"This updated 2018 Classic edition contains the original version of William Strunk's The elements of style, plus a variety of enhancements that make this book even more useful. Written a century ago, Strunk's book is a nostalgic link to the Art Deco era and the Roaring Twenties. Many of the grammar rules listed in his book still apply today; but the English language has changed over the years, and some of these rules are now obsolete. This Classic...

A collection of essays in which the author explores methods of writing based on her experience in Zen meditation.

This volume "really contains two books: a fondly sardonic autobiography and a tough-love lesson for aspiring novelists", written by American author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy, Stephen King (b. 1947). The first third of the book contains King's memoir, which includes heartfelt tidbits about his brother, mother and his long battles with alcohol and drug addiction. The second part of the book, "On Writing," is where...

All writers yearn for success and recognition. And now we are entering a golden era in which self-publishers are in the driver's seat. In The Author's Toolkit, aspiring authors, students, and even established writers will find the resources they need to achieve their goals and avoid common writer pitfalls. Updated and expanded to cover the changes in copyright fees and registration, the newest developments in electronic publishing, the growth of ebooks...

A complete guide to the art and craft of creative nonfiction-from one of its pioneer practitioners The challenge of creative nonfiction is to write the truth in a style that is as accurate and informative as reportage, yet as personal, provocative, and dramatic as fiction. In this one-of-a-kind guide, it gives you concise, pointed advice on every aspect of writing and selling your work, including: * Guidelines for choosing provocative-and salable-topics *...

Once an investigative reporter, middle-aged Jack Tagger now writes obituaries for a South Florida daily. When Jimmy Stoma, the infamous front man of Jimmy and the Slut Puppies, dies in a diving "accident, " Jack uses clues from the singer's own music to solve the mystery.

Dorothea Brande's Becoming a Writer remains evergreen decades after it was first, written. Brande believed passionately that although people have varying amounts of talent, anyone can write. She also insists that writing can be both, taught and learned. This is Dorothea Brande's legacy to all those who have ever wanted to express their ideas in written form. A sound, practical, inspirational and charming approach to writing, it fulfills on finding...