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Written by two sitcom writers, this handbook seeks to break down the process of writing sitcoms into a series of easy-to-follow steps. There are chapters devoted to concept, characters and plot, through to proposals, commissioning and production, with examples from a range of popular sitcoms.

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Discusses the author's path to becoming a writer. This book explores the process of writing from beginning to end and imparts knowledge to novice and experienced writers alike. It leads us on a journey to finding the truth within ourselves and teaches us what it really means to be a writer.

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A breakout novel is one that rises out of its category - such as romance, mystery or thriller - and hits the bestseller lists. This title explains the elements that all breakout novels share and provides tips on how to write a breakout novel.

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The key to excellent, compelling fiction lies in its characters: the unforgettable, vivid, chatty, bold, wild, foolish protagonists, antagonists, and secondary characters that populate the world of your creation. Understanding and effectively wielding point of view allows the writer to create a powerful, sensory experience.

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A practical guide to the craft, the personal challenges, and ethical dilemmas of writing your true stories.

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Presents a series of step-by-step exercises and examples to help writers develop their language skills and stimulate creativity, intuition, and imagination.

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In Writing the Story of Your Life, Carmel Bird, author of the classic writing guide Dear Writer, brings you down-to-earth advice, inspirational quotations and suggestions and practical exercises. Clear and easy-to-use, it is an essential reference tool for anyone thinking about writing, or anyone who loves writing.

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Develop a voice that captures readers' attention!

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In Writing with Emotion, Tension, & Conflict, you'll learn how to layer emotional moments and deep connections to create a tapestry filled with conflict, pathos, and genuine feeling.

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Writing your life story can grant you insight and clarity, help you heal past wounds, and serve as a treasured account you'll be proud to share. Your story deserves to be told. Capture the spirit of your life with Writing Your Legacy.

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Most novelists attempt to writer their first novels in small snatches of timea few hours here, a few hours there. Making Time for Story is designed to accommodate this writing approach, featuring a combination of exercises, how-to instruction, and motivational passages to keep writers moving forward every time they sit down to write.

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A practical guide to writing for film from an experienced screenwriter and script editor who has worked and taught in both Australia and the USA.

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Suitable for those interested in exploring personal material in their writing, this book examines how a range of successful writers approach personal material and the different modes and techniques they use. It focuses on a range of universal experiences including childhood, identity, adult relationships and loss.

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Suitable for those interested in exploring personal material in their writing, this book examines how a range of successful writers approach personal material and the different modes and techniques they use. It focuses on a range of universal experiences including childhood, identity, adult relationships and loss.

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Writing-Across-the-Curriculum is a popular and effective means of teaching writing to undergraduates and preparing them to write in specific academic disciplines.

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You are a writer and you have a killer book idea. How do you turn your inspiration into a finished novel Writing a User's Manual offers practical insight into the processes from planning to story development, research to revision.

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How do you find the time to write Keep momentum How do you deal with the horror of showing anyone a single sentence of your work-in-progress The answers remain fun and easy, and author Elizabeth Sims will take your hand, dispel your worries, and show you how it's done in this stress-free guide to accomplishing your dream of writing your book.

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Your Expert Guide to Writing and Publishing a Novel.

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A lifetime member of the Writer's Guild of America who has had three feature films produced from his screenplays, Akers offers beginning writers the tools they need to get their screenplay noticed.