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Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"This irreverent guide to crafting personal essays and creative nonfiction takes inspiration from the father of the essay, Michele de Montaigne, using lively essays to answer writing questions from top writers like Cheryl Strayed and Philip Lopate"--
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Stern's fifth grade students were bored with essay writing, and the one thing she needed to inspire themNgreat examples appropriate for kidsNwas nowhere to be found. Inspired by a challenge, Stern joined forces with her friend, social entrepreneur Wolfe, to gather together a collection of unconventional essays by some of the best writers around.
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Step-by-step approaches for all types of writing, from essays to academic assignments to workplace emails. Includes chapters covering: fundamental grammar rules and terms; how to construct sentences and choose the right words; the best ways to approach exam essays, research papers, and professional emails; processes for editing and revising your own work to achieve the best possible result.
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"The definitive guide to writing an amazing essay and mastering the college applications process. Writing a memorable personal statement can seem like an overwhelming project for a young college applicant, but college essay coach Alan Gelb's organized and encouraging step-by-step instructions take the intimidation out of the process, enabling applicants to craft a meaningful and polished college admissions essay. Gelb teaches students to identify...
Author
Series
Publisher
New York Review Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Essayism is a book about essays and essayists, a study of melancholy and depression, a love letter to belle-lettrists, and an account of the indispensable lifelines of reading and writing. Brian Dillon's style incorporates diverse features of the essay. By turns agglomerative, associative, digressive, curious, passionate, and dispassionate, his is a branching book of possibilities, seeking consolation and direction from Michel de Montaigne, Virginia...
Author
Publisher
Free Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
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Description
A long-awaited new book on personal writing from Lopate--the celebrated essayist and the director of Columbia University's nonfiction program. He provides the nuts and bolts, offering a refreshing new master class on the craft of the personal narrative, including the personal essay and memoir.
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Pub. Date
©2014.
Language
English
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Description
"Harvard Law School is the premier law school in America. It as well as other top schools draw thousands of applicants from the best colleges and best companies from around the world. As the admissions departments become more and more selective every year, the competition becomes even fiercer, and even the best and brightest need an edge. 55 Successful Harvard Law School Application Essays is the best book for anyone looking for that edge. Through...
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