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Theme—the mysterious cousin of plot and character. Too often viewed as abstract rather than actionable, theme is frequently misunderstood and left to chance. Some writers even insist theme should not be purposefully implemented. This is unfortunate, because in many ways theme is story. Theme is the heart, the meaning, the point. Nothing that important should be overlooked. Powerful themes are never incidental. They emerge from the conjunction of strong plots and resonant character arcs.

The students of today tell their stories of adversity and growth in letters to the original Freedom Writers—authors of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Freedom Writers Diary—who write supportive and powerful letters in response. Over twenty years ago, the students in first-year teacher...

Explore the world of creative writing through insights from YouTube videos, articles by experienced writers, and powerful writing software. Whether you aspire to write a novel, craft compelling articles, or simply improve your communication skills through storytelling, this podcast is for you. We’ll dive into narrative techniques, character development strategies, and methods to engage your audience through the art of storytelling. Join us and turn your ideas into unforgettable stories!

A practical resource to help you turn struggle into success and become the writing coach your kid needs—from the creator of the award-winning Brave Writer curriculum Writing is often hard—for kids and for adults. How can we help our children get past the difficulties and learn the writing...

The New York Times bestselling author of the beloved classic How to Read Literature Like a Professor teaches you how to write everything from a report for your community association to a meaningful memoir in this masterful and engaging guide. Combing anecdotes and hard-won lessons from decades...

Launched in middle schools in the fall of 2005, the Writers Matter approach was designed to discover ways to improve the fit between actual English curricula, district/state standards and, more recently, the Common Core Curriculum Standards for writing instruction. Adapted from Erin Gruwell's successful Freedom Writers Program, Writers Matter develops students' skills in the context of personal growth, understanding others, and making broader connections to the world.

Too often aspiring writers are frustrated by rejection, not realizing that the problem is not the story but the way they are telling it. In this audiobook, best-selling author William Bernhardt brings his down-to-earth approach to the subject of style, revealing everything you need to know to write with the art and craft of a seasoned professional. Bernhardt goes beyond memorizing rules to a fresh approach, a philosophy of writing that will transform your work and take it to a higher level.

Mastering the Art of Psychotherapy is a complete manual on the practice of psychotherapy, principally designed to help clinical professionals and graduate students improve their diagnostic skills, develop treatment strategies, broaden therapeutic techniques, and further their understanding of the workings of the human psyche. William Symes has provided a mechanics manual for the personality, demonstrating how we form our identities, how and why trauma manifests itself, and how to learn the nature and master the dynamics of psychological energy.

With practical, proven, hands-on methods, you can learn how to pursue your writing career from the moment you put pen to paper through marketing and social media. Every chapter of this book will give you proven techniques, online resources to begin your own career, and personal examples of the best method to use when realizing your dream of becoming a published author.

For many writers, the first sentence of an essay is intimidating. This audiobook, which is narrated like a conversation with a personal tutor, guides you on planning and editing an outstanding essay. It offers practical, easy-to-follow instructions that helps you overcome anxiety and self-doubt.

Sometimes the hardest part about teaching writing is getting students to write at all. Kelly Boswell reminds us that every writer is reluctant to write at some point. It’s the conditions–not the kids–that determine success. In Every Kid A Writer, Kelly provides six field-tested strategies to get everyone in the classroom writing with energy and enthusiasm.

Workshop teachers struggle with time—building in two teaching sessions, one for reading and another for writing. There is just too much to do, too many transitions, and very little integration of reading and writing. To compound the frustration, we find that our students don’t have nearly enough time to read and write independently. Enter the Literacy Studio, an alternative workshop model that combines reading and writing. It’s a way of teaching that makes sense to kids—with more time for choice, independent reading and writing, small group work, and conferring.

Why do so many people talk about writing a book but never get the job done? Why do so many start books they never finish? And why is the final product often so much less than what editors and agents want? Because writing is a process, and no steps can be omitted without impacting the quality of the work. As best-selling author William Bernhardt explains, editing begins before you start writing and doesn't end until the book is in print (if then). This book guides writers through that process, explaining what's worth doing and when to do it.

Have you thought about writing a book? Do you just not know where to begin? Do you get writer's block just thinking about writing a book? Best-selling nonfiction author David Kadavy shares his simple process for writing a book. Build confidence, ditch your inner critic, and finally write your book with simple habits you can start today. You can listen to this short read in under an hour, so it won't get in the way of the one thing standing between you and your book: action!

The inspiring stories of 6 people who changed history. Contents: Voltaire, the French writer who believed in equality for all Charlotte Brontë, the British novelist who wrote Jane Eyre Mark Twain, the American who wrote Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer Jacques Prévert, the writer known in...

Generative AI for Writers is your guide to escaping the echo chamber. This audiobook unpacks how to use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and copy generators without becoming generic. It's not just about prompts. It’s about positioning, strategy, and protecting the soul of your message.

Writers In Residence, a podcast by the Department of English at the University of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada, is a place for all to enter the intimate world of writing as seen through the eyes of award-winning writers, scholars, and creatives in our community.

The world of computer science has yet to unlock its full potential. Sure, the industry has moved forward recently, but until every group fairly represents it, it will always leave opportunity on the table. Not so long ago, equality seemed like a pipe dream. But times are changing. Especially with important books like this. Introducing Freedom Code Writers, the perfect book for any aspiring computer scientist who wants to unlock opportunities to thrive in the world of code.

Have you ever heard a writer say: "Don’t worry about the slow beginning; my real story gets going at around page 30…" or something similar to that phrase? Are you dreading the first five pages? Read all the how to books but can’t seem to figure out your beginning? You need answers and fast. Got fifteen minutes? What about ten? Find out what you’re doing wrong and what you’re doing right. In this book we raise questions that you should consider.

Are you a civilian crime writer who wants to use picture-perfect law enforcement details? Do you worry that your mystery novel or screenplay lacks credibility? Fiction and nonfiction author Sergeant Patrick O’Donnell has seen it all in his 24 years working for one of the largest police departments in the country. Now he’s here to help your writing honor the men and women who risk their lives in the line of duty.