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
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1000 Words
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Call Number: 808.02 AT883ISBN: 9781668023600Publication Date: 2024What began as a simple challenge between two friends has become a literary movement--write 1,000 words per day without judgement, or bias, or concerns about writer's block, and see what comes of it. -
The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing
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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
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Call Number: 808.042 C583ISBN: 9781615645015Publication Date: 2014Helps readers master the basics of crafting compelling fiction and nonfiction. -
Creative Writing for Dummies
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Call Number: E-bookISBN: 9781394196692Publication Date: 2024Covers the essential elements of storytelling, including structure, characterization, setting, dialogue, and plot. -
Origins of a Story
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Call Number: 808.02 G874ISBN: 9781604337518Publication Date: 2017Collection of 202 amazing true stories behind the inspiration for the world's greatest literature. -
The Science of Storytelling
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Call Number: E-bookISBN: 9781683358183Publication Date: 2020Applies psychological research and neuroscience to our myths and archetypes to show how we can write better stories, revealing, among other things, how storytellers--and also our brains--create worlds. -
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers
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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
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Center for FictionOrganization offering multifaceted resources on the art of fiction.
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Fiction Basics (Purdue OWL)Advice on plot, character, theme, point of view, and more from Purdue's Online Writing Lab.
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How to Write Fan FictionGraphically covers the process of writing fan fiction, which involves writing stories about established popular culture characters or shows.
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NewPagesNews, information, and guides to literary magazines, independent publishers, creative writing programs, indie bookstores, writing contests, and more.
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NovelcrafterAI assisted novel writing site requiring a subscription
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Poets & WritersFounded in 1970, it is the nation's largest nonprofit literary organization serving poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers.
Library Databases
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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.
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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.
- See all of our databases: Find Articles Using the Library Databases.
- To access off-campus, enter your Madison College credentials to sign in.