Thursday, July 21, 2011

Writing Picture Books: A Hands-On Guide from Story Creation to Publication (Paperback)

Writing Picture Books: A Hands-On Guide from Story Creation to Publication
Writing Picture Books: A Hands-On Guide from Story Creation to Publication (Paperback)
By Ann Whitford Paul

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Writing picture books is not easy. Picture books are a unique form of writing with a large audience of 2- to 8-year-olds, and they must appeal to both the adult purchaser and the child listener/reader. They are generally 32 pages long and must be tightly focused and told partly through illustrations. And novice picture book writers make a lot of mistakes--and get a lot of rejections from publishers flooded with inappropriate manuscripts. From this book these writers will learn the writing and revision process that will lead them to creating more salable picture book manuscripts. Ann Whitford Paul covers researching the picture books market, creating characters, point of view, plotting, tips on writing rhyme, and more-all the lessons writers need to write great picture books that will appeal to both editors/agents and young readers/parents. She uses a mix of instruction and hand-on exercises, often asking readers to cut, color and paste their way through revision. Read more


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My Reading Life (Hardcover)

My Reading Life
My Reading Life (Hardcover)
By Pat Conroy

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Bestselling author Pat Conroy acknowledges the books that have shaped him and celebrates the profound effect reading has had on his life.

Pat Conroy, the beloved American storyteller, is a voracious reader. Starting as a childhood passion that bloomed into a life-long companion, reading has been Conroy’s portal to the world, both to the farthest corners of the globe and to the deepest chambers of the human soul. His interests range widely, from Milton to Tolkien, Philip Roth to Thucydides, encompassing poetry, history, philosophy, and any mesmerizing tale of his native South. He has for years kept notebooks in which he records words and expressions, over time creating a vast reservoir of playful turns of phrase, dazzling flashes of description, and snippets of delightful sound, all just for his love of language. But for Conroy reading is not simply a pleasure to be enjoyed in off-hours or a source of inspiration for his own writing. It would hardly be an exaggeration to claim that reading has saved his life, and if not his life then surely his sanity.
 
In My Reading Life, Conroy revisits a life of reading through an array of wonderful and often surprising anecdotes: sharing the pleasures of the local library’s vast cache with his mother when he was a boy, recounting his decades-long relationship with the English teacher who pointed him onto the path of letters, and describing a profoundly influential period he spent  in Paris, as well as reflecting on other pivotal people, places, and experiences. His story is a moving and personal one, girded by wisdom and an undeniable honesty. Anyone who not only enjoys the pleasures of reading but also believes in the power of books to shape a life will find here the greatest defense of that credo. Read more


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Moleskine Classic Red Notebook, Ruled Large (Hardcover)

Moleskine Classic Red Notebook, Ruled Large
Moleskine Classic Red Notebook, Ruled Large (Hardcover)
By Moleskine

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This red version of the basic, yet classic Ruled Large notebook is a stylish travel companion, perfect for writings, thoughts and passing notes. Like its black best selling counterpart, it has a cardboard bound cover with rounded corners, acid free paper, a bookmark, an elastic closure and an expandable inner pocket that contains the Moleskine history.
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THE NOVEL WRITER'S TOOLKIT: From Idea to Best-Seller (Writing) (Kindle Edition)

THE NOVEL WRITER'S TOOLKIT: From Idea to Best-Seller (Writing)
THE NOVEL WRITER'S TOOLKIT: From Idea to Best-Seller (Writing) (Kindle Edition)
By Bob Mayer

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Writing a novel and getting it published: That's your goal. And nothing
will keep you from making it happen. Such a goal, of course, presents
a number of challenges. Make sure you have the tools you need to
overcome them and succeed.

In THE NOVEL WRITER'S TOOLKIT, NY Times Best-Selling author
Bob Mayer shares a veteran writer's hard-won advice with a style that's
straight from the hip. He lays out the nuts and bolts of novel writing, along
with guidelines for starting, finishing and revising your work.

You'll learn how to:
Develop story-worthy ideas
Translate those ideas into a compelling plot
-- one that keeps readers mesmerized
Pace your story for maximum excitement
Create realistic, complicated characters
Submit attention-getting manuscripts

Self-contained chapters make it easy to focus on the just the elements you
need. Take in the advice, sharpen your skills, and hit the ground running.
Mayer provides all the reliable information and instruction you need to
make your dreams of publication come true.

What are you waiting for? THE NOVEL WRITER'S TOOLKIT ensures
that you're properly equipped for success!

“A book to inspire, instruct and challenge the writer in everyone.”
#1 NY Times Best-Selling Author Susan Wiggs

"An invaluable resource for beginning and seasoned writers alike. Don't miss out."
#1 NY Times Best-Selling Author Terry Brooks

"Something for every writer, from neophyte to old hand. My hat is off to Bob." Best-Selling Myster Writer Elizabeth GeorgeWriting a novel and getting it published: That's your goal. And nothing
will keep you from making it happen. Such a goal, of course, presents
a number of challenges. Make sure you have the tools you need to
overcome them and succeed.

In THE NOVEL WRITER'S TOOLKIT, NY Times Best-Selling author
Bob Mayer shares a veteran writer's hard-won advice with a style that's
straight from the hip. He lays out the nuts and bolts of novel writing, along
with guidelines for starting, finishing and revising your work.

You'll learn how to:
Develop story-worthy ideas
Translate those ideas into a compelling plot
-- one that keeps readers mesmerized
Pace your story for maximum excitement
Create realistic, complicated characters
Submit attention-getting manuscripts

Self-contained chapters make it easy to focus on the just the elements you
need. Take in the advice, sharpen your skills, and hit the ground running.
Mayer provides all the reliable information and instruction you need to
make your dreams of publication come true.

What are you waiting for? THE NOVEL WRITER'S TOOLKIT ensures
that you're properly equipped for success!

“A book to inspire, instruct and challenge the writer in everyone.”
#1 NY Times Best-Selling Author Susan Wiggs

"An invaluable resource for beginning and seasoned writers alike. Don't miss out."
#1 NY Times Best-Selling Author Terry Brooks

"Something for every writer, from neophyte to old hand. My hat is off to Bob." Best-Selling Myster Writer Elizabeth George Read more


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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Joyce Cary Art and Reality (Paperback)

Joyce Cary Art and Reality
Joyce Cary Art and Reality (Paperback)
By Joyce Cary

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Moleskine Plain Notebook Large (Imitation Leather)

Moleskine Plain Notebook Large
Moleskine Plain Notebook Large (Imitation Leather)
By Moleskine

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This basic, yet classic Large Plain notebook is one of the best selling Moleskine notebooks. This reliable travel companion, perfect for sketches, thoughts and passing notes, has a cardboard bound cover with rounded corners, acid free paper, a bookmark, an elastic closure and an expandable inner pocket that contains the Moleskine history.
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Speaking Of Dialogue (Paperback)

Speaking Of Dialogue
Speaking Of Dialogue (Paperback)
By Sammie L. Justesen

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Whether you write nonfiction, novels, children's stories, or screenplays, vivid dialogue will make your characters come alive on the page. In SPEAKING OF DIALOGUE, literary agent Sammie Justesen explores the necessary elements of dialogue for every genre. With exercises at the end of each chapter, this invaluable reference shows writers how to improve their technique and eliminate the subtle mistakes that bring rejection. Sammie Justesen's candid advice will help writers create dialogue that propels the story, creates tension and drama, develops the characters, and keep readers turning the pages. Whether you're a seasoned writer or a novice, SPEAKING OF DIALOGUE will help you bring your work to a higher level. Read more


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