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What separates great novels from mediocre ones? Story. Authors that master this vital skill keep their readers and listeners up at night, and suffer the deluge of 'when is the next book coming out' emails. Whether you are a first-time novelist, or a seasoned author, Plot Gardening will teach you the fundamentals of storytelling, delivered in a practical way. Through exercises at the end of each chapter you will build your own outline, and you'll do it without sacrificing the creativity that is so vital to telling great stories.

Unser Gehirn ist das mächtigste Werkzeug der Welt, aber niemand hat uns eine Bedienungsanleitung dafür gegeben. Bis jetzt! Es gibt keine Grenzen für mentales Potenzial – wenn man nur weiß, wie man das Gehirn richtig nutzt. Seit über 25 Jahren trainiert Mentalcoach Jim Kwik Schauspieler, Sportler, Geschäftsführer und viele weitere Menschen in allen Lebenslagen, um ihre wahre Mentalkraft zu entwickeln.

For 14 years, five-time Edgar winner and MWA grandmaster Lawrence Block wrote a monthly column on fiction for Writers Digest magazine. These columns yielded four books regarded as classics: Telling Lies for Fun & Profit, Spider Spin Me a Web, The Liar's Bible, and now, The Liar's Companion. Listen to The Liar's Companion and gain inspiration to create outstanding fiction.

In today’s dynamic and competitive world, creativity isn’t just a skill—it’s an essential edge. The Creative Edge: How to Uncover and Develop Breakthrough Ideas is a transformative guide for anyone who wants to stand out, think boldly, and make a lasting impact. Written with small business owners, freelancers, and professionals in mind, this book breaks down the ideation process, making creativity accessible, actionable, and practical.

Sally grew up in a dilapidated house by the sea where men were forbidden, her childhood world filled with mystery and intrigue. Hippies trailed through the kitchen looking for God - their leader was Aunt Di, who ruled the house with charismatic force. When Sally’s baby brother vanished from his pram, she became suspicious of the activities going on around her. What happened to Baby David and the woman called Poor Sue? And where did all the people singing and wailing prayers in the front room suddenly go?

In 1976, Linda Trichter Metcalf, then a university English professor, sat down with pen and paper and intuitively started a self-guided writing practice that helped to bring herself into focus and clarify her life as never before. She and a colleague, Tobin Simon, introduced this original method into their classrooms.

Qu’est-ce qui nous empêche si souvent de réaliser les projets qui nous tiennent le plus à cœur ? Quelle est cette force contraire, quel est cet adversaire intérieur ? Comment pouvons-nous éviter ces blocages internes qui entravent toute démarche créative, qu’il s’agisse de lancer l’entreprise de nos rêves, d’écrire un roman ou de peindre un chef-d’œuvre ?

Con humor y pautas simples pero juguetonas, Guy Armitage te da en este audiolibro—que es en parte manifiesto y en parte guía—las herramientas necesarias para desbloquear tu potencial sin importar qué tipo de creatividad tengas. En este libro, el autor te da las herramientas necesarias para que le abras espacio a la creatividad en tu vida, crees tu propia inspiración, planees tu proyecto de manera eficiente y busques la retroalimentación adecuada de quien en verdad pueda ayudarte.

Introducing “Of Men and Spiders,” an enlightening masterpiece authored by Samuel Erskine, a seasoned professional with over two decades of illustrious experience in the IT industry. This captivating book goes beyond the ordinary to delve into life and career experiences that have profoundly shaped Samuel’s perspective on success, evolution and innovation. Samuel’s wealth of knowledge finds its roots in the very quotes that grace this extraordinary book. Each quote is infused with the wisdom and insights drawn from his personal journey, making them not only impactful but deeply resonant.

Some say that we are the sum total of what we surround ourselves with. For example, what we choose to watch on television, listen to on the radio, who we choose to surround ourselves with and even the thoughts we think all have an effect on our overall perceptions and thought patterns. Just like the foods that we eat, over time, create our bodies, our thoughts shape who we are, and ultimately what types of situations we manifest in our lives.

Prototyping is a way to test an idea to see if it can be successful before investing too much time and too many resources. But it's not only designers who "prototype" as they work. A skateboarder tries a new trick; that's a prototype experience. A chef experiments with a new dish and new ingredients; that's a prototype experience, too. Once a prototype is made, the creator gains knowledge about what worked and what didn't, what should be used again and what should be trimmed from the experience.

An Absorbing Errand uses stories of artists' lives, personal anecdotes, and insights from the author's work as a psychotherapist to examine the psychological obstacles that prevent people from staying with, and relishing, the process of art-making. Each chapter is devoted to a problem intrinsic to the creative process and illustrates how these very obstacles, once understood, can become prime sources of the energy that actually fuels the mastery of art-making.

Musicians know how to stay ahead of the beat. Forced to find new ways to adapt to accelerating change, musicians are masters of innovation. Demystifying their process for the first time, Two Beats Ahead reveals what we can learn from today's top musical minds. Drawing from interviews and case studies with masterminds like Quincy Jones, Jimmy Iovine, Dr Dre, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé and Pharrell Williams, as well as leaders at Google X and Amazon, this book identifies the key lessons and skills musicians can teach us about innovation.

"OmniMeta Mindfulness" is your go-to guide for mastering balance in the fast-paced tech world. It breaks down mindfulness into practical steps that sync your body, mind, senses, and energy, helping you stay present and in control. With the BOSE Framework and MetaCycle, you'll find actionable strategies to boost focus, reduce stress, and live with purpose. Whether you're new to mindfulness or looking for a fresh approach, this book offers tools that fit seamlessly into your modern, tech-driven life.

Do you want to get a step ahead, and not just spend your life stuck behind? Do you want to conquer procrastination - forever? Are you struggling to get your projects done on time? Or are you tired of being the "one big move" from changing your life? Writers, entrepreneurs, and business owners - you need to listen to Procrastination - as soon as possible!

Although it may seem difficult, writing a book certainly isn't rocket science. It may be intimidating at first, but this comprehensive blueprint will guide you through the process from start to finish, in a way that will make it easy and achievable. You will be given actionable steps to help you clearly understand what you need to do in order to write your book, leaving you with a high quality finished product at the end.

La clave del elemento reside en hacer especialmente bien aquello que nos apasiona.El mundo cambia a una velocidad vertiginosa. Es imposible adivinar cómo viviremos en el futuro: lo único que sabemos es que hará falta mucha imaginación y creatividad para transformarnos y afrontar los nuevos retos. Descubrir el Elemento es recuperar capacidades sorprendentes en nuestro interior, y desarrollarlo dará un giro radical no solo a tu entorno laboral, sino también a tus relaciones y, en definitiva, a tu vida.

Insight leads to success. The more you can rely on insight rather an analytical process, the better. Using an analytical process can be helpful and has its place at times, but studies have shown that an answer to a problem derived from using insight is 16 percent more likely to be correct than when using a longer, analytical process. So, get this guide and gain insight today!

Journey into the captivating world of poetic expression with renowned author and poet Zachary Phillips. Whether you are an aspiring poet or a seasoned writer looking to elevate your craft, this enlightening guide is your key to unlocking the power of words and creating evocative, soul-stirring poetry.

Эта книга является учебным пособием и была получена путем ченнелингa Гэри М. Дагласом, основателем Access Consciousness(R) для того, чтобы дать вам большую ясность и легкость с деньгами.