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Every time you deliver a speech, give a presentation, or simply tell a good story, you are taking centre stage. Here, one of the world’s leading voice coaches introduces the simple exercises that great actors use to hold people’s attention – and reveals how anyone speaking in public can use them. Drawing on 25 years working at London’s National Theatre, Jeannette Nelson explains how to warm up your voice and body before a big speech, how focusing on your breathing can improve your clarity and pace, and much more.

Successful essayist, columnist, writing instructor, and editor Estelle Erasmus will show you how to find your voice, write stellar pieces, and get published.

Known to most as Lemony Snicket, the tormented narrator of A Series of Unfortunate Events, Daniel Handler spends his days writing—for children and adults; film and television; and, on occasion, the accordion. Tracing his life in books from his first encounter with Baudelaire at a local library, And Then? And Then? What Else? offers a witty, poignant exploration of reading, writing and why we tell stories.

30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary quickly became a bestseller in its category back in 2015. Now, in this updated and revised edition—which now contains the 700 most important words you need to master—you'll quickly learn why this title has been such a positive impact in the personal and professional lives of tens of thousands in the English-speaking world.

En este Manual del español incorrecto, Adrián Chávez examina desde el humor los mitos que existen sobre la hipercorrección lingüística, el poder, la discriminación y todos los males que la normativitis ha permeado en la evolución de la lengua y que todos, (in)directa e indistintamente, hemos padecido alguna vez.

Natalie Goldberg has been writing for the past fifty years. But at the beginning of the pandemic, she suddenly wasn’t able to write anymore. Her imaginative wellspring had dried up, and she was forced to ask herself: what do I do when what has always worked for me doesn’t work anymore? In this beautifully written, inspiring personal account, Natalie shares her harrowing journey out of creative paralysis and back onto the page.

Usta oyuncu Rüştü Asyalı'dan konuşma üstüne, dinleme üstüne, aşk üstüne, Türkçemiz üstüne düşünce ve saptamalar.

The Complete Book of Grant Writing is the ultimate grant book that shows you how to write a grant proposal if you're seeking funding through government grants, foundation grants, and specialty grants. Grant proposal writing is an intricate process where any bits of misinformation or formatting errors can mean the difference between securing funding or not. Professional grant writer Nancy Burke Smith and philanthropy consultant and grant maker E. Gabriel Works unveil the secrets behind how to find and successfully apply for grants.

Are you a self-published author, but you're not selling books? Perhaps instead, you have yet to self-publish but want to be prepared to market and promote your book when you do. In either case, you've come to the right place to learn how to market and promote your self-published book. Hi, my name is Brian Jackson. I'm the author of over one dozen books. I'm also the publisher of over 100 books. Most of the books I've published were written by my wife, Melanie Jackson. Finally, I'm an instructor with around 50 online training videos published and 125 thousand students on a site named Udemy. ...

This is it. This is where it all begins. You need to have the contents of this document internalized before you can have any hope of becoming a proficient writer. Don’t even consider skipping this manual by saying “I know how to write. I don’t need this skimpy guide.” I made this book skimpy for a reason! So you’d read it! And for those of you who are brand new to writing in English, this document will elevate you gently from the ground floor to the lofty heights of literary perfection. What’s my point? Don’t skip this book, any of you! This book is separated into six chapters...

Na melhor tradição do novo jornalismo, Adriano Wilkson constrói uma história vibrante e dramática, cheia de personagens de carne e osso (e músculos) inesquecíveis, em que o ringue onde as batalhas se desenrolam se torna uma alegoria dos percalços que a vida impõe a milhões de brasileiros. Acácio Pequeno precisa evaporar de seu corpo cerca de três litros de água para ter acesso à luta mais importante de sua carreira.

Türkçemizin günümüze kadar ulaşmasında muhafızlık eden pek çok kişi oldu. Türkçenin Muhafızları’yla bu kişileri yakından tanımaya ne dersiniz? Ali Şîr Nevayi ve Hüseyin Baykara, tarihe adlarını yazdıran can dostu iki arkadaş… Onları çocukluklarından itibaren zorlu ve maceralı bir yolculuk beklemektedir. İkisi de Simurg’a doğru yola çıkarak büyük hayaller kurarlar. Bütün hayatları boyunca da hayallerini gerçekleştirmek için çalışırlar. Baykara, siyaset alanında, Nevayi ise Türkçeye yaptığı katkılarla adını tarihe yazdırır. Nevayi’nin adı bütün dünyaca bilinen, saygı duyulan, taklit edilen bir dilin adı olur: Nevayi Türkçesi.

Introducing “Overcoming Writer’s Block: The Guide to Unleashing Your Creative Juices!” Are you a budding writer who has struggled to find the right words or felt stuck staring at a blank page? Fear not, for this book will guide you through overcoming writer’s block! In “Overcoming Writer’s Block,” you will explore writers’ challenges and discover effective strategies to unleash creativity. With clear and practical advice, this book helps you break through the barriers that hinder your writing progress. Through concise and engaging chapters, you will: Understand the root ...

This is a book about publishing a book. Your book. It provides both a breadth and depth overview of the Amazon self-publishing world. It contains all the important details on where to self-publish your book and how to self-publish your book. This advice summarizes my seven years as a self-published author of over 100 Amazon books. This book favors self-publishing over the traditional agent and editor model. It is a complete do-it-yourself road-map to self-publishing your work. Manuscript Formatting Microsoft Word 2016 In this chapter, I explain how to use Microsoft Word 2016 to format your ...

Through many decades of groundbreaking journalism, John Simpson has become not only one of the most recognisable and trusted British personalities, but has transferred his skill to books with multiple bestselling success. With his new book he turns his eye to how Great Britain has been transformed by its free press down the years. He shows how, while the press likes to pretend it's independent, they have enjoyed the power they have over the events they report and have at times exercised it irresponsibly.

Learn How You Can Start Making Money By Publishing Books Today. Even if you're a complete novice, even if you're not a tech guru, and yes, even if you're an 80-year-old grandma. This book is your easy guide to learn how to write better and faster than ever by harnessing the power of ChatGPT.

Imagine you're at a dinner party with some of the most successful authors of our time. "Book Mama" and Beautiful Writers Podcast cocreator Linda Sivertsen is the host. As she shares her story of the many hilarious, outrageous, and practical things she did to launch her bestselling writing career, your favorite writers chime in with their own anecdotes, leaving you enlightened and newly inspired. The wisdom in this book will nourish anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling and dreams of living a creative life.

"Decoding Othello" provides an in-depth exploration of William Shakespeare's tragic play. The guide probes into the narrative, exploring key themes like love, jealousy, betrayal, manipulation, racial otherness, gender dynamics, and power structures. Character analyses focus on the five main characters - Othello, Iago, Desdemona, Cassio, and Emilia - whose intricate relationships drive the plot.

This book will quickly improve your speaking confidence and performance. It will help a beginner become a good public speaker and it will help a good speaker become a great speaker. It will benefit anyone who wants to speak like a professional. It contains more concise tips, more trade secrets and more winning tactics than other books on speaking. It comes in short sharp sections which are packed with practical, proven tips to transform your speaking skills. You will gain the confidence and methods to construct and deliver inspiring talks.

Are You Ready to Create Your Story World?All stories take place in a story world, no matter what the genre! What is your story world like? Let THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO WORLD BUILDING show you how to create a story world that is believable, and genre-appropriate as well as appropriate to your story! This THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO WORLD BUILDING not only explains why you need a story world, but also shows you the many ways a properly developed story world will enhance your story and deepen your readers' experiences with your writing. It will show you how to use your story world to develop ...