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| "Grammatically Correct, 2Nd Edition" |
"How does good writing stand out? If its purpose is to convey facts, findings, or instructions, it need be read only once for its content to be clear. If its purpose is to entertain or provoke thought, it makes readers want to come back for more. Expanded and updated, this guide covers four essential aspects of good writing: Individual words - spelling variations, hyphenation, frequently confused homonyms, frequently misused words and phrases, irregular plurals and negatives, and uses of miscapitalization and type style to add special meanings Punctuation - the role of each mark in achieving clarity and affecting tone, and demonstration of how misuses can lead to ambiguity. Syntax and structure - agreement of subject and verb, parallel construction, modifiers, tenses, pronouncs, active versus passive voice, and more Style - advice on the less hard-and-fast areas of clarity and tone, including conciseness, simplification, reading level, jargon and cliches, and subtlety Filled wit"
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| Silver Sparrow |
"With the opening line of Silver Sparrow, �My father, James Witherspoon, is a bigamist, � author Tayari Jones unveils a breathtaking story about a man ™s deception, a family ™s complicity, and the two teenage girls caught in the middle. Set in a middle-class neighborhood in Atlanta in the 1980s, the novel revolves around James Witherspoon ™s two families ""the public one and the secret one. When the daughters from each family meet and form a friendship, only one of them knows they are sisters. It is a relationship destined to explode. This is the third stunning novel from an author deemed �one of the most important writers of her generation � (the Atlanta Journal Constitution)."
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| 2015 Writer's Market Deluxe Edition |
"The Deluxe Edition of 2015 Writer's Market includes everything you expect in a regular copy of Writer's Market, but with an exclusive 1-year subscription to WritersMarket.com with instant online access to 7,500+ listings for book publishers, magazines, contests, literary agents and more--with daily updates! This book contains thousands of detailed contact listings for literary agents and publishers and many chapters on the business of writing."
Price: 24.99
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| Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure Ebook |
"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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| 2Nd Draft Critique Service |
"Don't submit that manuscript... Without a 2nd draft manuscript review from the professionals at Writer's Digest! Send your manuscript to 2nd Draft Critique Service and get specific, tailored advice you need to get an extra edge on the competition — and make your work more marketable. One of our professional reviewers will deliver a writing critique with feedback and recommendations. You'll not only learn what's working in your manuscript, but what's not, and how to fix it. Use our 2nd Draft Services along with our webinarsand online writing workshops to develop your writing skills and ultimately market and sell your writing! What Customers Are Saying About 2nd Draft... 2nd Draft offered me a professional pair of fresh eyes and the spit shine my manuscript needed. I can now submit my first three chapters without hesitation. ~ Lynne Ellis Marino I was extremely pleased with the results I got from 2nd Draft. As a new writer, I was dying for some professional advice after fini"
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| How To Write And Sell Fantasy And Science Fiction Novels Ondemand |
"Description We here at Nelson Literary Agency are actively looking to expand our roster of science fiction & fantasy (both young adult and adult fiction) authors but frankly, the queries we receive in this genre could use some help. You might have built an incredibly complex world with rich characters, but if your pitch blurb doesn't accurately nail your story and the intriguing world you've created, chances are good agents aren't requesting sample pages. Our agency sees a ton of SF&F queries, for both YA and adult novels, and 90% of them sound completely generic. Don't join that crowd! We can teach you how to make your novel stand out. What you'll learn: How to compose your query: The top 10 reasons why most SF&F query letters fail How NOT to start your story: The top 10 things that shouldn't open an SF&F novel What agents and editors want: What agents and editors look for in terms of pitch, writing, and book premise How to pitch: How to nail the story's hook, and nail the ele"
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| Writer's Digest Grammar Desk Reference |
"The Writer's Digest Grammar Desk Reference is the comprehensive resource on grammar and usage, a necessity for every writer's desk. It presents balanced instruction and real-world examples that will ensure professional and flawless work on every occasion. Praise for Writer's Digest Grammar Desk Reference There are some principles of usage I thought I'd never understand. This book has proven me wrong. Clear, illuminating, and comprehensive—this is a must-have resource for grammarians and laymen, alike. - Fiona Maazel, author of Last Last Chance and former managing editor of The Paris Review For those who believe the soul is at stake when utterance is at stake, there can be no more saving engagement than that which offers itself within. Huzzah for heroes Lutz and Stevenson! Medals at the ready, please. - Gordon Lish, former editor of Esquire and Alfred A. Knopf and author of over a dozen books Some people—not a few linguists and high-school English teachers among them&md"
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| "Elements Of Fiction Writing - Beginnings, Middles And Ends" |
"Get your readers' attention—and keep it—from the first word to the final page Translating that initial flash of inspiration into a complete story requires careful crafting. So how do you keep your story from beginning slowly, floundering midway, and trailing off at the end? Nancy Kress shows you effective solutions for potential problems at each stage of your story – essential lessons for strong start-to-finish storytelling. Hook readers, agents, and editors in the first three paragraphs. Make and keep your story's implicit promise to the reader. Build drama and credibility by controlling your prose. Consider the price a writer pays for flashbacks. Reveal character effectively throughout your story. Get the tools you need to get your story off to an engaging start, keep the middle tight and compelling, and make your conclusion high impact. You'll also find dozens of exercises to help strengthen your short story or novel. Let this resource be your gui"
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| How To Write A Marketable Screenplay Ondemand Webinar |
"Description A moviegoer has certain expectations of a film's journey, whether conscious or subconscious. When they look at that movie poster, they ask, Would I pay $10 to see this? The producer is asking, Can I raise millions of dollars to make this? If the answer is yes, the execution of the concept has to deliver. This class will discuss the techniques to grab a producer's attention and make the execution of your story as good as the hook, all while taking the audience on an emotional ride. What you'll learn: What the industry standards are and how to format your script. The steps from concept to completion. How to craft a one-sentence logline that explains the entire story's concept and makes a producer request a read. Using structure to take your audience on an emotional ride. How to create interesting heroes and give them an evolution/arc. How to keep your reader turning the page. How to analyze feedback, rewrite and edit your script long before a producer ever s"
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| "How To Write Your Lifestory Or Memoir: Exploring Truth, Memory, And" |
"Description Writing a memoir or a lifestory can be an overwhelming task. You wonder where to begin, how to structure it, how much truth to tell, and how to manage conflicting family opinions. Not only do writers need to sort through the emotional aspects of writing a memoir based on their own experiences, but it's important to write a story with dramatic interest. Even if you simply want to share your story with family, the reader needs to be drawn into your story. You create the world of your past through using fictional tools such as the correct point of view, scenes, vivid descriptions, and by creating a narrative arc. Attention will be focused teaching craft elements needed to create a publishable and well-written work that you can be proud of. What you'll learn: How to create a hook and theme—in other words: how to make your story stand out from other memoirs that editors and agents review Ways to think about truth and memory, family, and legal issues that block your "
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| 2015 Songwriter's Market |
"This reference guide is complete with 500 updated listings on song buyers and more, new interviews with Grammy-winning artists and breakthrough songwriters, and an exclusive webinar on marketing your songs."
Price: 14.99
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| Researching Your Ideas Ebook |
"Decide where to start, how to balance you time, and evaluate your sources. Learn the tips and tricks you need to devise a strategy for effective research."
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| Protecting Your Writing Ebook |
"Learn your rights and what agents and attorneys can do for you. Develop an understanding of copyright, fair use, and libel and find resources for advice on legal issues."
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| Promoting Your Work And Yourself Ebook |
"Learn how to use the media, network and get connected to promote your work—because there's no one better than you to speak up. Get the resources you need to get noticed."
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| Pricing Guide (Pdf) |
"Calculate your expenses, hourly rates, and project rates and learn how to negotiate for more money. You'll also find sample rates and more resources for setting prices."
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| Story Engineering Ebook |
"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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| Finances And Tax Issues For Writers Ebook Excerpt |
Plan and track your income and save for the future. Discover insurance options and how to estimate you taxes and expenses. Get the tools for financial success for the present and the future.
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| Why Am I Getting Rejected? Ebook Excerpt |
Discover the answers to questions like: Why are editors rejecting my work when family and friends love it so much? What should I do after an article is returned with a rejection slip?
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| The First 50 Pages |
"Seeking writing success? Start at the beginning...Whether you're looking to get published or just hoping to hook your reader, first impressions are vital. Compelling opening scenes are the key to catching an agent or editor's attention, and are crucial for keeping your reader engaged. As a writer, what you do in your opening pages, and how you do it, is a matter that cannot be left to chance. The First 50 Pages is here to help you craft a strong beginning right from the start. You'll learn how to: introduce your main character establish your story world set up the plot's conflict begin your hero's inner journey write an amazing opening line and terrific first page and more This helpful guide walks you through the tasks your first 50 pages must accomplish in order to avoid leaving readers disoriented, frustrated, or bored. Don't let your reader put your book down before ever seeing its beauty. Let The First 50 Pages show you how to begin your novel with the skill and intentiona"
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| Writing An Attention-Grabbing First Chapter: How To Keep An Agent |
"Literary agent, Sarah LaPolla shares insights and tips on writing a first chapter agents won't be able to put down."
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| The First 50 Pages Ebook |
"Seeking writing success? Start at the beginning...Whether you're looking to get published or just hoping to hook your reader, first impressions are vital. Compelling opening scenes are the key to catching an agent or editor's attention, and are crucial for keeping your reader engaged. As a writer, what you do in your opening pages, and how you do it, is a matter that cannot be left to chance. The First 50 Pages is here to help you craft a strong beginning right from the start. You'll learn how to: introduce your main character establish your story world set up the plot's conflict begin your hero's inner journey write an amazing opening line and terrific first page and more This helpful guide walks you through the tasks your first 50 pages must accomplish in order to avoid leaving readers disoriented, frustrated, or bored. Don't let your reader put your book down before ever seeing its beauty. Let The First 50 Pages show you how to begin your novel with the skill and intentiona"
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| Selling To Corporations Ebook |
"Learn how to find opportunities in advertising, PR, technical writing, copyediting and proofreading, indexing, and ghostwriting. Explore the possibilities and get the tools you need to sell you work."
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| Words From The Wise |
"When faced with life's greatest quandaries, there's just one place to go for advice: all your beloved heroes and heroines. These 6,000 thought-provoking quotations cover almost every imaginable dilemma and come from writers like Confucius, Horace, Shakespeare, Twain and Austen; modern figures such as Andy Rooney and Meryl Streep; and fictional TV favorites Homer Simpson and Chandler Bing. Need help when considering a new look? Jim Morrison warns: Some of the worst mistakes of my life have been haircuts. Want to know if a new relationship is going to work out? Woody Allen can tell you, The only love that lasts is unrequited love. Arranged alphabetically, this wordfest encompasses everything from attraction to zen, cats to dogs, and politics to religion."
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| Writing The Memoir Tutorial: Part 2 Video Download |
"The journey of the archetypal hero is the most popular story known to humankind and is common to mythologies of every culture. Countless modern tales--from Cinderella, to Star Wars, to Eat Pray Love--are adaptations of the three-act hero's journey. When you write a memoir, you are in effect writing your own hero's journey, because you are the hero of your own life. In this tutorial, veteran editor and author Paula Munier (creator of the Cup of Comfort series) demonstrates how to use fictional techniques inherent in the three-act hero's journey as the basis for your life story. What you'll learn in this 50-minute video: The typical structure of the hero's journey, and how to apply it to your memoir How the hero's journey translates into your memoir's plot Techniques for using dialogue and scenes to animate your life story Why it's useful to pace your memoir following the steps of the hero's journey How to tell the truth--as you remember it--behind your life story; and much mor"
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| Writer's Digest Complete Guide To Writing Contests 2010 (Pdf) |
"The Writer's Digest's Complete Guide to: Writing Contests GETTING STARTED Contest Basics Before you test your mettle, here are 7 things you need to know about submitting to contests. By Chuck Sambuchino The Truth About Writing Contests You can't win if you don't enter. But before you do, take a close look at what winning really means. By Amy Cook Polish Your Work Before you send work out to contests, get your writing in tip-top shape to better your chances. By James Scott Bell Best in Show Former judges give advice on winning a screenwriting contest. By Trai Cartwright First Place Meet former contest winners and learn from their stories and paths to success. By Jennifer Benner, Scott Francis, Melissa Hill And Zachary Petit CONTEST ROUNDUP Win a Book Deal These 24 contests reward their winners with a juicy prize: a book contract. Compiled by Scott Francis Fiction Contests & Awards Here are 70 competitions for writers of novels, short stories, novella"
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| Get An Agent (Digital Edition) |
"EDUCATE YOURSELF What an Agent Does From glad-handing editors to negotiating contract details, here's the scoop on day-to-day agent responsibilities. The Publishing Process Demystified BY JERRY D. SIMMONS From start to finish, here's what you need to know about how a book comes to life. Revise Your Novel BY JORDAN E. ROSENFELD 10 tips for polishing your manuscript before you submit to agents. How Not to Start Your Book BY CHUCK SAMBUCHINO Agents dish about all those things they hate to see in chapter one—from clichés to little pet peeves. Will Agents Take on Self-Published Books? BY CHUCK SAMBUCHINO Getting representation for your self-published book isn't easy. Here's why some projects get agents' attention and others don't. Word Count: The Basics BY CHUCK SAMBUCHINO Too many? Too few? Or just right? Limit the reasons an agent will reject you by getting your book close to the mark. Nonfiction Hooks BY MICHAEL LARSEN Sell the sizzle, and "
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