Articles related to "Famous Authors"

Children's book lovers meet their favorite children's authors at Project Book Babe.

How the example of famous, self published authors helps to make a decision.

Many authors choose to write under several different names or pseudonyms. Sometimes, the discovery comes as a surprise to the reader.

Cats and authors often share a special bond. These famous authors had a definite soft spot for felines.

Character development is an important part to writing good stories. Developing characters through dialogue can keep them interesting. Writers may consider these tips.

From the birthplaces of some of our best known authors, to museums and unique attractions celebrating their work, the U.K has it all.

Thirty leading fiction writers have contributed original short stories and excerpts to this four book collection to raise money for the work of Oxfam.

Ever found yourself stuck for the perfect word? Unable to describe something typical in a new way? Have nothing to write about? Use these quotes to inspire your writing.

Newspapers can provide a fertile environment for a writer to learn the craft and develop style, voice, interview skills and an eye for tight self-editing.

In 1882, Oscar Wilde toured America. One story from his journey indicates that the flippant 19th century superstar had more than one modern view of the world.

The name that appears on the title page may not be the author of the book. Books may be written by professional teams,collaborations, ghostwriters, or even posthumously.

Author Frances Kroll Ring, Fitzgerald's personal secretary, reveals the famous Jazz Age author's final year and a half, as he attempts to finish The Last Tycoon.

Most book events are geared to readers, but writers can reap many benefits by attending.

A look at 2 different but equally unusual diaries to give as gifts this year. Packed with funny pictures and fascinating facts, there's one for him and one for her.

Sydney Bauer has written a tightly-plotted legal thriller in Alibi, with defence attorney David Cavanaugh again taking the central role in a high-profile murder case

Female British Author G. M. Malliet's latest humorous mystery novel was chosen by Kirkus Review as Best Book of 2008, and is a book club favorite.

The small country of Denmark is often mistaken for other European countries, but Denmark has its own history, its own celebrities and its very own Queen.

Often called the artistic and spiritual center of Spain, Toledo's walled city provides tourists with over 2000 years of a medieval history, just a short trip from Madrid

Poking fun at Hollywood and all of it's quirky ways, the Player is a film that contains a multitude of cameos and appearances

Review of Getting Published, Writer's Little Instruction Book, by Paul Raymond Martin

Alton, Hampshire, is a typical small market town. But it has its own share of history including a Civil War battle, the home of Jane Austen and the murder of Fanny Adams.

Several legends shroud the facts surrounding this famous author portraying him both as man and immortal.

Even if one is not a western fan, reading L'Amour's autobiography will be inspiring. Loaded with surprising information, one will find L'Amour a rare and unique man.

A brief look at the life of Mary Wollstonecraft, English Feminist pioneer and writer, social campaigner and mother of Mary Shelley.

An annual exhibition that showcases new and emerging talents amongst headline artists such as Grayson Perry, Tracey Emin, Gerhard Richter, Bill Viola and Julian Opie.

The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame, located in Seattle, Washington, offers a unique and interesting experience for both fans and non-fans of science fiction.

Alcalá de Henares is a beautiful little Spanish town, with a famous Cervantes Museum, Plaza and University focused around this classic novelist.

An essential memoir to read for any aspiring writer is the memoir of Stephen King's journey through a sci-fi obsessed life to become the writer he now is.

Various methods of using technology in your language arts program to improve both reading and writing.

Discover the history behind the seemingly simple question and answer nursery rhyme.

If you want to remember the memorable - and not so memorable - books you've read, a reading journal may be for you.

The TweetLater tool helps businesses and individuals manage their time on Twitter. This results in increased web traffic, exposure, and profits in the long run.

Stephen King will floor the public with this hard-core page-turner, which is due to be released in November 2009.

Southern France is one of the most picturesque and vital places to visit. The towns and cities in the Languedoc region are both unique and ancient sites of beauty.

Vampires: The Immortal Damned is a collaboration of classic vampire stories by authors including Bram Stoker and Mary Shelley.

A Life Transparent by Todd Keisling is a talented author's debut novel combining science fiction with elements from horror and thrillers.

James Rufus Agee's career was curtailed by alcoholism however he still produced memorable works, one of which brought him a posthumous Pulitzer Prize.

A brief snapshot biography of the life and works of American Author Edgar Allan Poe

Ideas for those in love who want to do something fun and special for their partner.

Brief biography and works of American dramatist Edward Albee, prominent in the mid-20th century theatrical stage.

If you are considering bankruptcy, you may feel alone and hopeless. Read this and see that anyone can face this situation and still be successful.

Once the words are done, the story is just beginning for most authors. The journey from creation to publication can be short and quick or long and tedious.

Try some of these games with your kids to promote interaction, cooperation and group bonding.

The benefits of homeschooling are flexibility and the ability to take the classroom anywhere. Take advantage of real-life experiences of homeschooling while traveling.

Obtaining book reviews takes time and patience and is often very difficult for new, unknown authors. Here are some things that will help get those "blurbs."

Many of those in the writing and publishing world believe imitating the style of other authors can help aspiring writers create a writing style of their own.

Japan is a culture with a rich background of ghost stories and folktales that have manifested in a surprisingly modern way throughout the last century.

Got a rejection letter? Instead of hanging that head low, lift it up high. Now, you're part of an elite club of famous writers who went through the exact same thing.

Poetry is an important genre to introduce to young children. It increases their intelligence, responds to their innate sense of rhythm and solidifies parental bonds.

William P. Young uses epigraphs in his novel The Shack. Here is a list of epigraphs for chapters 6-10 and a brief synopsis of their source.