Language Arts & Disciplines : Composition & Creative Writing

The Beautiful Lesson of the I is a collection of finely made poems by an accomplished poet. It will reward the scholar and the student of poetry, as well as the reader looking for the simple pleasures of poetic insight authentically felt. Winner of the Swenson Poetry Award 2005. more...

Price: $11.95

Would you like to write for publication, but can't find the time or motivation to do so?. Do you already publish academically or professionally, and want to extend your portfolio of publications?. Would you like help in guiding your students as they set out on a career as published authors?. Becoming an Author provides an accessible and engaging toolkit for authors, students, academics and other professionals who want to build their careers, their confidence and their personal satisfaction through publication. It demystifies the move from being an effective student or active professional, to being a published author. The authors draw aside the veils of confusion that surround the practicalities of publishing in academic journals or entering the book market place. This book takes the reader through the publishing process from planning and writing, through to contractual and ethical matters, discussing key issues such as:. The importance of structure and style. Where and how to publish your work. Dealing with publishers. The future of academic publishing. the authors' experience of publishing, editing and reviewing in a range of academic areas has allowed them to fill the book with real-life experiences about encountering and overcoming problems associated with becoming an author. It has also allowed them to address the psychological and emotional barriers that confront authors, and to offer practical help in getting past them. more...

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Big Screen, Small Screen is a complete guide to writing for film and television. It covers all aspects of screenwriting from changing a film genre to picking a television timeslot, takes you through the basics of screenwriting and shows you how to find an agent, deal with producers, market your script and apply for funding. more...

Price: $26.00

Covers the spectrum from everyday communications such as letters and e-mails to corporate documents such as brochures and reports; Numerous examples show good writing in practice; Useful exercises, with solutions, to test your understanding; Handy checklists at the end of each section summarize the key information. Business English offers simple and effective advice for anyone who has to communicate in a business environment. It covers the basics of written communication and shows you how to put these into practice in contexts such e-mails, reports and press releases to enhance the professionalism and efficiency of your business. more...

Price: $10.00

These days, we all need the ability to argue a case effectively in writing. Engaging, entertaining and—as you'd expect—highly persuasive, Can I Change Your Mind? will change the way you think about the words you use for ever. more...

Price: $20.00