The "Write" Stuff

by Morgenstern, Erin

Downloadable Audiobook - 2011

The Night Circus was originally written for the annual writing competition National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) over the span of three competitions. ...Show more The Night Circus was originally written for the annual writing competition National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) over the span of three competitions. The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night. Show less

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With the Fire on High

by Acevedo, Elizabeth

Downloadable Audiobook - 2019

Another book birthed during NaNoWriMo, With her daughter to care for and her abuela to help support, high school senior Emoni Santiago has to make the to...Show more Another book birthed during NaNoWriMo, With her daughter to care for and her abuela to help support, high school senior Emoni Santiago has to make the tough decisions, and do what must be done. The one place she can let her responsibilities go is in the kitchen, where she adds a little something magical to everything she cooks, turning her food into straight-up goodness. Show less

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The Calculating Stars

by Kowal, Mary Robinette

Book - 2018

Another NaNo creation! On a cold spring night in 1952, a huge meteorite fell to earth and obliterated much of the east coast of the United States, includi...Show more Another NaNo creation! On a cold spring night in 1952, a huge meteorite fell to earth and obliterated much of the east coast of the United States, including Washington D.C. The ensuing climate cataclysm will soon render the earth inhospitable for humanity, as the last such meteorite did for the dinosaurs. This looming threat calls for a radically accelerated effort to colonize space, and requires a much larger share of humanity to take part in the process. Show less

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An Absolutely Remarkable Thing

A Novel

by Green, Hank

Book - 2018

Roaming through New York City at three AM, twenty-three-year-old April May stumbles across a giant sculpture. Delighted by its appearance and craftsmanshi...Show more Roaming through New York City at three AM, twenty-three-year-old April May stumbles across a giant sculpture. Delighted by its appearance and craftsmanship—like a ten-foot-tall Transformer wearing a suit of samurai armor—April and her best friend, Andy, make a video with it, which Andy uploads to YouTube. The next day, April wakes up to a viral video and a new life. News quickly spreads that there are Carls in dozens of cities around the world—from Beijing to Buenos Aires—and April, as their first documentarian, finds herself at the center of an intense international media spotlight. Another great novel inspired by NaNoWriMo! Show less

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Elements of Fiction Writing

Conflict and Suspense

by Bell, James Scott

Book - 2012

Conflict and suspense are key components of writing a compelling novel. James Scott Bell explains the difference between the two and how to use these elem...Show more Conflict and suspense are key components of writing a compelling novel. James Scott Bell explains the difference between the two and how to use these elements to create the pacing that will make your novel binge worthy. Part of the Writers Digest series of books. Show less

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Writing for Children and Young Adults

by Crook, Marion

Book - 2008

This book will show you how to create stories that will inspire and educate young readers. From learning to find their own voice to finding markets within...Show more This book will show you how to create stories that will inspire and educate young readers. From learning to find their own voice to finding markets within the many genres of youth writing, this invaluable book is loaded with illustrative samples and helpful worksheets. Show less

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Writing Great Fiction

Storytelling Tips and Techniques

by Hynes, James

DVD - 2014

From evoking a scene to charting a plot to revising your drafts, Writing Great Fiction: Storytelling Tips and Techniques offers a master class in storytel...Show more From evoking a scene to charting a plot to revising your drafts, Writing Great Fiction: Storytelling Tips and Techniques offers a master class in storytelling. Taught by award-winning novelist James Hynes, a former visiting professor at the famed Iowa Writers' Workshop, these 24 insightful lectures show you the ins and outs of the fiction writer's craft. An invaluable Great Course for those wanting to learn the craft of writing. Show less

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Creative Writing

by Budzik, Mary Frances

Book - 2013

An excellent book that introduces young storytellers to the basics of plot, character, and setting. Basher Creative Writing is a persuasive guide that includes tons of detail on the building blocks of narrative and what makes creative writing work. An excellent book that introduces young storytellers to the basics of plot, character, and setting. Basher Creative Writing is a persuasive guide that includes tons of detail on the building blocks of narrative and what makes creative writing work. Show less

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The Canadian Guide to Creative Writing & Publishing

by Westerhof, Patricia

Book - 2023

Once your NaNo novel is done and polished, it's time to find it a home, but how do you get published in Canada? What are the standards for publishable wor...Show more Once your NaNo novel is done and polished, it's time to find it a home, but how do you get published in Canada? What are the standards for publishable work, and how do you reach them? This lively, practical guide includes strategies for thinking creatively, improving writing voice, and editing work at the sentence level. Show less

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The Complete Guide to Writing Fantasy

Book - 2003

Tee Morris and Valerie Griswold team up as editors for the title that picks up where "Alchemy With Words" leaves off. The Opus Magus takes on th...Show more Tee Morris and Valerie Griswold team up as editors for the title that picks up where "Alchemy With Words" leaves off. The Opus Magus takes on the advanced topics of writing, such as incorporating horror, mystery, herbalism and advanced worldbuilding. Show less

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Storycraft

The Complete Guide to Writing Narrative Nonfiction

by Hart, Jack

Book - 2011

Turn your memoir or nonfiction work into a compelling and un-put-downable read with techniques used by all the great journalists and essayists of the 20th...Show more Turn your memoir or nonfiction work into a compelling and un-put-downable read with techniques used by all the great journalists and essayists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Part of the Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing series by Chicago University Press. Show less

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Sizzling Style: Every Word Matters (Red Sneaker Writers Books, #5)

by BERNHARDT, WILLIAM.

eBook - 2019

Sizzling Style is what distinguishes a spellbinding book from an ordinary one. The writer who understands the fundamentals of fictional writing style know...Show more Sizzling Style is what distinguishes a spellbinding book from an ordinary one. The writer who understands the fundamentals of fictional writing style knows how to capture readers and never let them go. Too often aspiring writers are frustrated by rejection, not realizing that the problem is not the story but the way they are telling it. In this book, bestselling author William Bernhardt brings his down-to-earth approach to the subject of style, revealing everything you need to know to write with the art and craft of a seasoned professional. Show less

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