Writing & Publishing

*Read by the author and co-host of the smash hit podcast The Rest is Entertainment* **FEATURING A BONUS Q###A WITH RICHARD OSMAN** 'Our funniest, sharpest writer on the great British unraveling' Jon Ronson 'Enthralling, devastating, hilarious, envy-inducing prose' Sathnam Sanghera 'You gobble it...

Read by the author. When you apply the StoryBrand framework your brand will stand out. Developing that framework to clarify your message and grow your business is about to get a whole lot simpler. . . Since the original publication of Building a StoryBrand, over one million business leaders have...

Why is every film or tv programme a sequel or a remake? Why are people so f***ing hung up about swearing? Why do the asterisks in that sentence make it okay? These and many other questions trouble David Mitchell. Join him on a tour of the absurdities of modern life....

Anyone can see the place where the children died. You take the Princes Highway past Geelong, and keep going west in the direction of Colac....

You keep being told to do more complex, more aggressive, and more expensive marketing. Chasing the latest bright, shiny object is exhausting. Increased efforts keep leading to disappointment. The overwhelm for entrepreneurs, marketers, and business leaders is real. There's a better way.

In 1979, a secret unit was established by the most gifted minds within the US Army....

The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success. Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat!...

William Zinsser’s Writing to Learn shows students how to write clearly about any subject—from mathematics, physics and chemistry to art and music—and how to use writing as a means of learning. In his warm and engaging style, Zinsser dispels students’ fear of writing, and he shows them...

David Mitchell’s 2014 best seller Thinking About It Only Makes It Worse must really have made people think - because everything’s got worse....

J. K. Rowling's magical tale, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, has captivated millions of readers for decades, transporting them into a world where a young boy discovers he is not only a wizard but also the key to a larger, hidden world of magic.

Say it with style - on paper or in person. This book explains why the best writing sounds that way, with hundreds of examples from Lincoln, Churchill, and other masters of the language. Farnsworth shows how small choices about words, sentences, and paragraphs put force into writing and speech...

Jon Ronson is fascinated by madness, extraordinary behaviour and the human mind....

There's a mantra real writers know but wannabe writers don’t. And the secret phrase is this: "Nobody wants to read your shit." Recognizing this painful truth is the first step in the writer's transformation from amateur to professional....

In July 1995, San Jose Mercury-News reporter Gary Webb found the Big One - the blockbuster story every journalist secretly dreams about - without even looking for it....

Countless would-be readers and listeners of Finnegans Wake - James Joyce's 1939 masterwork, on which he labored for a third of his life - have given up after a few pages and "dismissed the book as a perverse triumph of the unintelligible." In 1944, a young professor of mythology and literature...

50th Anniversary Edition—now with a new foreword on what Watergate means today. “The work that brought down a presidency...perhaps the most influential piece of journalism in history” (Time)—from the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of The Final Days. The most devastating political...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2026 NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST TRUE CRIME THE INSIDE STORY OF THE DR MUNJED AL MUDERIS DEFAMATION TRIAL - a brilliantly told testament to the power of investigative journalism to hold institutions and individuals accountable It all started when a daughter asked her father 'Are...

Engage your readers with emotion. While writers might disagree over showing versus telling or plotting versus pantsing, none would argue this: If you want to write strong fiction, you must make your readers feel. The reader's experience must be an emotional journey of its own, one as involving...

Discover the power of (finally) getting unstuck, claiming your clarity, and becoming the person whose life you want to live–all through a simple self-care practice you can build into your daily routine. For anyone who's trying to make sense of their life, who wants to get unstuck from the...

An anthology of BBC Radio documentaries featuring the bestselling author Bill Bryson is the world's funniest travel writer, and a master of comic observation. His hugely popular books, spanning topics from linguistics to Shakespeare to the human body, have sold over 16 million copies and been...

'This gripping book is destined to become THE book about Andrew Tate' Jon Ronson 'This is the behind the scenes investigation of the world's most famous misogynist (and one of the most famous people) on the internet . . . A fascinating insight into the power of his cult of personality and the...

A creative writer's shelf should hold at least three essential books: a dictionary, a style guide, and Writing Fiction. Janet Burroway's best-selling classic is the most widely used creative writing text in America, and for more than three decades, it has helped hundreds of thousands of students...

Gotham Writers' Workshop has mastered the art of teaching the craft of writing in a way that is practical, accessible, and entertaining. Now the techniques of this renowned school are available in this audiobook. Here you'll find: The fundamental elements of fiction craft—character, plot...

The classic guide that helps you communicate your thoughts clearly, concisely, and effectively. Essential for every professional, from entry-level to the executive suite, Writing That Works, 3rd Edition includes advice on all aspects of professional writing and business communication—including...

Whether you are a writer, creator, entrepreneur, executive, public speaker, investor, or industry thought leader, Snow Leopard is your guide for becoming known for a niche you own....

*Read by the author and co-host of the smash hit podcast The Rest is Entertainment* **FEATURING A BONUS Q###A WITH RICHARD OSMAN** 'Our funniest, sharpest writer on the great British unraveling' Jon Ronson 'Enthralling, devastating, hilarious, envy-inducing prose' Sathnam Sanghera 'You gobble it...

#1 New York Timesbestselling author Harlan Coben offers a look behind the curtain at his own writing process in an inspiring, candid memoir filled with indispensable insights and techniques. “For aspiring writers, Harlan’s advice, stories, and anecdotes are wise, proven, and valuable. For...

A profound exploration of the art and magic of writing by New York Times bestselling author Isabel Allende. In this deeply personal and insightful book, Isabel Allende delves into her creative process, reflecting on nearly half a century of writing that has captivated millions of readers...

A publishing industry insider reveals the hilarious and fascinating mishaps, hoaxes, and gaffes behind your favorite books. It’s a long journey from a writer’s mind to a finished book, and a lot needs to go right along the way. But isn’t it more interesting when things go wrong? Rebecca...

Write more stories, strengthen your craft, and grow your author career. Short stories give you the freedom to experiment with new ideas, characters, and genres, without committing months or years to a novel. They can help you strengthen your craft, build your creative confidence, grow your audience, and create additional streams of income. But how do you turn a promising idea into a satisfying story? Once it’s finished, what should you do with it?

Your book deserves readers. It just needs the right marketing system. If you've tried Ads, promotions, social media, and review requests—but your sales are still inconsistent—this book will show you what actually works. How to Sell Books gives self-published authors a proven, repeatable system for generating reviews, improving conversions, running profitable promotions, and building long-term book sales.

Perhaps you dream of becoming an author - of holding a book with your name on the cover, sharing your ideas with the world, and creating a career and lifestyle around something you genuinely love. That was my dream too. My name is Fiona Ferris, and five years ago I began educating myself about writing, publishing and the business of being an author. Within two years, I had built a self-supporting work-from-home author business.

What is ghosting? It’s when you get an inquiry or message, you reply and then... nothing. Maybe it happens after your first reply. Maybe you’ve gone back and forth a few times. Maybe they’ve already had a meeting, appointment or tour with you. Then the conversation stops with no explanation. That’s ghosting, and it’s frustrating.

'It is a book that compels you to read it in a single sitting.' - Perumal Murugan 'The spontaneity, wit, wisdom and heart-rending humour of these quotidian tales and loving recollections about Vasudhendra's Amma carry the universality of all great art.' - Namita Gokhale I Love My Amma is a...

Stop Writing! presents a complete story-development method from David Cornue, a television writer who sold his pilot Triage to 20th Television for ABC and has spent a decade coaching writers who went on to sell scripts, join television writers' rooms, find publishers, and land on Broadway. The method follows one sequence: story first, words last. Envision the concept. Engineer the world and characters. Execute the outline. Then—and only then—start writing.

You've spent years trading your time for a paycheck. Early mornings. Long commutes. Pointless staff meetings. Micromanaging bosses. Building someone else's business while your own freedom keeps getting pushed further into the distance. It doesn't have to stay that way. In Digital Freedom Journey, you'll learn how to research profitable book topics, think like a publisher instead of an employee, and use one of the world's most accessible publishing platforms to build authority, create income, and move one step closer to financial freedom.

Have you been thinking about self-publishing a children’s book but don’t know where to begin? Is it your dream to become a children’s book author? If not knowing where to start is holding you back, this book is for you. Get Started Self-publishing Your Children’s Picture Book will help you gain the confidence needed to embark on the journey of becoming a children’s book author.

With Write Gritty Villains, enter my world of evaluating personality quirks for fiction that surface when the antagonist is under pressure. Years of investigating gives me an inside scoop on intriguing motivations and outrageous behavior. Find inspiration for creating a villain your readers will remember. Explore ways a villain justifies his actions. Follow easy to recognize examples of personalities based on celebrity and criminal public images. Now is the time to create that mastermind villain with Write Gritty Villains.

Inequality is still one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century. Income inequalities, for instance, create access inequalities – which lead to social disharmony. However, reducing income inequalities takes generations. Can we create access equality despite income inequality?This book...

Foreword by Perry Marshall, Author of Ultimate Guide to Google Ads, 80/20 Sales & Marketing, and Evolution 2.0. If you are a business professional, owner, or CEO, "Books Grow Business" will give you the system for creating a client-alluring, media-attracting, and instant authority-defining book, even if you don't have the time to write a single word! Get your book published in days, not months, when you discover the secrets within these pages.