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How Do I Get My Book Published? Ondemand Webinar |
"It's the most common question all writers face, no matter where they're at in the process of developing their book. While there is no magic bullet to getting your book published, there are questions to ask yourself at the outset that can improve your chances or at least avoid a lot of work before you chase down an idea that won't prove out with a publisher. In this webinar, you'll learn: How editors and agents make decisions about what projects to pursue, and how you can impress them The best online tools for researching markets for your book The best ways to make initial contact with an editor/agent, including best practices for query letters as well as in-person meetings How to increase the potential that an editor or agent will approach YOU (rather than the other way around) When it's time to consider DIY options (self-publishing) Most writers spend months or years struggling with the question of how to get their book published. This webinar will help you learn what i"
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How To Start A Successful Email Newsletter Ondemand Webinar |
"Learn the essential principles of using e-mail to build your readership and platform. Description E-mail marketing is the No. 1 overlooked means of reader engagement when authors evaluate their overall platform. Being able to directly reach your readers, or most avid fans, is a powerful capability that every author should have. While social media is usually touted as a primary way to build audience, when it comes to online marketing, e-mail is still the most successful and profitable means of interacting with your readership. Thankfully, it's easy to get started with e-mail newsletters, and it doesn't require any technical know-how or expertise. It doesn't even require you to pay money until you have a sizable list of names. What you will learn: How and why to start building an e-mail list today even if you think you have nothing to say How to start sending an e-mail newsletter for free, at no cost to you What the major e-mail contact services are, and how to start using"
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Writer's Digest May/June2013 (Pdf) |
Writer's Digest May/June 2013 (PDF)
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The Fire In Fiction |
"Which writing techniques do widely published authors use to continuously improve their writing and ensure compelling storytelling in every release? The Fire in Fiction delves deep into the world of character development, with fiction writing tips that can turn any writer into a pro at developing character and voice in writing in no time at all. Learn how to write dialogue effectively by using the same techniques of favorite and best selling authors around the world. The book contains a wealth of information for fiction and nonfiction writers alike. Complete with a character development worksheet, and containing answers to the most commonly asked character development questions, the included examples and fiction writing exercises will improve your writing and take your storytelling skills to the next level. Written by successful literary agent Donald Mass, The Fire in Fictionis a first hand account of what it takes to succeed as a storywriter. Mass, who himself is an author of ove"
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Wd Short Story Competition Collection |
"Discover your future favorite fiction writers today in Writer's Digest Short Story Competition Collection. Painstakingly culled from 2,700 evocative entries, this collection contains the top 25 award-winning selections by the most celebrated, short-winded scribes of tomorrow."
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How To Hook An Agent With Your Query Letter Ondemand Webinar |
"Traditional publishing and self-publishing are two legitimate distribution channels for literature. Whether you are pursuing an agent and a book deal or intending to go it on your own, you must understand how to pitch your book. Write a spectacular novel and then get it read! A superior pitch (in a superior query) is what you need to seal the deal. What makes a pitch hot? What does the ideal query letter look like? What to include and what to avoid – it's a skill that includes more than just make it short. In this webinar, Sara will examine how to compose an effective query letter and how to use this tool to pursue publishing. What you will learn: How to write an effective pitch: An author writes because s/he loves the art of literature. Publishing, though, is a business. And the number one tool an author needs to pursue publishing is the ability to clearly and concisely pitch their work in a way that attracts attention. How to use that pitch in traditional publishin"
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Pitch Perfect: Writer's Digest Conference Session |
Chuck Sambuchino teaches how to present your book in the best possible light when pitching to agents and editors.
Price: 39.99
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How To Find Grants And Financial Resources To Fund Your Writing |
"How to find and use an assortment of funding streams such as grants and contests in your quest as a writer. Description This webinar offers resources for your writing toolbox to aid the journey and improve your platform at the same time. Instructor C. Hope Clark introduces you to the concept of multi-tasking to achieve your goal—using contests, freelance markets, and even grants (the most misunderstood funding opportunity)—to help you fund your writing career. Learn to identify these opportunities, how to correctly apply for financial aid, how to give yourself the best chance at winning a grant of any size, and how to weigh one contest/grant against another. What you will learn: How to identify funding streams for your career How to understand grants in their various forms, and how to apply for funding How to capitalize on these streams to enhance your main project How to use these tools to build platform How to identify scams Speaker: C. Hope Clark is foun"
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7 Surprising Approaches To Character Development Video Download |
"Learn the seven SURPRISING approaches to making your characters real, engaging, and even entertaining both to you and your future readership."
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Bestseller Website Tutorial For Fiction Authors |
"The best resource available to help fiction authors build a website worthy of a bestseller. Research has shown that author websites are the top way readers choose to support their favorite authors. In addition, readers who frequent author websites tend to buy more books from a wider range of retailers. Therefore, the more people you attract to your website, the more likely your book sales will increase. Sadly, too many authors hinder their success by throwing together a shoddy webpage or never setting up a website at all. Rob Eagar, author of Sell Your Book Like Wildfire, has taught over 400 authors how to build powerful websites. Several of his clients have hit major bestseller lists, including The New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly. In this 15-page tutorial, Rob shares the same strategies that he uses with his top clients to help you sell a ton of books. Do you already have a website? Rob will help you make it even more powerful. Are you a first-time author just getti"
Price: 24.99
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102 Ways To Earn Money Writing 1500 Words Or Less Ebook |
"Can you really make a living writing? Absolutely! 102 Ways to Earn Money Writing 1,500 Words or Less shows you the wide array of freelance opportunities available - and gives you everything you need to know to reap the benefits of a bustling writing career. Award-winning freelancer and highly sought communications consultant I.J. Schecter delivers ideas for finding freelance work in traditional markets like magazines and newspapers, as well as in unique markets, including: fast-food tray liner copy person-to-person correspondence (including love letters!) résumés menus and many others! Every suggestion is backed by a real-life experience from Schecter and other freelancing experts. Plus, each of the 102 ways has a Get This Gig section that tells you where to start, who to contact, and what to charge so you can immediately apply what you learn. 102 Ways to Earn Money Writing 1,500 Words or Less gives you the knowledge, confidence, and inspiration to recognize an"
Price: 7.49
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You Must Be This Tall To Ride Ebook |
"Compelling stories have the power to generate infinite wonder: It's nearly impossible to imagine how the author began, and yet we sense there's much more beyond the final word. It's this mystery—a combination of inspiration and craft, smoke and mirrors—that makes writing feel momentous. But it can also feel overwhelming, causing us to become small, scared, not quite ready for the big rides, such as finishing that story, that novel, and finding the courage to share it with the world. In You Must Be This Tall to Ride, you'll find 20 works of fiction and nonfiction by acclaimed contemporary authors, each offering fresh perspective on coming of age (a story to which we can all relate), as well as exclusive personal essays and practical exercises. In their own words, these writers grant you a guided tour of craft with unparalleled access to the process behind their creation, including how to: grow a story from the seed of an image or sentence allow experiments with langua"
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Write Like The Masters Ebook |
"Inspirational and informative, Write Like the Masters is the first book-length explanation of the rhetorical technique of imitation for the modern writer. Comprised of practical, inspirational, easy-to-apply advice, this helpful guide analyzes the writing styles of twenty-one great novelists, explaining how you can imitate these authors and, in the process, learn advanced writing secrets to fire up your own work. Read an Excerpt"
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"Write Your Science Fiction, Fantasy Or Paranormal Novel" |
"Far off lands set among the stars. Creatures that go thump-bump-crash in the night. Stories you can't wait to sink your teeth into. With this exclusive collection from Writer's Digest, you will be on your way to being the next Isaac Asimov, Stephen King or Charlaine Harris. This collection includes: Writing the Paranormal Novel (Full Book Download): This book 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, create engaging and relatable supernatural characters, write believable fight scenes, and more. The Writer's Digest Guide to Science Fiction & Fantasy (Full Book Download): Build a fantastic world, inhabit it with original and believable characters, and create an authentic and enthralling story. With instruction from notable authors like Orson Scott "
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Publish Your Nonfiction Book Ebook |
"Publish Your Nonfiction Book goes beyond query letter and proposal basics to give you a broader insider understanding of what the publishing industry is really like and how to navigate it successfully in order to ensure a long-term career. To this end, the book explores: how to determine if you have the skills, background, and unique 'it' factor necessary to successfully write and sell a nonfiction book; how to target your audience; how to start building your platform (and when to begin); how to decide if you need an agent to get published (why/why not); how an agent sells a nonfiction book; how an editor sells a nonfiction book to his/her publishing house; what a contract encompasses; the author/agent, author/editor, author/agent/editor relationships; what happens after the contract is signed (the writing and development process); how books get on store shelves and what you can do once it does; and, the next book (when to start, etc.).Read an ArticleRead an Excerpt"
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Writer's Digest 2009 Annual Cd |
"All 7 Issues of Writer's Digest from 2009 On this CD, you get more than 500 pages of timeless writing and publishing advice as well as inspiration from some of today's finest writers, including Stephen King, James Patterson and Anne Tyler - all in this enhanced, convenient form. All 7 issues are in PDF format, so they'll work with both PCs and Mac comptuers with the free Adobe Reader. Searchable * Printable * Portable On this easy to use CD, you'll find: Write Your NovelCreate a foolproof three-step story plan; find your voice; learn to start with a bad first draft. Self Publishing: What You Need to Know Get answers to all your biggest questions - and learn secrets for standing out from the pack. Stand out to Editors and Agents Your Guide to building a powerful author platform. Plus: 101 Best Websites for Writers Publishing 101 How it works and why you need to know. 24 Agents who Want your Work Everything you need to know to get an agent. The Smartest Ways to Get Ahead W"
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How To Plot And Structure Your Novel Ondemand Webinar |
"The plot of your book is the underlying structure of its story—the specific order and selection of events that reveal information about the characters and their circumstances to create emotional effects and thematic resonance for the reader. But how do you know you're choosing the right events for your story, whether they're in the right order, or if they achieve the ends you have in mind? In this talk, editor Cheryl Klein will guide you through the principles that underlie traditional narrative plotting—a framework on which you can build all sorts of variations. You'll learn about the three main types of plot and how to braid them for maximum narrative efficiency and elegance. We'll examine who's driving the events of your novel, how plotting relates to character, where's the right place for the book to begin and end, and whether the stakes and characters are sufficient to keep narrative tension high the entire book. Finally, we'll discuss how to create an effective boo"
Price: 79.99
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The Art Of War For Writers |
"Successfully starting and finishing a publishable novel is often like fighting a series of battles - against the page, against one's own self-doubt, against rebellious characters, etc. Featuring timeless, innovative, and concise writing strategies and focused exercises, this book is the ultimate battle plan and more - it's Sun Tzu's The Art of War for novelists. Tactics and exercises are provided on idea generation and development, character building, plotting, drafting, querying and submitting, dealing with rejection, coping with envy and unrealistic expectations, and much more. Read an Excerpt!"
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Seven Secrets Of Successful Self-Published Authors: 2012 Writer's |
"Why is it that some writers are able to reach their publishing goal and market their books successfully while others never get it done? Keith Ogorek, SVP of marketing for Author Solutions and self published author of two books, shares seven secrets he's learned from his own experience working with hundreds of authors that will help you understand your publishing options and the key things to know about effective marketing. Confused or overwhelmed by the changes in publishing today? This seminar will help you gain clarity about your opportunities, how to take advantage of them, and sell your work once it's published."
Price: 39.99
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How To Sell Your Fantasy & Science Fiction To Agents And Editors |
"Science fiction and fantasy is a crowded field, and unless you get to just the right agents and editors with just the right message, you'll have an epic struggle just breaking in. There are agents and editors who specialize in science fiction and fantasy. They're seeing hundreds of queries in any given week, and you can bet that most of them claim to be the next Jim Butcher or George R.R. Martin. How do you sell yourself to someone who's getting similar pitches—maybe even from more experienced authors— every day? How do you stand out from the crowd without looking like an amateur? We'll discuss the all-important query letter and bio with concrete do's and don'ts. In addition to a good query letter, you will need a one-page synopsis of your book—in fact, you'll be surprised by how often people will ask you for this. Let's get real about what should go in that fantasy/sci-fi synopsis and what we mean, exactly, when we say one page. This webinar will also examine e"
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Writing The 21St Century Novel: 2012 Writer's Digest Conference |
"What does it mean to write a 21st century novel? Bestselling author and literary agent Donald Maass explains the fine points of just what this intriguing new storytelling model is – a unique marriage of literary quality with pop fiction appeal – and how it works. Don will push you into thinking beyond genre boundaries, outdated styles and safety zones to ways of writing fiction that are personal, unique, and contemporary. This fast-paced lecture comes from one of our most popular presenters and promises to illustrate exactly how to craft fiction for the widest audience—without losing your most discerning readers."
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Write Your Novel In 90 Days Kit (Paperback + Ondemand Webinar) |
"You'll Love This OnDemand Webinar If:You want to write a novel You want tips for revising your first draft You are new to writing fictionWith time, energy, and inspiration, you can write the first draft of your novel in just 90 days. With this collection from Writer's Digest, you'll learn from author Sarah Domet how to write a novel in just a few weeks. The kit includes: 90 Days to Your Novel (Paperback Book or PDF): The difference between wanna-be writers and real writers is the difference between talk and work. If you commit to the schedule and the techniques within 90 Days to Your Novel and invest two to three hours a day for twelve weeks, you will complete your book. An outline will appear. Characters will take shape. A plot will emerge. Scenes will come together and form a story worth reading. And then the talking can begin! ($16.99 value) Write Your Novel in 90 Days (OnDemand Webinar): This webinar will provide a no-nonsense guide to readying yourself for the arduous, yet"
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Write Your Novel In 90 Days Kit (Ebook + Ondemand Webinar) |
"You'll Love This OnDemand Webinar If:You want to write a novel You want tips for revising your first draft You are new to writing fictionWith time, energy, and inspiration, you can write the first draft of your novel in just 90 days. With this collection from Writer's Digest, you'll learn from author Sarah Domet how to write a novel in just a few weeks. The kit includes: 90 Days to Your Novel (Paperback Book or PDF): The difference between wanna-be writers and real writers is the difference between talk and work. If you commit to the schedule and the techniques within 90 Days to Your Novel and invest two to three hours a day for twelve weeks, you will complete your book. An outline will appear. Characters will take shape. A plot will emerge. Scenes will come together and form a story worth reading. And then the talking can begin! ($16.99 value) Write Your Novel in 90 Days (OnDemand Webinar): This webinar will provide a no-nonsense guide to readying yourself for the arduous, yet"
Price: 29.99
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Humor Writing Kit (Ebook Bundle) |
"The life of a humor writer is no ordinary tale. Fueled by an arsenal of unique experiences and quirky obsessions, you've got a lot of funny stories to tell. If only you could get them all on paper… Discover how to effectively tackle the humor writing process in this concise collection of helpful guidelines and comedic advice. From step-by-step exercises designed to perfect your skill, to detailed industry experiences from famous comedians and comedy writers, this kit provides humor writers with the tools necessary to laugh all the way to the bank. This kit contains: Comedy Writing Secrets (paperback book): Get hands-on advice from comedy greats old and new with this recently revised edition of a best selling favorite. This updated version of Comedy Writing Secrets teaches a wide variety of techniques for writing and marketing your work, as well as step-by-step exercises to help perfect your skill. And Here's The Kicker (paperback book): Learn from 21 top humor writers as they"
Price: 15.99
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The Novel Writer's Tool Kit |
"Nearly everyone wants to write a novel, but few see it to fruition. You, on the other hand, refuse to be a part of that statistic. You know that writing a novel is no easy task. From time constraints to publishing roadblocks, there's a lot that can get between you and your finished product. To ensure you join the ranks of other accomplished novel writers, you need a plan. Learn how to take your work from page one to published courtesy of this carefully selected collection of novel writing tools. Develop the necessary writing habits of world-renowned authors, avoid common mistakes made by novelists of all experience levels, and discover what it really takes to get your final draft into the hands of eager readers everywhere. The kit includes: Write Your Novel in 90 Days (OnDemand Webinar): Don't let your novel-writing aspirations fall victim to everyday distractions. Discover how to master the habits any good writer needs to complete their book in a set period of time. (Value: $79.00) "
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How Do I Revise? Ebook Excerpt |
Discover the answers to questions like: What should I look for when revising my work? Is it possible to edit too much? What should I look for when revising a novel?
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How Do I Publish My Poetry? Ebook Excerpt |
"Discover the answers to questions like: I've written poems over the years, and everyone tells me the same thing—that I have a gift and a way with words. How do I get started publishing my poems? What are typical submission guidelines for poetry?"
Price: 5.99
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