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Writing The Paranormal Novel |
"Vampires, werewolves, and zombies, oh my! Writing a paranormal novel takes more than casting an alluring vampire or arming your hero with a magic wand. It takes an original idea, believable characters, a compelling plot, and surprising twists, not to mention great writing. This helpful guide gives you everything you need to successfully introduce supernatural elements into any story without shattering the believability of your fictional world or falling victim to common clichés. You'll learn how to: choose supernatural elements and decide what impact the supernatural will have on your fictional world create engaging and relatable characters from supernatural protagonists and antagonists to supporting players (both human and non-human) develop strong plots and complementary subplots write believable fight scenes and flashbacks create realistic dialogue and much more Complete with tips for researching your novel and strategies for getting published, Writing the"
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"Learn How To Hook An Agent With Your �Once Upon A Time � � "" Picture" |
This all-new webinar with literary agent Mary Kole features the most up-to-date information regarding picture books in today ™s market! Mary will also devote a portion of this session to answering your candid questions in a Town Hall-style format!
Price: 79
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Conducting Interviews Ebook |
"Learn how to prepare, what questions to ask, and how to find a good interviewee. Learn the essential tips and trick to conduct a successful interview."
Price: 2.99
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How Do I Conduct Effective Research? Ebook Excerpt |
"Discover the answers to questions like: How can I find contact information for authors and/or well-known persons for requesting interviews? I'm researching an article, and some of my sources disagree on several points. What can I do about this?"
Price: 5.99
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How Do I Find An Agent? Ebook Excerpt |
Discover the answers to questions like: How will I know whether an agent is reputable? Is there a list I can obtain of recommended agents? Are there different types of literary agents?
Price: 5.99
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How Do I Get Published? Ebook Excerpt |
Discover the answers to questions like: Do all magazines and book publishers read unsolicited manuscripts or accept unsolicited queries? What information should a query letter contain for a magazine article?
Price: 5.99
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5 Easy Ways To Avoid Burnout Video Download |
This tutorial is presented by Jodell Sadler. Jodell earned an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University. Jodell teaches at numerous conferences and works with writers and illustrators to hone their picture book projects.
Price: 19.99
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How To Write Dialogue Like A Pro Ondemand Webinar |
"Description Great authors use dialogue to reveal the hearts and minds of their characters, to create conflict and humor, to fuel action, and to rivet readers' attention. They know that readers typically form their first impression of a story from its dialogue — moreso than from plot or action. And they work to bring the utmost realism to the words their characters speak and think. How do they do it? This intensive webinar, written and presented by instructor and award-winning novelist Elizabeth Sims, will give you the same tools the pros use to craft terrific dialogue. She'll start by unlocking the great paradox of dialogue: Authors must write dialogue that comes across as real and believable, yet why does actual speech usually sound so dumb when transcribed onto the page? She'll cover the basics of good dialogue, then move into the nuts and bolts of generating ideas for dialogue, how to use characters' words—instead of narrative—to bring them to life, how to stay o"
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Conquer The Dreaded Synopsis: Construct Your Ultimate Sales Tool |
Learn how to break down your plot into manageable parts.
Price: 89.99
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Story Engineering |
"What makes a good story or screenplay great? The vast majority of writers begin the storytelling process with only a partial understanding of where to even begin. Some labor their entire lives without ever learning that stories are every bit as engineering driven as they are artistic in nature. But the truth is, unless you are a master of the form, function and criteria for successful storytelling, then sitting down and pounding out a first draft without planning is an ineffective way to write a story. Story Engineering starts with the criteria and the architecture of storytelling—the engineering and design of a story—and uses it as the basis for narrative. The greatest potential of any story is found in the way six aspects of storytelling combine and empower each other on the page. When rendered artfully, they become a sum in excess of their parts. You'll learn to wrap your head around the big picture of storytelling at a professional level through a new approa"
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"The Three Essential Building Blocks Of Your Novel: Who, What, And" |
"In this presentation, literary agent Roseanne Wells goes back to the essentials of character, plot, and setting to show how they all fit together. She discusses how you determine who your main character really is, what to ask yourself about setting, and how to make something happen!"
Price: 79
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The Writer's Digest Guide To Query Letters |
"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"
Price: 8.49
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"Pep Talks, Warnings, & Screeds" |
"Pep Talks, Warnings & Screeds is a one-of-a-kind approach to writing advice. With laugh-out-loud stories and aphorisms by George Singleton and whimsical illustrations by Daniel Wallace, this book of important lessons and cautionary advice for writers is not only easy to swallow but also enjoyable and satisfying--imagine cough medicine that tastes like chocolate cake. Writers will gain an understanding of writing and submission basics--all with heart, humor, and a poetic palette that is distinctly, wonderfully Southern. Read an interview with the author! Download a sample chapter."
Price: 8.99
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Novel Shortcuts |
"Novel Shortcuts gives you a unique take on speed depth in fiction writing, showing you how to write a fast first draft that's also rich and engrossing (it's really possible!). With examples from published works and detailed instruction, this helpful guide addresses everything from premise development to scene building to tone and much, much more.Read an Excerpt!Online Exclusive: Q&A with author Laura Whitcomb"
Price: 8.49
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Selling Your Book Part 2 |
"To sell your book, you need to successfully communicate its value to three key audiences; your editor, your publisher, and your ultimate target: your readers. In Part 2 of this exclusive three-part series, follow Writer's Digest Publisher Phil Sexton as he explains how you can effectively sell your book to your publisher and ensure that it sells successfully in the marketplace. In this 20-minute tutorial, you'll learn: what your publisher's salespeople are up against when they try to sell your book; how to arm your salespeople to get the best results for your book; why the sales call can make or break your book, and how to guarantee its success; the importance of having realistic expectations; and much more. Stay ahead of the competition by learning the insider secrets that will help sell your book."
Price: 19.99
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Picture Book Craft Intensive: Telling Children's Stories In Today's |
"WEBINAR DESCRIPTION Picture books are a gorgeous and engaging way to reach the youngest readers in children's books. If you want to write picture books for child readers ages 0–7, there are tips and tricks that you need to know before you can break in. Because early children's books are so unique and specific—if you want to do them right, that is—this entire 90-minute session will be devoted to the picture book area of the kidlit craft. Successfully hooking an agent (and readers) with your writing takes voice, incredible characterization and an exciting plot—even if your book is only 200 words long! In this market, you also need a commercial premise that'll immediately spark the imagination, and multiple sales hooks. Learn what the picture book audience is looking for, what agents and editors like to see in this marketplace, and how you can capitalize on these needs. You'll also learn how to make your project and pitch irresistible so you can take the next step"
Price: 89
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Amazon For Authors: Writer's Digest Conference Session |
Jon Fine
Price: 39.99
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Selling Your Book Part 1 |
"To sell your book, you need to successfully communicate its value to three key audiences; your editor, your publisher, and your ultimate target: your readers. In Part 1 of this exclusive three-part series, follow Writer's Digest Publisher Phil Sexton as he explains how you can effectively sell your book to your editor and ensure its publication. In this 30-minute tutorial, you'll learn: what barriers most publishers have in place that can keep your book from being accepted; how to arm your editor to break through these barriers; how to ensure that a publisher gives your book the best treatment; what Reverse Logistics is, and why it matters; and much more. Most writers are out the loop when it comes to breaking through corporate publishing barriers. Learn the insider secrets that will help sell your book."
Price: 29.99
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Marketing Plan Template For Non-Fiction Authors |
"In today ™s publishing climate, nothing influences a publisher ™s interest more than the strength of an author ™s marketing platform. If publishers aren ™t sure an author can help sell books, they tend to reject the book proposal and choose someone else. This mentality applies to every author, including first-timers struggling to get a contract and former bestsellers seeking to land a new deal.Rob Eagar, author of the new boo, Sell Your Book Like Wildfire, is a marketing expert who has trained over 400 authors, including several New York Times bestsellers. He knows what it takes to gain a publisher ™s attention. They want to see real numbers describing how many copies you can sell and how you ™ll minimize the risk they take to publish your book. This means you need to go beyond the standard book proposal. Create a well-crafted marketing plan that details your author platform and your ability to promote effectively. Show publishers a solid plan,"
Price: 19.99
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An Agent's Secrets To Selling Your First Novel |
Learn what agents and editors are looking for when they review a submission or query.
Price: 79.99
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What Authors Want: Understanding Authors In The Era Of Self-Publishing |
"With the rise of self-publishing, authors have more power than ever before and publishers, agents and others in the publishing industry are scrambling to figure out what authors want."
Price: 147.5
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Author Social Media Kit |
"Social media is one of the hottest topics for writers. With this exclusive kit from Writer's Digest, you'll learn how to build and maintain your social media presence for the greatest impact. The kit includes: Using Social Networking Tools to Succeed in Publishing (OnDemand Webinar): Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn. Are you using these sites? If not, you're missing out on new opportunities and important information that could help you get published, as well as market and promote your books. In today's tough environment, not only do you have to be savvy and knowledgeable about online tools and activities, but you must also understand how using these tools can attract the attention of editors and agents. All the while ensuring a potential publisher you have what it takes to be a successful author. ($99.00 value) How to Use Social Media to Promote Your Writing and Yourself (OnDemand Webinar): The social media landscape, though still young, has already gone throug"
Price: 79.99
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Selling Your Book Part 3 |
"To sell your book, you need to successfully communicate its value to three key audiences: your editor, your publisher, and your ultimate target: your readers. In the final installment of this exclusive three-part series, follow Writer's Digest Publisher Phil Sexton as he explains how you can work with your publisher to get your book in front of consumers. In this 20-minute tutorial, you'll learn: what tools you can use to promote your work; the key aspects of in-store placement; how you can help your publisher's PR and marketing teams; and much more. Learn how to be your own best advocate when selling your book. "
Price: 19.99
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Blog Your Way To Success |
"This value pack includes detailed resources describing how to set up a blog to build your audience, how to make money blogging, how to promote your blog and more."
Price: 50
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Writing Basics 2014 |
"Writing Basics, Spring 2014"
Price: 6.99
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Writer's Digest October 2009 (Pdf) |
"WHAT THE WRITING COMMUNITY CAN DO FOR YOU Good Company Bestselling authors Steve Berry, Lee Child, Jennifer Crusie, Jerry B. Jenkins, Elizabeth Moon and Lin Oliver share how they've gotten by with a little help from their friends-and how you can, too. Join the Crowd COMPILED BY JESSICA STRAWSER These online communities offer unique formats for writing better, getting noticed and staying motivated. Make the Most of Writers' Forums BY LINDA FORMICHELLI They can be great support networks-or huge vacuums for time that could be better spent writing. Here's how to use online forums to hone your craft and advance your career. How Even a Bad Conference Can Make You a Better Writer BY ELIZABETH SIMS [FEATURES] THE WD INTERVIEW: MITCH ALBOM BY MELISSA HILL Reflecting on his career and looking ahead to the release of what he calls his most important book, Mitch Albom attributes his diverse body of work to one skill: storytelling. Wicked Magic BY LAUREN MOSKO Greg"
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Writer's Digest November/December 2009 (Pdf) |
"SPOTLIGHT: Write Short to Break Out! [FEATURES] 12 Literary Journals Your Future Agent Is Reading COMPILED BY ZACHARY PETIT Your exclusive guide to markets that can buildyour bio and get you noticed. Diversify Your Writing Portfolio BY MATT VILLANO In bad economic times (and in good), your best shot at a fulfilling writing career is to branch out. Content Aggregators or Aggravators? BY MICHELLE V. RAFTER Should you pursue these open markets for your work, or leave them to citizen journalists? 5 Reasons Writing Small Can Help You Make It Big BY TOM HALLMAN JR. The market that could launch your writing career may just be hiding in plain sight-on your doorstep. 10 Personal Essays to Try BY DINTY W. MOORE From memoir to contemplative to travel to food, personal essays can help you develop your voice-and expand your publishing creds. Anthologies Cover to Cover BY VICTORIA ZACKHEIM Editing or contributing to an anthology can both connect you with other "
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