"Introduces readers to the key steps in writing a school research report through the use of examples and exercises"--Provided by publisher.

Presenting activities on writing a book report, this book describes parts of book reports on fiction books and on nonfiction books.

"Samara O'Shea is the guardian angel of this almost lost art." - Samantha Ettus, Creator of The Experts' Guide book series "Samara O'Shea has outdone herself with her own passionate love letter to the written word." - Rachel Kramer Bussel, Village Voice Lusty Lady columnist "A charming look at the lost art of letter writing." - Jane Buckingham, author of The Modern Girl's Guide to Life and The Modern Girl's Guide to Motherhood "For the Love of...

"With increased compression, every word, every sentence matters more. A writer must learn how to form narratives around caesuras and crevices instead of strings of connections, to move a story through the symbolic weight of images, to master the power of suggestion. With elegant prose, deep readings of other writers, and scaffolded writing exercises, The Art of Brevity takes the reader on a lyrical exploration of compact storytelling, guiding readers...

"This is a book for everyone who writes or approves copy: copywriters, multichannel marketers, creative directors, freelance writers, marketing managers ... even small business owners and information marketers. It reveals dozens of copywriting techniques that can help you write both print and online ads, emails, and websites that are clear, persuasive, and get more attention-and sell more products. Among the tips revealed: *8 headlines that work--and...

Capture your own experiences & turn them into personal essays & book length memoirs.

Guides students through the process of writing a research paper, including picking a topic, gathering and organizing information, writing a thesis statement, and completing the paper.

Explains how to write a news article, from selecting a topic of current interest to editing the final draft.

The blueprint for your grant writing success is in this book; all you have to do is follow it.

Includes recipe. "Doretta Schwartz used to be so happy and passed her positive attitude along to friends in several letters she wrote each month. But that all changed the day she learned of her fiancé's death and a heavy weight of depression fell upon her. Feeling empty, she puts away her letter writing and won't even respond to calls from friends. William's twin brother, Warren, is also grieving his loss, while at the same time, trying to be supportive...