The Story Toolkit

Author : Susan Bischoff
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 153934696X

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The Story Toolkit by Susan Bischoff Pdf

Do you have an idea for a book but don't know how to get started? Have you started books, but get stuck in the middle and can't quite finish? Have you finished books, but received poor reviews or rejections from publishers who thought something was lacking? Don't be a slave to the Muse. Don't sit around and wait for the right inspiration to carry you away. Let me take you by the hand and walk you through a step-by-step process of plotting a novel, from the first spark of an idea. The Story Toolkit is like having a developmental editor in your pocket--someone who can ask the right questions at the right stage. It can straighten out that story you've got tangled up in your head, and smooth it out into a clear plan you can use to write a successful novel. It does this through a series of worksheets to help you build your novel into something of ever greater complexity. It provides a framework to combat the chaos of disordered thinking and too much possibility. It teaches the dramatic structure that is the basic underpinning of most successful commercial fiction. Yet, because this is a self-guided journey, it's entirely flexible. You're still the one in charge of your plot. You decide how complex your story will be. You decide how much planning to do before you sit down to write. But any time you get stuck, you can always go back to it for help. This is a method that works for writing any kind of fiction. Whether your genre of choice is romance, science fiction, thriller, adventure, or any of dozens of others, popular commercial fiction of all types shares a common structure. I want to show you how to use that to build your own stories, so you never get lost in the middle again. Along the way, I'm going to teach you some of the best things I've learned from years of studying fiction, studying the best books on writing, writing my own books, and editing unpublished fiction. I've thrown out the filler so I can give you just the information you really need to get started right now. Maybe you're a complete beginner. Maybe you're a hobbyist looking for a way to win NaNoWriMo this year. Maybe you're a published author looking for a way to become more efficient, because you're tired to throwing out half of your first draft and writing it all over again. Whatever your level in the novel writing game, The Story Toolkit will give you a method for creating compelling stories readers and publishers long to buy.

Author : Ralph Kimball,Margy Ross
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-08
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781118082140

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The Data Warehouse Toolkit by Ralph Kimball,Margy Ross Pdf

This old edition was published in 2002. The current and final edition of this book is The Data Warehouse Toolkit: The Definitive Guide to Dimensional Modeling, 3rd Edition which was published in 2013 under ISBN: 9781118530801. The authors begin with fundamental design recommendations and gradually progress step-by-step through increasingly complex scenarios. Clear-cut guidelines for designing dimensional models are illustrated using real-world data warehouse case studies drawn from a variety of business application areas and industries, including: Retail sales and e-commerce Inventory management Procurement Order management Customer relationship management (CRM) Human resources management Accounting Financial services Telecommunications and utilities Education Transportation Health care and insurance By the end of the book, you will have mastered the full range of powerful techniques for designing dimensional databases that are easy to understand and provide fast query response. You will also learn how to create an architected framework that integrates the distributed data warehouse using standardized dimensions and facts.

Author : Richard Skinner
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780571340477

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Writing a Novel by Richard Skinner Pdf

Writing A Novel is not a set of rules and regulations. It is an atlas, a guide to finding your own way over the treacherous passes of your first novel. Pulling together his years of experience as a novelist and a teacher, Richard Skinner covers the basics of writing great fiction - narrators, characters, settings - with charm and rigour. But more than that, he argues that the journey towards a final manuscript is as important as the finished article itself.His approach works: many of Richard's students have gone on to secure publishing deals and many more have left his courses with work to be proud of. With its balance of warmth and wisdom, Writing a Novel will give any aspiring writer the confidence to face the blank page -- and to fill it.

Author : Karin Hess
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781506393780

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A Local Assessment Toolkit to Promote Deeper Learning by Karin Hess Pdf

For years, educators have turned to the Hess Cognitive Rigor Matrices (CRM) when it comes to assessment. Now for the first time, the modules are packaged into one resource to help teachers evaluate the quality and premise of their current assessment system.

Author : Peter Koning
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-21
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780135225134

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Agile Leadership Toolkit by Peter Koning Pdf

Practical, Proven Tools for Leading and Empowering High-Performing Agile Teams A leader is like a farmer, who doesn’t grow crops by pulling them but instead creates the perfect environment for the crops to grow and thrive. If you lead in organizations that have adopted agile methods, you know it’s crucial to create the right environment for your agile teams. Traditional tools such as Gantt charts, detailed plans, and internal KPIs aren’t adequate for complex and fast-changing markets, but merely trusting employees and teams to self-manage is insufficient as well. In Agile Leadership Toolkit, longtime agile leader Peter Koning provides a practical and invaluable steering wheel for agile leaders and their teams. Drawing on his extensive experience helping leaders drive more value from agile, Koning offers a comprehensive toolkit for continuously improving your environment, including structures, metrics, meeting techniques, and governance for creating thriving teams that build disruptive products and services. Koning thoughtfully explains how to lead agile teams at large scale and how team members fit into both the team and the wider organization. Architect environments that help teams learn, grow, and flourish for the long term Get timely feedback everyone can use to improve Co-create goals focused on the customer, not the internal organization Help teams brainstorm and visualize the value of their work to the customer Facilitate team ownership and accelerate team learning Support culture change, and design healthier team habits Make bigger changes faster This actionable guide is for leaders at all levels—whether you’re supervising your first agile team, responsible for multiple teams, or lead the entire company. Register your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details.

Author : Homa Sabet Tavangar,Becky Mladic-Morales
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781483317878

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The Global Education Toolkit for Elementary Learners by Homa Sabet Tavangar,Becky Mladic-Morales Pdf

Integrate global learning activities in your elementary classrooms today with this easy-to-use guide! This smart, all-in-one resource from widely acclaimed authors Homa Tavangar and Becky Morales provides hundreds of easy, stand-alone activities, resources, and projects to help busy educators: Seamlessly integrate global awareness themes into existing K-5 Common Core curriculum Recruit parent and community volunteers and organizations Use social media for student global collaboration projects Plan international events, after-school clubs, and cross-curricular activities Includes a 12-month timeline, backmapping tips, 50+ ready-to-start projects, and online links.

Author : Royal Shakespeare Company
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781472515483

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The RSC Shakespeare Toolkit for Teachers by Royal Shakespeare Company Pdf

Developed by one of the world's leading theatre companies, this resource offers teachers a practical drama-based approach to teaching and appreciating three of Shakespeare's most popular plays: Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and A Midsummer Night's Dream.Drama-based exploration of the text for pupilsTeacher's notes and photocopiable worksheets for a lesson-by-lesson routeAlso works as a dip in resourceFlexible ideas for use with current teachingMapped to KS3 Framework for English and KS2 Primary Framework for LiteracyCD contains printable digital versions

Author : D. O. Kim D'Eramo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1662926588

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The MindBody Toolkit by D. O. Kim D'Eramo Pdf

"The MindBody Toolkit is a wonderfully helpful book that I highly recommend. Simple, powerful, effective." Dr. Christiane Northrup-#1 New York Times bestselling author Do you wish you possessed the tools for immediate change in your body, relationships, or business success? When nothing in your life is working, it can be terrifying, especially when suffering symptoms of illness that make you feel like your life is falling apart. The MindBody Toolkit is a captivating read, even for skeptics. The tools presented immediately change the inner workings of your body, empowering you to take charge of your health and life in a way that can transcend the need for medications or surgery. Dr. Kim D'Eramo's methodology is novel to most physicians. Her expert understanding of the body and brain, charismatic personality, and infectious enthusiasm for healing make The MindBody Toolkit a must-read for anyone experiencing pain, anxiety, depression, fatigue, or for those on medications or considering surgery. It delivers tools that dramatically enhance healing of even severe illness.

Author : Bob Mayer
Publisher : Writer's Digest Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2005-01-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1582973202

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The Novel Writer's Toolkit by Bob Mayer Pdf

A guide to writing and publishing a novel that offers tips for improving writing skills, creating believable characters, choosing a point of view, developing a plot, and other related topics.

Author : Steve Austin
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1534959173

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The Writer's Toolkit by Steve Austin Pdf

What is your story?Deeper than your name, your hometown, and your favorite color. What's the story you obsess over at night? The one you struggle with when you're alone? What's the story that haunts your prayer time or makes you feel like you shouldn't pray at all? Do you want to tell the story of something really great you accomplished, but fear sounding like a pompous ass? Do you want to tell the story of the hardest lesson you ever learned, but don't know how to say that the story isn't over yet? You're frustrated because you still feel stuck in the middle of learning it and wonder if you really have anything to offer anyone else. Am I right? Our stories are all different. The who, what, when, where, why, and how change from person to person. But the one common denominator is that all of our stories have power. Let me say it again: Your story is powerful. Through writing, I have found my voice, connected with others in similar situations, and witnessed the creation of an online community of grace-givers that continues to astound me every single day. While I thought successful writing was all about page views and building a name for myself, I have found even greater satisfaction in writing through my brokenness and helping others do the same. I am Steve Austin. I have been blogging my story of messy grace since 2010. Along the way, I've found this message resonates deeply. I've had work featured on The Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Patheos, & The Mighty. I am a staff writer for Venn Magazine and serve on the Board for Altarwork. The Writer's Toolkit: How to Own and Craft Your StoryI am thrilled to release my brand new PDF and e-course , "The Writer's Toolkit: How to Own and Craft Your Story". I am so excited about this easy-to-follow, helpful, and effective resource! The buzz about the book:Steve Austin has put together a fantastic resource to help would-be writers, preachers, speakers, and newbie bloggers learn how to tell YOUR story in a way that genuinely connects with people. He has encouraged me to share the less-than-Pinterest-perfect side of my own story over at Completely Kristie, and this PDF Kit both inspired me and gave me practical tools to tell my story more effectively. Steve has a talent for developing great storytellers, so if you've got a story that needs to be told, I highly encourage you to snag a copy!-Kristie Burch, completelykristie.com This is a fantastic resource from Steve Austin. It is a useful tool for writers, story tellers, leaders and those interested in furthering their own healing journey.-Sean Swaby, Editor at Good Men Project, Writer at SMSWABY If you've ever thought about writing or sharing your life story, you might want to check this out.-Christine Callister Walker, christiwalk.com I have known Steve Austin for nearly twenty years and if anyone has a story to tell it is him! His message has changed my life in more ways than I can count. You definitely want to read everything he writes. Also, his downloadable set of worksheets on how to tell your story have inspired me to get to writing! I have a story to tell and can't wait to use Steve's "tell your story" formula to craft my message of awesome! Look out world! -Amye Still, amyestill.com I really liked it [the e-book] and found it helpful. Your list of questions is quite thought-provoking.I have been working on memoir writing for some time now. (one of these days I REALLY want to be published) I've read books, signed up for courses, but your approach is quite different and I really like it. Perhaps it's better to look at a small chunk of life rather that the whole big picture. -Barbara W.

Author : Karen Eber
Publisher : Harper Horizon
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2023-10-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781400333844

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The Perfect Story by Karen Eber Pdf

"Come for the engrossing content, and stay for the lessons that might just change how you talk, write, and lead.” —Adam Grant Learn how to take any story and make it perfect—from storytelling expert Karen Eber, whose popular TED Talk on the subject continues to be a source of inspiration for millions. What makes a story perfect? How do you tell the perfect story for any occasion? We live in a story world. Stories are a memorable and engaging way to differentiate yourself, build connection and trust, create new thinking, bring meaning to data, and even influence decision-making. But how do you turn a good story into a great story that informs, influences, and inspires? In The Perfect Story, Karen Eber—leadership consultant, professional keynote storyteller, and TED speaker—shares the science of storytelling to teach you to: Leverage the Five Factory Settings of the Brain to hack the art of storytelling Build a toolkit of endless story ideas Define the audience for your story Apply a memorable story structure Engage senses and emotions Tell stories with data Avoid common storytelling mistakes Use your body to tell dynamic stories Ensure your story doesn't manipulate Navigate and embrace the vulnerability of storytelling Without relying on complicated models or one-size-fits-all prescriptions, this book makes storytelling accessible with practical and impactful steps for anyone to tell the perfect story for any occasion. Through interview vignettes, The Perfect Story also shares approaches from different storytellers, including the Sundance Institute cofounder, an executive producer of The Moth, the former creative director at Pixar, the TED Radio Hour podcast host, and many more. Whether you are leading a team, giving a presentation, hosting a podcast, selling a product or service, interviewing for a job, or giving a toast at a wedding, The Perfect Story will help you take your stories and make them perfect.

Author : Lucy Adams
Publisher : Practical Inspiration Publishing
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781788600484

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The HR Change Toolkit by Lucy Adams Pdf

It's hard to make change happen in HR. If you're a HR manager with good ideas on making things work better that's frustrating enough, but for organisations that fail to respond to the way the world is changing the results could be fatal. In this insightful, practical book the world's top HR disruptor - Lucy Adams - explains why HR needs to change its approach if it’s to be successful in transforming its organisations. She also shares workable strategies for getting your own HR team ready, preparing the ground in your organisation, designing your change and implementing it effectively. It's up to you to lead the way - here's what you need to make it happen.

Author : Gregory S. Nelson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119425106

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The Analytics Lifecycle Toolkit by Gregory S. Nelson Pdf

An evidence-based organizational framework for exceptional analytics team results The Analytics Lifecycle Toolkit provides managers with a practical manual for integrating data management and analytic technologies into their organization. Author Gregory Nelson has encountered hundreds of unique perspectives on analytics optimization from across industries; over the years, successful strategies have proven to share certain practices, skillsets, expertise, and structural traits. In this book, he details the concepts, people and processes that contribute to exemplary results, and shares an organizational framework for analytics team functions and roles. By merging analytic culture with data and technology strategies, this framework creates understanding for analytics leaders and a toolbox for practitioners. Focused on team effectiveness and the design thinking surrounding product creation, the framework is illustrated by real-world case studies to show how effective analytics team leadership works on the ground. Tools and templates include best practices for process improvement, workforce enablement, and leadership support, while guidance includes both conceptual discussion of the analytics life cycle and detailed process descriptions. Readers will be equipped to: Master fundamental concepts and practices of the analytics life cycle Understand the knowledge domains and best practices for each stage Delve into the details of analytical team processes and process optimization Utilize a robust toolkit designed to support analytic team effectiveness The analytics life cycle includes a diverse set of considerations involving the people, processes, culture, data, and technology, and managers needing stellar analytics performance must understand their unique role in the process of winnowing the big picture down to meaningful action. The Analytics Lifecycle Toolkit provides expert perspective and much-needed insight to managers, while providing practitioners with a new set of tools for optimizing results.

Author : Maenette Kape'ahiokalani Padeken Ah Nee- Benham
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351562928

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Indigenous Educational Models for Contemporary Practice by Maenette Kape'ahiokalani Padeken Ah Nee- Benham Pdf

The book challenges teachers, researchers, educational leaders, and community stakeholders to build dynamic learning environments through which indigenous learners can be "Boldly Indigenous in a Global World!" Three days of focused dialogue at the 2005 World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education (WIPCE) led to the charge to create Volume II of Indigenous Educational Models for Contemporary Practice: In Our Mother’s Voice. Building on the first volume, Volume II examines these topics: Regenerating and transforming language and culture pedagogy that reminds us that what is "Contemporary is Native" Living indigenous leadership that engages and ensures the presence, readiness, and civic work of our next generation of leaders Indigenizing assessment and accountability that makes certain that native values and strengths lead this important work Highlighting the power of partnerships that begin with the child-elder, which is then nurtured in community and institutions to cross boundaries of cultural difference, physical geography, native and non-native institutions and communities Indigenous Educational Models for Contemporary Practice: In Our Mother’s Voice, Volume II honors the wisdom of our ancestors, highlights the diversity of our indigenous stories, and illuminates the passion of forward-looking scholars.

Author : Leon Barkho
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031487392

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Handbook of Applied Journalism by Leon Barkho Pdf