Category Archives: Creative Writing & Composition

The Business of Science Fiction: Two Insiders Discuss Writing and Publishing

Posted on February 26, 2010 by singleton

Two prolific and award-winning science fiction writers, Mike Resnick and Barry N. Malzberg, have been publishing a “Dialogue” in every issue of the SFWA Bulletin, official publication of the Science Fiction Writers of America, for more than a decade. These … Continue reading →

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Fiske Real College Essays That Work, 2E

Posted on February 26, 2009 by singleton

The #1 book on college admissions essays, completely updated and revised From the most trusted name in college admissions, Fiske Real College Essays That Work is the first application essay book designed for those who need it most: bright students … Continue reading →

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Writing Matters: class test version

Posted on February 26, 2009 by singleton

Writing Matters unites research, reasoning, documentation, grammar and style in a cohesive whole, helping students see the conventions of writing as a network of responsibilities writers have… …to other writers. Writing Matters clarifies the responsibility writers have to one another–whether … Continue reading →

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The Five Minute Writer: Exercise and Inspiration in Creative Writing in Five Minutes a Day

Posted on February 26, 2009 by singleton

This book will inspire you to write, even if you have only a few minutes to spare. It may also change the way you think about writing. Drawing on a mix of disciplines, including psychology, art, linguistics, and advertising, each … Continue reading →

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Writing Classified and Unclassified Papers for National Security: A Scarecrow Professional Intelligence Education Series Manual

Posted on February 25, 2009 by singleton

Writing Classified and Unclassified Papers for National Security is designed to serve as a style guide for those in the intelligence profession and for those aspiring to that career and pursuing studies in intelligence, national security, homeland security, or homeland … Continue reading →

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Writing for Journalists (Media Skills)

Posted on February 26, 2008 by singleton

Praise for the first edition: ‘There are books that are badly written, books that are well written and books that you wish you’d written. This is one of the latter. Hicks and his co-writers produce a book that is a … Continue reading →

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How to Write and Illustrate a Scientific Paper (How to Write & Illustrate a Scientific Paper)

Posted on February 26, 2008 by singleton

This second edition of How to Write and Illustrate a Scientific Paper will help both first-time writers and more experienced authors, in all biological and medical disciplines, to present their results effectively. Whilst retaining the easy-to-read and well-structured approach of … Continue reading →

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A Broom of One’s Own: Words on Writing, Housecleaning, and Life (P.S.)

Posted on February 25, 2008 by singleton

For the twice-published novelist, reading an article about herself in the National Enquirer—under the headline “Here’s One for the Books: Cleaning Lady Is an Acclaimed Author”—was more than a shock. It was an inspiration. In A Broom of One’s Own, … Continue reading →

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How to Write and Illustrate a Scientific Paper

Posted on February 25, 2008 by singleton

This second edition of How to Write and Illustrate a Scientific Paper will help both first-time writers and more experienced authors, in all biological and medical disciplines, to present their results effectively. Whilst retaining the easy-to-read and well-structured approach of … Continue reading →

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Write Like a Chemist: A Guide and Resource

Posted on February 25, 2008 by singleton

Write Like a Chemist is a unique guide to chemistry-specific writing. Written with National Science Foundation support and extensively piloted in chemistry courses nationwide, it offers a structured approach to writing that targets four important chemistry genres: the journal article, … Continue reading →

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