine. This game is perfect for kids who love to think outside the box and come up with unique and creative stories. The custom illustrations and word games will challenge kids to use their language skills while they have fun creating and telling their own tales. Suitable for kids 6 and up, "Everything" provides endless hours of entertainment and learning. Thirty creative stories come to life with beautiful, custom illustrations in this book. It's perfect for reading with friends and family or solo. Each story is filled with imaginative elements and captivating characters that will keep readers entertained. With its captivating artwork, this book is sure to become a favorite for everyone. This is the color version, please also check out the black and white version!

Download or read book Fill In Fiction written by Blankley Wordsmith, III and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-04-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything is a Fill-In fiction book where kids can explore and create stories on any topic they like. With endless possibilities, this book encourages children to use their imagination and have fun while learning about the parts of speech. Featuring custom illustrations, this game offers a unique and entertaining way for kids to develop their language skills and express themselves creatively. Whether they are creating silly stories, absurd adventures, or anything in between, kids will love playing Everything and discovering the limitless possibilities of Fill-In fiction. This book contains 30 imaginative stories with beautiful, custom illustrations. Perfect for both children and adults, the stories can be enjoyed together with friends and family or enjoyed solo. With a wide range of topics and characters, this book will provide hours of entertainment and help everyone to explore their imagination. This is the color version, please also check out the black and white version!

Download or read book Fill In Fiction written by Blankley Wordsmith, III and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-04-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Everything" is a book in the Fill-In fiction series that lets kids explore the world through the power of their imagination. With a wide range of topics, from holidays to sports to adventures, this book provides endless opportunities for children to learn about the parts of speech and create silly, imaginative stories. Featuring custom illustrations and fun word games, "Everything" is the perfect way for kids to have fun while also developing their language skills. Recommended for ages 6 and up, this book can be enjoyed with friends and family for hours of creative storytelling. A delightful collection of 30 creative stories, illustrated with beautiful custom artwork. Perfect for reading with friends and family or alone. Each story will capture the imagination and inspire creativity. A perfect addition to any library or bookshelf. This is the color version, please also check out the black and white version!

Download or read book DIY MFA written by Gabriela Pereira and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-07-08 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the Knowledge Without the College! You are a writer. You dream of sharing your words with the world, and you're willing to put in the hard work to achieve success. You may have even considered earning your MFA, but for whatever reason--tuition costs, the time commitment, or other responsibilities--you've never been able to do it. Or maybe you've been looking for a self-guided approach so you don't have to go back to school. This book is for you. DIY MFA is the do-it-yourself alternative to a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing. By combining the three main components of a traditional MFA--writing, reading, and community--it teaches you how to craft compelling stories, engage your readers, and publish your work. Inside you'll learn how to: • Set customized goals for writing and learning. • Generate ideas on demand. • Outline your book from beginning to end. • Breathe life into your characters. • Master point of view, voice, dialogue, and more. • Read with a "writer's eye" to emulate the techniques of others. • Network like a pro, get the most out of writing workshops, and submit your work successfully. Writing belongs to everyone--not only those who earn a degree. With DIY MFA, you can take charge of your writing, produce high-quality work, get published, and build a writing career.

Download or read book Fill In Fiction written by Blankley Wordsmith, III and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-04-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Everything" is a book in the Fill-In fiction series that covers a wide range of topics for children to explore and create stories about. With themes ranging from holidays to sports to adventures, this book provides endless possibilities for kids to engage their imaginations and learn about the parts of speech. Each page features custom illustrations to bring the stories to life, and the word games are designed to be fun and educational. Whether playing with friends or family, children will have a blast creating silly, absurd, and delightful stories while they learn. This book is recommended for kids 6 and up. This book contains 30 creative stories with beautiful, custom illustrations. It's perfect for reading with friends and family or alone. Each story is sure to capture the imagination of readers. This book is a great way to spark discussions and create lasting memories. This is the color version, please also check out the black and white version!