"From veteran teacher and acclaimed author Joni B. cole comes the revised and expanded edition of her popular writing guide Good Naked. Once again, Cole's humor and wisdom shine through as she debunks long-held misconceptions of how we're supposed to write, replacing them with advice that works. Feeling overwhelmed? Having trouble getting started or staying motivated? In this edition, Cole offers more stories, strategies, tips on craft, and exercises...

Provides practical advice with checklists on the art of writing poetry.

"The days are long gone when publishing professionals were willing to take on a manuscript simply because it's based on a "good idea" or even because it's well written. With eyes focused on the bottom line, agents and editors now look for skilled and creative authors who come with an established audience, too. You Should Really Write a Book is essential reading for those wanting to write commercially viable memoirs in today's vastly changed publishing...

"An insider tells you how to maximize your odds of getting your nonfiction work into print."--Cover.

This guide helps writers produce good material quickly - perfect for those participating in November's NaNoWriMo, but also great for use anytime inspiration hits, or for checking off those pesky New Year's resolutions. But the book doesn't stop there. It also helps those writers take that (admittedly) rough first draft and position it for publication.