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Have you ever hesitated when choosing between "I" or "me"? Have you had trouble figuring out tricky pronouns like "who" or "whom"? What about those always-troublesome commas; do they go before or after the quotation marks? If you're anything like the rest of us, you struggle with these age-old grammatical issues. In this practical and easy-to-understand handbook, Dr. William B. Bradshaw identifies the ten most common errors in English grammar and...
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Writing or wanting to someday start writing your memoir? This practical, step-by-step guide will lead you to all stages of writing, structuring, and producing a successful memoir. Use the workbook format to make the process even easier. A must for writing about the most interesting character you know -- YOU. Writing your memoir gives you the chance to brighten your special leaf on the family tree -- to tell the story through your eyes. You can explain...
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In November, writers around the world throw sanity to the winds and challenge themselves to write 50,000 words during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), sweating and stressing for 30 days. Surviving 30 Days of Literary Madness is a daybook of support, encouragement and the occasional kick in the pants to help make the stress more bearable and keep your eyes focused on your goal. For each day of this mad sprint, there is a quote and essay designed...
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Need to write a book, but don't want to spend years doing it?
What if you could do it in 30 days or less?
Learn how to develop a daily writing habit. Learn how to determine the length of your book. And learn what to do with your book when it's done-including editing, layout, cover design, and even marketing. 30-Day Author is a treasure trove of information for the will-be author. Whether you are a public speaker, coach, consultant, or just someone...
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How to Write a Nonfiction Book: From planning to promotion in 6 simple steps ... Seventh Edition takes the mystery out of the book writing process! Here's what you need to know:
• What it takes to be an author
• How to write a proposal
• What, when, & how to write
• Who can help you
• What production includes
• What your publishing options are
• How to reach your readers
• What else you should read
The 6 simple steps...
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The Complete Article Writer shows you how to get from a potential article idea to a finished, publishable article, written for a specific readership.
The Complete Article Writer began life as a series of eight step-by-step workshops that took delegates through the process of creating a publishable article.
In book format its aim is the same: to show you how to get from a potential idea to a finished article written for a specific readership.
The...
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Can you survive in publishing genre fiction if you don't outline, if you go AWOL from character interviews, if you go cross-eyed at color-keyed plot charts, and if you would rather clean a sewer than write a synopsis?
Whether your indie, traditional or hybrid, the answer is yes. A veteran bestselling author shares how she's survived and thrived through 50 books and 30 years in publishing.
USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn,...
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Beautiful eBook formatting is not expensive; in fact, it's more reasonable than you think. For years, I paid handsomely for someone to format my eBooks, not to mention I had to wait a week or two to get it done; now, I do it myself. I save money and I get it done in one night. Aren't your readers worth more than a plain vanilla eBook, thrown together by an automated conversion system? Don't they deserve the best? By the way, this book is guaranteed....
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You intend to self-publish or have published a book or two. You're not selling very well and wonder why not. You feel you should be doing something, but the thought of "marketing" gives you nightmares.
You don't want to become one of these people shouting "Buy My Book!" on Twitter.
But you would still love to start selling some books, and pay some or even all of your bills with your writing income.
The good news is that this is ever more possible...
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Have you always wanted to create your own magazine? You can. The world has changed and the tools are now available. See how a team of plucky independent writers came up with and launched Boundary Shock Quarterly, a speculative fiction quarterly that looks as professional as anything coming out of New York. Don't lose your shirt, your marriage, or your mind in the process.
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All good fiction is character-driven. Learn where to get story ideas and how to write a hook and an opening. Learn how to write captivating settings, scenes and endings. Replete with examples and containing two extremely important writing exercises, this concise book is all you need if you want to learn to write character-driven fiction.
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You want to write a novel, but you feel overwhelmed.
But you can silence that feeling and start writing your novel TODAY. Your critical mind is fear-based. It exists to protect you. It keeps you from putting your hand on a hot stove or from crossing the street without checking for oncoming traffic.
In the case of putting yourself "out there" in the form of short stories or novels, it strives to protect you from yourself.
It strives to protect you...
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Do you need some inspiration? Calling all writers, new or seasoned!
Delve into your copy of 35 Christmas First Line Writing Prompts today. It's a variation of writing prompts you're not so familiar with and third book in the First Line Writing Prompt series. Great for fiction writers looking for something a little different.
If you are looking for a new exercise with writing prompts...check this out! The key is can you take an average line or phrase...
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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
Book Preview: #1 A school in Connecticut held a panel discussion about writing as a vocation and avocation. Dr. Brock, a surgeon, was going to talk about writing as an avocation. I told him that writing was not easy and not fun, but it was hard and lonely.
#2 The writing process is a personal one, and it's difficult to find the real person behind the tension. But ultimately, the product...
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A companion guide to Self-publishing Unboxed and Mailing Lists Unboxed, for those who want to start selling on all ebook platforms.
In this book, you will learn: The major non-Amazon platforms and their quirks; Tips about promoting your books and increasing non-Amazon sales; The greatest hack for maintaining website pages with multiple retailer links.
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Writing from home can be a challenge when you've got one or more kids tugging at your sleeve for attention. There are days it seems like you can't get ANY writing done, and looming deadlines mean sleepless nights and frazzled nerves. Take heart: Writing parents who have figured out this writing parent thing share their stories and the lessons they've learned in trying to find balance between writing and parenting. If you're a freelance writer, commercial...
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They've told you that writing fast is impossible. They were wrong. You too can create stories at the speed of the great pulp writers. Not only that, but your craft will actually get better the faster you go. It just takes time and practice. Come learn the things I discovered as I went from writing at mundane rates to Pulp Speed.
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Book Preview: #1 I was supposed to go to a Great Books college in the winter of 2001, but my father called me into his study two weeks before I was scheduled to depart for Annapolis. He explained that the money just wasn't there. I didn't ask any questions. I understood that there were ways around it.
#2 I visited my father's guitar store, where he was a dealer. His collection was...
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This 40,000+word is a full collection of the best writing resource guides to teach you how to write a novel!
Save money before buying writing books that may not be what your novel requires. “Pimp My Fiction” is the 'ultimate guide to every useful, interesting and downright indispensable writing instruction book'.
“Pimp My Fiction” lists books for you to learn:
• The Craft of Writing: Find out what a bestselling, page-turning novel requires
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What separates the good writers from the bad? The ones that make it from the ones that give up? The ones that make a full-time income from the ones that can't afford a cup of coffee from their royalties?
Inside Words, Wisdom and Winning the word battle Barry J McDonald uncovers what it takes to be the best. Taking you through a series of the most popular blog posts on the WriteCome blog you'll never look at your writing business in the same way again....
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