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1	Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association more books like this by American Psychological Society (Creator) add to wishlist "The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association" is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences. It provides invaluable guidance on all aspects of the writing process, from the ethics of authorship to the word choice that best reduces bias in language. Well-known ... see all copies from £4.95! new only from £5.88! \| first editions
2	On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft more books like this by Stephen King (Read by) add to wishlist In this combination memoir and writing guide, best-selling author Stephen King tells of how he came to be a writer and, in the process, explores many aspects of writing, from plot construction through some of the nuts and bolts of getting a book published. Much of his advice is quite traditional: find a quiet place to work, concentrate on ... see all copies from £2.21! new only from £6.72! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers more books like this by Joseph Gibaldi add to wishlist Completely revised and updated, the fourth edition presents a comprehensive guide to preparing research papers. Including is detailed information on using computers for research and writing and on citing electronic publications. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £5.57! \| first editions
4	Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting more books like this by Robert McKee add to wishlist Robert McKee's screenwriting workshops have earned him an international reputation for inspiring novices, refining works in progress, and putting major screenwriting careers back on track. In "Story", McKee expands on the concepts he teaches in his seminars, providing readers with the most comprehensive, integrated explanation of the craft of ... see all copies from £12.72! new only from £15.17! \| first editions
5	The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers more books like this by Christopher Vogler add to wishlist This updated and revised third edition provides new insights and observations from Vogler's ongoing work on mythology's influence on stories, movies, and man himself. The previous two editons of this book have sold over 180,000 units, making this book a 'classic' for screenwriters, writers, and novelists see all copies from £6.48! new only from £9.30!
6	Writing Research Papers: A Complete Guide more books like this by James D Lester add to wishlist The definitive research paper guide, Lester combines a traditional and practical approach to the research process with the latest information on researching and writing online. Comprehensive, but not overwhelming, Lester provides students with step-by-step guidance through the research writing process from selecting and narrowing a topic, to ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £5.57! \| first editions
7	Short Guide to Writing about Art more books like this by Sylvan Barnet add to wishlist A Short Guide to Writing About Art, Seventh Edition, the best-selling text of its kind, equips students to analyze pictures (drawings, paintings, photographs), sculpture, and architecture, and prepares them with the tools they need to present their ideas in effective writing. This concise yet thorough guide to "seeing and saying" addresses a ... see all copies from £5.57! new only from £6.79! \| first editions
8	Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within more books like this by Natalie Goldberg add to wishlist Creating vivid images on the page is not just a matter of innate talent or perseverance, it also requires freeing the mind and entering the stillness of the moment. In other words, writing is Zen practice. In this widely influential guide, Natalie Goldberg, a writing teacher and dedicated Zen meditator, encourages writers to bring their deep, ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £9.01!
9	Making Literature Matter: An Anthology for Readers and Writers more books like this by John Schilb add to wishlist Prepared by editors whose scholarship fuses literary and composition studies, "Making Literature Matter "combines a comprehensive writing text with a uniquely organized anthology for introductory literature courses that emphasize critical and academic writing. What makes literature matter? Writing about it -- argumentatively. The writing text ... see all copies from £4.95! new only from £8.04! \| first editions
10	APA: The Easy Way!: A Quick and Simplified Guide to the APA Writing Style more books like this by Peggy M Houghton add to wishlist see all copies from £10.25! new only from £11.52!
11	Rules for Writers more books like this by Diana Hacker add to wishlist "Rules for Writers" succeeds because it has always been grounded in classroom experience. By looking at her own students' needs, Diana Hacker created an affordable and practical classroom tool that doubles as a quick reference. Developed with the help of instructors from two- and four-year schools, the sixth edition gives students quick access to ... see all copies from £2.79! new only from £14.80! \| first editions
12 view cover	Writer's Market more books like this by Robert Lee Brewer add to wishlist "Writer's Market" provides more than 3,500 publishing opportunities for freelance writers, in addition to a completely updated freelance rate chart.The 2009 edition will be the 88th annual edition to give writers the tools they need to get published and get paid for their writing. In addition to the thousands of market listings, "Writer's Market" ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £4.33! \| first editions
13 view cover	Short Guide to Writing about Biology more books like this by Jan A Pechenik add to wishlist This best-selling writing guide teaches students to think as biologists and to express that thinking clearly and concisely through their writing. Starting with a macro focus on general writing matters and moving to a micro focus on specific types of writing in biology, this brief, supplemental guide provides students with all the tools they'll ... see all copies from £1.25! new only from £10.52! \| first editions
14 view cover	Literature: Reading, Reacting, Writing more books like this by Laurie G Kirszner add to wishlist This volume provides an introduction to literature; it contains a broad selection of literature - from the contemporary to the canonical, the serious to the humorous, and the poignant to the whimsical. It now includes a contemporary selection of stories, works by Gish Jen, Andrea Barret and Rick Bass as well as old favorites by Joyce, Hemingway, ... see all copies from £4.95! new only from £5.57! \| first editions
15 view cover	Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day: A Guide to Starting, Revising, and Finishing Your Doctoral Thesis more books like this by Joan Bolker, Ph.D. add to wishlist Advice on academic writing from the director and co-founder of the Harvard Writing Center. Bolker uses field-tested strategies to assist the student through the entire writing process, offering advice on choosing a topic and an adviser, on setting a work schedule and short-term deadlines, on revising and defending the thesis, and on publishing it ... see all copies from £7.46! new only from £7.46! \| first editions
16 view cover	MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers more books like this by Modern Language Association of America add to wishlist Completely revised and updated, the fourth edition presents a comprehensive guide to preparing research papers. Including is detailed information on using computers for research and writing and on citing electronic publications. see all copies from £4.95! new only from £9.91! \| first editions
17 view cover	Writers Inc more books like this by Patrick Sebranek, Verne Meyer, Dave Kemper add to wishlist see all copies from £5.57! new only from £6.80! \| first editions
18 view cover	A Guide to MLA Documentation more books like this by Joseph F Trimmer add to wishlist Briefer, cheaper, and easier to use than the MLA's own handbook, this popular booklet features current MLA guidelines, a new section on evaluating online sources, and an up-to-date APA appendix. The guide also provides numerous examples, a sample research paper, and helpful hints on such topics as avoiding plagiarism and taking notes. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £5.57!
19 view cover	The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books more books like this by Harold D Underdown add to wishlist aHonest and precisea] everything about writing for children there is to know.a aJane Yolen, author Here is the comprehensive guide to writing, publishing, and selling for the ever-expanding and always exciting childrenas marketanow in a new and updated third edition. a[ Includes new chapters on self-publishing and on "how to choose a how-to," ... see all copies from £5.57! new only from £10.65!
20 view cover	Writing Papers in the Biological Sciences more books like this by Victoria E McMillan add to wishlist This is a concise, self-teaching guide to writing in Biology. Modelled on a handbook format - with bulleted rules, checklists for formatting various scientific papers, a detailed index and a spiral binding - "Writing Papers in the Biological Sciences" is a handy reference that students can readily use on their own. see all copies from £5.54! new only from £8.02! \| first editions
21 view cover	How to Write a Children's Book and Get It Published more books like this by Barbara Seuling add to wishlist This is your one-stop guide to writing and selling books for children. Get the tools you need to: develop story ideas that work; strengthen your writing skills; improve your work habits; write for different age groups; look at your work critically; submit proposals and manuscripts; find the right publisher for your work; understand and negotiate ... see all copies from £4.96! new only from £7.43! \| first editions
22 view cover	Mastering APA Style: Student's Workbook and Training Guide more books like this by Harold Gelfand, Charles J Walker add to wishlist This workbook, updated for use with the fifth edition of the "Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association", is designed to help students to improve their writing skills. The resource contains groups of instructional exercises on various aspects and features of the "Publication Manual", including references and citations, grammar, ... see all copies from £4.83! new only from £13.22!
23 view cover	The Writer's Guide to Crafting Stories for Children more books like this by Nancy Lamb add to wishlist The Writer's Guide to Crafting Stories for Children offers detailed information and an indepth examination of storytelling and story structure. Books on writing for children sell exceedingly well, so it's surprising that no other book focuses on this important aspect of the craft. Using examples from classic and contemporary sources, Nancy Lamb ... see all copies from £8.08! new only from £8.08!
24 view cover	Writing about Art more books like this by Henry M Sayre add to wishlist For one/two-semester courses in Art History Survey and Art Appreciation, as well as a supplement in Art Studio and Writing Across the Curriculum courses. This straightforward guide prepares students to describe, interpret, and write about works of art in meaningful and lasting terms. Designed as a supplement to Art History survey and period texts ... see all copies from £4.95! new only from £5.57! \| first editions
25 view cover	Writing and Reporting News: A Coaching Method more books like this by Carole Rich add to wishlist This book focuses on the most up-to-date methods needed to attract today's readers, including use of the Internet, graphics, basic news and storytelling styles. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £1.24! \| first editions

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