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In 1918, William Strunk Jr., a lecturer in English at Cornell University, wrote a short guide to style for his students. He aimed to show them how to write crispt, concise text that would inform readers as swiftly and clearly as possible. Strunk outlined eight "elementary rules of usage," just ten "elementary principles of composition," and "a few matters of form." The book has been in print ever since.
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In his bestselling guide, Doing Honest Work in College: How to Prepare Citations, Avoid Plagiarism, and Achieve Real Academic Success, veteran teacher Charles Lipson brought welcome clarity to the principles of academic honesty as well as to the often murky issues surrounding plagiarism in the digital age. Thousands of students have turned to Lipson for no-nonsense advice on how to cite sources properlyand avoid plagiarismwhen writing their research...
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"The Elements of Style", was first written by William Strunk in 1918 for private use at Cornell University, where Strunk was a professor of English, and republished by Harcourt in 1920 for the public. The concise handbook remains one of the most important and influential English writing style guides ever published. The original edition of the guide is organized into eight elementary rules of usage (such as using the active voice rather than the passive),...
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Introducing ‘Nonfiction That Sells: Your Guide to Writing Success”, the fourth installment in the Successful Self-Publisher Series by author Rae A. Stonehouse. With his Successful Self-Publisher Series, he aims to unveil the intricacies of writing that resonate with readers and leaves a lasting impact. “Nonfiction That Sells: Your Guide to Writing Success” is not just about stating facts; it's about evoking emotions, offering a fresh perspective,...
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Chris Baty, founder of the wildly successful literary marathon known as National Novel Writing Month, has completely revised and expanded his definitive handbook for extreme noveling. Chris pulls from over 15 years of results-oriented writing experience to pack this compendium with new tips and tricks, ranging from week-by-week quick reference guides to encouraging advice from authors, and much more. His motivating mix of fearless optimism and practical...
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Structure underlies every story, but without a strong foundation, even well-written sentences can fail to result in a marketable manuscript. The Foundation of Plot defines the components of a story arc, details the differences between plot and story, and covers common errors writers make. It also includes exercises which apply concepts to works in progress or new projects.
Drawing on the author's decades of storytelling and teaching experience, this...
10) CB's Top 100 Writing Tips, Tricks, Techniques and Tools From the Advice Toolbox - Break the Rules
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Based on more than a decade of writers' workshops and critique groups, this book draws useful lessons from weak writing, and presents these lessons as tenets, or rules.
In this book you will discover:
• 100 solid rules to apply to your fiction.
• The motivation behind each rule.
• The pros and cons of keeping-or breaking-the rules.
• Numerous examples of rule-keeping and rule-breaking.
• How every rule serves to keep the reader reading....
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How to write a novel in the most efficient way by tackling the hardest part before you start to write, from top book coach Jennie Nash.
Whether you're writing your first novel or your tenth, there is a temptation to pin it to the page before it disappears. It's such a brilliant idea and you can see the whole thing shimmering in your mind, just out of reach. Maybe you do some work on character development and plotting, but you're a racehorse at the...
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Have you seen others earning a full-time income from writing and publishing eBooks, and you want to do it too, but you don't know how?
In this book you're going to learn not only how to write an eBook in 7 days or less, but also how to start making sales, all within one week. Really!
You're also going to discover:
• The 4 elements that each chapter of your eBook must contain to really hook your reader in and keep them reading.
• The extremely...
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Have you ever thought about writing nonfiction but have no idea where to get started with your idea?
Have you ever thought about becoming a content writer but need some helpful pointers?
Have you ever tried to write a book, manual, or screenplay but got stuck before you could finish?
“How to Write Non-Fiction” is the guide you need! We will teach you how to write creative nonfiction in seven easy steps. This guide is designed to provide you...
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Are you ready to dive into the world of fiction writing, but don't know where to start?
Do you feel unclear about how to distinguish and use the elements of fiction writing?
Are you still on the search to unlock your personal writing voice, and write in a style that keeps your readers engaged?
How to Write Fiction is the guide you need! We will teach you how to write fiction in 7 easy steps. This guide is designed to provide you with all...
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You stare at the screen...
The vastness of the white page mocks you.
Why won't the words come?
Honorée Corder is a prolific writer with more than fifty books (including You Must Write a Book and Write Your First Nonfiction Book) with over four and a half million sold worldwide. She coaches authors on how to write, publish, and monetize their books, create a platform, and develop multiple streams of income.
Is writer's block a real thing?
Or is it...
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Fiction Writing - 3 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Write Fiction, How to Write a Screenplay and How to Edit Writing
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HOW TO WRITE FICTION:
7 Easy Steps to Master Fiction Writing, Novel Writing, Writing a Book & Short Story Writing.
YOU'LL LEARN:
• The logistics of each element of fiction writing (character development, plot development, setting, point of view, theme, style, and voice)
• Common fiction writing mistakes to...
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Do you want to write but have no idea where to begin? Building a Writing Life is the beginner writer's guide you've been looking for!
You want to be a writer. You want to start a writing habit, share your story, and make some real progress on your writing dreams. You want to find time to write and make room in your life for everything from daily journaling to writing books and beyond. You want to build a writing life.
But how do you start?
Building...
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