The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers (Gardner John)(Paperback)

The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers (Gardner John)(Paperback)

This classic guide, from the renowned novelist and professor, has helped transform generations of aspiring writers into masterful writers--and will continue to do so for many years to come. John Gardner was almost as famous as a teacher of creative writing as he was for his own works. In this

I'm Waiting For You (Bo-Young Kim)(Paperback)

THE TIMES SCIENCE FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH'Her fiction is a breath-taking piece of a cinematic art ... powerful and graceful' - Bong Joon-ho, Oscar-winning director of Parasite'Dazzling' - The

Stein on Writing: A Master Editor of Some of the Most Successful Writers of Our Century Shares His Craft Techniques and Strategies (Stein Sol)(Paperback)

Stein on Writing provides immediately useful advice for all writers of fiction and nonfiction, whether they are newcomers or old hands, students or instructors, amateurs or professionals. As the always clear and direct Stein explains here, 'This is not a book of theory. It is a book of usable

Post Sound Design: The Art and Craft of Audio Post Production for the Moving Image (Avarese John)(Paperback)

Post Sound Design provides a practical introduction to the fascinating craft of editing and replacing dialog, creating Foley and sound effects, editing music, and balancing these elements to a final mix. Based on years of experience and teaching this material to students at Drexel University,

The Art of Starving (Miller Sam J.)(Paperback)

Winner of the 2017 Andre Norton Award for Outstanding Young Adult Science Fiction or Fantasy Book 'Funny, haunting, beautiful, relentless, and powerful, The Art of Starving is a classic in the making.'--Book RiotMatt hasn't eaten in days. His stomach stabs and twists inside, pleading for a meal,

Poetry: A Writers' Guide and Anthology (Huey Amorak)(Paperback)

Poetry: A Writers' Guide and Anthology is a complete introduction to the art and craft of writing poetry. The authors map out more than 25 key elements of poetry including image, lyric, point of view, metaphor, and movement and use these elements as starting points for discussion questions and

Unto This Last (Ruskin John)(Paperback)

One of the most astonishingly versatile British writers of the 19th century, art critic JOHN RUSKIN (1819-1900) held a profound sway on European painting and architecture of the 19th and 20th centuries...but he was also a vital influence on the ideals of the later British Labour party, on Gandhi's

King Of Torts (Grisham John)(Paperback / softback)

The Office of the Public Defender is not known as a training ground for bright young litigators. Clay Carter has been there too long, and, like most of his colleagues, dreams of a better job in a real firm. When he reluctantly takes the case of a young man charged with a random street

What If?: Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers (Bernays Anne)(Paperback)

What If? is the first handbook for writers based on the idea that specific exercises are one of the most useful and provocative methods for mastering the art of writing fiction. With more than twenty-five years of experience teaching creative writing between them, Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter

The Art of Creative Research: A Field Guide for Writers (Gerard Philip)(Paperback)

Not Just a Witch (Ibbotson Eva)(Paperback / softback)

A wonderfully spooky young fiction title for younger readers from the award-winning author of Journey to the River Sea, Eva

Craft in the Real World: Rethinking Fiction Writing and Workshopping (Salesses Matthew)(Paperback)

This national bestseller is 'a significant contribution to discussions of the art of fiction and a necessary challenge to received views about whose stories are told, how they are told and for whom they are intended' (Laila Lalami, The New York Times Book Review). The traditional writing workshop

The Art of Screen Adaptation: Top Writers Reveal Their Craft (Owen Alistair)(Paperback)

Producers and audiences are hungrier than ever for stories, and a lot of those stories begin life as a book--but how exactly do you transfer a story from the page to the screen? Do adaptations use the same creative gears as original screenplays? Does a true story give a project more weight than a

The Very Best of the Best: 35 Years of the Year's Best Science Fiction (Dozois Gardner)(Paperback)

For the first time in a decade, a compilation of the very best in science fiction, from a world authority on the genre.For decades, the Year's Best Science Fiction has been the most widely read short science fiction anthology of its kind. Now, after thirty-five annual collections. comes the

Building Classic Small Craft: Complete Plans and Instructions for 47 Boats (Gardner John)(Paperback)

'John Gardner's work has engaged and inspired more individuals connected with traditional small craft than will ever be counted.'--WoodenBoat magazine 'Deserves an honored place on the library shelf.'--National Fisherman 'Poses clear and impassioned means to go from the armchair to the open water

Out of the Depths (Newton John)(Paperback)

For John Newton, one of Christendom's greatest hymn writers and writer of 'Amazing Grace,' God's matchless grace was intensely personal. Saved from a life of slave trading, John Newton was fully aware of the 'depths from which he was pulled.' In this autobiography, revised and updated for today's

What If? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers (Bernays Anne)(Paperback)

Organized by the elements of fiction and comprised primarily of writing exercises, this text helps students hone and refine their craft with a practical, hands-on approach to writing

Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into Print (Browne Renni)(Paperback)

Hundreds of books have been written on the art of writing. Here at last is a book by two professional editors to teach writers the techniques of the editing trade that turn promising manuscripts into published novels and short stories. In this completely revised and updated second edition, Renni

The Art and Craft of the Blacksmith: Techniques and Inspiration for the Modern Smith (Thomas Robert)(Paperback)

Get to know the ultimate skill for using your own two hands The Art and Craft of the Blacksmith discusses a range of blacksmithing tools, techniques, and projects, from fundamental skills to advanced forging, as well as a gallery showcasing inspiring artists using innovative techniques today

The Art of Voice Acting: The Craft and Business of Performing for Voiceover (Alburger James)(Paperback)

The Art of Voice Acting covers all aspects of the craft and business of performing voiceover. This sixth edition is reorganized and completely updated to include the latest information on how to get started in voiceover, performing techniques, setting up a personal recording space, voiceover

Light the Dark: Writers on Creativity, Inspiration, and the Artistic Process (Fassler Joe)(Paperback)

A stunning masterclass on the creative process, the craft of writing, and the art of finding inspiration from Stephen King, Elizabeth Gilbert, Amy Tan, Khaled Hosseini, Roxane Gay, Neil Gaiman, and more of the most acclaimed writers at work today For artists in need of a creative fix, Light the

The Worlds of John Ruskin (Jackson Kevin)(Paperback)

An introduction to the life, work and art of one of the most influential and exhilarating writers in English. With 165 illustrations printed in full colour, ranging from private notes to presentation drawings to lecture diagrams - mostly from the collection at the Ruskin Library, and many never

The Goldfinch: A Novel (Pulitzer Prize for Fiction) (Tartt Donna)(Paperback)

A young New Yorker grieving his mother's death is pulled into a gritty underworld of art and wealth in this extraordinary and beloved Pulitzer Prize winner that connects with the heart as well as the mind (Stephen King, New York Times Book Review).Theo Decker, a 13-year-old New Yorker, miraculously

Book of Sheffield - A City in Short Fiction (Drabble Margaret)(Paperback / softback)

Bringing together new short stories by ten of the city's most celebrated writers. From young creatives and refugees, to scrap metal collectors and student radicals, these stories offer ten different look-out points from which to gaze down on the ever-changing face of the 'Steel