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1721) Poems from Quarantine
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Throughout Allen's first collection, The Thirteenth Circle , many stories were shared about the nature of the poems within and the experiences that birthed them. Poems from Quarantine seeks to continue that narrative. Containing 70 more original poems, Allen returns in true form with his latest collection. Filled with autobiographical excerpts, and provocative artwork, Allen continues to guide the reader through his mind along the way. Each piece...
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Beginning students often find it very difficult to plan their homework, structure them, and write them correctly. Likewise, many graduating students face serious methodological problems in writing their final papers, theses, and internship reports.
This methodological guide aims to meet the expectations of students and fill these various gaps. It presents in a substantial way the rules that apply to the writing of essays, scientific assignments,...
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With over a thousand sentence starts — three per day, and a writing tip at the end of each week to motivate and inspire, this book provides kick-starts to avoid the dreaded 'writer's block'. Useful for any writer at any level, whether they have 10 minutes or 10 hours, to start a new project. Also an ideal tool for writing groups. With a combination of six first-person, six second-person, six third-person and three non-specific point of view starts...
1724) The Anatomy of Prose
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Do your sentences fail to sound the way you want? Are they lackluster, with flat characters and settings? Is your prose full of bad habits and crutches?
In “The Anatomy of Prose”, you'll discover: A step-by-step guide to creating descriptions that sing. The key to crafting character emotions that will hook a reader. How to harness all five senses to make your stories come alive, deepening your reader's experience. Tips and tricks for balancing...
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Write a better book by watching classic films from the '70s, '80s, and '90s!
Why would an award-winning novelist and university-level writing instructor use movies as examples in his class instead of classic works of fiction? Frankly, because most people haven't read classic works of fiction, but most writers have seen or are culturally aware of many movies that came out between 1970 and 1999. Join award-winning author Tom Leveen (known for How To...
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Discover the secrets of mind manipulation
In this book you'll learn a trasversal topic you can apply to sales, copywriting, and marketing in general.
Persuasion is the fundamental skill for marketing and sales. With this audiobook you will discover 25 advanced techniques to hack the minds of your customers.
You can apply all these skills infinite times, from simple sales letter copywriting to a complete marketing plan.
The techniques you will...
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El duelo es un proceso que cuenta con algunas etapas, las mismas que se ven reflejadas en circunstancias de nuestras vidas, es de esos momentos que te prueban, que te golpean cuando más dolor sientes, de los que te definen, porque o buscas una manera de salir del mismo o sigues retrocediendo y zigzagueando entre sus etapas. Es esa una de las situaciones que se plasman entre los versos de este ejemplar, tal vez es un cliché, o solo es otra obra personal,...
1728) El inconsciente escolar
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La presente obra intenta realizar un aporte a la elaboración de un modelo conceptual que permita la lectura del fenómeno educativo desde una perspectiva ecléctica. Esto quiere decir que el autor recurre a líneas de pensamiento de diferentes campos, principalmente la filosofía del lenguaje, el análisis institucional, el psicoanálisis, el esquizoanálisis y la sociología para poner en tensión aquello que se ha gestado en el ámbito escolar...
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Even if you don't happen to be a celebrity, this book will teach you methods for striking publishing gold-conceptualizing, selling, and marketing a memoir-while dealing with the complicated emotions that arise during the creation of your work.
If you've ever been told that "You should really write a book" and you've decided to give it a try, this book is for you. It hones in on the three key measures necessary for aspiring authors to conceptualize,...
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A is for Arbol; is a children's/youth book that takes the English Latin Alphabet (our ABCs) uses 26 foreign languages to describe different uses for the same letters along with 26 color illustrations. All of which are created by the author, they consist of pen and ink, graphite drawings, oil paintings, and photographics. A is for Arbol; (ahr-bohl) which is the Spanish word for Tree. B is for Bougie; (boo'-she) which is the French word for Candle....
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This book explores the relevance of institutional mission to writing program administration and writing center direction. It helps WPAs and writing center directors understand the challenges and opportunities mission can pose to their work. It also examines ways WPAs and writing center directors can work with and against mission statements and legacy practices to do their best work.
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Are you interested in digital publishing? Maybe you are a beginning writer, or maybe you are an experienced writer who now finds that your old skills need to be re-sharpened for digital environments. Whether you want to write engaging articles, edit a digital publication for your employer, or self-publish your own novel, this guide is for you. The Student's Guide to Digital Publishing aims to teach the complete layman or undergraduate. No special...
1733) The Simple Facts About Self-Publishing: What Indie Publishers Need to Know to Produce a Great Book
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What does it take to publish a quality book that will delight your audience and meet your goals? The Simple Facts About Self-Publishing explains: The three primary paths to publishing and how to choose the one that will work best for you. The most common mistakes self-publishers make and how to avoid them. How to produce a book that will look as good or better than the ones from top traditional publishers. How to identify and protect your book. How...
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There has never been more opportunity, more options, more pathways for writers.
But with choice come potential pitfalls, traps, and career-limiting plays.
Some of the perils writers might encounter on their writing and publishing journey come from nefarious operators seeking to prey on the hopes and dreams of writers. Other dangers might even come from within, tendencies and traits that authors sometimes overlook; misunderstood information, or potentially...
1736) Silencios
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Pocos ensayos tan míticos e influyentes como Silencios, el seminal texto de Tillie Olsen sobre la invisibilización a la que se ven forzados escritores y escritoras por su clase social, género o color de piel. A través de cartas, dietarios y testimonios de numerosos autores, así como de su propia experiencia, Olsen escarba en las desventajas colectivas que hacen enmudecer a los escritores y bloquean la creación, dibujando así una suerte de canon...
1737) The Writer's Way
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The Writer's Way is a comprehensive and rewarding introduction to the art of creative writing. Its no-nonsense yet accessible tone and practical contents make it the perfect guide, whether you are a raw beginner of you have started writing and are looking for friendly guidance to help develop your talent. Distinguished author Sara Maitland has an extensive background in teaching creative writing and is the perfect companion for this journey of self...
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El presente volumen pretende ser un útil instrumento de consulta para todas aquellas personas que operan en el sector comercial. En efecto, en este ámbito es importante cuidar la correspondencia con precisión, respetando las reglas de estilo y de lenguaje, que a menudo varían de un país a otro por motivos consuetudinarios.
Ante todo se trata la redacción de la carta comercial en general, analizando sus partes y sus características básicas,...
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A product of extensive archival research and numerous interviews, 1977: A Cultural Moment In Composition examines the local, state, and national forces (economic, political, cultural, and academic) that fostered the development of the first-year composition program at one representative site, Penn State University, in the late 1970s.
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Develop the skills and habits of professional writers! Would you like to write a novel in 30 days? Stefon Mears asked himself that question back in 2007, and created a training program to turn his dream into a reality. Today he writes several novels a year, dozens of short stories, and more. In this book, he shares with you the system that started him on the road from "aspiring novelist" to "professional novelist." Within these pages, Stefon covers....
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