Writing & Publishing

Donald Miller not only deepens his teaching on how to use his seven universal story elements—he'll provide you with one of the most powerful and cutting-edge tools to help with your brand messaging efficacy and output.

For anyone who's trying to make sense of their life, who wants to get unstuck from the patterns that hold them back, hear this incredible news: everything you need for the freedom you want is entirely within reach....

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....

A practical guide to using witchcraft and the power of the written word to develop a magical creative practice.

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....

This expanded audio collection presents William Zinsser's On Writing Well, the classic teaching book that has sold more than 1 million copies, together with a new 90-minute section....

When Niall came across a dog shackled to a chain and in a poor state of health, something reminded him and his personal battle with addiction. He knew he had to rescue her immediately – golden retrievers are rare in Thailand but there was just something about this one that told him she was special.

Learning how to write a book is easy. Learning how to write a book that doesn't suck and can actually make you money - and set you up for a full-time writing career is harder....

BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos, offers a practical and accessible guide to getting across complex information clearly....

This new edition of The Writing Revolution adds guidance for teachers seeking a way to bring their students' writing ability up to rigorous state standards.

In this IPPY and NIEA Award-winning guide from the author of the bestselling Outlining Your Novel, you will discover the universal underpinnings that guarantee powerful plot and character arcs....

When the Coalition government of Australia was overthrown in 2022, it was tempting to portray the loss as merely a repudiation of Scott Morrison...

Writing advice tends to be full of "rules" and "tips" which are either too broad to be helpful or outright wrong. In On Writing and Worldbuilding, we will discuss specific and applicable ideas to consider....

Spanning 15 years of work, Everywhere I Look is an audiobook full of unexpected moments, sudden shafts of light, piercing intuition, flashes of anger and incidental humour....

In a ranch south of Texas, the man known as The Executioner dumps 500 body parts in metal barrels. In Brazil's biggest city, a mysterious prisoner orders hit men to gun down 41 police officers....

This celebrated classic gives a soldier's-eye-view of the Guadalcanal battles; crucial to World War II, the war that continues to fascinate us all....

With growing academic responsibilities, family commitments, and inboxes, scholars are struggling to fulfill their writing goals. A finished book - or even steady journal articles - may seem like an impossible dream....

How to Write Everything is the ultimate writer's handbook....

Learn the craft of creating a page-turning romantasy novel in this easy-to-follow guide from writing expert and renowned author of The Savior’s Series, Jenna Moreci.

Bestselling author Douglas Preston selects the best true crime writing from the past year, aided by series editor Pete Crooks, to produce an eclectic collection of intriguing, mysterious, and exciting true tales.

This is the book that changed America....

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.

Imagine knowing what the brain craves from every tale it encounters, what fuels the success of any great story, and what keeps readers transfixed. Wired for Story reveals these cognitive secrets—and it’s a game-changer for anyone who has ever set pen to paper....

Show, don't tell is probably the single most important piece of advice given to writers. But many writers struggle to understand this powerful principle or have difficulty applying it to their own work....

Funny, thoughtful, and fascinating, this wonderful series of essays and stories read by the author offers an extraordinary journey into an exceptional career of an award-winning writer....

Coffee has never been better, or more interesting, than it is today. Where coffee comes from, how it was harvested, the roasting process and the water used to make the brew are just a few of the factors that influence the taste of what we drink. Champion barista and coffee expert James Hoffmann examines these key factors, looking at varieties of coffee, the influence of terroir, how it is harvested and processed, the roasting methods used, through to the way in which the beans are brewed.

The writing economy is exploding with opportunities that previous generations could never have imagined. Yet, most writers struggle to earn a sustainable income because they focus solely on the craft while ignoring the business aspects that separate successful professionals from those who remain perpetually broke.

This Very Short Introduction is a general introduction to oral history from the interview to the archive. Douglas A. Boyd examines the oral history interview, recording techniques and strategies, technologies for making oral history accessible, and the legal and ethical implications throughout the work of oral history. Boyd also pays special attention to the role of the archive and the importance of memory.

Irene Vallejo hebt in ihren leichtfüßigen, strahlend prägnanten Kolumnen den Schatz an Lebenskunst, den die Antike noch heute für uns birgt. Mit Sokrates feiert sie den Luxus, nachdenken zu dürfen, mit dem Kyniker Krates sinniert sie, wie man das Glück im Jetzt findet, und weiß von Horaz: Wer ein Problem angeht, hat es schon halb gelöst. Wie nebenbei lernt man Mythen, Personen und ihre Geschichten kennen und bekommt wunderbare Impulse für das eigene Leben.

In How to Write Romantasy, Moreci takes you from your first kernel of inspiration through the resolution of your novel, ensuring you hit all the key elements along the way. Chapters are organized around specific plot points, necessary skills, and common questions, covering topics such as building a fantasy framework, creating compelling characters, learning the art of the tease, and bringing home the happily ever after. Each chapter is followed by a summary that you can use for quick reference.

If you step outside your lane and try something new, the kinds of readers most authors court will never buy it. And then there’s the SPEED of it all: The rules of “Rapid Release” say you have to publish a book every month—at least—or you’ll never survive. Forget about taking a vacation. Time off will let the algorithms forget you. In The Artisan Author, industry veteran Johnny B. Truant offers an alternative to Rapid Release: a new way to succeed as an author without sacrificing your freedom, worrying about competition or AI, or fearing you’ll lose everything when the winds inevitably change.

This inaugural edition of what will be a yearly collection offers a fascinating variety of essays and crime reporting, taken from regional, national, and international publications. The stories range from reports of homicide at a Toronto massage parlor to blackmail and murder-for-hire in Austin, Texas, to an unusual murder weapon in rural Minnesota. Other stories examine controversial rehabilitation techniques for sexual criminals and explore the phenomenon of victims' relatives appearing as guests at true crime conventions.

Obligatorischer Absatz: Karl Kraus gilt als einer der bedeutendsten Aphoristiker deutscher Sprache. Ob berühmte Schriftsteller oder die Presse - nichts ...

Kendrick J. Sanders, aka Lyre Luciano, takes listeners into his journal where rain taps against the window, pages flip like beats, and silence speaks as loud as confession. Each chapter is a testimony, each word a piece of his soul. This is literature for the ear, the page, and the heart.

The Story Ritual is a fully illustrated, deep-dive handbook for storytellers. Writer and Story Artist Adam Argot connects the ancient patterns of ritual to modern story structure. Drawing on ancient tools of exegesis, combined with anthropology, contemporary theories of mind, and Argot’s experience in story development, this manual clearly presents a full picture of the character engine. Loaded with lush illustrations and diagrams, this vivisection of character unlocks the hidden world of story that brews below the surface.

Do you have a manuscript ready but feel overwhelmed by the publishing process? Dream of becoming a published author but don't know where to start? Your journey begins here. This comprehensive guide is your navigator through the world of self-publishing. Whether you're tech-savvy or not, we've broken down every phase into clear, actionable steps.

Your story is a dungeon. Let’s go raid it. Is there a story trapped inside you, waiting to be rescued by your inner adventurer? Most writing advice sucks. It’s either too vague to be useful or so rigid it strangles your creativity. It treats writing like a chore, when it should feel like the most addictive game you’ve ever played. It’s time to flip the board over. The Writer’s Campaign is a gamified, RPG-inspired system designed to get you from a blank page to a finished first draft.

Have you ever told yourself, “I’m just not creative”? Or perhaps you’re an artist who once burned with passion, only to watch that flame flicker and fade. Too often, we learn that creativity must justify itself—measured by praise, practicality, or perfection. A dismissive teacher, a skeptical loved one, or the weight of self-doubt can slowly turn art into a performance, leaving the joy of creation behind.

Are you ready to transform your writing and unleash your creativity? The Quantum Writer is your ultimate guide to becoming the writer you’ve always dreamed of being. With 365 daily meditations, Joel Mark Harris provides you with the tools, inspiration, and discipline to write every day and achieve your writing goals.

Are you ready to use your success to become a bigger brand with a greater presence, increased revenues, and a legacy? In Scaling Beyond Your Niche, branding strategist and business mentor Kam-Au Amen reveals some keys to transforming your unique skills and passions into a thriving brand business that transcends your industry and leaves a lasting impact on the world.

Authoring Future Voices is your all in one roadmap for writing, publishing and thriving in today's fast evolving world of books and digital storytelling. Written by Siddharth sharma, a doctor turned author with a passion for creativity, this book guides you from finding your voice to launching your book—and beyond.

A quiet invitation to return to yourself and the page. Centered on the Page is a collection of 52 meditations for writers who crave stillness, encouragement, and a deeper connection to their creative voice. Each minute offers a gentle pause, a thoughtful reflection, and an affirmation to help you move forward with clarity and care. You don't need a perfect plan or hours of free time. All you need is a moment. Open to any meditation and let it guide you toward trust, truth, and the next right word. This is not just a book about writing. It is a book about listening. About honoring your voice.

Glued to their screens for news alerts, financial traders must quickly decipher which ones are most reliable in order to make effective trading decisions. Journalists know that the headlines they craft must instantly grab the attention of a trader. This book focuses on the relatively unknown "Headlines" desk in newswire services, where journalists type breaking news for subscribers and the public. Drawing on their experiences as former Bloomberg headline writers, Chandran and Lyte reveal the processes of these teams that deftly link the two sides of news: information and interpretation.

Jack Kerouac was one of America's great writers of the latter half of the twentieth century, yet he endured a life characterized by persistent hardship and disillusion. Leading Kerouac scholar Paul Maher Jr. targets the writer's embattled insight of self as central to his life and work. He reveals how Kerouac's troubled interactions with alcohol, drugs, and spirituality stamped its importance on his autobiographical prose and poetry and created a singular language that united thoughts on the human condition and spiritual liberation.

Celebrating a decade of Columbia Global Reports, the Forerunners series revives groundbreaking works of investigative journalism and incisive analysis published a century before CGR’s founding. These texts, once forgotten or underexplored, reflect CGR’s core mission: fearless reporting, global perspective, and intellectual rigor. Each selection remains strikingly relevant today, offering historical insights that challenge contemporary perspectives and reaffirm the power of journalism to shape the world.