(Paperback)

This book is a practical guide to the process of play-writing, from the original inspiration through plotting, structuring and characterisation to the successful realisation of the idea. This revised edition includes a new chapter covering stage realism.

(Hardback)

The first volume of the serial is dedicated to writing, merely for the reason that writing can still be considered in language education to be a skill to which little attention is paid, where as discourses on listening, reading, and especially speaking experienced major advances over the last two decades.

(Paperback)

The first volume of the serial is dedicated to writing, merely for the reason that writing can still be considered in language education to be a skill to which little attention is paid, where as discourses on listening, reading, and especially speaking experienced major advances over the last two decades.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Although psychology is steeped in writing, as a discipline it has developed little explicit understanding of writing. This is the first book to examine writing (and the teaching of writing) in psychology from the standpoint of composition studies, the scholarly field that specializes in the study and teaching of writing.

(Paperback, Edition)

Discover the secrets to crafting an unforgettable mystery!

(Paperback)

A practical guide for writers who target their work for another country and culture. It offers an overview of inter cultural writing. It connects logic and ethics with inter cultural writing. It offers tips and tools for writing around the world.

(Hardback)

Cultures use different writing strategies because they strive for different goals. Some cultures rely on writer responsibility while other cultures rely on reader responsibility. This is a guide for writers who must target their work for another country and culture. It also connects logic and ethics with intercultural writing.

(Hardback)

Describes and analyzes the author's study of collaborative technical writing in an institutional setting - that of a group of nurses composing the writing of a hospital-based project. It discusses issues from writing in a collaborative group to institutional authorship for virtual audiences.

(Paperback)

Describes and analyzes the author's study of collaborative technical writing in an institutional setting - that of a group of nurses composing the writing of a hospital-based project. It discusses issues from writing in a collaborative group to institutional authorship for virtual audiences.

(Hardback)

Explores the work of four Indian writers to enrich our understanding of translation and multilingualism in Francophone Indian literatures.

(Paperback)

Many of us have wanted to write a life-story but have been unsure how to set about it or how to bring such a project to completion. Whether you are planning to write about your own family or research the life of a famous historical figure, this book will assist, advise and encourage you.

(Paperback)

(Paperback, 4th edition)

Writing Comedy 4th edition is a practical manual for the beginner, as well as for the more experienced writer, in developing the skills to be a successful professional comedy writer. This new edition includes useful advice on how to develop your comedy in an increasingly digital age.

(Paperback)

This guide to writing crime fiction is based on the author's analysis of the craft from the classic detective story of the 1920s and 30s up to the female private eye novels of the 1990s. It features tips on fictional structure, the plot and its characters, and on submitting a script to publishers.

(Paperback)

Garthine Walker examines how theory has contributed, both explicitly and implicitly, to the writing of early modern history.

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction will guide you through the complex and compelling universe of fantasy and science fiction writing and help you unleash your stories on the next generation of readers and fans.

(Paperback)

What makes fantasy different from other types of fiction How do you build a science fiction world Does magic need rules From outer space to cyberspace, from The Lord of the Rings to Harry Potter, fantasy and science fiction are more popular with readers than ever before, and offer a unique set of challenges to the writer.

(Paperback)

Clearly and compactly explains the fundamentals of good fiction-writing, with examples from a wide variety of known writers.

(Hardback)

This book answers every question a doctoral graduate new to publishing could have about writing for a conference, from "Why would I want to publish at a conference"

(Paperback)

This book answers every question a doctoral graduate new to publishing could have about writing for a conference, from "Why would I want to publish at a conference"

(Paperback)

In magazines, non-fiction offers many opportunities for the freelance writer. This book discusses surveying the field, ideas, research, style and structure, selling work, interviewing, supplying pictures and problem solving. It includes a section on electronic aids for the magazine writer.

(Paperback)

A practical guide to the process of writing a radio play from first draft to recording studio with advice from radio producers and sound engineers.

(Paperback)

Writing for radio brings together theoretical and practicalaspects of radio writing. It deals with writing for all principal radio genres short stories, plays, documentaries/drama documentaries, talks and features,adaptations/dramatisations, poems, and advertisements.