Crafting Category Romance

Author : Amy Lane
Publisher : Dreamspinner Press
ISBN 13 : 1644058065
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crafting Category Romance written by Amy Lane and published by Dreamspinner Press. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through practical exercises in plot, conflict, and character development, Crafting Category Romance explains how to use the rules and expectations of the genre to your advantage and win a loyal readership following for life.

Author : Maggie Oman Shannon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1632280507
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crafting Love written by Maggie Oman Shannon and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-12-11 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “It is good to love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is well done.” –Vincent Van Gogh As the future unfolds before us, it seems people are getting busier, more distracted, and less connected to the physical and spiritual world. This can be especially problematic for our relationships, as love is something that just does not magically exist on its own. Love must be cultured, tended, and cared for as if it were a special garden unlike any other. Whether you desire to foster, encourage remembrance, or express gratitude for the love you feel toward the known and unknown in your life, it can be done through the practice of mindfulness and crafting. Crafting Love is filled with thematic chapters meant to inspire your own journey in your expression of love, whether you build an “I Love You…” notebook for your partner, Anytime Valentines for your friends and mentors, a Conversation Starter Table Cloth for your family, Portable Place Shrines for natural places and animals, an “I Am” Affirmation Mandala for yourself, or a Rhythm Painting for the Divine. With the help of a few uplifting friends along the way, Maggie Oman Shannon will help launch your exploration for your love of materials, love of the process, and love of everything and everyone around you through creating transcendent, one-of-a-kind projects with your own hands and heart.

Author : Anna Shields
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 1684174309
Total Pages : 429 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crafting a Collection written by Anna Shields and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2020-03-23 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Compiled in 940 at the court of the kingdom of Shu, the Huajian ji is the earliest extant collection of song lyrics by literati poets. The collection has traditionally been studied as the precursor to the lyrics of the Song dynasty, or in terms of what it contributed to the later development of the genre. But scholars have rarely examined the work as an anthology, and have more often focused on the work of individual poets and their respective contributions to the genre.In this book, Anna Shields examines the influence of court culture on the creation of the anthology and the significance of imitation and convention in its lyrics. Shields suggests that by considering the Huajian ji only in terms of its contributions to a later “model,” we unnecessarily limit ourselves to a single literary form, and risk overlooking the broader influence of Tang culture on the Huajian ji. By illuminating the historical and literary contexts of the anthology, the author aims to situate the Huajian ji within larger questions of Chinese literary history, particularly the influence of cultural forces on the emergence of genres and the development of romantic literature."

Author : Writer's Digest Books
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1599635712
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crafting Novels & Short Stories written by Writer's Digest Books and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-01-12 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn How to Create Stories That Captivate Agents, Editors, and Readers Alike! Inside you'll find the tools you need to build strong characters, keep your plots moving, master the art of dialogue, choose the right point of view, and more. This comprehensive book on the art of novel and short story writing is packed with advice and instruction from best-selling authors and writing experts like Nancy Kress, Elizabeth Sims, Hallie Ephron, N.M. Kelby, Heather Sellers, and Donald Maass, plus a foreword by James Scott Bell. You'll learn invaluable skills for mastering every area of the craft: • Define and refine your characters. • Make your plot and conflict high-energy and intense. • Hone your story's point of view. • Create a rich setting and backstory. • Craft dialogue that rings true. • Select the right words and descriptions throughout your story. • Revise your story to perfection. Throughout you'll find supplemental sections that cover special topics like getting started, beating writer's block, researching your work, and getting published. They'll help you integrate your skills into a balanced, productive, and fulfilling career. Whether you're writing flash fiction, a short story, a novel, or an epic trilogy, you'll come away with the tools you need for strong and effective storytelling.

Author : Julie H. Ferguson
Publisher : Beacon Publishing
ISBN 13 : 097394935X
Total Pages : 93 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crafting Irresistible Query Letters that Get You Published written by Julie H. Ferguson and published by Beacon Publishing. This book was released on 2010-02-15 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crafting Irresistible Query Letters is a book for every writer who wants to captivate magazines, acquisition editors or agents with their ideas and to improve their manuscript acceptance rate by at least 25%. Everyone can master the art of writing effective query letters given the tools. Designed for writers of magazine articles and books, this guide provides all the facts and no-nonsense assistance you need to ensure your queries generate excitement and result in an editor's or agent's invitation to submit more material. Using a unique questionnaire, exercises, and a variety of annotated examples, Crafting Irresistible Query Letters delivers the tools every writer needs to get published. Learn how to: - develop all the essential ingredients of an irresistible article or book query - discover and capitalize on the "marketing slants" for all your works-in-progress - grab and hold an editor's attention - add value to your articles - format and manage traditional and e-queries - avoid common mistakes - follow-up without being a pest. Praise for Crafting Irresistible Query Letters that Result in Publication: "… fantastically informative” "Highly detailed, well targeted sales methods” “Excellent techniques." "Very valuable stuff! I would pay double…!"

Author : J. Scott Coatsworth
Publisher : Other Worlds Ink
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Suck a Little Happy Juice written by J. Scott Coatsworth and published by Other Worlds Ink. This book was released on 2024-04-10 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being An Indie Author Can’t Be That Hard. Right? So you want to be an indie author. Or maybe you're scared to do it all yourself and are looking for a publisher, but want to know more about the nuts and bolts of the book business. Either way, this book is for you. Scott is a thirty-year small press veteran who shares his knowledge—from the snarky to the sublime—and answers your questions: What should you consider before you start to write? What about when you get stuck? And what can you do when you start doubting yourself? This book is filled with practical advice, candid explanations, and emotional support for any writer navigating today's complicated publishing business, helping you to stay sane and define for yourself what being a “successful writer” means. In your career, you’ll have highs and lows. It’s important to put all the highs in a bottle and save them. And when the publishing world gets you down, pull it out and suck a little happy juice. “If I ever go off course, I will refer back to this guide to keep me going. The book's strength lies in its ability to demystify the writing and publishing process, making it a trustworthy companion for writers facing challenges. 5 Stars.” -Jaqueline Neves, Readers’ Favorite "Suck a Little Happy Juice is the kind of advice title one wishes every aspiring writer had in hand. Whether it's addressing getting ready to write or giving concrete examples contrasting tepid writing with captivating alternative approaches and revisions, Coatsworth sets aside ethereal advice in favor of the concrete examples writers need in order to prove more effective and hone their skills.. If libraries and readers were to select just a few titles on the subject of becoming an author, Suck a Little Happy Juice should be at the top of the list." --Midwest Book Review

Author : Simon Locke
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317070038
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Re-crafting Rationalization written by Simon Locke and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-23 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Re-crafting Rationalization contributes to debates relating to the public understanding of science, regarding the conceptualization of the relationship between 'science' and 'the public'. It challenges the prevailing science-centred or 'top-down' framework that currently informs notions of 'public engagement' and 'knowledge-transfer', offering an alternative that remains firmly grounded in the discourse of classical social theory. By proposing an alternative version of rationalization to the standard interpretation of Weber's disenchantment thesis, this book establishes the public understanding of science as a matter of fundamental sociological concern. As such, it redefines this field to emphasize public meanings of science, engaging with a range of topics of major interest to the public and popular meaning of science, including science and religion, science fiction and fantasy, 'fringe' science and media representations of science. Combining rhetorical analysis with ethnomethodology and membership categorization analysis, the book outlines the basis of a new approach to the sociology of knowledge, in the light of which Weber's rationalization thesis is radically re-crafted in relation to studies of scientists' discourse, the rhetoric of science popularization and public usages of science. This re-crafted rationalization is applied in a series of detailed empirical studies of enchanted science (creationism and intelligent design, Scientology and reflexive spirituality, superhero comics) and mundane mysteries (Fortean discourse, conspiracy theory and media representations of 'the scientist' in the case of Jack the Ripper). Re-crafting Rationalization therefore redresses a significant shortcoming in contemporary social theory, which currently overlooks or misrepresents important public meanings of science, whilst excluding popular culture from attention. With profound implications for the ways in which we make sense of developments involving science, this book will be of interest not only to sociologists and social theorists, but also to those interested in popular culture and subcultures and the history, philosophy and sociology of science.

Author : Kristin Ramsdell
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313054053
Total Pages : 489 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Romance Fiction written by Kristin Ramsdell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2018-09-07 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the first encyclopedia solely devoted to the popular romance fiction genre, this resource provides a wealth of information on all aspects of the subject. Romance fiction accounts for a large share of book sales each year, and contrary to popular belief, not all of its readers are women: roughly 16 percent are men. This enormously popular genre continues to captivate people reading for pleasure, and it also commands a growing amount of academic interest. Included are alphabetically arranged reference entries on significant authors along with works, themes, and other topics. The articles are written by scholars, librarians, and industry professionals with a deep knowledge of the genre and so provide a thorough understanding of the subject. An index provides easy access to information within the entries, and bibliographies at the end of each entry, a general bibliography, and a suggested romance reading list allow for further study of the genre.

Author : Amira Jarmakani
Publisher : NYU Press
ISBN 13 : 1479810657
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Imperialist Love Story written by Amira Jarmakani and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2015-07-31 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A curious figure stalks the pages of a distinct subset of mass-market romance novels, aptly called “desert romances.” Animalistic yet sensitive, dark and attractive, the desert prince or sheikh emanates manliness and raw, sexual power. In the years since September 11, 2001, the sheikh character has steadily risen in popularity in romance novels, even while depictions of Arab masculinity as backward and violent in nature have dominated the cultural landscape. An Imperialist Love Story contributes to the broader conversation about the legacy of orientalist representations of Arabs in Western popular culture. Combining close readings of novels, discursive analysis of blogs and forums, and interviews with authors, Jarmakani explores popular investments in the war on terror by examining the collisions between fantasy and reality in desert romances. Focusing on issues of security, freedom, and liberal multiculturalism, she foregrounds the role that desire plays in contemporary formations of U.S. imperialism. Drawing on transnational feminist theory and cultural studies, An Imperialist Love Story offers a radical reinterpretation of the war on terror, demonstrating romance to be a powerful framework for understanding how it works, and how it perseveres.

Author : Anne K. Kaler
Publisher : Popular Press
ISBN 13 : 9780879727789
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Romantic Conventions written by Anne K. Kaler and published by Popular Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding that romance novels are an important literary genre not only because they comprise nearly half of paperback fiction sold, but also because they employ sympathetic values and identifiable conventions, critics present 12 studies analyzing a selection of specific conventions, patterns, themes, and images and trace them back to origins in folktales or fairy tales and back again to the latest adaptations available in the supermarkets. No index. Paper edition (778-0), $21.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR