authorship

Shakespeare Shapiro has always hated his name and has always gotten teased about it all the way through school; however, he may get his revenge through his memoirs, a school project, that has chronicled every detail of his life.

Discusses the backstories of fifty books in the English language, including information about the authors and quirky details relating to characters, settings, and influences on books such as "War and Peace," "The Hobbit," and "In Cold Blood.".

Provides an introduction to creative writing, and includes information on crafting meaningful plot, strategies for starting a writer's group, advice on applying for grants, guidance on writing a screenplay, and includes literary examples to help find a niche, and quizzes to challenge creative thinking.

Stephen King reflects on how his writing has helped him through difficult times and describes various aspects of the art of writing.

An essay in which twentieth century writer George Orwell explores his motivations for writing and the impact writing has had on his life.

Offers teens advice on how to write and publish newspaper and magazine articles, Web blogs, music and movie reviews, novels, comics, short stories, and more.

Presents a comprehensive guide to creating winning manuscripts that will sell, and provide tips and techniques on language, dialogue, diction and more.

Presents a comprehensive guide directed specifically at the Chinese-speaking populace who desire an understanding of written English and explains the difference between British and American vocabulary and spelling and advice for addressing people in Asian nations.

The guidance of two adults and his interest in motorcycles and writing help high school junior Bert Bowden regain the sense of self that had been destroyed by his fifth-grade teacher.

When fourteen-year-old Jerry, a student reporter, tries to interview elderly Paul Bernard, a truculent legless recluse and the most brilliant novelist in the world, the visit breaks Bernard's case of writer's block and sends him down the long road after past memories he has been keeping locked away.