{"product_id":"creative-writing-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Creative Writing for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMaggie Hamand\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnlock your creative potential and write something special\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEver dream of writing a book, article, poem, or play that means something to you--and maybe to someone else as well? Do you have an idea you're ready to get down on paper? In \u003ci\u003eCreative Writing For Dummies, \u003c\/i\u003e you'll learn how to unleash your creative side and become a confident and productive writer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover the essential elements of storytelling, including structure, characterization, setting, dialogue, and plot, as you navigate the countless ways you can express yourself with the written word. Explore the media and methods you can use to help find an audience--from traditional to self-publishing, social media, blogging, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCreative Writing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e also shows you how to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrite in all sorts of different formats, including screenplays, scripts, creative nonfiction, poetry, short stories, novels, and beyond\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigate the world of social media and learn how it can contribute to getting your work read by more people in more places\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the new, online nature of contemporary journalism and the proliferation of news and blogging sites\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA can't-miss roadmap to getting your first--or hundred-and-first--story, poem, or script committed to paper, \u003ci\u003eCreative Writing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential read for aspiring, amateur, and professional writers everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnlock your creativity and make your writing sparkle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you dream of being a writer--any kind of writer--\u003ci\u003eCreative Writing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is for you! Inside, you'll learn the basics of storytelling for fiction, travel writing, essays, scripts, and beyond. Discover your unique voice and develop the mindset of a writer with this beginner-friendly guide. Dynamic characters, compelling plots, and authentic dialogue are all explained right here. You'll also dive into the many fiction and nonfiction forms with writing exercises designed to help you develop your craft, find an audience, and get published.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinding inspiration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeveloping your storytelling skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearning new writing techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExploring different styles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoosing your genre\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEditing your work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGetting your work published or opting for self-publishing opting for self-publishing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaggie Hamand, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is a novelist, nonfiction author, journalist, and publisher. She was the winner of the first World One-Day Novel Cup in 1994 with the novel \u003ci\u003eThe Resurrection of the Body, \u003c\/i\u003e which was written in 24 hours and subsequently optioned for film and television. Her novel \u003ci\u003eVirgin \u0026amp; Child\u003c\/i\u003e was the 2020 Morning Star Book of the Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.66 x 9.22 x 7.42 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 03, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764538999072,"sku":"9781394196661","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e75d03b2492baba4a1cf478d0dc4703b.webp?v=1780251446","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/creative-writing-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}