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Cracking Writing is a flexible writing programme which helps improve writing standards across Years 1-6.Year 4 contains 9 units of work including: - high-quality model extracts to read and analyse - focused grammar, punctuation and spelling activities - vocabulary and proofreading sessions - moderation guidance - yearly progression grids

Filled with tips and survival skills from writers and fund-raising officers at nonprofits of all sizes, Writing for a Good Cause is the first book to explain how to use words well to win your cause the money it needs. Whether you work for a storefront social action agency or a leading university, the authors' knowledgeable, practical advice will help you: Write the perfect proposal--from the initial research and interviews to the final product Draft, revise, and polish a "beguiling, exciting,...

Leverage the power of effective writing   Be a Brilliant Business Writer gives you tools for mastering the art of persuasive writing in every document you create, from email and client letters to reports and presentations. Jane Curry and Diana Young will show you how to convey your message with clarity and power, increase your productivity by reducing rewrites, and provide just the right tone for navigating the minefield of office politics. With its smart, savvy advice, Be a Brilliant Business W...

The presenting secrets that experts and top professionals use. Get results fast with this quick, easy guide to the fundamentals of Presenting.Includes how to:• Enjoy presenting and approach it with confidence• Assess your audience and their reactions• Prepare presentations for maximum impact• Use your voice and body to make your point• Use visual aids and handle questions

Solid and rigorous writing practice material for Year 6 children to work on throughout the year in preparation for Common Entrance 11 Plus tests and pre-tests. Give pupils the best chance of success in Pre-Tests and 11 plus exams with varied and thorough writing exercises. This write-in workbook for pupils aged 9-11 provides 25 activities covering a wide range of writing techniques and forms, with tips and advice.- Express ideas fluently in writing- Use appropriate vocabulary, tone and structure...

This work presents the Stanislavsky method for analyzing the characters in a drama, systematized for the first time and clearly explained, using the complete text of "The Cherry Orchard" as illustration. "An excellent book, highly useful for actors and directors." - Nicholas Rudall.

The definitive guide to reporting and editing the story of money Financial reporting is more important than ever as people grow increasingly aware of how their lives are affected by Wall Street and the federal government. Bloomberg News has earned the respect of journalists and readers around the world for its fast, in-depth and accurate stories. The Bloomberg Way, an internal manual compiled over two decades, reflects the new realities of journalism, in which speed is paramount, the impact of...

A personable and funny book on how to write about your life in essay and memoir, by Adair Lara, whom Anne Lamott (Bird by Bird) calls San Francisco's legendary writer and teacher

A timeless collection of prayers, quotes, poems and speeches for every occasion. Complete with a brief introduction to each piece and its author, this book features words and prayers from 300BC to the present day. It provides a great source of inspiration when planning a speech or ceremonial occasion or can be used for personal devotions. This carefully chosen selection of the best loved prayers and words of wisdom is a staple for any bookshelf. The many contributors include...

Celebrated Authors Discuss the Best Books for Writers to Read. The book is a compilation of short essays from a wide variety of well-known and celebrated authors, as well as popular authors from the WD list, who candidly discuss their favorite fiction books, as well as the books that helped them on their own writing paths.

"Still Writing offers up a cornucopia of wisdom, insights, and practical lessons gleaned from Dani Shapiro's long experience as a celebrated writer and teacher of writing. The beneficiaries are beginning writers, veteran writers and everyone in between."--Jennifer Egan From Dani Shapiro, bestselling author of Devotion and Slow Motion, comes a witty, heartfelt, and practical look at the exhilarating and challenging process of storytelling. At once a memoir, a meditation on the artistic process, a...

To the Letter tells the story of our remarkable journey through the mail. From Roman wood chips discovered near Hadrian's Wall to the wonders and terrors of email, Simon Garfield explores how we have written to each other over the centuries and what our letters reveal about our lives. Along the way he delves into the great correspondences of our time, from Cicero and Petrarch to Jane Austen and Ted Hughes (and John Keats, Virginia Woolf, Jack Kerouac, Anais Nin and Charles Schulz), and traces...