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Sponsored by Trinity College of the University of Cambridge, The Clark Lectures have a long and distinguished history and have featured remarks by some of England's most important literary minds: Leslie Stephen, T. S. Eliot, F. R. Leavis, William Epsom, and I. A. Richards. All have given celebrated and widely influential talks as featured keynote speakers.n important milestone came in 1927 when, for the first time, a novelist was invited to speak:...
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Había imaginado, hace ya unos meses, hacer una novela en la que quería poner la más íntima experiencia de mi destierro, crearme, eternizarme bajo los rasgos de desterrado y de proscrito. Y ahora pienso que la mejor manera de hacer esa novela es contar cómo hay que hacerla. Es la novela de la novela, la creación de la creación.
Desde su exilio en Hendaya, en 1924, Miguel de Unamuno comienza la escritura de "Cómo se hace una novela". A través...
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Unlock Your Novel's Full Potential with More Popcorn Principles: The Sequel! John Gaspard's "More Popcorn Principles: The Sequel! (Further Cinematic Storytelling Strategies for Novelists)" is an illuminating guide that takes you on a cinematic journey, revealing the secrets to crafting compelling narratives and characters that resonate. This book is an invaluable tool for any aspiring or seasoned novelist, blending Gaspard's deep understanding of...
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"In the late 1990s, Patrick O’Brian’s multimillion-copy-selling historical novel series—the Aubrey–Maturin series, which was set during the Napoleonic Wars—seemed destined for film. With Russell Crowe as Jack Aubrey and Paul Bettany as Stephen Maturin, the production only needed a ship that could stand in for Lucky Jack’s HMS Surprise, with historical accuracy paramount. The filmmakers found the Rose, a replica of an 18th-century ship...
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Everyone has a story to tell, whether it's a memoir of an exciting life or fictional characters in your head trying to get out. Perhaps you've thought it might be cool to write a book but always believed it was beyond your reach and ability.
It's not.
To be more precise, it doesn't have to be. All you lack is the motivation to get started, the tenacity to stay with it, and the expertise to get it finished. I can help you with the first two.
In...
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Originally published in 1938, this classic by Brenda Ueland is considered by many to be one of the best books ever written on how to be a writer. Part a lesson on writing and part a philosophy on life, Ueland believed that anyone could be a writer and everyone had something important to say. Heavily influenced by the ideas of William Blake, Ueland outlines 12 points to keep in mind while writing and encourages writers to find their true, authentic...
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Last comics on Earth volume 1
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Viking
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2023.
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When friends Jack, Quint, June, and Dirk realize they read every issue of their favorite comic, Z-Man, the friends decide to write and illustrate their own comic book.
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Letters of enchantment volume 2
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2023.
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Two weeks after returning home from the front, Iris and Attie seize another chance to report on Dacre's movements, while Roman, who has lost his memory and is stuck in Dacre's realm, becomes entangled in a mysterious pen pal correspondence, leading to a pivotal decision that could impact the course of the war and his relationship with Iris.
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Do you want to be a more relaxed author? There are plenty of books and tips on writing faster, learning more marketing tactics and strategies, trying to maximize your ranking, hitting the top of the charts, juicing the algorithms, and hacking different ad platforms. While these are all important things-which the authors themselves regularly write and talk about-it's also important to recognize that your author journey is a marathon, and not a sprint....
10) Write Faster
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Learn some of the best tips to write high-quality books in less time.
Did you know that writing a book isn't that time-consuming? Sure, it depends on how long the book is. It can be as short or long as you want. Providing the readers with some quality as well as quantity is only a matter of knowledge, some hard work, and experience. You can begin writing and gain experience by practicing, but in this audiobook, the author will show you how he was...
11) Creative Writing: 8-in-1 Guide to Master Fiction, Storytelling, Screenwriting, Copywriting, Editing
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CREATIVE WRITING - 8 MANUSCRIPTS IN 1 BOOK, INCLUDING:
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HOW TO WRITE FICTION:
7 Easy Steps to Master Fiction Writing, Novel Writing, Writing a Book & Short Story Writing.
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HOW TO TELL A STORY:
7 Easy Steps to Master Storytelling, Story Boarding, Writing Stories, Storyteller & Story Structure.
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HOW TO WRITE A SCREENPLAY:
7 Easy Steps to Master Screenwriting, Scriptwriting, Writing a Movie & Television Writing.
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HOW TO WRITE SALES COPY:
7...
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Writers know that their characters and stories should be multi-layered and believable. Now here's a simple workbook that uses the same knowledge that gives therapists insight into human behaviour to create fiction that hits the mark. Each chapter outlines an aspect of psychological theory as it can be used for writing and provides two worksheets to translate it into action – one to develop characters, one to develop the story.
Darian Smith is a...
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"Part travelogue, part culinary history, all capitalist critique-comedian Jamie Loftus's debut, Raw Dog, will take you on a cross-country road trip in the summer of 2021, and reveal what the creation, culture, and class influence of hot dogs says about America now. Poor people created them. Rich people found a way to charge fifteen dollars for them. They're high culture, they're low culture, they're sports food, they're kids' food, they're hangover...
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So often, when I introduce myself to a new person and they learn that I am an author, they reply back that they plan to write a book one day. I'm always so excited to learn more about their idea and see how I can help. More often than not, they reply that they haven't written a single word. They ask me, "how do you write a novel? How do you get started?"
Over the years I've written multiple novels and I have condensed my best tips and practices into...
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Learn the Art of Storytelling "A step-by-step guide for writers struggling to create fiction from their life . . . delivers on its promise with such honesty, simplicity, and beauty."-William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author
#1 Bestseller in Self-Help, Creativity Shortlisted for an Agatha Award for Best Nonfiction!
Tender, raw, and laugh-out-loud funny, Rewrite Your Life offers both a map and a compass for those seeking to harvest their...
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It might not be in the way that you expect, but when you hold your book in your hand and say, "I made this," something will shift.
The process of getting to that point will light a spark in your creative soul and help you discover unexpected aspects of yourself. It will be one of the things you are most proud of in your life.
I'm Joanna (J.F.) Penn, award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 18 novels and novellas with nearly...
17) How to Write Fiction: 7 Easy Steps to Master Fiction Writing, Novel Writing, Writing a Book & Short
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Are you ready to dive into the world of fiction writing, but don't know where to start?
Do you feel unclear about how to distinguish and use the elements of fiction writing?
Are you still on the search to unlock your personal writing voice, and write in a style that keeps your readers engaged?
How to Write Fiction is the guide you need! We will teach you how to write fiction in 7 easy steps. This guide is designed to provide you with all the tools...
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Have you sold your book to a publisher, but years later it's not selling the way you want? Are you frustrated with their lack of marketing and little to no royalty payments?
It's time to take back your book rights.
This guide will give you the knowledge and confidence to get your book rights reverted and how to place it in front of new readers, on your terms.
In this book you'll find:
You will always be your book's biggest champion. Don't condemn...
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Starting out as an indie author can be daunting, especially if you don't have much money to invest in marketing. If you've published one or more books but are struggling to get sales, this is the book for you!
In From Zero to Four Figures, USA TODAY bestselling author Paul Austin Ardoin shows you the strategy that helped him build an audience and grow his self-published fiction business to $1,000 a month within two years. Increasing your sales requires...
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Are readers bailing on your book?
Are you struggling to figure out why?
You might be writing scenes that don't work.
Three Story Method: Writing Scenes teaches you how to analyze your writing in a way that will unlock your true potential and practically guarantee readers will never bail on your book.
Publishing veteran and bestselling author J. Thorn reveals his proven system for writing delicious scenes based on his legendary "Supercharge Your Scene"...
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