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The encyclopaedia once shaped our understanding of the world.Created by thousands of scholars and the most obsessive of editors, a good set conveyed a sense of absolute wisdom on its reader. Contributions from Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, Orville Wright, Alfred Hitchcock, Marie Curie and Indira G...

Legendary author of The Artist's Way Julia Cameron has pioneered the field of creative recovery, inspiring millions of people around the world to discover their true creative selves. Now in , the 'Queen of Creativity' speaks directly to writers - it is an openhearted invitation to begin, stick with...

A practical guide to help authors authentically write and edit a character whose identity is different than their own.Do you have the tools to authentically write and edit a character whose identity is different than your own? It's not a subject that's generally taught in creative writing programs...

We see notebooks everywhere we go. But where did this simple invention come from? How did they revolutionise our lives, and why are they such powerful tools for creativity? And how can using a notebook help you change the way you think?In this wide-ranging story, Roland Allen reveals all the answers...

A literary jaunt in praise of the lost art of letter writing that explores a cultural history and the undeniable thrill of old-school correspondence—from journalist and cultural critic Rachel Syme.Inspired by a famed correspondence handbook penned by a persnickety Victorian who had strong opinions...

'How I wish I'd had access to this book when I was first starting out as a writer! Maggie Smith has created an offering here of great substance and generosity - walking writers of all levels through the sometimes wild and terrifying landscape of literary endeavour' ELIZABETH GILBERTDrawing from her...

Inspired by Robert Macfarlane and curated by Jennie Orchard, an anthology of essays about the joys of giving books to children and young people, from some of the world's most beloved writers.Remember the books that shaped your childhood, sparked your imagination, and ignited a lifelong love of readi...

The sun’s warmth as I emerge from a long uphill forested stretch of the Appalachian Trail? Yes, I can feel it on my face. The weary creak of a Nantucket wooden whaling ship’s ribs as it navigates a mountainous sea? I can hear it and feel the vibrations. Slightly burnt, freshly brewed coffee serv...

: An Indispensable Guide to Writing and Getting Published - 7th Edition.Have you got a sensational manuscript lurking in your bottom drawer, a specialist knowledge in a subject that deserves being committed to paper, or a brilliantly original idea for a children's book?If the answer to any of these...

Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer's craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have.King's advice is grounded in the vivid memories from childhood through his emergenc...

Learn the craft of creating a page-turning romantasy novel in this easy-to-follow guide from writing expert and renowned author of The Savior’s Series, Jenna Moreci.In How to Write Romantasy, Moreci takes you from your first kernel of inspiration through the resolution of your novel, ensuring you...

Every book-lover's dream- a celebration of 550 years of the printed book, told through the remarkable lives of eighteen extraordinary men and womenThe Book-Makers is a celebration of 550 years of the printed book, told through the lives of eighteen extraordinary men and women who took the book in ra...