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One of India's finest and most prolific writers, Ruskin Bond has been putting pen to paper for well over six decades. Since The Room on the Roof - his award-winning debut novel, which introduced readers to the unforgettable Rusty, the orphan from Dehradun - Bond has created characters both charming and eccentric, which have endured in the popular imagination.

Stow away with Rick Steves for a glimpse into the unforgettable moments, misadventures, and memories of his 1978 journey on the legendary Hippie Trail. In the 1970s, the ultimate trip for any backpacker was the storied “Hippie Trail” from Istanbul to Kathmandu. A 23-year old Rick Steves made...

What is the role of the writer? Prophet? High priest of art? Court jester? Or witness to the real world? Looking back on her own childhood and writing career, Margaret Atwood examines the metaphors which writers of fiction and poetry have used to explain - or excuse! - their activities, looking at what costumes they have assumed, what roles they have chosen to play. In her final chapter she takes up the challenge of the title: if a writer is to be seen as "gifted", who is doing the giving and what are the terms of the gift?

'Writing for me is the simplest and greatest pleasure in the world.' How to be a Writer is peppered with nuggets of practical advice for every person who is aspiring to write and be published, all told in Ruskin Bond's characteristic understated, tongue-in-cheek, humorous style.So, what is it...

Bringing together the imaginative strategies of fiction storytelling and new ways of narrating true, real-life events, creative nonfiction is the fastest-growing part of the creative writing world. It's a cutting-edge genre that's reshaping how we write (and read) everything from biographies and memoirs to blogs and public speaking scripts to personal essays and magazine articles.

Hey authors! Get timesaving techniques, writing tips, support, behind the scenes with my writing, and author encouragement! Writer in the Making helps new and ambitious authors finish their first drafts, write more words in less time, and achieve their writing dreams. I've featured Kindlepreneur's Dave Chesson, Shortcuts for Writers Stacy Juba, Plottr's Troy Lambert, and USA Today Best-Selling Author Rachael Bloome. With almost 400 episodes in 20 plus countries, get top writing resources today! Author Info https://linktr.ee/dariawhite No Time Writer https://linktr.ee/notimewr

A deeply researched warning about how the digital economy threatens artists' lives and work—the music, writing, and visual art that sustain our souls and societies—from an award-winning essayist and critic There are two stories you hear about earning a living as an artist in the digital age...

Welcome to the Blogging & SEO Show - the coziest space on the internet where you can learn everything there is to know about SEO and blogging without the pressure and overwhelm. I'm teaching service providers and bloggers how to show up in search without 'doing it all.' I'm Mckayla, the mama behind The Comma Mama Co. and host of the Blogging & SEO Show. As a mom of three, I know how important it is to keep showing up online and being visible to your audience even when you can't get on your phone or sit behind your computer. SEO and blogging have been the pillars I rely on to market my ...

"Part memoir, part pep talk, the timely and inspirational guide for listeners and writers alike exudes Anders's colloquial and casual presence." - AudioFile Magazine This program is read by the author. From Charlie Jane Anders, the award-winning author of novels such as All the Birds in the Sky...