Tricks Of The Writer S Trade

Author : Rick Vanes
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136666117

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What links Cinderella to Harry Potter? What can The Simpsons teach us about character creation? What is the False Horizon moment? What are the two classic openings and five effective endings of a newspaper story? Aimed at primary and early secondary school teachers, Tricks of the Writer’s Trade uses a simple, straightforward and highly-entertaining method to reveal a myriad of writing approaches, from basic story structure through to advanced scriptwriting, and the techniques used by professional writers and journalists. Covering fiction and non-fiction writing, chapters include guidance on: Story structure Creating characters Persuasive writing Informative writing Scriptwriting Writing techniques By following its step-by-step approach and using the resources and materials provided, teachers can engage their pupils, improve their writing skills dramatically – and have fun while they’re doing it. Writing lessons will never be the same again! Tricks of the Writer’s Trade is an invaluable resource for all Primary Teachers, Key Stage Three English teachers and literacy coordinators as well as PGCE students.

Author : Howard S. Becker
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2008-09-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780226040998

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Drawing on more than four decades of experience as a researcher and teacher, Howard Becker now brings to students and researchers the many valuable techniques he has learned. Tricks of the Trade will help students learn how to think about research projects. Assisted by Becker's sage advice, students can make better sense of their research and simultaneously generate fresh ideas on where to look next for new data. The tricks cover four broad areas of social science: the creation of the "imagery" to guide research; methods of "sampling" to generate maximum variety in the data; the development of "concepts" to organize findings; and the use of "logical" methods to explore systematically the implications of what is found. Becker's advice ranges from simple tricks such as changing an interview question from "Why?" to "How?" (as a way of getting people to talk without asking for a justification) to more technical tricks such as how to manipulate truth tables. Becker has extracted these tricks from a variety of fields such as art history, anthropology, sociology, literature, and philosophy; and his dazzling variety of references ranges from James Agee to Ludwig Wittgenstein. Becker finds the common principles that lie behind good social science work, principles that apply to both quantitative and qualitative research. He offers practical advice, ideas students can apply to their data with the confidence that they will return with something they hadn't thought of before. Like Writing for Social Scientists, Tricks of the Trade will bring aid and comfort to generations of students. Written in the informal, accessible style for which Becker is known, this book will be an essential resource for students in a wide variety of fields. "An instant classic. . . . Becker's stories and reflections make a great book, one that will find its way into the hands of a great many social scientists, and as with everything he writes, it is lively and accessible, a joy to read."—Charles Ragin, Northwestern University

Author : Morgan St James
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1311590455

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Writers Tricks of the Trade by Morgan St James Pdf

Writers' Tricks of the Trade is like the appetizer table at a writer's buffet! It is written in easy-to-read prose, seasoned with humor and anecdotes, and should be on every fiction author's bookshelf as a handy reference.The book was inspired by St. James advice column for writers in an online publication. She is the author of award-winning novels, short stories, and over 600 articles about the craft and business of writing.

Author : Bruce O. Boston
Publisher : Editorial Experts, Incorporated (EEI Press)
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : MINN:31951001400725X

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Stet! by Bruce O. Boston Pdf

Author : Rick Vanes
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136666124

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Tricks of the Writer's Trade by Rick Vanes Pdf

What links Cinderella to Harry Potter? What can The Simpsons teach us about character creation? What is the False Horizon moment? What are the two classic openings and five effective endings of a newspaper story? Aimed at primary and early secondary school teachers, Tricks of the Writer’s Trade uses a simple, straightforward and highly-entertaining method to reveal a myriad of writing approaches, from basic story structure through to advanced scriptwriting, and the techniques used by professional writers and journalists. Covering fiction and non-fiction writing, chapters include guidance on: Story structure Creating characters Persuasive writing Informative writing Scriptwriting Writing techniques By following its step-by-step approach and using the resources and materials provided, teachers can engage their pupils, improve their writing skills dramatically – and have fun while they’re doing it. Writing lessons will never be the same again! Tricks of the Writer’s Trade is an invaluable resource for all Primary Teachers, Key Stage Three English teachers and literacy coordinators as well as PGCE students.

Author : Morgan St James
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1709801743

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Writers' Tricks of the Trade by Morgan St James Pdf

St. James wrote this handy book the way she gives her workshops. Every chapter of Writers Tricks of the Trade is packed a little about a lot, sort of like the appetizer table at a writing buffet. From tips, techniques and tricks--each chapter has something you can use immediately-- and it is all written in lively, entertaining prose. For technique, general information, reference and inspiration on those days when writers bloc strikes, it is a valuable addition to any aspiring or published writer's bookshelf--even for multi-published authors. It is amazing to realize how much you may have forgotten.

Author : Morgan St James
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1723248673

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Writers Tricks of the Trade by Morgan St James Pdf

Writers' Tricks of the trade is like the appetizer table at a writing buffet This THIRD EDITION includes more Exercises and updated links for resources at the time of publication. Use the tips, tricks and exercises, all in easy-to-read, sometimes humorous prose, to jump start or improve your creative energy and skills. Morgan St. James has written over 600 published articles about the craft and business of writing and wrote columns in two editions of examiner.com. She has authored or co-authored 16 books with more in the works, and speaks from experience. St. James shares what she has learned through the years, and that includes some experiences from the "School of Hard Knocks." You will also find material from her live workshops and some easy exercises at the end of select chapters. Every chapter is filled with useful information and inspiration about a different aspect of writing. When giving live workshops or talks, attendees frequently asked where they could buy her book and she didn't have one about writing. Writers' Tricks of the Trade was created from several of her columns with new material added. At first it was published to be sold only at writers' conferences, but now it is available to everyone. Check out the quarterly online Writers Tricks of the Trade magazine and blog with the same name. All information at http: //writerstricksofthetrade.blogspot.com and http: //bit.ly/allWTTissues More information about St. James at www.morganstjames-author.com. HERE IS SOME OF WHAT YOU WILL FIND INSIDE, BUT THERE IS MUCH, MUCH MORE A AGENTS Hooray an AGENT wants my book Look before you leap E EDITING Learn to edit with a machete F FITTING PROFESSIONS TO A THEME Professions don't have to dictate the story M MISTAKES Don't let pitfalls become pratfalls P PACING Speeding it up or slowing it down POINT OF VIEW Demystifying a tricky subject Bilbiography of in-depth books on several of the topics in the chapters There are many books about the craft and business of writing. Some good, some not-so-good, and some not good at all. St. James shares a bibliography of books she keeps on her own writing shelf and has used throughout her journey to becoming an award-winning author and entertaining speaker. She does not recommend books she has not personally found helpful. Grab your copy now in Kindle or paperback and start using the advice right away. Kindle Unlimited and Match. Buy the paperback, get the Kindle free. Also a great gift for writers.

Author : Graham Jones
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780520270473

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Trade of the Tricks by Graham Jones Pdf

This book looks inside the secretive subculture of modern magicians. Entering the flourishing Paris magic scene as an apprentice, the author gives a firsthand account of how magicians learn to perform their deceptions. He follows the day-to-day lives of some of France's most renowned performers, revealing not only how secrets are created and shared, but also how they are stolen and destroyed.

Author : William Froug
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : IND:30000026280515

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Screenwriting Tricks of the Trade by William Froug Pdf

Unlocks the mysteries of commercially successful screen drama.

Author : Jenni Spangler
Publisher : Simon & Schuster Children's UK
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781471190377

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The Vanishing Trick by Jenni Spangler Pdf

'A thrilling, original, evocative and eerie tale - I adored it!’ Michelle Harrison, author of A Pinch of Magic 'A thrilling page-turner. Madame Pinchbeck is a gloriously Dickensian villain’ Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song 'Ghosts, gadgets, likeable villains and unlikely heroes: The Vanishing Trick is a dark and dazzling adventure’ Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse 'A completely enthralling tale, oozing with atmosphere and originality’ Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's Island 'Jenni Spangler is the next big voice in children’s magical history novels’ Lucy Powrie, author of The Paper & Hearts Society 'Deliciously dark and atmospheric … I couldn’t get enough' Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole An Elephant 'A spectacular heart-stopping adventure in a dark and dangerous Victorian world' Tamsin Winter, author of Jemima Small Versus the Universe 'An eventful gothic adventure full of secrets and surprises' Sunday Times Book of The Week? Step into a world of secrets, folklore and illusions, where nothing is as it seems and magic is at play… Madame Augustina Pinchbeck, travels the country conjuring the spirits of dearly departed loved ones... for a price. Whilst her ability to contact ghosts is a game of smoke and mirrors, there is real magic behind her tricks too - if you know where to look. Through a magical trade, she persuades children to part with precious objects, promising to use her powers to help them. But Pinchbeck is a deceiver, instead turning their items into enchanted Cabinets that bind the children to her and into which she can vanish and summon them at will. When Pinchbeck captures orphan Leander, events are set into motion that see him and his new friends Charlotte and Felix, in a race against time to break Pinchbeck’s spell, before one of them vanishes forever… #TheVanishingTrick A historical adventure with a magical twist from an outstanding debut talent. Perfect for fans of Michelle Harrison, Sophie Anderson and Emma Carroll.

Author : Pie Corbett
Publisher : Pavilion Children's
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781843652885

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Write Your Own Chillers by Pie Corbett Pdf

• Interactive ebook with 'Time to Write' and 'Writing Tips' waiting to be revealed at the press of a button • Learn how to create your own characters, captivate your readers, set up great scenarios and end with the ultimate twist • Chapters include Flights of Fantasy, Tricks of the Trade, Putting Pen to Paper and Editing and Publishing. A good fantasy takes you out of this world and creates a world that is wonderful and real. So why not write your own? This book gives you all you need to entrance your readers and get them searching for clues. Full of tips, advice and new ways of approaching creative writing, this is a handy guide for every aspiring writer. Author Information Pie Corbett, educationalist and author, is well-known for his books on teaching creative writing, as well as many other educational books, schemes and anthologies. Pie writes widely in the educational press, provides training nationally and works as a poet and storyteller in schools.

Author : Lorenzo D. Phillips
Publisher : Muska & Lipman Publishing
Page : 1046 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1931841691

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Game Programming Tricks of the Trade by Lorenzo D. Phillips Pdf

Every topic covered in this book can be directly applied to games that cross genres. The CD includes trial versions of Paintshop Pro 7, a compiler, a 3D modeling tool and more.

Author : Walter Benjamin,Howard Eiland,Gary Smith
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 890 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0674945867

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Selected Writings: 1927-1934 by Walter Benjamin,Howard Eiland,Gary Smith Pdf

Comprising more than 65 pieces - journal articles, reviews, extended essays, sketches, aphorisms, and fragments - this volume shows the range of Walter Benjamin's writing. His topics here include poetry, fiction, drama, history, religion, love, violence, morality and mythology.

Author : Natalie M. Rosinsky
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0756533724

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Write Your Own Myth by Natalie M. Rosinsky Pdf

An introduction to the craft of myth-writing.

Author : Disha Experts
Publisher : Disha Publications
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2024-04-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9788119181827

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36 Topic-wise CAT Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) Previous Year Solved Papers (2023 - 1994) 17th edition | Previous Year Questions PYQs by Disha Experts Pdf

The latest 17th edition, 30 Topic-wise CAT Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) Previous Year Solved Papers (2023 - 1994) consists of past years solved papers of CAT from 1994 to 2023. # The Book is divided into 7 Topics. # 2 sets each of CAT 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 & 2019 papers with detailed solutions are included in this book. # Thus in all the book contains 36 Past CAT Papers. # The book contains more than 1600+ Milestone Problems for CAT with detailed solutions. # Alternative solutions are provided at various places. # The focus of the book is to provide shortcuts and techniques in solutions which are a must to Crack CAT. # Additional and valuable information added in the starting like; trend analysis, strategy, tips and tricks, college list according to the cut-off.