Résultats pour "Writers" dans Sciences sociales et politiques

Through candid interviews with Maya Angelou, Toni Cade Bambara, Gwendolyn Brooks, Alexis De Veaux, Nikki Giovanni, Kristin Hunter, Gayl Jones, Audre Lorde, Toni Morrison, Sonia Sanchez, Ntozake Shange, Alice Walker, Margret Walker, and Sherley Anne Williams, the book highlights the practices and critical linkages between the work and lived experiences of Black women writers whose work laid the foundation for many who have come after.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition if First You Write a Sentence by Joe Moran, read by Roy McMillan. The sentence is the common ground where every writer walks. A poet writes in sentences, but so does the unsung author who came up with Items trapped in doors cause delays. A good sentence can...

An insider’s tour through the construction of invented languages from the bestselling author and creator of languages for Legendary's Dune, the HBO series Game of Thrones and the Syfy series Defiance From master language creator David J. Peterson comes a creative guide to language construction...

What defines Boston? Its history? Its landmarks? Its sports teams and shrines? Perhaps the question should be, who defines Boston? From Henry David Thoreau to Dennis Lehane, Boston has been beloved by many of America's greatest writers, and there is no better group of men and women to capture...

An inviting and accessible new translation of Aristotle's complete Poetics—the first and best introduction to the art of writing and understanding stories.

The epic, untold story of how some of the biggest names on Broadway and in Hollywood fought fascism, opened America's eyes to the Holocaust, and forced the government to take action—from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Black Count In September 1941, a screenwriter sat in the bar of...

Celebrate the impact women have made in our culture: This feminist book is a beacon of brilliance. It is the perfect gift for artists, intellectuals, and anyone who seeks to be inspired by words and profound lives. Most of all, it is a celebration of the journeys and accomplishments of women who have worked to have their voices heard in black and white letters across the world.

In the Company of Radical Women Writers rediscovers the political commitments and passionate advocacy of seven writers who as young women turned to communism around the Great Depression and, over decades of national crisis, spoke to issues of labor, land, and love in ways that provide thought-provoking guidance for today. Rosemary Hennessy spotlights the courageous lives of women who confronted similar challenges to those we still face: exhausting and unfair labor practices, unrelenting racial injustice, and environmental devastation.

Cops and Writers: Crime Scenes and Investigations gives you invaluable insight into how law enforcement officers investigate and solve crimes. Sgt. O’Donnell takes you from the start of an investigation to clearing the crime. Using your newfound knowledge of investigations, your sleuth will be ready to take on the toughest adversary and bring them to justice!

“Do you want to write clearer, livelier prose? This witty primer will help.” —The New York Times Book Review An exploration of how the most ordinary words can be turned into verbal constellations of extraordinary grace through the art of building sentences The sentence is the common ground...

Someone had to say it.

Are you a civilian crime writer who wants to use picture-perfect law enforcement details? Do you worry that your mystery novel or screenplay lacks credibility? Fiction and nonfiction author Sergeant Patrick O’Donnell has seen it all in his 24 years working for one of the largest police departments in the country. Now he’s here to help your writing honor the men and women who risk their lives in the line of duty.

We all have creative minds. Whether you're a writer, actor, musician, world traveller, or all-around curious mind, we need inspiration. For that, we turn to our fellow inspiring human beings. Join me - "Writer Reacts" - musician, actor, screenwriter, as I search for the most interesting, inspiring, and juiciest stories from some of the greatest minds to walk the planet. Let their stories intrigue you, educate you, inspire your next project, and most of all: unblock that incessant creativity block. Here's to the story in all of us. Check out the video interview @ Writer Reacts on Youtube and ...

In the 13th installment of this captivating series, we delve into the brilliant minds of history’s greatest writers. Though Dr. Lord passed away before completing his lecture series, this volume enriches the narrative by incorporating insights and works from other notable authors, providing a well-rounded exploration of literary brilliance. Join us as we celebrate the power of the written word and the influential figures who shaped our literary landscape. - Summary by KHand

When Mark Salzman is invited to visit a writing class at Central Juvenile Hall, a lockup for Los Angeles’s most violent teenage offenders, he scrambles for a polite reason to decline. He goes—expecting the worst—and is so astonished by what he finds that he becomes a teacher there himself...

The extraordinary secret life of a great novelist, which his biographer could not publish while le Carré was alive. Secrecy came naturally to John le Carré, and there were some secrets that he fought fiercely to keep. Adam Sisman's definitive biography, published in 2015, provided a revealing...

When Mark Salzman is invited to visit a writing class at Central Juvenile Hall, a lockup for Los Angeles’s most violent teenage offenders, he scrambles for a polite reason to decline. He goes—expecting the worst—and is so astonished by what he finds that he becomes a teacher there himself...

A rollicking, beautifully illustrated adventure through the history of the English language “An insanely original exploration of where our words come from, and how much historical power they contain. But proceed with care: your newfound authority may just make you insufferable.”–Simon...

Writer's Statement – Der Podcast über Drehbuchschreiben, die Filmbranche und den Einstieg ins Autor*innen-Dasein Du interessierst dich für das Drehbuchschreiben, die Arbeit als Autor*in oder möchtest in die Film- und Fernsehbranche einsteigen? Dann ist Writer's Statement der perfekte Podcast für dich! Wir, Stefanie Ren und Fitore Muzaqi, sind Drehbuchautorinnen, Regisseurinnen und Showrunnerinnen und nehmen dich mit hinter die Kulissen der kreativen Welt. In unserem Podcast sprechen wir über alle relevanten Themen rund um das Schreiben von Drehbüchern, den Alltag als Autorin und die ...

The Wonderful Elementary Writers features CVCS students sharing their creative writing!