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Write to the Point: A Master Class on the Fundamentals of Writing for Any Purpose

Leith, Sam · The Experiment
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

Good writers follow the rules. Great writers know the rules - and follow their instincts! Finding the right words, in the right order, matters - whether you're a student embarking on an essay, a job applicant drafting your cover letter, an employee composing an email . . . even a (hopeful)...
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Mastering Plot Twists: How to Use Suspense, Targeted Storytelling Strategies, and Structure to Captivate Your Readers

Cleland, Jane K. · Writer's Digest Books
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback

"...A unique and absolutely invaluable toolbox for any author..." ~Kate White, New York Times best-selling author and former editor-in-chief of CosmopolitanUnlock the secrets to superior plot twists! The key to keeping people on the edge of their seat--from memoirs to thrillers...
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Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion

Tolentino, Jia · Random House
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

A breakout writer at The New Yorker examines the fractures at the center of contemporary culture with verve, deftness, and intellectual ferocity - for readers who've wondered what Susan Sontag would have been like if she had brain damage from the internet."A whip-smart, challenging...
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How To Write A Page-Turner: Craft a Story Your Readers Can't Put Down

Rosenfeld, Jordan · Writer's Digest Books
Pages: 234
Format: Paperback

Infuse Your Fiction with the Powerful Tug of Tension! Tension is the heart of conflict, the backbone of uncertainty, the hallmark of danger. It keeps readers guessing and characters on their toes. When you've got tension in place, stories leave readers breathless and wanting more. When...
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Art Matters: Because Your Imagination Can Change the World

Gaiman, Neil · William Morrow
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover

A stunning and timely creative call-to-arms combining four extraordinary written pieces by Neil Gaiman illustrated with the striking four-color artwork of Chris Riddell."The world always seems brighter when you've just made something that wasn't there before." - Neil GaimanDrawn...
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