You want to write a play but you have no idea how to start. This book will help you to enter the exciting world of scriptwriting step by step. What makes a good dramatic story? How do you get inspired? What is the language of theatre? How do you create the most interesting three-dimensional characters since Shakespeare & what about creating a plot of masterful ingenuity? This book is full of personal insight & activities for you to try. Playwriting is the most challenging of the writing arts but this essential guide will help you to practise & develop the skills of exposition dialogue & putting together a good dramatic structure. Within its pages youll also find useful tips on how to get your work noticed & performed as the author recognises it is notoriously difficult for playwrights to get the exposure their work deserves. ...

In love with romance novels? Youre not alone! Romance is todays most popular fiction genre accounting for more than half of all mass market fiction sold. If youre looking to make a serious effort at writing a romance & getting it published in todays multifaceted markets you need to learn as much as you can about this highly successful field especially how to create the perfect heroes & heroines. Now in this easy step-by-step guide a top romance editor gives you the know-how you need to succeed as a romance novelist! Writing A Romance Novel For Dummies is perfect for both beginning & more accomplished writers who are looking to get the leading edge on writing a romance novel & get it published. Leslie Wainger Executive Editor at Harlequin Books explains what it takes to become the next Nora Roberts providing the techniques you need to: * Select a pseudonym * Write a compelling heartfelt story * Find the right agent & publisher * Submit a manuscript * Market your novel * Join clubs & associations Packed with insider advice this plain-English guide helps you grasp the building blocks of a great romance providing practical tips on the craft of writing as well as savvy pointers on how to hook your reader from page one write with passion & shape a proposal that will wow agents & editors. You get lots of expert tips on analyzing the marketplace creating compelling characters & finding your own voice. Wainger also: * Demystifies the sub-genres of the romance world from historical contemporary & multicultural to paranormal romantic suspense & Christian/inspirational * Explains plotting pacing & writing those crucial love scenes * Discusses how to conduct research assign credits & get permissions * Helps you decide whether its best to write alone or with a partner Complete with a manuscript preparation checklist tips for revising your work smoothly & successfully guidance in understanding & negotiating a contract & a list of romance writing resources Writing A Romance Novel For Dummies is your one-stop guide to becoming a published novelist! ...

This friendly & accessible workbook takes you through a series of activities that will help you to gather information about your self & condense it into the format required to complete your UCAS personal statement for university. You will use a seven step process that will build your confidence & help you create a compelling personal statement. Reading the book is like being in a coaching session with the author; the tone is light & supportive & you will be carried along through specific exercises that culminate in the completion of a really effective Personal Statement. Collect it
- identify your positive traits skills abilities & accomplishments & feel confident about promoting yourself on paper. Expand it
- create a 'degree

Specification profile' to see what the departments are looking for with respect to the courses that interest you. Prove it
- evidence of your skills by listing examples from your life inside & outside education. Think about what you are offering in terms of strengths & what needs further development. Draft it
- note down your findings so far & start thinking about how to structure them. Build it
- begin building the structure of your statement & formulate your sentences. Review it
- read hints about structure spelling grammar punctuation & formatting plus guidance on receiving feedback. Submit it
- a last chance for reflection re-jigging & refining; & for reassurance before you submit your statement!








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This book is bursting with quizzes games & rhymes to help 5-6 year olds practise & develop their writing skills in a playful & stimulating way. * Quizzes games & rhymes to make step-by-step learning playful & stimulating * Parents tips to enable you to steer your child successfully through the new & challenging concepts * Further activities provide a wealth of cheerful inexpensive ideas for incorporating learning skills into everyday life. ...

Fun Farmyard Learning uses brightly illustrated farm animals to introduce Writing. Parental notes explain the importance of each exercise & how to guide children through the new challenging concepts being introduced. * Pre-School activity book to introduce core areas of learning * Fun farmyard characters to make learning playful & stimulating * Parental notes to explain each exercise ...

This book of practice test papers can be used by parents to prepare their child for school tests in writing & spelling at Key Stage 1. There are three sets of practice papers providing 4-5 hours of test practice. Answers a mark scheme & notes for parents are also provided. * These writing & spelling practice test papers give children the confidence of knowing the sort of questions they will experience in school tests towards the end of Key Stage 1. * The papers also enable parents to assess their child's progress at school identify strengths & weaknesses & help improve their child's confidence & ability. * Each of the three papers

Includes:: two writing tasks (one longer & one shorter). These tasks cover different styles of writing & enable parents to assess their child's handwriting skills. Each paper also

Includes:: a spelling test. * Parents can mark their child's work using the pull-out answers & mark scheme provided. The marks can then be used to assess the child's National Curriculum level.



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Writing at University offers guidance on how to develop the writing you have to do at university along with a greater understanding of what is involved in this complex activity. Writing is seen as a tool for learning as well as a product to be assessed. The importance of what you yourself can bring as a writer to your academic writing is stressed throughout the book. The book looks at an array of writing projects including essays reports & dissertations & analyzes what is expected of each form of assignment. The authors provide examples of student writing & reflections on writing by both tutors & students. This edition

Includes:: new sections on: Making an argument & persuading your reader Using sources creatively Avoiding plagiarism Writing online Further sources of information about academic writing Writing at University is an essential resource for all college & university students including postgraduates who wish to develop their academic writing. It will also be an invaluable aid for tutors in supporting their students.

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Write in English like a native speaker! Taking a developmental approach to improvingwriting skills Writing Better English helps you increase your levels of proficiency in both grammar & vocabulary. Before tackling sentence structures the book helps you reinforce those grammar elements you may have trouble with like verb tenses & pronouns. You'll then expand your written communication abilities through comprehensive explanations skill-building exercises & practical writing activities. ...

With additional song evaluations & exercises to help songwriters hone their lyric-writing skills Writing Better Lyrics 2nd Edition" is more comprehensive than ever before. The book features new & expanded chapters covering such topics as: when the use of repetition can be an asset; how to successfully manipulate meter; how to work with a co-writer; how to build on ideas & generate effective titles; & much much more." ...

The Writing Book doesnt just talk about how to write fiction; it takes you step-by-step through the process of doing it. Each chapter concentrates on one aspect of writing: getting started bringing characters to life writing convincing dialogue revising writers block & more. Exercises in each chapter are carefully structured so that each one builds on the one before. Examples from contemporary writing demonstrate how different writers tackle the technical aspects of their art. By working your way through this book youll gradually craft a piece of fiction & develop confidence in your own fictional voice. If youd like to write but youre not sure how to start The Writing Book will show you how. If youre already writing The Writing Book will give you practical ideas for new energy & direction. ...