{"product_id":"writing-what-you-know-meg-files-9781621535119","title":"Writing What You Know: How to Turn Personal Experiences Into Publishable Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry","description":"It's easy for people to write about their feelings in a journal. It's more difficult, however, to convert personal experiences into stories worthy of publication--fiction, non-fiction, or poetry. Filled with engaging exercises, \u003ci\u003eWrite from Life\u003c\/i\u003e guides writers in identifying story-worthy material and transforming their raw material into finished pieces, through conquering fears associated with personal exposure, determining a story's focus, shaping the material into a cohesive whole, and editing and revising as needed. Writers working in any form will find this book invaluable for supplying them with the inspiration and practical instruction they need to get their experiences and emotions into print. In addition, they will learn to: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTap into difficult, guarded parts of their lives to tell the stories they desire\u003cbr\u003eWrite emotionally intense material\u003cbr\u003eDecide which literary form is right for their stories\u003cbr\u003eCreate the illusion of real speech with effective dialogue\u003cbr\u003eTell their stories with authority\u003cbr\u003eDevelop effective beginnings, middles, and ends\u003cbr\u003eShare their work with others and deal with reactions courageously \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFiles' friendly, encouraging advice makes it a pleasure for writers to write the stories they are most passionate about. In an age when publishing can mean pushing a button on Facebook, Twitter, or a blog, there is an enduring urge to send stories out into the world. In an atmosphere of misinformation and lies that social media and the ease of publishing may encourage, we especially crave truth. The time to start telling it is now--so many aspiring writers have truths worth sharing and stories begging to be told  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAllworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Meg Files\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1621535118\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781621535119\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Allworth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/19\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.80d","brand":"Meg Files","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45980860743935,"sku":"9781621535119","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e437106a-1053-45de-8807-c8a834490982.jpg?v=1722416968","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/writing-what-you-know-meg-files-9781621535119","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}