Browsing: Writing

Being a writer is not just about typing. It’s also about surviving the roller-coaster of the creative journey.Self-doubt, fear of…

Are you having trouble creating the perfect villain for your story? With this writing guide, discover how to establish a satisfying antagonist to give your plot the tension and intrigue it needs.

When Marian starts a book club in Ireland, she and her fellow members grapple with grief, ambition, and betrayal — and learn that real life can be as unpredictable as fiction… A captivating, heartfelt read.

The New York Times bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club reflects on the way memories and truth can influence creative work in this “surprising and gripping memoir” (Booklist starred review).

“The book every entrepreneur should read” (Inc.): Why do some works see lasting success while others fade away? This thought-provoking read shares the key to creating and marketing products that stand the test of time. A Wall Street Journal bestseller!

Strategies and Tactics for the Master Novelist Successfully starting and finishing a publishable novel is often like fighting a series…

Named one of The Guardian’s “Best Books of 2016”From the author of My Brilliant FriendThis book invites readers into Elena Ferrante’s…

What makes a romance novel a romance? How do you write a kissing book? Writing a well-structured romance isn’t the same…

Most travel diaries fizzle. By day six of a big trip, people are struggling to recall what happened on days…

Ever wonder what makes fantastic writers so effective? This book will show you how legendary authors — from Virginia Woolf to Stephen King — honed their masterpieces. “These 12 essays are like 12 perfect university lectures on the craft of writing fiction” (Library Journal starred review).