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Transnational Broadcasting in the Indo Pacific: The Battle for Trusted News and Information
Par Alexandra Wake. 2024
Transnational Broadcasting in the Indo-Pacific brings together research spanning journalism, broadcast and political science to interrogate the issues arising from a…
rapidly changing global political and broadcast environment. This book asks: Why is there increasing interest in the provision of English-language media in the Indo-Pacific from countries like China? What are the implications for the traditional providers of foreign-produced news such as the Australia Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation? What now is the role of social media in the creation of broadcast journalism, and why is there panic in diplomatic circles about some of the journalism that originates from broadcasters in China and Russia? The result is a book that offers an insight into a rapidly transforming media landscape, the changing state of international relations, and the rise of new powers.Everyone wants to be a published writer. But only a few manage to break into print. In this guide, Richard…
D. Bank provides expert advice to help you reach your goals of writing and selling articles, essays, and books. Featuring step-by-step instructions covering all aspects of writing, including how to:Master the elements of creative nonfictionConduct interviews and take accurate notesFind your unique voiceDevelop good research and editing skills Write with authority and confidenceSell writing to periodicals and publishersWhether you want to write an intimate memoir, a magazine story, or a scholarly article, you&’ll find all you need to see your bylines in print.For an aspiring novelist, nothing is more intimidating than a blank page or computer screen. This step-by-step guide helps you…
get past that hurdle, start writing, and cross the finish line to first draft in only twenty-six weeks! This guide covers the entire novel-writing process--from polishing an idea to finding an agent and submitting to publishers.This practical guide takes you through the ins and outs of writing and publishing your first book, including how to:Create authentic characters, engaging plotlines, and believable settingsEdit for tone, structure, and pacingFind the right agentMarket and sell your work to publishersBuild a career as a novelist Complete with writing exercises, inspiring examples, and expert advice from bestselling novelists, this book is an excellent starting place for anyone interested in the art, craft, and business of writing fiction.1001 Letters For All Occasions: The Best Models for Every Business and Personal Need
Par Corey Sandler, Janice Keefe. 2004
Dear Reader,Welcome to fictional Smalltown, Ohio--where every resident knows how to write clear, concise, attention-grabbing letters. With more samples than…
any other book, 1001 Letters for All Occasions is the resource any time written communication is in order. Letters are still the best way to communicate, and the residents of Smalltown are happy to share their best examples with you.We provide letters for every personal and business need, including apologies, business proposals, complaints, congratulations, cover letters, invitations, condolences, thanks, and travel letters in three languages.Whether you are writing to your bank, your child's school, or a large government agency, our picture-perfect sample letters will get you the response you want!Sincerely,Corey Sandler and Janice KeefeFollow the Story: How to Write Successful Nonfiction
Par James B. Stewart. 1998
An indispensable guide to nonfiction writing from the Columbia Journalism School professor and Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist behind the bestsellers Blind…
Eye, Blood Sport, and Den of Thieves.In Follow the Story, bestselling author and journalist James B. Stewart teaches you the techniques of compelling narrative writing, from nonfiction books to articles, feature stories, or memoirs. Stewart provides concrete directions for conceiving, reporting, structuring, and writing nonfiction—techniques that he has used in his own successful books and stories. By using examples from his own work, Stewart illustrates systematically a way of thinking about and executing stories, a method that has helped numerous reporters and Columbia students become better writers.Follow the Story examines in detail: - How an idea is conceived - How to &“sell&” ideas to editors and publishers - How to report the nonfiction story - Six models that can be used for any nonfiction story - How to structure the narrative story - How to write introductions, endings, dialogue, and description - How to introduce and develop characters - How to use literary devices - Pitfalls to avoid Learn a clear way of looking at the world with the alert curiosity that is the first indispensable step toward good writing.Tell It Like It Is: A Guide to Clear and Honest Writing
Par Roy Peter Clark. 2023
America's favorite writing coach and bestselling author returns with an "indispensable" guide (Diana K. Sugg, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter) to writing clearly…
and honestly in a world full of lies, propaganda, and misinformation. The darker and more dystopian the future appears, the more influential public writers become. But with so much content vying for our attention, and so much misinformation and propaganda polluting public discourse, how can writers break through the noise to inform an increasingly busy, stressed, and overwhelmed audience? In Tell It Like It Is, bestselling author, writing coach, and teacher Roy Peter Clark offers a succinct and practical guide to writing with clarity, honesty, and conviction. By analyzing stellar writing samples from a diverse collection of public writers, Clark highlights and explains the tools journalists, scientists, economists, fact-checkers, even storytellers use to engage, inform, and hook readers, and how best to deploy them in a variety of contexts. In doing so, he provides answers to some of the most pressing questions facing writers today: How do I make hard facts—about pandemics, wars, natural disasters, social justice—easy reading? How do I get readers to pay attention to what they need to know? How do I help contribute to a culture of writing that combats misinformation and propaganda? How do I instill hope into the hearts and minds of readers? With Clark's trademark wit, insight, and compassion, Tell It Like It Is offers a uniquely practical and engaging guide to public writing in unprecedented times—and an urgently needed remedy for a dangerously confused world.The Routledge Introduction to Canadian Crime Fiction
Par Pamela Bedore. 2024
Who are the most important Canadian crime and detective writers? How do they help represent Canada as a nation? How…
do they distinguish Canada’s approach to questions of crime, detection, and social justice from those of other countries? The Routledge Introduction to Canadian Crime Fiction provides a much-needed investigation into how crime and detection have been, are, and will be represented within Canada’s national literature, with an attention to contemporary popular and literary texts. The book draws together a representative set of established Canadian authors who would appear in most courses on Canadian crime and detective fiction, while also introducing a few authors less established in the field. Ultimately, the book argues that crime fiction is a space of enormously productive hybridity that offers fresh new approaches to considering questions of national identity, gender, race, sexuality, and even genre.Writing by Heart: A Poetry Path to Healing and Self-Discovery
Par Meredith Heller. 2024
Write to Explore and Express the Wild Beauty of Your Heart Meredith Heller invites you to write as a path…
toward self-understanding and as a lifelong refuge of steadfast friendship with yourself. She used the power of writing to heal and save her own life, and now she teaches others to do the same. In this book, Meredith shares the techniques she developed to help people from all walks of life explore their emotions, find their voice, and better navigate life’s challenges. Filled with potent exercises and inspiring poems from the author and her students, Writing by Heart is a must-read for anyone, from seasoned writer to novice, who wants to discover the transformative power of writing.The Curious Researcher: A Guide To Writing Research Papers
Par Bruce Ballenger. 2018
For courses in Research Writing. An engaging, direct writing style propels this inquiry-based guide to writing research papers. …
Featuring an engaging, direct writing style and inquiry-based approach, The Curious Researcher: A Guide to Writing Research Papers stresses that curiosity is the best reason for investigating ideas and information. An appealing alternative to traditional research texts, The Curious Researcher stands apart for its motivational tone, its conversational style, and its conviction that research writing can be full of rewarding discoveries. Offering a wide variety of examples from student and professional writers, the text encourages students to find ways to bring fact-based writing to life. A unique chronological organization sets up achievable writing goals along with week-by-week guidance. Full explanations of the technical aspects of writing and how to document source-based papers help students develop sound research and analysis skills. The 9th Edition has been revised with new features and sections, a new thematic table of contents, and up-to-date coverage of MLA style.Basic English Grammar For Dummies - US
Par Geraldine Woods. 2024
Your go-to guide for expressing yourself correctly in the most spoken language in the world Basic English Grammar For Dummies…
is the bestselling grammar guide that's perfect for readers who want to improve their knowledge of the English language. This well-rounded primer covers the building blocks of English grammar, giving you an introduction to parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, and more. Real-world examples help you understand the rules of Standard English — and when you can break them! You can test your progress with quiz questions on every topic. This updated edition explains current usage (including pronouns and presentation slides) and gives you handy rules to remember, so you can speak and write with confidence. Make the English language learning process engaging and stress-free with this Dummies guide. Learn about parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, and capitalization Become a better writer and get answers to all your questions about English Recognize and avoid common grammar mistakes and misuse of words Apply your grammar knowledge in everyday scenarios at work, in school, and in general communication Anyone who's new to the English language or needs a little refresher on tricky grammar rules will enjoy Basic English Grammar For Dummies. This book makes learning the English language accessible so you can feel confident at work, in school, and in life.Talk, Talk: A Children's Book Author Speaks To Grown-ups
Par E. L. Konigsburg. 1995
In TalkTalk E. L. Konigsburg presents a selection of speeches she has given over a period of 25 years. In…
her introduction to the first speech, and to the book as a whole, she explains:"While each of my books has been written because I had a story I wanted to tell, these speeches were written because I had something I wanted to say. The audience for the former is children; for the latter, adults.... I recognize -- with a measure of amused detachment -- that some were written as a reaction to trends; others, to fads.I have given these talks in cafetoriums, auditoriums, and the public rooms of Holiday Inns. Even though I have not always been on a stage when addressing an audience, I have tried to set the stage. Between talk and talk, I have written passages connecting the speeches to the time in which they were written and to one another. And that is TalkTalk."Always a thought-provoking speaker, she has chosen nine speeches that capture the essence of her years as a writer for children. When brought together, they enrich one another and provide a chance to look back at what children's books have been, to observe where they are now and to offer an insightful look at what books may continue to mean to children in the years to come. Written by an outstanding author, these speeches, individually and together, represent a vision of the need for books and the role books have played and should continue to play in the lives of children.Writing Your Life: Putting Your Past on Paper
Par Lou W. Stanek. 1996
We all have stories to tell -- of a rapturous first kiss, a life-altering moment of choice, or the shocking…
revelation of a long-guarded secret. And these stories are often as distinctive, fascinating, exciting and entertaining as those found in the memoirs and autobiographies that currently top the nation's bestseller lists. We just need to know how to tell them best.Veteran, writing teacher, lecturer, and author of So You Want to Write a Novel, Lou Willet Stanek can help you translate your joys and ordeals, thoughts and triumphs into superbly crafted nonfiction -- taking you step-by-step through the writing process with care, encouragement, and expert advice. She shows you how to unlock your memories, create settings and scenes, protray major characters and dramatic events. And she offers the key to finding your own unique voice, and to presenting your greatest charcter -- yourself -- without boring your reader or sounding egotistical.Complete with invaluable exercises, nuts-and-bolts techniques, and motivational tools, Writing Your Life is indispensible for every aspiring writer who wishes to mine the rich lode of his or her past for all the gems hidden there.If you have the passion and energy to write fiction, but have trouble finding an idea and getting started, this…
is the perfect book for you. Lou Willett Stanek has helped scores of new authors in her acclaimed writing workshops—and now she shows you how to look and listen, how to find stories and begin shaping them like a writer.Here's how to find inspiration from neighbors and strangers, reshape classic tales, cull current events and use other tricks of the writing trade so effectively you'll soon find yourself brimming with ideas, your imagination revved to its full potential. Begin with a snippet of overheard conversation, an unexpected event, a simple character trait, a place, a problem—Ms. Stanek teaches you to get past "what really happened" and reinvent reality in ways that will astound and delight you, and hold a reader's attention.Here too are hundreds of "what-ifs," simple situations you can guide to endlessly different conclusions—and use to learn new ways to fashion plot, describe character, develop conflict, paint with language, create a setting, employ flashbacks, build suspense, and much, much more. For every writer who could use a jump-start, from novice to pro, here is a book that will help you keep the faith and. . .Thousands of stories are just waiting to be told—by you. Get started!Enneagram Type 4: The Romantic Individualist (The Enneagram Collection)
Par Beth McCord. 2019
The Enneagram Collection is for anyone who wants to have a deeper understanding of their Enneagram type. The Enneagram Type…
4: The Romantic Individualist is an interactive book that focuses on those who have a core desire to be unique, special, and their authentic self. The book explores the unique motivations, longings, strengths, and weaknesses of a Type 4. Type 4: The Romantic Individualist is a great self-assessment resource for all spheres of life, including:Personal and professional relationshipsFaith communitiesStudents and even pop cultureAuthor Beth McCord teaches readers how to transform self-limiting behaviors into life-enhancing personal empowerment. Books from The Enneagram Collection are great for anyone newly interested in the Enneagram or longtime Enneagram enthusiasts. Inside readers will find:Space to journal about their uniqueness, goals for inner stability, and ideals for achieving peace of mindTeachings about the strengths, challenges, and opportunities that a Type 4 needs in order to build a more meaningful life, lasting relationships, and a deeper understanding of God and one's selfThis ancient personality typing system identifies nine types of people and how they relate to one another. The system helps people discover what motivates them, their fears, and how best to interact with others.Not a Type 4 or want to learn about the other Enneagram types? Check out the rest of The Enneagram Collection by Enneagram coach, author, and speaker Beth McCord.The Academic Skills Handbook: Your Guide to Success in Writing, Thinking and Communicating at University (Student Success)
Par Diana Hopkins, Tom Reid. 2024
This is your complete guide to success in navigating, writing, thinking, and communicating at university. Packed with tips, diagnostic tools,…
guided exercises, and full text examples, it equips you to boost your grades, ace your assignments, and get the most out of your time at university. This book helps you: Prepare for and navigate university culture Develop the academic skills needed for success at university Communicate your ideas with confidence and clarity Watch your skills grow with diagnostic tools Create your own study plan tailored to the skills you need Know what your tutor is looking for and how to deliver Turn your skills into success after university The Academic Skills Handbook is specially designed to show you where your strengths are and what you need to work on, so you get a practice plan that is perfect for your needs. It then arms you with the principles and practice to get ahead in your academic writing, presentations and group work. What′s new to this edition? Three chapters on university culture, writing blogs, and online and blended learning (including best practices for using AI as a support tool), as well as new annotated examples of course work and increased coverage of wellbeing. Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.The Academic Skills Handbook: Your Guide to Success in Writing, Thinking and Communicating at University (Student Success)
Par Diana Hopkins, Tom Reid. 2024
This is your complete guide to success in navigating, writing, thinking, and communicating at university. Packed with tips, diagnostic tools,…
guided exercises, and full text examples, it equips you to boost your grades, ace your assignments, and get the most out of your time at university. This book helps you: Prepare for and navigate university culture Develop the academic skills needed for success at university Communicate your ideas with confidence and clarity Watch your skills grow with diagnostic tools Create your own study plan tailored to the skills you need Know what your tutor is looking for and how to deliver Turn your skills into success after university The Academic Skills Handbook is specially designed to show you where your strengths are and what you need to work on, so you get a practice plan that is perfect for your needs. It then arms you with the principles and practice to get ahead in your academic writing, presentations and group work. What′s new to this edition? Three chapters on university culture, writing blogs, and online and blended learning (including best practices for using AI as a support tool), as well as new annotated examples of course work and increased coverage of wellbeing. Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.Enneagram Type 2: The Supportive Advisor (The Enneagram Collection)
Par Beth McCord. 2019
The Enneagram Collection is for anyone who wants to have a deeper understanding of their Enneagram type. The Enneagram Type…
2: The Supportive Advisor is an interactive book that focuses on those who have a core desire to be loved and wanted. The book explores the unique motivations, longings, strengths, and weaknesses of a Type 2. The Enneagram Type 2: The Supportive Advisor is a great self-assessment resource for all spheres of life, including:Personal and professional relationshipsFaith communitiesStudents and even pop cultureAuthor Beth McCord teaches readers how to transform self-limiting behaviors into life-enhancing personal empowerment. Books from The Enneagram Collection are great for anyone newly interested in the Enneagram or longtime Enneagram enthusiasts. Inside readers will find:Space to journal about their uniqueness, goals for inner stability, and ideals for achieving peace of mindTeachings about the strengths, challenges, and opportunities that a Type 2 needs in order to build a more meaningful life, lasting relationships, and a deeper understanding of God and one's selfThis ancient personality typing system identifies nine types of people and how they relate to one another. The system helps people discover what motivates them, their fears, and how best to interact with others.Not a Type 2 or want to learn about the other Enneagram types? Check out the rest of The Enneagram Collection by Enneagram coach, author, and speaker Beth McCord.Enneagram Type 7: The Entertaining Optimist (The Enneagram Collection)
Par Beth McCord. 2019
The Enneagram Collection is for anyone who wants to have a deeper understanding of their Enneagram type. The Enneagram Type…
7: The Entertaining Optimist is an interactive book that focuses on those who have a core desire to be happy, satisfied, and content. The book explores the unique motivations, longings, strengths, and weaknesses of a Type 7. The Enneagram Type 7: The Entertaining Optimist is a great self-assessment resource for all spheres of life, including:Personal and professional relationshipsFaith communitiesStudents and even pop cultureAuthor Beth McCord teaches readers how to transform self-limiting behaviors into life-enhancing personal empowerment. Books from The Enneagram Collection are great for anyone newly interested in the Enneagram or longtime Enneagram enthusiasts. Inside readers will find:Space to journal about their uniqueness, goals for inner stability, and ideals for achieving peace of mindTeachings about the strengths, challenges, and opportunities that a Type 7 needs in order to build a more meaningful life, lasting relationships, and a deeper understanding of God and one's selfThis ancient personality typing system identifies nine types of people and how they relate to one another. The system helps people discover what motivates them, their fears, and how best to interact with others.Not a Type 7 or want to learn about the other Enneagram types? Check out the rest of The Enneagram Collection by Enneagram coach, author, and speaker Beth McCord.Featuring a new introduction, this updated edition of the New York Times bestselling classic by Pulitzer Prize and National Book…
Award–winning author and one of the most revered figures in American letters is &“profound and priceless as guidance for anyone who aspires to write&” (Los Angeles Times).Born in 1909 in Jackson, Mississippi, Eudora Welty shares details of her upbringing that show us how her family and her surroundings contributed to the shaping not only of her personality but of her writing as well. Everyday sights, sounds, and objects resonate with the emotions of recollection: the striking clocks, the Victrola, her orphaned father&’s coverless little book saved since boyhood, the tall mountains of the West Virginia back country that became a metaphor for her mother&’s sturdy independence, Eudora&’s earliest box camera that suspended a moment forever and taught her that every feeling awaits a gesture.In her vivid descriptions of growing up in the South—of the interplay between black and white, between town and countryside, between dedicated schoolteachers and the children they taught—she recreates the vanished world of her youth with the same subtlety and insight that mark her fiction, capturing &“the mysterious transfiguring gift by which dream, memory, and experience become art&” (Los Angeles Times Book Review).Part memoir, part exploration of the seeds of creativity, this unique distillation of a writer&’s beginnings offers a rare glimpse into the Mississippi childhood that made Eudora Welty the acclaimed and important writer she would become.A clear, accessible, and fun guide on everything it takes to land a job. Searching for a job can…
be hard and demoralizing work. In Why You, Why Me, Why Now, Rachel Toor delivers some good news. The most important thing is within your control—a mindset that shows you know the goals of the organization you want to work for and that you’re ready and eager to contribute. Toor provides, with compassion and enthusiasm, strategies to make it easy for hiring managers to say “yes.” Through useful and funny anecdotes, she offers advice from professionals across industries and focuses on the attitude applicants can adopt to find success. Revealing traits employers seek, Toor shows how to craft winning cover letters, ways to tailor resumes for each job, and practical tips to get past AI screening. She also explains how to use LinkedIn and gives tips on preparing for interviews. Throughout, the book features Toor’s notes on writing well to help in landing a first job and beyond. Encouraging, entertaining, and blunt, this is a job-search guide like no other.