Bøger af Melanie Faith

Alix briefly meets an accomplished artist at a coworker's dinner party and subsequently sits for a painting that becomes well-known. But Alix is neither a one-trick pony nor an ingénue; she's 47 and embarking on her own painting and teaching journeys while starting her life over with her young son. This collection of narrative poetry spans years and POVs-including Alix; her son, Sam; her ex; and her colleague, Meghan-and explores what it means to pursue artistic passion, the personal meanings we overlay onto art and artists in a society not conducive to art-making, ambition at midlife, the indirect route to so-called overnight success, and more. Includes Questions for Discussion, Reflection, or Journaling as well as Additional Reading Suggestions.

You've been writing and honing your craft for months or years and are curious about seeking publication for your latest project. Perhaps you wonder about the next steps in the process. Look no further!This book has a little something for every writer interested in expanding their audience and sharing their writing with readers, from pre-writing and writing your drafts to choosing your market and the writing life before, during, and after publication.Topics covered include: The Lovely Littles: Breaking into Literary MagazinesThe Spinning Spider: Keeping Track of your BrainchildrenOptions, You've Got 'em: Traditional, Indie/Small, University Press, or Self-PublishingTwo Streams with One Stone: To Simultaneously Submit or NotMonetize it! Part One: All about the Benjamins; Monetize it! Part Two: Risk and a Swimming MetaphorThe Myth of the Fancy-Pants ToolsThe Art of Writing the Author BioParadox Meets Passion: Writer vs. AuthorThe Slam-Bam Reply: Now in Two Painful Varieties; Creative NoodlingF.U.Nand so much more!

Online teaching can be a wonderful way to share what you know about writing with other authors and to inspire more writing of your own. Ever wondered how to break into online teaching? Wonder no more!Whether you're just getting started on your teaching journey or if you've taught for years in a brick-and-mortar classroom and would like to make the leap into online instruction, this book offers insight into topics such as: choosing your class theme or genre, determining target audience, choosing the length and platform of your class, tips for what to charge, determining objectives, creating a syllabus, marketing your class, interviews with experienced online teachers, and so much more!Packed with exercises, a sample syllabus, a self-quest survey about your teaching strengths, and a resources list, this book is a one-stop read to launching your online courses and inspiring your writing students. Teach on!

You already know a lot more about poetry than you think. Ever recited nursery rhymes? How about sung lyrics or jingles for products? There's a bit of poetry in all of these and in much of your everyday life.This book was written to ignite the many stages of your poetry-writing journey, from the first spark of an idea through the editing and publication process.Chock-full of real-world advice, poetry examples, and prompts-here's inspiration to turbo-charge your verse for writers of all skill levels as well as plenty of creativity for workshops and classes within these packed pages.

Welcome to a genre that has zoomed into public notice with the Internet age and yet has a rich history. Flashes in both fiction and nonfiction are highly sought after by editors and publishers across a wide array of publications. This practical guide covers a diverse range of topics from the first spark of an idea through to the writing, editing, and submission/publication process, offering real-world advice each step of the way from a teacher and fellow writer with twenty-years publishing experience. Featuring thematic writing prompts and flash examples from authors such as Dinty W. Moore, founder of Brevity, this book is equally inspiring for classrooms, workshops, and individual writers excited about polishing their craft.