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Brought to you by Penguin. A masterclass in telling stories - and how they shape our world - from the internationally renowned narrative expert To command narrative is to control a sometimes frightening power. What is it that turbocharges some tales, and how is it possible to harness that...

A transformative path to overcome creative blocks and cultivate a joyful, sustainable writing practice through mindfulness.

Without words, apps would be an unusable jumble of shapes and icons, while voice interfaces and chatbots wouldn't even exist. Words make software human-centered, and require just as much thought as the branding and code.

Blake Snyder, author of Save the Cat! and Save the Cat! Goes to the Movies, has delivered the audiobook countless readers and students have clamored for. Inspired by questions from his workshops, lectures, and emails, Blake listened to you and provides new tips, tactics, and techniques to solve your writing problems and create stories that resonate.

Dissertation writers need strong, practical advice, as well as someone to assure them that their struggles aren't unique. Joan Bolker, midwife to more than one hundred dissertations and cofounder of the Harvard Writing Center, offers invaluable suggestions for the graduate-student writer.

Writing the Cozy Mystery is a concise writing guide that describes step-by-step how to write a winning whodunit. Do you want to write a cozy mystery but don’t have a clue where to start? Or perhaps you’re already writing a series, and you need tips on how to keep your material fresh.

It was the biggest leak in history. WikiLeaks infuriated the world's greatest superpower, embarrassed the British royal family and helped cause a revolution in Africa. The man behind it was Julian Assange, one of the strangest figures ever to become a worldwide celebrity. Was he an internet messiah or a cyber-terrorist? Information freedom fighter or sex criminal? The debate would echo around the globe as US politicians called for his assassination.

An insightful and actionable guide to creating a hero that readers will fall in love with, from the author of The Secrets of Story The hardest yet most essential element of writing great fiction is character – specifically, creating a central hero who is relatable, compelling, and worth the...

Through their many bestselling books, Natalie Goldberg and Julia Cameron have done nothing less than deepen the way millions of us experience the art and practice of writing and creativity. Now with The Writing Life, Cameron and Goldberg join forces for the first time in this revealing dialogue...

We all write, all the time: books, blogs, tweets, emails, emails, emails - and we all want to write better. Benjamin Dreyer is here to help. As Random House’s copy chief, Dreyer has upheld the standards of the legendary publisher for more than two decades. He is beloved by authors and editors alike - not to mention his followers on social media - for playfully, brilliantly deconstructing the English language. 

Tienes una historia que contar. Y no sabes como llevarla al papel porque nadie te ha enseñado cómo hacerlo... hasta ahora. Me llamo Raimon Samsó, soy autor de 31 libros, y he conseguido 2 premios literarios y he vendido cientos de miles de ejemplares. Este libro te revelará las claves de mi éxito. He resumido lo que aprendí leyendo, hablando con escritores, y practicando lo que aprendía de ellos. Estudié una docena de manuales sobre cómo escribir bien. Me enseñaron muchos recursos prácticos que resumo ahora para ti.

In the six lessons of Why Memoir Matters: Learning from the Lives of Others, associate professor and author Tahneer Oksman guides you through enduring categories and themes within the genre of memoir, exploring how these deeply personal stories work and why they are so impactful. The course also addresses the ethical responsibilities of the memoir writer, in terms of writing about personal life details and what it means to tell the truth as a writer while sharing personal memories, shocking events, and even family secrets.

‘If you care about the planet, and about the people and animals who live on it, there are two ways to think about this. You can keep on hoping that catastrophe is preventable, and feel ever more frustrated or enraged by the world’s inaction. Or you can accept that disaster is coming, and begin to rethink what it means to have hope.’ The honesty and realism of Jonathan Franzen’s writings on climate have been widely denounced and just as widely celebrated. 

Spannung verstehen, Suspense begreifen und in jedem Genre effektiv einsetzen - das klappt mit der Spannungsformel. Ihre Leser fesseln, von der ersten bis zur letzten Seite Ihres Romans - das gelingt Ihnen mit Hilfe der Spannungsformel. Spannung ist nichts Ungreifbares, das beim Schreiben nebenher und zufällig entsteht. Sondern ein komplexes Instrument mit vielen Einstellknöpfen. Als AutorIn können Sie Spannung gezielt steuern - und das sollten Sie tun. Wie Sie das anstellen und wie Ihr Roman mit jedem Knopfdruck besser wird, hören Sie in diesem Buch.

Exposés sind das Fegefeuer der Autoren. Leichter quetscht man einen Elefanten durch ein Nadelöhr, als dass man einen 400-Seiten-Roman auf drei Seiten Exposé eindampft. Hier erfahren Sie, wie Sie ein Exposé schreiben, es verbessern und für Ihren Roman nutzen, um Schwachstellen Ihrer Geschichte aufzuspüren. Was ein Kurzexposé und ein Pitch ist und was Sie an Verlage und Literaturagenten schicken müssen. 14 Beispielexposés und wie man sie verbessert. 6 erfolgreiche Exposés, die zu einem Verlagsvertrag führten, darunter eins von Titus Müller.

A fascinating exploration of how to use the power of storytelling to create irresistible pitches, build passionate brand loyalty, motivate teams and lead with charisma. 'Will Storr is a genius' Rory Sutherland 'A captivating and enlightening read . . Will Storr is an unusually talented and...

Bloomsbury presents Storytelling by Isabel Allende, read by Victoria Villarreal. 'A grand storyteller who writes with surpassing compassion and insight ... She will be celebrated, by readers and writers alike, for generations to come' KHALED HOSSEINI 'One of our most revered storytellers' KATE...

In July 1995, San Jose Mercury-News reporter Gary Webb found the Big One - the blockbuster story every journalist secretly dreams about - without even looking for it. A simple phone call concerning an unexceptional pending drug trial turned into a massive conspiracy involving the Nicaraguan Contra rebels, L.A. and Bay Area crack cocaine dealers, and the Central Intelligence Agency.

Why do some prime ministers manage to get things done, while others miserably fail? What is a 'special adviser' and how did they take over British political life? And why is the House of Lords more functional than most people think? 'Lacerating ... a savage indictment of the status quo' Guardian...

Audible editor Katie O’Connor explores the craft of writing for the audio format with Audible Originals authors Samantha Allen, Lauren Blakely, Dennis Mahoney, and Ben H. Winters. Listen in as the authors discuss how they changed their approach to their work with audio in mind. You’ll also hear from two Audible Originals editors - Lara Blackman and Steve Feldberg - about how they collaborate with their authors and where they think the future of audio is going.