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Writing short stories is both a science & an art. You need a certain amount of skill but you will increase your chances by studying your market & learning what magazine editors are looking for. It is not always obvious. How to Write Short Stories will take you as a would-be writer through the tricks of the trade by:
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Writing good essays is a vital study skill for all stages of education from GCSE to degree level. This highly successful & thoroughly practical guide leads you step-by-step through the whole process including:
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This innovative nursing textbook provides a clear guide to writing a winning dissertation. It contains advice & guidance in overcoming many of the difficulties students often face in this process. Written by experts in the field each chapter provides scenarios with effective solutions & clear principles to follow to answer the issues raised. The book guides you through the stages of finding & assessing literature to answer a clear dissertation question & the practical skills of writing & structuring a successful dissertation. Chapters include:
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