technique

A brief guide to writing mystery stories teaching how to craft characters and plots, set the scene, use dialogue, and build suspense.

Provides guidance and inspiration for aspiring young historical fiction writers, covering research and such story aspects as setting, characters, viewpoint, plots, dialogue, and voice and providing tips and examples from famous writers.

A simple guide to writing a newspaper, magazine, or online article that provides tips on getting started, finding the story, people, viewpoint, story development, vocabulary, dialogue, and other related topics.

A simple guide to writing adventure stories with tips on creating believable characters and plots, using dialogue, and overcoming writer's block.

A guide to calligraphy that provides information on its history, essential tools, and basic techniques, with practice exercises, six full alphabets, and tips for creating unique calligraphy projects.

Step-by-step directions show you how to draw dogs, cats, and other special pets.

Describes and illustrates the basic techniques of caricature drawing, covering the face, features, expressions, body shapes, posture and gesture, and other topics; and includes advice on tools and equipment.

Spiral bound. Shows how to design artwork, logos, letterheads, and cards, and how to set up a calligraphic business.

Provides step-by-step instructions for making drawings and cartoons of monsters, both simple and sophisticated.

Provides an overview of traditional printmaking techniques, information on printmaking methods, and works of more than 40 artists.