Authors of any genre of novel (or works of standard length for YA / MG / Children / Graphic Novels) and any field of full - length non-fiction work, published by presses who distribute to major American bookstores on a returnable basis and / or make their ebooks available on at least three of the following American online book stores: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Google Play, Apple iBookStore, Kobo.
I recently joined Jennifer's Facebook group called «Travel By Book ``, which is a community for readers and
authors of all genres of travel fiction and non-fiction!
Not exact matches
The
Author correctly says «The Bible is an ancient collection
of letters, laws, poetry, proverbs, histories, prophecies, philosophy and stories spanning multiple
genres and assembled over thousands
of years» but she forgot the most important thing - the bible is mostly a work
of fiction.
Tracing the course
of the
author's work from Typee to Billy Budd, Kelley shows convincingly that Melville — though he borrowed from many different sources — belongs completely to none
of the established
genres of Victorian city writing: the Romantic pastoral that used urban depravity to extol rural virtue; the popular «Reform Literature»
of the yellow journalists that sensationalized municipal corruption and disorder; the «scientific» tracts
of the emerging city planning movement; or the urban strolls
of the flâneur and the Addisonian «spectator» (a
genre that reached its peak, for New York, with what Kelley calls the «humorous - genteel - sentimental - melodramatic - ironic» observations
of Charles Dickens in his 1842 American Notes).
Perhaps it was as a diversion from writing books on Tolstoy and Dostoevsky that the
author, a professor
of Slavic languages at Northwestern, decided to write on the shortest
of literary
genres, the quotation.
Somewhat different from the question
of genre is the issue
of how different cultures and different
authors understand history and its recording.
Such character - centered writing is a mark
of good fiction in any
genre, but in detective novels, where the
author may feel enslaved to solution - hungry readers, it's especially rare.
The real advantage
of a golden age for a literary
genre is the elevation
of its second - rank
authors: Merely good writers become great writers when they happen to live at the right moment.
(35) More concretely, it is the sum total
of all the decisions an
author has made to externalize his or her subjectivity in a literary work in order to communicate a message: choices
of narrator,
genre, plotline, characters and characterization, repertoire, and rhetorical strategies.
Higher criticism includes an analysis
of the literary
genre of the text, its historical background, the history
of the oral tradition behind the text, and the cultural and psychological factors at work on the
author and editor (or editors)
of the text.
Scripture has many
authors, it makes use
of many sources, and it is written — if we may be excused an unhelpful anachronism — in various
genres.
So, this means that there is ONE valid interpretation to any text, unless the
author purposely designed the text in such a way as to make people ponder various interpretations (which would be a certain kind
of genre, but not most texts).
Building upon his understanding that written texts can burst the world
of the
author, and indeed that
of the reader as well, and upon his understanding that different
genres accomplish this in different ways, Ricoeur comes to his understanding
of «the world
of the text» or, in other citations, «the world in front
of the text,» by which he means «the... world intended beyond the text as its reference.
This book, which on its face seems to have been motivated by the old - timer's urge to reminisce by means
of the biographical
genre, is actually a fine work
of history, and in the end its
author is unafraid to suggest that the work
of history is itself an enterprise
of devotion, a kind
of spiritual work.
To suggest that a collection
of ancient texts, written by multiple
authors and in multiple
genres, spanning thousands
of years and countless cultural contexts provides a single, uniform prescription for how to be a woman is absolutely ridiculous.
As Thomas Woodman points out: «In recent years the rise
of postmodernist fiction and
of such modes as «magic realism» [as exemplified most obviously by Latin American
authors such as Gabriel Garcia Marquez] have called into question the whole privileging
of realism in the novel
genre.»
Knowing the
genre of the book you are reading will help you understand the literary tools the
author is using and the meaning the
author is trying to convey.
Back in December, a bunch
of Harper Voyager US / UK
authors got together on the #SFFchat hashtag to talk about writing, publishing, and the sci - fi / fantasy
genre with aspiring SF / F
authors.
I'm also thankful for Lawrence J. Cohen,
author of Playful Parenting (one
of my favorite books ever), who is a calming voice
of reason in the parenting literature
genre.
Not Daily Mail readers, that's for sure: «Prime Minister mauls best - selling
author Hilary Mantel over «plastic princess made for breeding» jibe», a classic
of its
genre, and one my 22 year old self would thoroughly approved
of had I written something similar for my then employer.
Conversely, the review
of student writing showed the young
authors adhering more to «conventional writing practices» and a trend toward less play with
genre, more mundane narratives and simpler language over the two decades studied.
If you are an avid reader, instead
of sharing this in your «leisure time» answer, share your love
of reading, your favorite
genres, and your favorite
author when answering Question 11.
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author of fiction in multiple
genres, an inspirational coloring book artist, and a self - empowerment and writing coach.
Discover the tale
of each girl and Yaoi, primarily known as boys» love in Japan, is a Japanese
genre of fictional media focusing on romantic or sexual relationships between male characters, typically marketed for a female audience and usually created by female
authors.
The game is based on the novel
of the same name by award - winning
author, Christopher Brookmyre, and sees the player take on the role
of protagonist Heather Quinn as she negotiates a variety
of levels, all
of which reference classic games and
genres of years gone by.
Stephen King is the
author of a lot
of books in the
genre of thriller and horror.
He also
authored «The Green Mile» which was more
of a drama and slice
of life type than his usual horror
genre.
Ten years later, working from an adaptation
of the caper novel by W.R. Burnett scripted in collaboration with the
author, he essentially launched the heist film as a
genre of its own and set the blueprint that all subsequent heist dramas built upon.
Genre - bending filmmaker Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz), graphic novel
author Bryan Lee O'Malley, and the cast
of Universal Pictures» Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World provide a sneak peek
of summer 2010's epic
of epic epicness.
After all, we've seen enough
of these beloved -
author biopics to know the beats
of the
genre.
Universal: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World —
Genre - bending filmmaker Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz), graphic novel
author Bryan Lee O'Malley, and the cast
of Universal Pictures» Scott Pilgrim vs. the World provide a sneak peek
of summer 2010's epic
of epic epicness.
Thursday, July 22 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Universal: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World —
Genre - bending filmmaker Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz), graphic novel
author Bryan Lee O'Malley, and the cast
of Universal P...
The ensuing book, In Cold Blood, was a sensational success and is credited with creating the «Non-Fiction Novel»
genre, influencing generations
of authors.
The Sum
of All Fears is recommended primarily for fans
of Tom Clancy (obviously) and those into political thrillers as a
genre regardless
of author.
Although an obvious and atrocious failure whose Stallone -
authored screenplay, the end - product
of a series
of rewrites Stallone took it upon himself to inflict on Beverly Hills Cop, Cobra manages still to deliver a few smart
genre mash - up moments, a few topical reflections
of late -»80s crime - wave paranoia.
The starkness
of that division is evidence
of a screenplay with six credited
authors, expectations
of a franchise that went astray when it abandoned Bryan Singer (as all potentially great franchises seem to abandon Bryan Singer, to their detriment), and a director who's capable
of giving good
genre (Kick - Ass) saddled with material that's at least fifty - percent garbage.
The concept may sound obscure — it's based on a short story by much adapted sci - fi
author Phillip K. Dick and we don't want to reveal any spoilers here — and with its peculiar mix
of thriller, sci - fi and romance
genres it is.
Rather than teach two compartmentalized writing
genres, doesn't it make more sense to blend the two and have the student convince the reader
of the theme or the character change or the
author's intent?
*** Includes 129 original reading passages and comprehension questions *** *** Includes 30 fluency passages *** *** Includes 11 Reading Posters *** - character, setting, realism and fantasy, main idea and details, cause and effect,
author's purpose, compare and contrast, sequence, plot, theme, and drawing conclusions *** Includes four level charts for teachers, parents, or students, so that they can keep track
of their progress *** *** Includes a roster - words correct per minute for each student / child for fall / winter / spring *** Skills addressed in this resource: # 1 - think and search # 2 -
author and me # 3 - analyze text structure # 4 - identify setting # 5 - identify character # 6 - identify plot # 7 - make and confirm predictions # 8 - cause and effect # 9 - compare and contrast # 10 - retell # 11 - classify and categorize # 12 - alliteration # 13 - rhyme and rhythmic patterns # 14 - onomatopoeia # 15 - similes # 16 - repetition and word choice # 17 - sensory language # 18 - study skills # 19 - text features # 20 -
genres This is GREAT practice for testing while also providing a lot
of fluency practice!
The inventory asks them what kinds
of books,
authors, and
genres they enjoy, as well as how they like to read.
On the day, the
authors and guest speakers held workshops with small groups
of students, showcasing a range
of genres and styles.
Even in the newest libraries, books are arranged in terms
of genre, often by the
author's last name.
Many content textbooks are written in a way that makes both the cognitive and language load unsupportable for language learners; reading a wide range
of authors and
genres can also be overwhelming.
Lessons should include a global and diverse variety
of authors, time periods,
genres, and cultural perspectives
The aim
of the partnership is to foster independent reading and discussion
of important literary texts, including novels and short story collections from a range
of genres and
authors, both historical and more contemporary.
I administer reading surveys to examine dispositions toward reading as well as knowledge
of authors and
genres.
Information about the title,
author, and
genre of the book is written in the third tier
of the birthday cake.
Below: In addition to separating my classroom library into
genres, I have colorful boxes labeled with the names
of some
of my students» favorite
authors.
Students write the title,
author, and
genre in the stems, and along the top rim
of the pot students write their name and date.
«The
authors here are intent on showing and demonstrating how thoughtful technology planning by the teacher leads to classrooms full
of engaged students who can dive deep into content - area exploration in a variety
of genres, formats, and assessments.