"In Truth Is the Arrow, Mercy Is the Bow, Steve Almond employs the radical empathy he displayed as co-host (with Cheryl Strayed) of the podcast Dear Sugars to explore the joys and trials of storytelling, and to explode the myths that hold us back from writing our deepest and truest work. The book includes chapters on plot, character, and chronology, but travels far beyond the earnest intentions of most craft books. It includes essays on humor, sex,...

"Millions of people have to write for their jobs; millions want to write for their own reasons. As a result, the need for "writing skills" literature is large. Most of it falls into a few big categories: technical writing skills and references (think: Strunck and White's The Elements of Style). However, The 12 Week Year for Writers system is a writing-specific implementation of The 12 Week Year productivity system, created over many years of Thrall's...

"The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook sets new standards for clear, accurate pattern writing, walking aspiring and experienced designers alike through each must-have component of a thorough, well-written pattern, including how to devise and present gauge, charts, and sizing information that is correct and easy-to-follow"--

"Strange invaders from the Underverse are threatening the peaceful peoples of Apocalyptia, the Under Clowns from Clownlantis have come, and it's no laughing matter! Now Jack, June, Quint, and Dirk have to write and draw a sequel, while Lightning Boy, Moonstar, and Doc Baker help Savage Aloner face his primal fear of clowns and save Apocalyptia (again)! It's going to be even MORE wild than it sounds!" -- Page [4] cover.

"The C.A.P.E. Crusade is a refreshingly new take on the College Application Personal Essay, Billy Lombardo provides a balance of broad guidance and nitty-gritty tips to help young writers craft meaningful essays in response to what can feel like an impersonal process. Whether you've got a support team of dozens behind you, or you're going at it completely on your own, this book will get you through every step of the process. The C.A.P.E. Crusade anticipates...