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"Crafting Dialogue Worksheet "" The Nighttime Novelist" |
"By Joseph E. Bates, you ™ll construct a brief scene from a list of opening lines. Then you ™ll write a dialogue between two characters."
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The 4 A.M. Breakthrough |
"Writers have long turned to exercises for help with beginning-be it a new piece of fiction, a daily routine, or a serious writing life. Behind the theory of exercises is an attitude of curiosity and expectancy, a desire to ask questions of yourself and of the world, to boldly-or not so boldly-stick a toe into the waters of something fresh, provocative, and exhilarating. To create fiction on the verge.In The 4 A.M. Breakthrough, companion to The 3 A.M. Epiphany, award-winning author and professor Brian Kiteley presents you with another 200 stimulating exercises, designed to help you expand your understanding of the problems and processes of more complex, satisfying fiction and to challenge you to produce works of which you never thought yourself capable.You'll learn how to:Train your writing instincts, so creation becomes a more organic, automatic processTackle challenging concepts and themes, such as The Mind, Money & Class, Language Games, and History, laying a foundation for larger, "
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How Can I Write A Successful Novel? Ebook Excerpt |
Discover the answers to questions like: What are the various advantages of writing in first and third person? What is a genre novel?
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The Writer's Digest Guide To Query Letters Ebook |
"A good query letter sent to the right editor not only increases your chances of a sale, but is also the most effective way to pre-sell an idea. This comprehensive guide to query letters gives you essential writing advice and the tools you need to craft powerfully persuasive queries that connect with editors and agents. It answers commonly asked questions, such as, What is a query letter? What does a query letter format look like? How do I send an agent a query letter? You'll learn how to write a query letter; how to recognize, develop, target, and pre-sell ideas; hook an editor with a tantalizing lead; and sell yourself as the writer for the subject. With dozens of sample query letters, this guide is a must-have for every writer's bookshelf. About the Author Wendy Burt has authored four books and thousands of articles, short stories, and essays. She currently lives in Colorado and is a full-time freelance writer, editor and PR consultant. Book Excerpt If you're planning to pitc"
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Crafting A Setting Worksheet - The Nighttime Novelist |
"You ™ll Love This Worksheet If:You need help creating a setting for your novelYou are writing fictionYou have read The Nighttime Novelist Take a moment to imagine the place you want your novel ™s setting to be around and its details. Does it fit your story ™s theme, characters, and plot? The setting in a novel or book is important because it ties the major elements of a story together—the plot, characters, and theme. It also adds to the story ™s mood and can be one way to capture readers ™ attention. Learn how to create the perfect setting for your novel with this worksheet from The Nighttime Novelist by Joseph E. Bates.When you download this worksheet, you ™ll practice creating settings and learn how the same place can be conveyed in different ways depending on how you or your reader perceives it. In This Worksheet You ™ll:Pair different places with different attitudes to discover the role of perception has in settings Explore th"
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Sell Freelance Articles Ondemand Webinar |
"If you want to freelance for magazines, newspapers or websites, this webinar is for you. Taught by present and former Writer's Digest magazine staffers, this webcast will discuss all aspects of freelancing—from how to gather ideas to catching an editor's eye to crafting winning queries. The presentation will examine actual magazine queries and examine what elements work when trying to rope in assignments. What you'll learn: How to find article ideas and analyze the topics of expertise you already possess How to identify appropriate markets for your ideas How to compose a query that hooks editors How to make money writing, then repackage and resell articles and ideas for extra income How payment works, what warning signs to watch out for, how to get assignments coming your way from editors. Speaker: CHUCK SAMBUCHINO is an editor for Writer's Digest Books. He was formerly a staffer on Writer's Digest and a reporter for Gannett Publications. He has had more than 600 arti"
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"Write Great Fiction: Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint" |
"The indispensable Write Great Fiction series continues with an indepth look at three of the most important tools in the writer's craft: character, emotion and viewpoint. With the tips and techniques in this book, you will learn how to:Create compelling characters that readers believe inWrite scenes that deliver an unforgettable emotional impactDistinguish among the many different kinds of viewpoint, and choose the one which is right for your storyEach chapter is filled with examples drawn from the work of successful writers, along with action-and-results excercises that help you take your lessons to the keyboard.Nancy Kress is the author of 16 novels and three story collections, as well as Writer's Digest's Dynamic Characters. Her short fiction has won three Nebulas and a Hugo. In addition to writing the fiction column for Writer's Digest magazine, Nancy often teaches writing at universities. She lives in Silver Springs, Maryland."
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The Truth Of Memoir |
This book includes experiences from thirty memoirists who've successfully written others into their memoirs. This popular but infrequently discussed issue is one many writers face. This book will give writers the courage to tackle these topics without doubt or fear.
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Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure |
"Fiction writers can now learn to craft an engaging plot with this new book from the best-selling author and columnist.James Scott Bell offers clear, concise information that will help you create a believable and memorable plot including techniques for crafting strong beginnings, middles and endings, with easy to understand plotting diagrams and charts.Bell also provides brainstorming techniques for developing original plot ideas and tips and tools for correcting common plot problems.The Write Great Fiction series will cover all the essentials for writing fiction, including dialogue, characters, viewpoint, setting, description and more. Be sure to look for all the books in this new series from Writer's Digest Books!Read an Excerpt! As recommended on NPR's All Things Considered"
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Write Great Fiction: Dialogue |
"How do some writers craft conversation so authentic, it feels like they've been eavesdropping? What's the secret behind getting characters to talk to each other? How can writers make their dialogue sing? Answers to all of these questions and more can be found in Gloria Kempton's in-depth look at this crucial component of fiction. Readers will learn how to create dialogue that sizzles, with tips on: Creating dialogue for specific genres Bringing characters to life with revealing dialogue Identifying and fixing common dialogue problems Each chapter features numerous examples of successful dialogue drawn from bestselling novels, and chapter-ending exercises help readers apply the lessons learned. This is one book that will get readers talking! ."
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Writing A Query That Stands Out: How To Get Requests Instead Of Radio |
Get tips on writing a query letter that will stand out.
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The Daily Writer Ebook |
"This devotional for all writers emphasizes the importance of deep thinking in the context of writing and cultivating a meaningful writing life. Action-oriented entries prompt you to integrate practice into your daily life and dedicate meaningful thought to your writing pursuits. From getting in a creative frame of mind to maintaining good writing habits to breaking through writer's block, this helpful guide is every writer's key to developing the discipline, focus, and dedication needed to become successful.Read an Excerpt!Online Exclusive: Q&A with author Fred White"
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Digital Download: Book In A Month Ebook |
"What Can You Accomplish in 30 Days? If you make time to write and put away all of your excuses, could you stay on track and finish your novel in only a month? With a structured plan and a focused goal, yes, you can! Using a combination of flexible weekly schedules, focused instruction, and detailed worksheets, author Victoria Schmidt leads you through a proven 30-day novel-writing system without the intimidation factor. Book in a Month shows you how to: Set realistic goals and monitor your progress Manage your time so that your writing life has room to flourishSelect a story topic that will continue to inspire you throughout the writing processQuickly outline your entire story so that you have a clear idea of how your plot and characters are going to develop before you start writingDraft each act of your story by focusing on specific turning pointsKeep track of the areas you want to revise without losing your momentum in the middle of your storyRelax and have fun--you are, after all, "
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Write-A-Thon |
"Write-A-Thon is the first book to present an easy-to-use guide to how to begin writing a book--fiction or nonfiction--in a twenty-six day 'marathon.' The life skills, performance techniques, and writing tools presented in Write-A-Thon are based on scientifically validated research from positive psychology, inspiration from the world of marathon running, the author's work as a writing coach, and the author's personal experience on how to get started writing a book fast. The content is divided into 3 sections: training write-a-thon recovery Each section includes an introduction and a series of short essays with practical tips, tools, and encouragement on how to start writing to help readers incorporate the techniques into their own life. Write-A-Thon concludes with an annotated bibliography that provides additional writing help for readers on topics such as editing, grammar, and the publication process. Author Bio Rochelle Melander, the Write Now! Coach, is the author of 10 book"
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Digital Issue: Writer's Digest Write Your Novel In 30 Days |
"WRITE YOUR NOVEL IN 30 DAYS LAY THE GROUNDWORK How You Can Write a Book in a Month By Victoria Schmidt It's not impossible to write a quality manuscript in 30 days. Get ready to accomplish the goal of a lifetime. 7 Tips for Time Management By Victoria Schmidt Stop making excuses. Everyone has time to write—as long as you have the right mindset. Here's how to get it. How to Set Writing Goals You'll Actually Keep By Victoria Schmidt Don't start that manuscript without knowing what motivates you, and committing to paper what you intend to accomplish. Uncovering Fresh Story Ideas By Joseph Bates Tap your daily life, as well as your imagination, for novel-worthy characters and plots. To Outline or Not to Outline? By James Scott Bell It's one of the biggest questions facing every novelist. Here are the pros and cons—plus five proven outlining methods. Word Count Basics By Chuck Sambuchino Know your goal so you can plan how many words you"
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Breaking Into Corporate Writing Ondemand Webinar |
"Description Businesses offer some of the most rewarding, creative and lucrative opportunities available to freelancers today—and breaking in can be easier than you think. No matter what kind of writing you've done so far, if you're a good storyteller who can communicate well, you're already qualified for the job! This webinar will show you exactly how to get it. What you'll learn: Why corporate writing can be a viable pursuit for any type of writer (no experience necessary) How the current corporate downsizing trend can actually benefit freelancers Why it's easier now than ever before to build a broad, diverse client base What types of writing projects you can expect—and how much you'll earn What essentials you need to have in place before approaching potential clients How to kick-start your corporate writing practice Tips for standing out from your competition Ways to grow your portfolio, clientele and profit over time Speaker I.J. Schecter, author of 1"
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Write & Sell Middle Grade Fiction Basic Collection |
"Our Middle Grade Fiction Basic Collection contains five resources designed to answer these questions, helping you to both hone your middle grade writing to meet the genre ™s current needs and find the agents actively looking for this type of work now."
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How Writers Can Use Amazon To Boost Their Sales Ondemand Webinar |
"Learn how to use Amazon's tools for writers to boost your sales, get noticed by readers and become a more successful author. Description As the publishing landscape shifts beneath our feet, writers have to work harder than ever before to sell their books, raise consumer awareness, and stand out from every other book on the shelf. One of the most economical and powerful ways of doing this is with the free online tools provided by Amazon through their Author Central platform. Whether you're a traditionally published author, or a self published author, this webinar will explain what those tools are and how to use them most effectively. The opportunities for driving sales are many. Learning which techniques and tools are most effective, however, as well as what kind of success you can expect by using them, are things you'll only discover during this webinar. Amazon is one of the few book retailers who show consistent, substantial growth and the ability to move product year aft"
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12 Weeks To A First Draft Independent Study Workshop |
"12 Weeks to a First Draft: An Independent Study Course Writing a novel is no easy feat, but when divided into smaller tasks, the process becomes much more manageable. Learn helpful time management tips and writing techniques that will move the first draft of your novel from concept to fruition in as few as 12 weeks.This independent study course will explore Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird as a structural model upon which to base your novel, and will also take examples from more contemporary works such as Alice Sebold's The Lovely Bones and Elizabeth Strout's Olive Kitteridge.This course is presented in spiral-bound workbook format. You can work at your own pace, reading lessons as many times as you'd like, and working through the accompanying lecture supplements, creative exercises, and writing assignments. Recommended Reading:Recommended reading includes To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee In this course you will learn: How to employ writing techniques to facilitate the first d"
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Writer's Market Guide To Getting Published Ebook |
"Everything you need to succeed in the business of writing! You have the ideas and the desire—but how do you get your writing published? Find out here! Writer's Market Guide to Getting Published gives you the inspiration and instruction you need to achieve long-term success in an ever-changing industry. This authoritative guide explores the ins and outs of the business of writing to provide you with: an exclusive look at the latest publishing industry trends guidelines for writing and selling fiction, nonfiction, and scripts techniques for conducting productive research innovative marketing and self-promotion strategies a comprehensive look at viable self-publishing options contract negotiation tips that really work a pricing guide so that you always know what your work is worth in the marketplace a glossary of publishing terms to give you a competitive edge Plus, get insider tips from magazine and book editors and successful freelancer writers on what works—"
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Comedy Writing Secrets Ebook |
"Updated and revised, this new edition of the bestselling favorite draws upon a broad base of comic talent including contemporary comedians such as Chris Rock and Jon Stewart, to help you master the fundamentals of humor writing. Comedy Writing Secrets 2nd Edition now Examples from the work of comedy greats old and new Instruction on a wide variety of techniques from writing one-liners and stand-up routines to finding a market for your work.Step-by-step writing exercises accompanied by sample answers so you'll be able to practice and perfect your skills.This book will teach you how to think, write, and act funny and then laugh all the way to the bank with the pay you'll receive from your talent.Read an Excerpt!"
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5 Easy Ways To Build Your Writer Platform Ondemand Webinar |
"WEBINAR DESCRIPTION The road to publication is now more competitive than ever. Agents and publishers need to know you have an audience and can effectively market your own book before they take a chance on you. That’s why it’s so important to build your platform before you’re published—and continue to refine it after your book is available for purchase. If you want to be a writer, the second most important thing you can do along with “write well” is “build a writer platform to sell more books”—and that is what this webinar will intensely focus on. This webinar helps you discover new, creative, online and In-Real-Life (IRL) opportunities to build your audience and gain visibility in the marketplace. Learn simple, creative, step-by-step ways to build your audience, land self-promotional opportunities, and get name recognition—and turn that into something you can sell to agents and publishers. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: What a platfo"
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From Good To Great: How To Apply The Principles Of Story Physics To |
"This presentation targets all skill levels, from beginner to published author. It will break storytelling "" both process and end-product "" into component elements through mission-driven criteria. It will separate storytelling into three realms: the search for a GREAT story, the execution of a GREAT story, and the final polishing and packaging of that story to fit within the widest array of opportunities available."
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Writing Picture Books |
"Writing picture books is not easy. Picture books are a unique form of writing with a large audience of 2- to 8-year-olds, and they must appeal to both the adult purchaser and the child listener/reader. They are generally 32 pages long and must be tightly focused and told partly through illustrations. And novice picture book writers make a lot of mistakes--and get a lot of rejections from publishers flooded with inappropriate manuscripts. From this book these writers will learn the writing and revision process that will lead them to creating more salable picture book manuscripts. Ann Whitford Paul covers researching the picture books market, creating characters, point of view, plotting, tips on writing rhyme, and more—all the lessons writers need to write great picture books that will appeal to both editors/agents and young readers/parents. She uses a mix of instruction and hand-on exercises, often asking readers to cut, color and paste their way through revision. Read an Excer"
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Make Your Characters Come Alive Video Download |
"In this tutorial, you ™ll learn the essentials that make your characters come alive and draw the reader in."
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Your Book's Business Plan: Writer's Digest Conference Session |
"Discover the nine steps for successful authorship and determine if your book has what it takes to win over agents, editors and readers."
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The Art And Craft Of Storytelling |
"A good story flows from a solid understanding of writing and structure, along with a confident grasp of character, plot, and dialogue. This book covers those fundamentals and more. Whether writing a traditional novel, a children's picture book, or an experimental book, writers across all genres will find a firm foundation in classic storytelling techniques with this helpful guide. The Art & Craft of Storytelling explores beginnings, middles, and ends; what keeps readers turning the pages; premise, theme, and tone; and many other elements of storytelling. The gift for storytelling is more than just instinctive; it's a craft, and this book is the guide to honing it."
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