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Finished writing, and wondering where to go from there? The publishing world is in a state of flux, and you probably need help navigating it. Learn how to upload your book, step-by-step. Learn which retailers you should use, and whether you should use distributors. Learn which distributors to use, and why.
Do you need an ISBN? How about a copyright or a barcode?
Get the answers to these and many other questions from the first in a series of publishing...
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Do you have a story you're bursting to tell the world?
Are you sick of being rejected by the publishing establishment?
Do you want to inject a little punk rock, DIY ethos into your indie author career?
In How to Rock Self-Publishing, bestselling indie author and publishing coach Steff Green shows you how to tell your story, find your readers, and build a badass author brand. As a self-published author you'll learn how to: Define your measure of...
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Do you need some inspiration? Calling all writers, new or seasoned!
Delve into your copy of 35 Halloween First Line Writing Prompts today. It's a variation of writing prompts you're not so familiar with and second 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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Ready to sell books by the truckload? This marketing book is a compilation of one of the industry's hottest newsletters: The Book Marketing Expert. It's packed with literally thousands of marketing tips, articles, and shortcuts to selling thousands book books! Here's what's inside: Amazon hacks: how to get more out of your Amazon page and sell more books. How to get more reviews for your book. Selling on Pinterest. Turning your website into a 24/7...
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How To Write A Romance Novel is a revolutionary writing guide from New York Times & USA Today Best-Selling Author, Judy Angelo.
This is not your typical 'how to write a novel' guide, with the usual discussions on point of view, character development and setting. Instead, in this discussion on writing a novel, we gain insight into the winning presentation and writing techniques that have made Judy's stories resonate with romance readers around the...
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A skillful writer is one who respects and continually hones his/her craft. There are as many opinions on what it takes to become a skillful writer as there are writers. Many of them are worth considering, especially when they are the opinions of seasoned, successful writers. In The Skillful Writer: What separates the pros from the amateurs, every chapter begins with a quote from a best-selling author or a well-known expert in his/her field. For example,...
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Publication Consultants specializes in publishing the works of writers worldwide. We've been in the publishing business since 1978. We're not only publishers, we're writers, and know many problems confronting writers. How to solve those problems and bring writer's work to market is our business. We welcome this opportunity to become acquainted with you and your work. Publication Consultants produces books and publications of any size, number of pages,...
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Hurting Your Characters: A Writer's Guide To Describing Injuries And Pain From The Character's Point Of View. How does a broken rib feel? Can a character really walk on a broken ankle? What are the symptoms of asphyxiation, and how long will your character remain conscious? What really happens to a character in the vacuum of space?
The answers may surprise you. Many writers (thankfully) have no experience to the very wounds, injuries, and trauma...
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Are you writing fiction in an outdated style-or are you writing for the next generation?
Most of today's bestselling authors built their reputation during the final decades of the last century, and they wrote in a style that was the state of the art at that time. We should all adopt the attitude that writing as well as today's bestsellers isn't good enough. We need to write better than they do, using a style appropriate for the next century. This...
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English is a blend of passion and logic, except in spelling, which has nothing to do with either. Language is a set of conventions, some of them sensible, and some accidental. Usage is not so much a question of what is right or wrong as of what is or is not accepted. Accepted by whom? By the experts and the committees, and the advisers and the authorities, the stylists, and the grammarists, bless them, who write dictionaries, style guides, textbooks,...
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Readers will delight at the best scenes ever written. They will find old favorites and savor scenes new to them. With each scene, Barnaby Conrad provides insights as to what the author wishes to accomplish with this passage and the literary devices he or she employs. Any avid reader will enjoy Conrad's ""101 Best Scenes Ever Written,"" but countless fledgling and established writers will benefit enormously by sampling and studying these gems from...
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Far too many prospective children's authors get stuck on the fundamental (and universal) question of all writers-Where do I start? That's simply because they're unsure about the nature of the children's book market and the skills necessary for literary success. Writing Children's Books answers the plight of these writers by providing proven strategies and insider information. This powerful how-to guide shows, in eye-opening detail, exactly how children's...
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Even more about writing - the third and final book in the Project... series, a guide for writers and those thinking about writing to getting started... one more time, developing characters and plot, the writing process, editing and what to do when the book is finished.
Inside you'll find:
Deciding what kind of writer you want to be
How to psych yourself into writing a book
Stereotypical characters to avoid
How to write a serial killer crime thriller
The...
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Whether you are new to the genre or looking for inspiration, this book provides the tools you need to succeed. Develop believable fantasy worlds
Challenge your readers' imaginations
Practical techniques you can apply today
Written by a successful author of SF and fantasy novels
Master the craft of magical worlds
Are you struggling to get started on your science fiction or fantasy novel? Stuck at chapter two or need a fresh...
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In today's dating market with all the apps and websites you can visit, it's confusing to say the least about the dating scene and how to properly go about finding what you want out of your dating experience. Understanding what dating is and is not for starters is the first step in the right direction for anyone, who wants to be successful at dating and finding the mate they want.
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If you are the type of writer like I am, who has more jobs and tasks to do than the time to do them in, then you need a little help and relief. The book summaries or synopses included in this book are designed to jump-start your creativity. If you are looking for a new story idea then something in this volume might help. They are grouped by genre. These writing prompts are free to use word for word or you can use your own variations of them. Happy...
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You Can Write-Really! A Beginner's Guide to Writing Fiction Have you always wanted to write?
Are you looking for an extra boost of motivation?
Do you have a great story idea, but don't know how to develop it?
If you've always dreamed of writing and getting published, but have no idea where or how to start-THIS is the book for you! You Can Write-Really! is an easy guide designed for beginner writers who need a boost of motivation and simple instructions...
98) Write Your Book Today the Master Guide to Writing a Bestselling Book that Readers Cannot Put Down
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Are you struggling to write your book? Wondering where or how to start or trying to work out what to write about?
Every writer has had this experience at one time or another but when things start getting in the way of you expressing yourself and crafting your best writing then something needs to be done.
The goal of this book is to teach you how to get into the "flow state" to aid in your writing endeavors, how to write in a compelling manner...
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Whether you are a total beginner or looking to improve your skills, The Writer's Way offers clear and no-nonsense guidance on the art of creative writing.
Award-winning author Sara Maitland is the perfect companion on this journey - providing practical advice and motivation to help hone your craft. Including 40 literary exercises for you to work through, this book will help you:
• Decide on your project
• Establish useful writing habits
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