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"The life of a book isn't easy, especially when people judge you by your cover (not every book can be adorned with sparkly unicorns!). And this narrator should know -- it's the book itself, and it has a lot of opinions. It gets irritated when readers bend its pages back, and it finds authors quite annoying. But it does have a story to tell. Through witty direct address and charming illustrations, readers meet a book that has never been read, with...
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238 pages ; 24 cm
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Herramientas creativas para el arte de escribir por la autora del bestseller El camino del artista. Un programa de seis semanas para sumergirte en el arte de escribir y sacar tu lado más creativo de la mano de la autora de El camino del artista. Una carta de amor a la escritura a través de la cual Julia Cameron comparte herramientas que cualquier persona puede utilizar y orienta cuidadosamente al lector para que recorra paso a paso el camino de...
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272 pages ; 22 cm
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Twelve-year-old Lyla sets out to write the perfect fantasy novel in her creative writing class, but discovers some unexpected twists and turns, both on and off the page. Includes twenty-five ways to overcome writer's block.
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"I'm Ernest Cunningham. Call me Ern or Ernie. When the Australian Mystery Writers' Society invited me to their crime-writing festival aboard the Ghan, the famous train between Darwin and Adelaide, I was hoping for some inspiration for my second book. Fiction, this time: I needed a break from real people killing each other. But, the Ghan is not the respite I'd been hoping for. It turns out I've trapped myself on an 1,800-mile journey with a powder...
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358 pages ; 24 cm
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"In this incisive series of intellectual portraits, Adam Shatz, one of the Anglophone world's foremost essayists, charts the role of the committed intellectual. Through the work of Jean-Paul Sartre, he shows how writers bind themselves to the project embodied in their work In a moving portrait of Edward Said, Shatz uncovers the profound role the cause of Palestinian liberation had on his life and writing. And via thinkers as diverse as Fouad Ajami,...
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Updated for 2016!
New additions include:
Calculating how much and when you'll be paid by Amazon;
Figuring how much you'll be paid by Createspace;
Understanding the Amazon genre categories so you can rank;
Complete run-downs on promotions that worked for me.
That's more than 10,000 additional words in this updated 2nd edition!
You'll also get more than 45 Facebook author groups that are great for promoting your free eBook days. In addition there's...
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Tienes una historia que contar al mundo
Tienes una historia que contar y no sabes como llevarla al papel. Conseguir una historia que no aburra y bien estructurada. Pero nadie te ha enseñado cómo hacerlo... hasta ahora.
Me llamo Raimon Samsó, soy autor de 32 libros, y he conseguido 2 premios literarios y he vendido cientos de miles de ejemplares.
Este libro te revelará las claves de mi éxito literario. He resumido lo que aprendí leyendo, hablando...
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Writing a non-fiction book is a major undertaking, and this short ebook is your essential guide to the project. It divides the task into three parts, outlining the key essentials all writers need to know, and the biggest mistakes to avoid. Part 1 takes the reader through the process of coming up with the idea of the book, through to proposing it and selling it to a publisher. Part 2 covers the actual research and writing - as well as understanding...
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Writing a book can be a daunting task, but conducting research to support your writing can be just as challenging. With "Top Ten Steps to Research Like a Pro," you'll learn how to conduct research like a pro, from identifying your research needs to analyzing your findings.
This book provides practical tips on how to use reliable sources, develop a research plan, and organize your materials effectively. You'll learn how to take detailed notes, keep...
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388 pages, 10 unnumbered pages ; 22 cm.
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"When Walela is diagnosed at twenty-three with advanced stage blood cancer, they're suddenly thrust into the unsympathetic world of tubes and pills, doctors who don't use their correct pronouns, and hordes of "well-meaning" but patronizing people offering unsolicited advice as they navigate rocky personal relationships and share their story online. But this experience also deepens their relationship to their ancestors, providing added support from...
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Are you a budding author with a passion for writing psychological thrillers? Do you find yourself struggling to take your ideas from the initial spark to a finished, polished manuscript? If so, "From Start to Finish: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Psychological Thrillers" is the perfect book for you. This comprehensive guide takes you through the entire writing process, from brainstorming ideas to crafting complex characters and building suspenseful...
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How do you write a novel? Just like eating an elephant. One bite at a time.There are a lot of books on individual aspects of writing, but how do you translate that to your own work? How do you know if you are applying it correctly? Creating a novel is a huge undertaking. How do you juggle the forest and the trees?After having shared this method with many writers at every level of writing skills over my fifteen years as an editor and an author, what...
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Love scenes are arguably some of the most difficult scenes to write. How do you keep each scene from sounding the same? Where is the line between too real and too far into fantasy? Which words and euphemisms will work with your tone, and which will kill the mood? When should you show every camera angle? When should you fade to black? There's a lot to it, and a well-written love scene can make or break a story. No pressure, right? Award-winning romance...
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Forty-seven multi-published Christian writers share what happened to the first novel they attempted to write . . . and why some of those books never made their way to bookstore shelves. Read these stories and be encouraged--everyone starts with a blank page or computer screen!
Contributors include Hannah Alexander, Tamera Alexander, Mesu Andrews, James Scott Bell, Lori Benton, Heidi Chiavaroli, Mindy Starns Clark, Colleen Coble, James Coggins,...
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Ever wonder how a successful writer got to where they are? It's usually not without many twists and turns on the journey; no path is the same because we are all unique. Regardless of whether you're a reader, writer, published author, or have a dream to write, we all start somewhere. Learning to write, finding motivation, and facing challenges as a writer can be difficult to navigate. But it doesn't have to be complicated, and it doesn't have to be...
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THE SUPER SECRETS OF WRITING. YOUR DESTINY AWAITS! PROVEN RESULTS! Wulf Moon has been called the guru of aspiring writers. His Super Secrets of Writing have helped countless writers launch careers, become #1 bestsellers in top fiction categories, and win coveted international awards. Moon's award-winning masterclasses continually sell out. Many unpublished writers taking his workshops achieved first professional sales, often with stories written right...
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Are you an up-and-coming author with a passion for telling horror stories, but struggle to create tales that give your readers the heebie-jeebies? Or maybe you aspire to become the next Stephen King, but don't know where to start? "The Stuff of Nightmares: How to Craft Spine-Chilling Horror Stories" is the essential guide for any writer who wants to master the art of horror storytelling. In this 82-page book, you'll discover the secrets of crafting...
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Saddle up... it's time to write!
They appear in all sorts of genres, from epic fantasy to the zombie post-apocalypse, but horses can be one of the most difficult topics for authors to get right.
This illustrated guide gives writers a leg up on their fictional equines. You'll find practical tips for crafting authentic equines in your works, avoiding the most common mistakes, and making your four-legged characters gallop right off the page. Included...
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Are you a budding writer seeking to enter the amazing world of fantasy fiction? Do you dream of creating rich, immersive worlds full of magic, adventure and unforgettable characters? Look no further than, "How To Write Fantasy Fiction." This comprehensive guide is the ultimate resource for creating your own fantasy world, from developing your plot and characters to designing your own magic system and crafting a believable, immersive setting. With...
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Being An Indie Author Can't Be That Hard, Right? So you want to be an indie author. Or maybe you're scared to do it all yourself and are looking for a publisher, but want to know more about the nuts and bolts of the book business. Either way, this book is for you. Scott is a thirty-year small press veteran who shares his knowledge-from the snarky to the sublime-and answers your questions: What should you consider before you start to write? What about...
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