Author : Leonard J. Rosen
Publisher : Pearson Higher Ed
Page : 605 pages
File Size : 20,8 MB
Release : 2014-02-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0321996119
This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. With its unique focus on source-based writing and writing across the curriculum, the third edition of The Academic Writer’s Handbook contains all the features of a traditional handbook combined with the tools students need in order to read, write, and conduct research in the disciplines.
Author : Editors of Writer's Digest Books
Publisher : Writer's Digest Books
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 17,52 MB
Release : 2010-08-22
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781582979588
Get advice from the best in the business on every part of the novel writing and publishing process! In The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing, 2nd Edition, you'll learn from the invaluable advice of established writers. Discover new ways to generate ideas, implement intriguing techniques, and find the inspiration you need to finish your work. This fully-revised edition includes a revamped marketing section that covers the unique challenges of today's publishing market and the boundless opportunities of online promotion. Inside you'll find expert advice from dozens of bestselling authors and publishing professionals on how to: Master the elements of fiction, from plot and characters to dialogue and point of view Develop a unique voice and sensibility in your writing Manage the practical aspects of writing, from overcoming writer's block to revising your work Determine what elements your story needs to succeed in a particular genre - science fiction, fantasy, mystery, suspense, inspirational, romance (mainstream and Christian), or historical fiction Find an agent, market your work, and get published - or self-publish - successfully You'll also find interviews with some of the world's finest writers, including Margaret Atwood, Tom Clancy, Brock Clarke, Cory Doctorow, Dave Eggers, Elizabeth George, Jerry Jenkins, Stephen King, Megan McCafferty, Audrey Niffenegger, Joyce Carol Oates, Chuck Palahniuk, James Patterson, Richard Russo, Anne Tyler, John Updike, and Kurt Vonnegut. Their words will provide you with the guidance and encouragement of your very own writing mentor. The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing is your one-stop resource for everything you need to know about the craft and business of creating a bestseller.
Author : Leonard J. Rosen
Publisher : Longman Publishing Group
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,78 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Academic writing
ISBN : 9780205599103
With its unique focus on source-based writing and writing across the curriculum, The Academic Writer's Handbook contains all the features of a traditional handbook combined with the tools students need in order to read, write, and conduct research in the disciplines.
Author : Richard Harvey Bullock
Publisher : W. W. Norton
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,42 MB
Release : 2013
Category : English language
ISBN : 9780393919561
Flexible, easy to use, just enough detail--and now the number-one best seller.
Author : Nicholas J. Higham
Publisher : SIAM
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 30,46 MB
Release : 1998-08-01
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0898714206
Nick Higham follows up his successful HWMS volume with this much-anticipated second edition.
Author : Leslie E. Casson
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 19,92 MB
Release : 2011-11-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 177048292X
Written collaboratively by writing instructors at the Queen’s University Writing Centre, A Writer’s Handbook is a compact yet thorough guide to academic writing for a North American audience. This clear and concise handbook outlines strategies both for thinking assignments through and for writing them well. The third edition is revised and updated throughout. Features of the third edition: Updated citation section (MLA, APA, Chicago, scientific, electronic) Updated section on using and citing electronic sources Expanded coverage of report writing and business letters
Author : Robert W. Bly
Publisher : Holt Paperbacks
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 35,3 MB
Release : 2007-04-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1429900156
The classic guide to copywriting, now in an entirely updated third edition This is a book for everyone who writes or approves copy: copywriters, account executives, creative directors, freelance writers, advertising managers . . . even entrepreneurs and brand managers. It reveals dozens of copywriting techniques that can help you write ads, commercials, and direct mail that are clear, persuasive, and get more attention—and sell more products. Among the tips revealed are • eight headlines that work—and how to use them • eleven ways to make your copy more readable • fifteen ways to open a sales letter • the nine characteristics of successful print ads • how to build a successful freelance copywriting practice • fifteen techniques to ensure your e-mail marketing message is opened This thoroughly revised third edition includes all new essential information for mastering copywriting in the Internet era, including advice on Web- and e-mail-based copywriting, multimedia presentations, and Internet research and source documentation, as well as updated resources. Now more indispensable than ever, The Copywriter's Handbook remains the ultimate guide for people who write or work with copy. "I don't know a single copywriter whose work would not be improved by reading this book." —David Ogilvy
Author : David A. McMurrey
Publisher : Thomson Learning
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 13,28 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Reference
ISBN :
This handbook covers numerous types of common writing projects likely to be found in a career as an engineering student or a practicing engineer. Support is given in document-development efforts by a useful variety of tools to plan, develop, format and finalize engineering writing projects. Plenty of examples from engineering fields and disciplines are given, specializing the content to engineering students while still covering the basic mechanics of writing with a wide range of writing-related topics.
Author : Steve Graham
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 27,31 MB
Release : 2013-03-19
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1462508715
Highly practical and accessible, this indispensable book provides clear-cut strategies for improving K-12 writing instruction. The contributors are leading authorities who demonstrate proven ways to teach different aspects of writing, with chapters on planning, revision, sentence construction, handwriting, spelling, and motivation. The use of the Internet in instruction is addressed, and exemplary approaches to teaching English-language learners and students with special needs are discussed. The book also offers best-practice guidelines for designing an effective writing program. Focusing on everyday applications of current scientific research, the book features many illustrative case examples and vignettes.
Author : Writers of SciLance
Publisher : Da Capo Lifelong Books
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 29,59 MB
Release : 2013-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 0738216577
Popular science writing has exploded in the past decade, both in print and online. Who better to guide writers striving to succeed in the profession than a group of award-winning independent journalists with a combined total of 225 years of experience? From Thomas Hayden's chapter on the perfect pitch to Emma Maris's advice on book proposals to Mark Schrope's essential information on contracts, the members of SciLance give writers of all experience levels the practical information they need to succeed, as either a staffer or a freelancer. Going beyond craft, The Science Writer's Handbook also tackles issues such as creating productive office space, balancing work and family, and finding lasting career satisfaction. It is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to prosper as a science writer in the new era of publishing.
