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How Do I Market My Scripts? Ebook Excerpt |
Discover the answers to questions like: What's the proper way to type a movie or TV script? Is it crucial for scriptwriters to find an agent?
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How Do I Conduct A Strong Interview? Ebook Excerpt |
Discover the answers to questions like: What is the protocol for arranging an interview? How do I interview someone about information she might be reluctant to discuss?
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How Do I Break Into Children's Writing? Ebook Excerpt |
"Discover the answers to questions like: What are the differences between a picture book, a picture story book, and a chapter book? Should I include illustrations with my picture book manuscript when I submit it to publishers?"
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How Do I Sell My Songs? Ebook Excerpt |
"Discover the answers to questions like: How can I learn to write songs? Is it easy to break in to that area of songwriting? If I write poetry, will I be able to write song lyrics?"
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How Do I Sell My Nonfiction Book? Ebook Excerpt |
Discover the answers to questions like: Do you have to be an expert on something to get a nonfiction book published? Do I have to write the manuscript first before querying agents and editors with my nonfiction book idea?
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Mythbusting - Traditional Vs. Diy Publishing |
This audio recording seeks to dispel the myths about self-publishing and examine the bold truth about why DIY options are trumping traditional publishing.
Price: 39.99
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Writer's Digest May/June 2010 (Pdf) |
"MASTER YOUR GENRE 101 Best Websites for Writers Check out our 12th annual list for everything you need to help advance your writing. BY BRIAN A. KLEMS AND THE WRITER'S DIGEST STAFF Romancing the Publishing Industry Why romance is hotter than ever—and what you need to know to make it in the genre today. BY BRENDA NOVAK YA Today Agents and editors in the young adult genre tell you what's hot, what's not, and what you need to know to break in. COMPILED BY JESSICA STRAWSER Write This, Not That Forget formulaic junk-food mysteries. Infuseyour story with all the ingredients of savory suspense. BY ELIZABETH SIMS The Dos & Don'ts of Combining Genres Historifiction-YA-Paranormal-Bromance? Yikes. Here's how to mix elements of different genres in your novel the right way. BY JOANNA STAMPFEL-VOLPE He Said/She Said Understanding gender differences can improve your writing in any genre. Here's how. BY LEIGH ANNE JASHEWAY THE WD INTERVIEW: Anne Lamott Fo"
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Writer's Digest March/April 2010 (Pdf) |
"Succeed as a Writer in Today's Economy Make Your Passion Make Money for You A writer's guide to changing the rules for unconventional success. By Chris Guillebeau Doing the Math The right equation can help you see your freelance goals more clearly—and quantify what you need to do to meet them. By Perry P. Perkins Breaking Into Corporate Writing If you think this type of work isn't for you, think again. Businesses offer some of the most rewarding, creative and lucrative freelance gigs available today. (Really.) By I.J. Schecter Taxpertise for Writers For those of us who prefer words to numbers, taxes can require a translator. Lucky for us all, we found one. Here, an expert spells out who can claim writing expenses, what deductions qualify, and answers to other important questions. By Bonnie Lee The Reluctant Writer's Guide to Handselling Your Book Yes, your own efforts really can make an impact on your sales, one reader at a time. Here are 10 simple st"
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Writer's Digest January 2010 (Pdf) |
"[FEATURES] Taming the Beast BY N.M. KELBY The best ideas can start out running wild—but you'll need to train them onto the page if you want to write that novel you have inside of you. Here's how. How to Make Your Novel a Page Turner BY ELIZABETH SIMS Never underestimate the power of suspense—in any genre. Use these surefire techniques to make your book one readers won't be able to put down. Fact Into Fiction BY KAREN DIONNE Details, details. You need them to make your story believable, but too many can drag your plot to a halt. Here's how to strike that just-right balance of fact in your fiction. Take Your Novel to the Finish Line BY LIN ENGER You need stamina to transform that out-of-shape first draft into a story with staying power. Use these four revision strategies to make your novel go the distance. 90 Secrets of Bestselling Authors COMPILED BY JESSICA STRAWSER Your favorite writers share their take on ideas and inspiration, style and craf"
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Writer's Digest February 2010 (Pdf) |
"GET CREATIVE IN 2010 WHY INSPIRATION MATTERS HERE ARE 7 REASONS—AND PLENTY OF WAYS TO USE THEM TO YOUR CREATIVE ADVANTAGE. BY FRED WHITE MARRY YOUR LIFE TO YOUR WRITING FINDING MORE TIME TO WRITE IS AS SIMPLE AS MAKING YOUR WRITING A PARTNER IN THE TIME YOU ALREADY HAVE. HERE'S HOW. BY SHEILA BENDER DIY WRITING RETREATS TOO BUSY TO WRITE? NO BUDGET TO GET AWAY? SETTING ASIDE A TIME AND PLACE FOR YOUR WRITING CAN BE EASIER THAN YOU THINK. BY KATHRYN HAUEISEN CASHEN ESSENTIALS OF THE WRITING LIFE WD READERS SHARE THEIR FAVORITE WAYS TO KEEP THE CREATIVITY FLOWING—INCLUDING GREAT TOOLS AND RESOURCES, EFFECTIVE WRITING RITUALS AND MUCH MORE. WINNING YOUR OWN BOOK THESE 26 CONTESTS REWARD CREATIVITY WITH THE ULTIMATE PRIZE: A BOOK CONTRACT FOR YOUR WINNING MANUSCRIPT. COMPILED BY SCOTT FRANCIS COMING SOON TO A BOOKSTORE NEAR YOU GET CREATIVE WITH YOUR MARKETING: CREATE A TRAILER TO PROMOTE YOUR BOOK WITH CINEMATIC FLAIR. BY SHAUNA E. BLACK THE "
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The Writer's Idea Book 10Th Anniversary Edition |
"Where do you get your ideas? It's a question and a quandary that bedevils every writer. And once you've got an idea, what then? Ideas without a plan, without a purpose, are no more than pleasant thoughts. In this revised and updated new edition, Writer's Idea Book is here to help you find the answers. With over 800 fun prompts and exercises, you'll generate intriguing ideas and plumb their possibilities to turn them into something amazing. Learn how to: Optimize your creativity and invite inspiration Mine your own life and the world around you for writing material Use key fiction writing techniques to get your thoughts on the page Evaluate your ideas and improve upon them Let this guide give you the insight and the self-awareness to create and refine ideas that demand to be transformed into greater works—the kind of compelling, absorbing writing that will have other writers asking where do you get your ideas? BONUS ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: 50 Writing Questions to C"
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Writer's Digest October 2011 (Pdf) |
"Get an Agent Start Your Agent Search Here Our annual hot list of agents is back—with 25 literary reps eager to find talented new writers. by Chuck Sambuchino What an Agent Can Really Do for You Make no mistake: There's a lot more to the author-agent relationship than landing that first book deal. Four successful authors share what you can expect in real life. Compiled by Jessica Strawser Submission Workshop Would your manuscript hold an agent's interest? Learn when (and why) reps stop reading in these real-life first-page critiques. by Kristin Nelson Nonfiction Book Proposals in the Digital Age To sell an agent or publisher on your nonfiction idea, it's more important than ever to show where your book will fit in—and what will make it stand out—both in print and online. Here's how to do it. by Jane Friedman The WD Interview: Dave Cullen For this modern master of truth that reads like fiction, the best writing begins with the toughest questions&md"
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Writer's Digest July/August 2010 (Pdf) |
"Write & Sell Your Memoir The Market for Memoirs Top literary agents get real about what you need to know to break in—and what you need to do to break out. COMPILED BY JESSICA STRAWSER A Hook for Every Book Here's how to find the focus that can turn your own story into a marketable memoir. BY PAULA BALZER Elements of an Effective Arc Build your story around this foolproof framework to keep your memoir afloat. BY ADAIR LARA Full Disclosure If you're driven to tell your story, you may need to relive things you'd rather forget. Here's why it's important not to gloss over the tough stuff. BY LAURIE ROSIN Not Just Your Story Chances are, you're not the only character in your book. Here's what every memoir writer needs to know about invasion of privacy, defamation and the law. BY AMY COOK THE WD INTERVIEW: Yann Martel In Life of Pi, Yann Martel all but reinvented storytelling. With a new novel on shelves and the whole world watching, can he do it again? B"
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Word Painting Revised Edition |
A revised version of the best-selling Word Painting with fresh examples and emphasis on writing description in creative nonfiction.
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65 Master Characters & Plots Bundle |
Are you ready to create stories that engage and excite readers for decades? There ™s a pattern established throughout history for writing effective characters and memorable plots that linger in the hearts and minds of readers. The 65 Master Characters & Plots Bundle will provide anyone interested in writing a novel the tools to bring their characters to life and integrate all the elements of their story.
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The Nighttime Novelist Ebook |
"Franz Kafka was an insurance agent. William Faulkner was a postmaster. Stephen King taught high school English, John Grisham was an attorney, and Toni Morrison worked in publishing. Though romantic fantasies of the writing life don't often include a day job, the fact is that most writers have one. If you find yourself among them, stealing moments late at night, early in the morning, or on your lunch break to write, The Nighttime Novelist is your guide—on call any hour to help. Divided into quick mini lessons to make the most of your precious writing time, this book offers: Technique instruction that breaks down the elements of the novel—from crafting your protagonist to successful plotting and pacing Hurdle lessons that help you anticipate and overcome roadblocks, so you can keep your productivity and your story on track Going Deeper explorations that provide guidance on the more nuanced aspects of storytelling, so you can take your work to the next level Try It O"
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Crafting The Personal Essay Ebook |
"Award winning essayist Scott Russell Sanders once compared the art of essay writing to the pursuit of mental rabbits—a rambling through thickets of thought in search of some brief glimmer of fuzzy truth. While some people persist in the belief that essays are stuffy and antiquated, the truth is that the personal essay is an ever-changing creative medium that provides an ideal vehicle for satisfying the human urge to document truths as we experience them and share them with others—to capture a bit of life on paper. Crafting the Personal Essay is designed to help you explore the flexibility and power of the personal essay in your own writing. This hands-on, creativity-expanding guide will help you infuse your nonfiction with honesty, personality, and energy. You'll discover: An exploration of the basics of essay writing Ways to step back and scrutinize your experiences in order to separate out what may be fresh, powerful, surprising or fascinating to a reader How to"
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"How To Write A Book Proposal, 4Th Edition Ebook" |
"Get the attention of agents and editors How to Write a Book Proposal has been the go-to resource for getting your work published for over 25 years. With timeless advice and cutting edge updates on a changing industry, this newly revised edition is a must-have for every nonfiction book writer. From your book's hook, to your outline and sample chapters, to your promotional plan and author bio, veteran literary agent, Michael Larsen shows you step-by-step how to create, polish, and submit a proposal that stands out. Each section offers examples from real life proposals to guide you. In addition to clear instruction and detailed examples you'll find: strategies and skills to put together an effective promotion plan, on- and offline. comprehensive information on creating a strong author platform—now more vital than ever expanded information on online submissions four complete sample proposals with notes detailing what works and what doesn't a huge resources section wi"
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"The Complete Guide To Self-Publishing, 5Th Edition Ebook" |
"The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing, 5th Edition"
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"Grammatically Correct, 2Nd Edition Ebook" |
"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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Create Your Writer Platform |
"This indispensable guide demystifies the process of gaining visibility in the literary marketplace and shows you how to market yourself and your work effectively and efficiently. This guide is a one-stop platform resource for teaching people how to sell books, make more money, and launch a successful career as an author. Features: Explore old-school methods of platform building, such as public speaking and networking, as well as newer methods of platform building, such as blogs and social media Examine case studies of authors who developed successful platform Learn a variety of platform-building techniques to they can determine a platform strategy that works best for them About the Author: Chuck Sambuchino is an editor for Writer's Digest Books and edits the Guide to Literary Agents. He is the author of books such as Formatting and Submitting Your Manuscript, 3rd Edition, and How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack."
Price: 8.49
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From Idea To Sale: How To Self-Publish Your Book Or E-Book |
From Idea to Sale: How to Self-Publish Your Book or E-Book
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Marketing Your Poetry: Who Says Rhyme Doesn't Pay? |
Marketing Your Poetry: Who Says Rhyme Doesn’t Pay?
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The Craft & Business Of Songwriting |
"Music is the universal language, and John Braheny speaks it eloquently in this book as he helps you prepare for your big musical break by teaching you the craft of songwriting and revealing secrets of the music business. Everything you need to know about successful songwriting is right here: answers to your questions and problems, hope to fuel your dreams-along with anecdotes, exercises, and examples from dozens of songwriters, including Harry Chapin, Paul McCartney, and George Michael."
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150 Ways To Make Your Book Successful - Part 3 |
150 Ways to Make Your Book Successful – Part 3
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Storytelling Excellence Through The Avoidance Of Mediocrity: Writer's |
"Learn what factors create storytelling excellence from Author Larry Brooks, who also provides ways to examine your novel's story and methods to improve it."
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Sell Your Book Like Wildfire |
"• Sell Your Book Like Wildfire combines the best online and offline methods for promoting a book • Authors need now, more than ever before a guide to teach them how to marketing themselves and build their platform • Prioritizes which methods really work—exactly what every author needs to make the best use of their time and money for maximum effectiveness To succeed in today’s publishing climate, you have to be more than just a great writer—you also have to be a great marketer. Yet, most authors aren’t prepared to shoulder this burden. Sell Your Book Like Wildfire will help authors at every level (and every genre) learn how to: •Increase their book sales by driving readers to websites and bookstores •Secure more media interviews and speaking engagements •Connect with key influencers who will build awareness by word of mouth •Create raving fans that buzz about their book •Build a brand that makes their books stand out from"
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