How To Write Anything A Complete Guide

Author : Laura Brown
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 735 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780393868043

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How to Write Anything: A Complete Guide by Laura Brown Pdf

“There has never been a guide as comprehensive as this to writing in all its forms. . . . Useful, clear and encyclopedic, this book is an essential guide for every household.”—Examiner Need to know how to format your résumé for that job application? How do you write a cover letter that will stand out? Wondering how to request a letter of recommendation for graduate school? Trying to craft a get-well note that will really help? How informal is too informal when instant messaging in the office? What do you write on the website for your small business? What should you say in a wedding invitation? Or a divorce announcement? With over 200 how-to entries and easy-to-use models organized into three comprehensive sections on work, school, and personal life, How to Write Anything covers a wide range of topics that make it an essential guide for the whole family.

Author : Sandra E. Lamb
Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1580085725

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How to Write it by Sandra E. Lamb Pdf

Provides examples and advice on writing announcements, condolences, invitations, cover letters, resumes, recommendations, memos, proposals, reports, collection letters, direct-mail, press releases, and e-mail.

Author : Priya Kumar
Publisher : BOOKS THAT INSPIRE
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9788193391266

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How to Write a Book in 8 Days by Priya Kumar Pdf

Awards: How to Write a Book in 8 Days is the winner of 3 International Awards. Synopsis: Imagine what it would be like if you had a fully completed manuscript of a book you have been thinking of writing for years, in about eight days, without having to quit your job, wait for retirement or to take a sabbatical. A lot of people are under the impression that it takes years to write a good book; and to go years without any income or a future prospect of remuneration, scares them and puts them off right from the start. Whether you publish that book or not, in applying the strategies that I outline here, you will be able to have in your hands a full and complete manuscript, bringing you to the status of being an author, one of the most creative professions in the world, a profession that holds the power of evolution and revolution in any area you choose to direct your interests. How to Write a Book in Eight Days demystifies and simplifies the phenomenon of writing a book and writing it in such a way that it will bring you and the reader the success you desire. About the Author Priya Kumar is an Internationally Acclaimed Motivational Speaker and Bestselling Author of 12 Inspirational Books. In her 25 years journey with Motivational Speaking, she has worked with over 2000 Multi-National Corporates across 47 countries and has touched over 3 million people through her workshops and books, and is the only Woman Speaker in India to have done so. She is the only Indian Author who has won 37 International Awards for her books.

Author : Laura Brown
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-29
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780393635331

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The Only Business Writing Book You'll Ever Need by Laura Brown Pdf

A must-have guide for writing at work, with practical applications for getting your point across quickly, coherently, and efficiently. A winning combination of how-to guide and reference work, The Only Business Writing Book You’ll Ever Need addresses a wide-ranging spectrum of business communication with its straightforward seven-step method. Designed to save time and boost confidence, these easy-to-follow steps will teach you how to make clear requests, write for your reader, start strong and specific, and fix your mistakes. With a helpful checklist to keep you on track, you’ll learn to promote yourself and your ideas clearly and concisely, whether putting together a persuasive project proposal or dealing with daily email. Laura Brown’s supportive, no-nonsense approach to business writing is thoughtfully adapted to the increasingly digital corporate landscape. Complete with insightful sidebars from experts in various fields and easy-to-use resources on style, grammar, and punctuation, this book offers essential tools for success in the rapidly changing world of business communication.

Author : Angela Gair
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Drawing
ISBN : 140543029X

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How to Draw Anything by Angela Gair Pdf

Author : John J. Ruszkiewicz,Jay T. Dolmage
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 1078 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780312674892

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How to Write Anything by John J. Ruszkiewicz,Jay T. Dolmage Pdf

How to Write Anything supports students wherever they are in their writing process. Designed to be clear and simple, the Guide lays out focused advice for writing common academic and real-world genres, while the Reference covers the range of writing skills that students needs as they work across genres and disciplines. Genre-based readings — including narratives, reports, arguments, evaluations, proposals and rhetorical, causal, and literary analyses — are sure to engage students and inspire ideas. The result is everything you need to teach composition in a flexible, highly visual guide, reference and reader. This new edition gives students more support for academic writing, more help choosing and working with genres, and more emphasis on multimodal composing. Read the preface. Order E-Library for How to Write Anything, Second Edition packaged with: How to Write Anything, Second Edition [paperback] using ISBN-13 978-1-4576-2265-6 How to Write Anything, Second Edition [spiral bound] using ISBN-13 978-1-4576-2283-0 How to Write Anything with Readings, Second Edition [paperback] using ISBN-13 978-1-4576-2264-9

Author : Trish Nicholson
Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-28
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781784629205

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Writing Your Nonfiction Book by Trish Nicholson Pdf

Ever wanted to share your passion, tell your story or pass on a skill? Here is your chance. Memoir, travelogue, history, how-to, self-help or textbook; you can write your own book with this fully comprehensive guide, which includes all the techniques and tips you need to plan, research, write, edit, choose publishing options and market your book. Becoming an author enables you to boost your career or business success, share your expertise and experience, inform readers on important issues, put the record straight, or leave a heritage for family and friends. Written in a reader-friendly style and focusing on your individual needs, Writing Your Nonfiction Book also contains a list of websites and a handy glossary of publishing and writing terms. Though suitable for beginners, there is much in this book for experienced writers of non-fiction, and even fiction. Whoever you are, your voice can be heard, your story told, because Writing Your Nonfiction Book leads you one step at a time through the whole process. Key selling books of the point are: This is the only truly complete guide, with equal emphasis on planning, research, writing, editing, publishing and marketing. It teaches the creative/narrative style of non-fiction, with specific advice for writing memoir, travel, history, textbooks, biography, how-to and self-help books. The book recognises the information needed by international writers, and lists support services and resources for various countries. Writing Your Nonfiction Book has been selected as a required text for international writing courses.

Author : Kevin Larimer,Mary Gannon
Publisher : Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781982123079

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The Poets & Writers Complete Guide to Being a Writer by Kevin Larimer,Mary Gannon Pdf

The definitive source of information, insight, and advice for creative writers, from the nation’s largest and most trusted organization for writers, Poets & Writers. For half a century, writers at every stage of their careers have turned to the literary nonprofit organization Poets & Writers and its award-winning magazine for resources to foster their professional development, from writing prompts and tips on technique to informative interviews with published authors, literary agents, and editors. But never before has Poets & Writers marshaled its fifty years’ worth of knowledge to create an authoritative guide for writers that answers every imaginable question about craft and career—until now. Here is the writing bible for authors of all genres and forms, covering topics such as how to: -Harness your imagination and jump-start your creativity -Develop your work from initial idea to final draft -Find a supportive and inspiring writing community to sustain your career -Find the best MFA program for you -Publish your work in literary magazines and develop a platform -Research writing contests and other opportunities to support your writing life -Decide between traditional publishing and self-publishing -Find the right literary agent -Anticipate what agents look for in queries and proposals -Work successfully with an editor and your publishing team -Market yourself and your work in a digital world -Approach financial planning and taxes as a writer -And much more Written by Kevin Larimer and Mary Gannon, the two most recent editors of Poets & Writers Magazine, this book brings an unrivaled understanding of the areas in which writers seek guidance and support. Filled with insider information like sample query letters, pitch letters, lists of resources, and worksheets for calculating freelance rates, tracking submissions, and managing your taxes, the guide does more than demystify the writing life—it also provides an array of powerful tools for building a sustainable career as a writer. In addition to the wealth of insights into creativity, publishing, and promotion are first-person essays from bestselling authors, including George Saunders, Christina Baker Kline, and Ocean Vuong, as well as reading lists from award-winning writers such as Anthony Doerr, Cheryl Strayed, and Natalie Diaz. Here, at last, is the ultimate comprehensive resource that belongs on every writer’s desk.

Author : Laurie Rozakis
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 475 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780028636948

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Well by Laurie Rozakis Pdf

Covers all elements of effective and grammatically-correct writing, including electronic formats, for any type of situation from research papers to business memos.

Author : Nathan Bransford
Publisher : Nathan Bransford
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781734149401

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How to Write a Novel by Nathan Bransford Pdf

Author and former literary agent Nathan Bransford shares his secrets for creating killer plots, fleshing out your first ideas, crafting compelling characters, and staying sane in the process. Read the guide that New York Times bestselling author Ransom Riggs called "The best how-to-write-a-novel book I've read."

Author : Kendra Adachi
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-17
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780525653936

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The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Being a Lazy Genius isn't about doing more or doing less. It’s about doing what matters to you. “I could not be more excited about this book.”—Jenna Fischer, actor and cohost of the Office Ladies podcast The chorus of “shoulds” is loud. You should enjoy the moment, dream big, have it all, get up before the sun, track your water consumption, go on date nights, and be the best. Or maybe you should ignore what people think, live on dry shampoo, be a negligent PTA mom, have a dirty house, and claim your hot mess like a badge of honor. It’s so easy to feel overwhelmed by the mixed messages of what it means to live well. Kendra Adachi, the creator of the Lazy Genius movement, invites you to live well by your own definition and equips you to be a genius about what matters and lazy about what doesn’t. Everything from your morning routine to napping without guilt falls into place with Kendra’s thirteen Lazy Genius principles, including: • Decide once • Start small • Ask the Magic Question • Go in the right order • Schedule rest Discover a better way to approach your relationships, work, and piles of mail. Be who you are without the complication of everyone else’s “shoulds.” Do what matters, skip the rest, and be a person again.

Author : Julia Cameron
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2002-03-04
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781101156889

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The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Pdf

"With its gentle affirmations, inspirational quotes, fill-in-the-blank lists and tasks — write yourself a thank-you letter, describe yourself at 80, for example — The Artist’s Way proposes an egalitarian view of creativity: Everyone’s got it."—The New York Times "Morning Pages have become a household name, a shorthand for unlocking your creative potential"—Vogue Over four million copies sold! Since its first publication, The Artist's Way phenomena has inspired the genius of Elizabeth Gilbert and millions of readers to embark on a creative journey and find a deeper connection to process and purpose. Julia Cameron's novel approach guides readers in uncovering problems areas and pressure points that may be restricting their creative flow and offers techniques to free up any areas where they might be stuck, opening up opportunities for self-growth and self-discovery. The program begins with Cameron’s most vital tools for creative recovery – The Morning Pages, a daily writing ritual of three pages of stream-of-conscious, and The Artist Date, a dedicated block of time to nurture your inner artist. From there, she shares hundreds of exercises, activities, and prompts to help readers thoroughly explore each chapter. She also offers guidance on starting a “Creative Cluster” of fellow artists who will support you in your creative endeavors. A revolutionary program for personal renewal, The Artist's Way will help get you back on track, rediscover your passions, and take the steps you need to change your life.

Author : Jack R. Hart
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2006-08-22
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780375424397

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A Writer's Coach by Jack R. Hart Pdf

Mystified over misplaced modifiers? In a trance from intransitive verbs? Paralyzed from using the passive voice? To aid writers, from beginners to professionals, legendary writing coach Jack Hart presents a comprehensive, practical, step-by-step approach to the writing process. He shares his techniques for composing and sustaining powerful writing and demonstrates how to overcome the most common obstacles such as procrastination, writer’s block, and excessive polishing. With instructive examples and excerpts from outstanding writing to provide inspiration, A Writer’s Coach is a boon to writers, editors, teachers, and students.

Author : John J. Ruszkiewicz
Publisher : Macmillan Higher Education
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-24
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781319368913

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Loose-leaf Version for How to Write Anything with 2020 APA Update by John J. Ruszkiewicz Pdf

Instructors at hundreds of colleges and universities have turned to How to Write Anything for clear, focused writing advice that gives students just what they need, when they need it. And students love it—because John Ruszkiewicz’s tone makes writing in any genre approachable, with a flexible, rhetorical framework for a range of common academic and real-world genres, and a reference with extra support for writing, research, design, style, and grammar. The new edition is accompanied and enhanced by LaunchPad for How to Write Anything, an online course space of pre-built units featuring the full e-text, multimodal readings, and adaptive LearningCurve activities to help students hone their understanding of reading and writing. The new edition also gives students more support for writing portfolios, more help working with the concept of genre, and more emphasis on critical reading and writing—all essential to academic success. And you’ll find more teaching ideas and syllabi from the community of teachers led by coauthor Jay Dolmage. The result is everything you need to teach composition in a flexible and highly visual guide and reference.

Author : Jack Hart
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-08
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780226737089

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Storycraft, Second Edition by Jack Hart Pdf

Jack Hart, master writing coach and former managing editor of the Oregonian, has guided several Pulitzer Prize–winning narratives to publication. Since its publication in 2011, his book Storycraft has become the definitive guide to crafting narrative nonfiction. This is the book to read to learn the art of storytelling as embodied in the work of writers such as David Grann, Mary Roach, Tracy Kidder, and John McPhee. In this new edition, Hart has expanded the book’s range to delve into podcasting and has incorporated new insights from recent research into storytelling and the brain. He has also added dozens of new examples that illustrate effective narrative nonfiction. This edition of Storycraft is also paired with Wordcraft, a new incarnation of Hart’s earlier book A Writer’s Coach, now also available from Chicago.