The Author’s Companion is a concise guide that has been designed to help authors at all stages of their writing journey. It originated as a resource for our publishing company’s author base. Initially intended for internal use, we realised it had the potential to benefit the wider author community. Unlike motivational books that simply inspire you to write, “The Author’s Companion” delves into practical techniques, exercises and approaches that assist in crafting a compelling book. Backed by data-driven analysis, it offers valuable insights that will help you understand both the publishing industry and your target audience. By highlighting common mistakes made by authors during the writing and publishing processes, this book equips you with the knowledge to avoid these pitfalls and succeed in the literary world. Benefit from the wealth of experience gained from publishing over 2500+ books. In the era of self-publishing, the absence of editorial gatekeepers has affected the overall quality of books being released. Countless books are published every day, but only a select few truly achieve success. Hence, The Author’s Companion addresses two distinct groups of authors: those with good content but lacking experience in writing or publishing those with poor content due to a lack of writing skills It serves as a guiding light for both these groups of authors, providing them with invaluable support and expertise. For authors new and experienced, this book will indeed serve as a companion on their journey towards publishing best-sellers.

A collection of short essays on writing and the creative life.

The Psychologist's Companion is intended for students as well as young professionals and writers at all stages of their careers seeking inspiration and guidelines for better scientific writing. This book is also a resource for researchers in related fields. It has been comprehensively updated, revised, and extended for its fifth edition and includes the latest style guidelines of the American Psychological Association's Publication Manual (sixth edition, 2009) as well as chapters encompassing the entire research process from doing literature research and planning an experiment to writing the paper. It features new chapters on literature research; ethics; and generating, evaluating, and selling ideas. The Psychologist's Companion also provides information on writing book proposals, grant proposals, and lectures.

Webster’s New Essential Writer’s Companion is a helpful guide to the mechanics of good writing and effective research including the latest electronic resources. With sections on grammar, punctuation, style, usage, and proofreading, this easy-to-use reference offers invaluable guidance to writers looking to give every piece of writing that polished finish. Additional advice on constructing logical sentences and paragraphs shows how to build a convincing overall argument. Key sections on research explain how to take full advantage of the powerful search tools available over computer networks, both inside and outside a traditional library setting. Compact and to the point, this nifty handbook is an ideal resource for the home, office, or classroom.

In A Writer’s Companion, Louis D. Rubin, Jr., has drawn on his years of accumulated wisdom—as well as the advice of some fifty prominent writers from various fields—to put together in a single volume a vast array of information. Organized in such a way as to make it exceptionally easy to use, and enhanced by Rubin’s graceful and witty prose, A Writer’s Companion will merit a place on the desk of every serious wordsmith. It is also a book that will bring endless hours of pleasure to anyone who enjoys reading simply for the sake of gaining new knowledge. As Casey Stengel said, “You could look it up.”

First published a decade ago, A Writer's Book of Days has become the ideal writing coach for thousands of writers. Newly revised, with new prompts, up-to-date Web resources, and more useful information than ever, this invaluable guide offers something for everyone looking to put pen to paper — a treasure trove of practical suggestions, expert advice, and powerful inspiration. Judy Reeves meets you wherever you may be on a given day with: • get-going prompts and exercises • insight into writing blocks • tips and techniques for finding time and creating space • ways to find images and inspiration • advice on working in writing groups • suggestions, quips, and trivia from accomplished practitioners Reeves's holistic approach addresses every aspect of what makes creativity possible (and joyful) — the physical, emotional, and spiritual. And like a smart, empathetic inner mentor, she will help you make every day a writing day.

A guide to writing the essay and writing across the curriculum, this title offers advice on developing and polishing prose, with an emphasis on style and process.