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2024.
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"When celebrated writer Alma Cruz inherits a small plot of land in the Dominican Republic, she turns iut into a place to bury her untold stories--literally. She creates a graveyard for manuscript drafts and revisions and the characters whose lives she tried but failed to bring to life and who still haunt her. Alma wants her characters to rest in peace, but they have other ideas, and the cemetery becomes a mysterious sanctuary for their true narratives."--Provided...
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"In Truth Is the Arrow, Mercy Is the Bow, Steve Almond employs the radical empathy he displayed as co-host (with Cheryl Strayed) of the podcast Dear Sugars to explore the joys and trials of storytelling, and to explode the myths that hold us back from writing our deepest and truest work. The book includes chapters on plot, character, and chronology, but travels far beyond the earnest intentions of most craft books. It includes essays on humor, sex,...
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Discover the Magic of Storytelling for Young Hearts Are you inspired to create stories that spark a child's imagination, touch their hearts, and leave a lasting impact? "Unlocking Imagination" is your essential guide to crafting enchanting children's books that will captivate and inspire. What You'll Find Inside: Step-by-Step Guidance: This book takes you on a journey from concept to publication, offering a clear and practical roadmap for aspiring...
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At the core, this book is about the adequacy of interaction. This concept came about as I once watched an interactive film and realized that when the player decides what a game character should do, it makes a chimera of the character, making the whole exercise pointless. The idea was to identify rules to follow in order to prevent that consequence.As it turns out, when you take this adequacy train of thought to its logical end, identifying what the...
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Introducing "From Blank Page to Published Author: A Guide to Writing Your First Novel" - the ultimate resource for anyone who has ever dreamed of writing a novel, but didn't know where to start.Whether you're a seasoned writer looking to hone your craft or a complete newbie wondering how to even begin, this comprehensive eBook will guide you every step of the way. You'll learn the skills and techniques you need to turn your ideas into a polished manuscript.Inside,...
6) Seven ghosts
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Union Square Kids
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2024.
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Jake and the other finalists in a writing competition have been invited to a stately house for a tour like no other. As their guide leads them through grand rooms, hidden nooks and magnificent grounds, they hear the stories of seven ghosts who haunt the halls. But strange shapes and shadows follow Jake as he journeys through the house and with each tale that Jake hears, he begins to feel more uneasy. All is not as it seems and soon Jake will discover...
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You have something to give to the important people in your life.Do you hope to pass on a lifetime of personal experiences to the next generation?Are you concerned your kids and grand kids will never know your history?Do you have adventures and words of wisdom your family would love as a lasting gift?Do you want to avoid becoming just a dusty memory or faded photograph no one truly knew?Enjoy this author's insight in how to best share your journey....
8) Writing a Successful TV Series: How to Pitch and Develop Projects for Television and Online Strea
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In Writing a Successful TV Series, screenwriter and industry expert Oberg shares career-boosting secrets for the modern series makerWould you like to learn how to create an irresistible bible, a compelling pilot, unforgettable characters and addictive storylines that audiences around the world will want to watch week after week once they're hooked on the first episode? If so, you've come to the right place!Based on the groundbreaking approach introduced...
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Writings from a year of exploration, solitude, and adventure. Through long travel, trials, torment, young questions, Discovery, wonder, weather, and culture. Introspection and reflection. Love, humanity, and discovery of self. A journey into the realms of humanity, all its beauty and all it's mess.
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Storytelling - 3 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Tell a Story, How to Write Fiction and How to Write Content
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HOW TO TELL A STORY:
7 Easy Steps to Master Storytelling, Story Boarding, Writing Stories, Storyteller & Story Structure.
YOU'LL LEARN:
• Logistics of each element of storytelling (character development, plot development, setting, point of view, theme, conflict)
• Common storytelling mistakes to...
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Stories and narratives aimed at helping families work through an array of subjects like health, illness, grief, adoption, sexual identity, and school.
The Healing Heart provides powerful examples of the use of stories and storytelling in encouraging resiliency, empathy, respect, and healing. These engaging books contain stories, and narratives about the use of the stories in activities with different populations (children, teens, those with disabilities,...
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The Biggest POV Resource in History on a Single Page!
POV Matrix features over 3,000 Points of View on One Page, making it the ultimate tool for mastering perspective in storytelling.
This pioneering reference is designed to categorize and clarify Points of View, allowing you to understand and construct the most compelling POV for your narrative.
With this seamless approach of the POV Matrix,
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Are you a writer who yearns to conquer the romantic comedy genre, only to stumble over the same hurdles time and time again?
Fear not, the remedy is at hand! Prepare to embark on a literary adventure that will transform your storytelling prowess and captivate readers with epic tales of laughter and love.
Introducing "The Rom-Com Writer's Companion: A Guide to Unforgettable Romantic Comedy Novels." This literary treasure is a beacon of hope...
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In the world of education, innovation often arises from unconventional blends. "Drawing Data with Kids" is a testament to this fact, offering a refreshing approach to teaching data literacy. This unique initiative ingeniously marries data visualization with artistic exploration, creating an engaging learning experience that captivates young minds.
"Drawing Data with Kids" isn't merely a book; it's an adventure. With its enchanting narratives...
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Due to the abundance of information and stimuli in today's society, customers are becoming less attentive. Marketing and communication experts have emphasized storytelling, or rather, the creation of stories around companies or products, in an effort to draw customers in, foster engagement, and increase sales.Apple, Disney, Coca-Cola, Ford, Havaianas and Nike are excellent storytellers and that is the fundamental similarity that unites them as influential...
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Folklorist, recording artist, actor, songwriter, broadcaster, storyteller, author, archivist, artisan, and designer: over a career spanning more than fifty years, Clary Croft has woven the threads of his vast array of talents into a tapestry that has enveloped the life of an artist, and in the process, he's become a household name in Nova Scotia and beyond.
With charming humility and cheeky humor, Clary shares memories and anecdotes of an eclectic...
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Shaken by her parents' divorce and discouraged by the growing chasm between herself and her serious boyfriend, Nikki Werner seeks solace at her uncle's farm in a small Missouri hamlet. She'll spend the summer there, picking up the pieces of her shattered present so she can plan a better future. But what awaits her at the ancestral farm is a past she barely knows. Among her late grandmother's belongings, Nikki finds an old notebook filled with handwritten...