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As anchor for the BBC's key political news programme, Newsnight, Emily Maitlis has interviewed some of the most powerful and controversial figures on the political scene. She plans each interview meticulously, knowing what she wants to ask and where she wants it to go, but as one of the most experienced journalists in her field she knows that no interview will ever go to plan....

Suleika has kept a journal her whole life. Journalling has marked her greatest triumphs and buoyed her in her toughest moments. Featuring writing prompts, essays and wisdom from one hundred contributors and serving as a companion during challenging times, The Book of Alchemy explores themes such as fear, love, beginnings, memory, the body and purpose. In doing so, the book offers encouragement, direction and gives readers the tools to engage with discomfort, to ask questions, to peel back the layers and uncover their truest selves.

Ideal for writers at all experience levels, this workbook offers an abundance of helpful tips and a variety of prompts that will inspire writers to create their perfect romantasy story! This book guides writers through the tropes and themes that exist within the romantasy genre, then provides prompts that will not only engage the writer’s creativity, but they will also aid in beating writer’s block, spark ideas for uncharted possibilities, and offer fresh perspectives to outdated tropes.

Sono un autore indipendente che ha scritto cinquantacinque romanzi e 155 manuali nel corso degli ultimi dodici anni. Sono stati tradotti e letti, creando altre 1300 copie in almeno 44 lingue. Sono quasi esclusivamente il responsabile della vendita delle versioni in lingua inglese, quindi so quanto questo sia difficile.

In How to Write Romantasy, Moreci takes you from your first kernel of inspiration through the resolution of your novel, ensuring you hit all the key elements along the way. Chapters are organized around specific plot points, necessary skills, and common questions, covering topics such as building a fantasy framework, creating compelling characters, learning the art of the tease, and bringing home the happily ever after. Each chapter is followed by a summary that you can use for quick reference.

Published multi-genre writer Laura Goode had an epiphany after finishing her MFA and building a freelancing career: Nobody is teaching writers how to wield their persuasive storytelling abilities to make money from their writing. So she decided to write the business-of-writing handbook she needed most. Pitch Craft draws on Goode’s experience as a novelist, poet, essayist, filmmaker, and creator of a pitching and publishing course to uncover what nobody else will tell you about the business strategy that creates a writing career.

Irene Vallejo hebt in ihren leichtfüßigen, strahlend prägnanten Kolumnen den Schatz an Lebenskunst, den die Antike noch heute für uns birgt. Mit Sokrates feiert sie den Luxus, nachdenken zu dürfen, mit dem Kyniker Krates sinniert sie, wie man das Glück im Jetzt findet, und weiß von Horaz: Wer ein Problem angeht, hat es schon halb gelöst. Wie nebenbei lernt man Mythen, Personen und ihre Geschichten kennen und bekommt wunderbare Impulse für das eigene Leben.

From the rise of leetspeak and words such as “unalive” to the trend of adding “-core” to different influencer aesthetics, the internet has ushered in an unprecedented linguistic upheaval. We’re entering an entirely new era of etymology, heralded by the invisible forces driving social media algorithms. And with over 7 billion internet users uploading over 2.5 quintillion bytes of media every day, the sheer volume of potential new words is astounding.

We are surrounded by emoji. They appear in politics, movies, drug deals, our sex lives, and more. But emoji's impact has never been explored in full. In this rollicking tech and pop culture history, Keith Houston follows emoji from its birth in 1990s Japan, traces its Western explosion in the 2000s, and considers emoji's ever-expanding lexicon. Named for the world's most popular pictogram, Face with Tears of Joy tells the whole story of emoji for the first time.

La oratoria es una de las habilidades más influyentes de la historia, capaz de moldear sociedades, transformar pensamientos y consolidar liderazgos. Este libro presenta un estudio exhaustivo sobre los fundamentos, técnicas y filosofía de la retórica, explorando su evolución desde la Antigüedad hasta los desafíos de la comunicación en la era digital. Esta obra es una guía esencial para quienes desean comprender y dominar el arte del discurso, desarrollar una comunicación persuasiva y transformar palabras en influencia.

Unlock the secrets to crafting captivating children's picture books with The Story Architect: How to Write a Children's Picture Book with Strong Story Structure. This comprehensive guide seamlessly blends storytelling artistry with architectural precision, providing you with the tools to build narratives that will enchant young listeners for generations. Whether you're a novice writer or an experienced storyteller, this book offers actionable insights to help you construct tales with strong foundations, engaging structures, and timeless appeal.

How to Read 100 Books a Year isn’t just about speed—it’s about strategy. If you’ve ever dreamed of reading more but felt overwhelmed by time constraints, this book is your guide. Drawing from personal experience and practical techniques, Pierre shares insights on how to make reading an enriching, lifelong habit. From tackling the classics to managing your time effectively, this book breaks down the myths of speed reading, offers proven techniques to maximize comprehension and retention, and provides a roadmap to help you engage with 100 books a year—without sacrificing depth or enjoyment.

J. K. Rowling's magical tale, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, has captivated millions of readers for decades, transporting them into a world where a young boy discovers he is not only a wizard but also the key to a larger, hidden world of magic. As Harry navigates the challenges of his new life at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he uncovers secrets about his past and faces the ultimate test of courage and friendship. For writers, Rowling's work stands as an aspirational model of world-building and character development.

L’analista della comunicazione più apprezzato (e imitato) sui social spiega e “disinnesca” le fallacie logiche più diffuse, ovvero quegli errori di ragionamento per cui un’argomentazione non sta in piedi. Per essere più consapevoli di fronte alle informazioni da cui siamo circondati, consolidare la nostra autonomia di giudizio e imparare a comunicare in modo più efficace. Che cosa c’entra Aristotele con i messaggi da cui siamo sommersi sui social media? Perché un concetto apparentemente astratto come quello di fallacia logica è così rilevante per la nostra vita di ogni giorno?

DALLA VOCAL COACH PIÙ SEGUITA DEL WEB LA GUIDA FONDAMENTALE PER COMUNICARE CON EFFICACIA, SICUREZZA E SPONTANEITÀ. NESSUNO MERITA DI PASSARE INOSSERVATO IMPARA A PARLARE IN PUBBLICO. RICONOSCI E LIBERA IL TUO POTENZIALE. Suggerimenti semplici e utili, esercizi pratici per esprimersi in modo coinvolgente e autentico. Hai mai sentito la tua voce tremare, o il cuore accelerare quando parli in pubblico? Balbetti o ti blocchi davanti a un microfono? Oppure perdi il filo durante una presentazione? Se hai risposto "sì" anche solo a una di queste domande, questo è il libro che fa per te.

Jackie Bolen has 20 years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to students in South Korea and Canada. With her help, you'll improve your English vocabulary and conversational skills in no time at all! Increase your confidence in English. This book is written for beginner to intermediate English learners.

In On Morrison, Serpell brings her unique experience as both an award-winning writer and professor who teaches a course on Morrison to illuminate her masterful experiments with literary form.

Alia Hanna Habib remembers what it was like to be on the outside of the publishing world, looking in. Arriving in New York, a first-generation college student with a love of reading and loads of ambition, she hadn’t any idea how to break into the business of books. Now years later, in her career as an agent, she hears from prospective clients who, whether they’re experts at the top of their fields or wholly new to the writing game, consider breaking through as a success in publishing to be a mysterious and dauting task.

The English alphabet is a tool that we've inherited down the centuries from ancient creators around the world. The alphabet hasn't always had its present form, but rather has undergone all sorts of changes and evolutions to suit the needs of the time. Did you know that five English letters come from a single graphic grandparent? Or that we may know the specific person who invented the letter G? Do you know why Z is the sixth letter for the Greeks, yet the last for us? Or why Q needs to be followed by U?

Beat the Bots offers science-based creativity techniques that guide you through the writing process to unlock your imagination and create compelling stories that resonate with emotional truth in ways AI can’t match.