Packed with hints, tips and warnings, here is the complete guide through the minefield of comedy writing. Experienced scriptwriter Ronald Wolfe, reveals the secrets of the trade.

'Write Fantastic Non-fiction and Get it Published' shows you how to turn your idea into a book. It explains where to start, showing you how to select a subject, hone your research skills, explore different genres and styles and edit your work.

Established author Robert Masello shares 101 lessons that can help aspiring writers improve their work, save time & increase productivity.

Alex Epstein, a professional TV writer provides an authoritative, essential guide to the entire process of television writing, both for beginners and professionals who want to go to the next level.

This aid to writing fiction offers guidance with checklists, questions and answers, and other practical tools that enable writers to achieve compelling pace and craft believable dialogue as well as attract the attention of agents and editors.

If you have ever wanted to create a written account of your life, you will find in here all the practical advice, creative insight and technical tools you will need to preserve your story for years to come as well as publish it for others to enjoy.

You are writing and selling short stories but you want to take the next step and write a novel. Della Galton, author of the successful writing guide 'How To Write and Sell Short Stories', shows you how to make the leap in this step-by-step guide.

Have you got a great idea for a screenplay, but don't know how to write it visually? This book gives you the vital information you need to know before you write your script, helping you to make your masterpiece stand out from the crowd.

Now writers can learn the secret to crafting their own fantasy or sci-fi novel as Philip Athans provides a step-by-step guide to: developing the best plot structure; creating believable, exciting characters; writing compelling combat scenes; presenting technology that sounds as if it ought to work; &, finding the right publisher.

This is a guide to writing short fiction successfully. Part 1 explores the nature and history of the genre and helps you get started with ideas, planning and research. Part 2 includes tips by leading short story writers, including: Courttia Newland, Colette Paul, Ali Smith, A.L. Kennedy, Shelley Weiner, Georgina Hammick, Jean McNeil and more. Part 3 contains practical advice - from shaping plots and exploring your characters to beating writers' block,...