James WoodWhat makes a story a story? What is style? What’s the connection between realism and real life? These are some of the questions James Wood answers in How Fiction...

Hank NuwerSooner or later, you're going to need to venture into unfamiliar territory. Maybe a magazine editor asks you for an article on a new technological miracle. Maybe your novel...

Andrew MelroseWriting for children is not about writing little stories, it is about writing big stories, shorter. Children's literature is an art form in its own right, and this book...

David Sinden and Nikalas CatlowA totally crazy, completely-messed-up ANTI-activity book. It's time to get creative! Don't Eat This Book is no ordinary activity book. It's a chance to ignore everything...

John Dover WilsonJohn Dover Wilson's What Happens in Hamlet is a classic of Shakespeare criticism. First published in 1935, it is still being read throughout the English-speaking world and has...

Rosalie Maggio This versatile and easy-to-use guide helps you compose well-written, effective letters in minutes for virtually every business and personal situation.Conveniently organized into 40 topics and completely reproducible, this...

Mignon Fogarty Here is a complete and comprehensive guide to all things grammar from Grammar Girl, a.k.a. Mignon Fogarty, whose popular podcasts have been downloaded over twenty million times and...

Craig McDonald James Ellroy, Dan Brown, Ian Rankin, George Pelacanoes, Ken Bruen, Michael Connelly, Ridley Pearson . . . the roster of writers interviewed in these pages includes those who...

David Lodge Essays gathered from the Washington Post and the London Independent examine the art and artistry of some of the best writers working in the English language, covering such...

Harold D Underdown Provides practical and timely advice on writing different types of children's books, working with publishers, understanding the publishing process, the importance of illustrators, and building a career...

Author: Robin Houghton Of the billions of internet users worldwide, a massive 80% are visiting blogs. The blogosphere has become a huge platform for individuals and businesses alike. As well...

Author: Elizabeth Lyon Sign the contract…then write the book. The good news is that almost every nonfiction book published is sold by a proposal. In this comprehensive yet accessible guide,...