Madison College Libraries Catalog
Madison College Libraries Catalog
For items about the process of nonfiction writing, try searching the terms Fiction Technique, Creative Writing, or Authorship.
Featured Books & Periodicals
The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing by Call Number: 808.3 C737ISBN: 1582979588Publication Date: 2010Discover new ways to generate ideas, implement intriguing techniques, and find the inspiration you need to finish your work.
Creative Writing by Call Number: 808.042 C583ISBN: 9781615645015Publication Date: 2014Helps readers master the basics of crafting compelling fiction and nonfiction stories.
Origins of a Story by Call Number: 808.02 G874ISBN: 9781604337518Publication Date: 2017Collection of 202 amazing true stories behind the inspiration for the world's greatest literature.
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers by Call Number: 808.3 B883ISBN: 0060545690Publication Date: 2004Teaches writers the techniques of the editing trade that turn promising manuscripts into published novels and short stories.
Check out some of the literary journals in the Madison College Libraries for inspiration:
- Atlantic Monthly
- (The) Believer
- Harper's
- New Yorker
- (The) Sun
Websites
- The Center for FictionOrganization offering multifaceted resources on the art of fiction.
- Fiction Writing Basics (Purdue OWL)Discusses terms and techniques that are useful to the beginning and intermediate fiction writer. Covers the basics of plot, character, theme, conflict, and point-of-view.
- How to Write Fan FictionGraphically covers the process of writing fan fiction, which involves writing stories about established popular culture characters or shows.
- National Novel Writing MonthEach November, NaNoWriMo encourages people to try and write a novel in a month. Beyond that, this site is about motivating and encouraging people to write.
- NewPagesNews, information, and guides to literary magazines, independent publishers, creative writing programs, indie bookstores, writing contests, and more.
- Poets & WritersPoets & Writers, Inc., is the primary source of information, support, and guidance for creative writers. Founded in 1970, it is the nation's largest nonprofit literary organization serving poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers.
- Writing ForwardCreative writing blog from Melissa Donovan
Library Databases
- EBSCOhost This link opens in a new window Subject Areas: General. Searches multiple EBSCO databases simultaneously.
- The Madison College Libraries provide online access to full-text magazine, newspaper and journal articles through our library subscription databases.
- To see all of our databases, click here: Find Articles Using the Library Databases.
- To access off-campus, enter your Madison College username and password.
- Opposing Viewpoints (Gale) This link opens in a new window Pros and cons on critical social issues. Great place to start your research.
- The Madison College Libraries provide online access to full-text magazine, newspaper and journal articles through our library subscription databases.
- To see all of our databases, click here: Find Articles Using the Library Databases.
- To access off-campus, enter your Madison College username and password.