Author: Rudolf FleschPublisher: Millefleurs
ISBN: 9780809592098
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
On Writing Well
Author: William Knowlton ZinsserPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
On Writing Well, which grew out of a course that William Zinsser taught at Yale, has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity, and for the warmth of its style. It is a book for anybody who wants to learn how to write or who needs to do some writing to get through the day, as almost everybody does. Whether you want to write about people or places, science and technology, business, sports, the arts, or about yourself in the increasingly popular memoir genre, On Writing Well offers you both fundamental principles as well as the insights of a distinguished practitioner. How to Write a Memoir tells you how to write the story of your life. Everyone has a story - whether you're a professional writer or just want to validate your personal and family reminiscences, William Zinsser explains how to do it, and do it well.
The Art of Creative Writing
Author: Lajos EgriPublisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 0806541423
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
“One of the few truly helpful books on fiction writing.” —Chicago Tribune Go beyond Stephen King’s On Writing to master the fundamentals of great storytelling with this foundational guide that reveals the essential elements of what makes the best fiction. The Art of Creative Writing is a timeless testament to the power of dialogue and character development that is accessible for every level of writer from beginner to established author. As in the bestselling The Art of Dramatic Writing, still considered one of the most essential books on playwriting more than 75 years after publication, the author outlines in detail his highly acclaimed Egri Method of Creative Writing and shows how to apply it to all fiction formats—novels, short stories, and screenplays. Grounded in Egri’s assertion that “Every type of creative writing depends upon the credibility of a character,” here is concise, clear advice on the most important element of good writing: characterization. Step by step, Egri shows writers how to probe the secrets of human motivation to create flesh-and-blood characters who create suspense and conflict, and who grow emotionally under stress and strain. As practical as it is inspiring, The Art of Creative Writing remains a timeless, illuminating guide that teaches every writer, and aspiring writer, how to create works that are both compelling and enduring.
100 Ways to Improve Your Writing
Author: Gary ProvostPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440672660
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
This is the one guide that anyone who writes--whether student, business person, or professional writer--should put on the desk beside pencil, pen, typewriter, or word processor. Filled with professional tips and a wealth of instructive examples, this valuable, easy-to-use handbook can help you solve any and all writing problems.
Author: Donald MoineOn Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition
Author: William ZinsserPublisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062250507
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
On Writing Well has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity and the warmth of its style. It is a book for everybody who wants to learn how to write or who needs to do some writing to get through the day, as almost everybody does in the age of e-mail and the Internet. Whether you want to write about people or places, science and technology, business, sports, the arts or about yourself in the increasingly popular memoir genre, On Writing Well offers you fundamental priciples as well as the insights of a distinguished writer and teacher. With more than a million copies sole, this volume has stood the test of time and remains a valuable resource for writers and would-be writers.
Writing Skills Success in 20 Minutes a Day
Author: Learningexpress LLCPublisher: Learning Express (NY)
ISBN: 9781576859001
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For students new to the rules of writing, or those who need a quick refresher, Writing Skills Success in 20 Minutes a Day provides 20 lessons that promote an in-depth understanding of writing in a short amount of time. Why waste hours when just 20 minutes a day gives students the writing fundamentals they need? This book provides vital instruction for language arts mastery and demonstrates the importance of writing in real-world situations.
Reading Like a Writer
Author: Francine ProsePublisher: Union Books
ISBN: 1908526149
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
In her entertaining and edifying New York Times bestseller, acclaimed author Francine Prose invites you to sit by her side and take a guided tour of the tools and tricks of the masters to discover why their work has endured. Written with passion, humour and wisdom, Reading Like a Writer will inspire readers to return to literature with a fresh eye and an eager heart – to take pleasure in the long and magnificent sentences of Philip Roth and the breathtaking paragraphs of Isaac Babel; to look to John le Carré for a lesson in how to advance plot through dialogue and to Flannery O’ Connor for the cunning use of the telling detail; to be inspired by Emily Brontë ’ s structural nuance and Charles Dickens’ s deceptively simple narrative techniques. Most importantly, Prose cautions readers to slow down and pay attention to words, the raw material out of which all literature is crafted, and reminds us that good writing comes out of good reading.
On Writing Well
Author: William Knowlton ZinsserPublisher: Harper Perennial
ISBN: 9780062733030
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Warns against common errors in structure, style, and diction, and explains the fundamentals of conducting interviews and writing travel, scientific, sports, critical, and humorous articles.
Author: William Knowlton Zinsser