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Memoir Writing Kit |
"Writing your life story may be one of the most rewarding writing endeavors you will undertake. With this kit from Writer's Digest, learn how to write a memoir in a way that will delight and engage readers for years to come. The Memoir Writing Kit includes: Crafting Fiction & Memoir that Sells (OnDemand Webinar): Fiction and memoir writers often overlook or underestimate the importance of knowing the commercial elements necessary to succeed in writing and selling their work. In this workshop, taught from a publishing professional's point of view, we will discuss how to polish and present your manuscript so as to stand out from the competition. Get noticed, get read, and up your chances of getting sold. ($89.00 value) Sell Your Stuff: How to Get Your Novel or Memoir Published (OnDemand Webinar): If you're writing a novel or life story, it takes a stunning package to see a book all the way to publication. You have to become more than just a writer—you h"
Price: 54.99
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Secrets To Getting Published In Tough Times - Ondemand Webinar |
"Economic changes affect every industry, including publishing. In this exclusive presentation from Jane Friedman, Publisher and Editorial Director of Writer's Digest, you can find out how the publishing landscape has changed in the past year and how it affects your ability to get published You will also: Learn the key skills and abilities you must bring to the table to interest an editor or an agent in a tough economic climate Get a sneak peak into a day with an industry insider who makes decisions every day on what types of work will reach publication Get the tools you need to focus your energy in the right place and speed your path to publication Preview Webinar Now Writer's Digest does not offer any refunds for the webinar. All sales are final. OnDemand webinars do not include a critique."
Price: 49
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Self-Publishing 101: What You Need To Know Before You Pay A Dime - |
"Learn step-by-step what it takes to self-publish your work, and decide if it's right for you. This presentation emphasizes popular online tools and sites that can help you self-publish, and shows in real time how to use those tools.You'll be walked through a series of websites and online resources, and shown how you can evaluate publishing services, create a book from scratch, and market/promote that book. You will also learn the key self-publishing approaches, using mock book examples for both novels and nonfiction work. Writer's Digest does not offer any refunds for the webinar. All sales are final. OnDemand webinars do not include a critique."
Price: 99
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Writer's Digest February 2008 (Pdf) |
"SPOTLIGHT: WRITE YOUR NOVEL Baby Steps by Bill O'Hanlon Stop obsessing about writing a book. Instead, spend 15 minutes writing one page, five times a week for a year. PLUS: Blog your book. Write from the Ground Up by Jon Robertson Here's how to roll up your sleeves and pound out your novel—from blueprint to finish. PLUS: The building code for writing your novel. Plotting a Novel Group by Marie Lamba The Rebel Writers revamped standard writers' group rules, allowing for better critiques. Here, one member shares her successful format. Novel Revision for the Faint of Heart by Jordan E. Rosenfeld You've finished writing your novel. Now comes the fun part. Here are 10 steps to fight your way through a relatively pain-free rewrite. [FEATURES] THE WD INTERVIEW: TESS GERRITSEN by Jordan E. Rosenfeld The career of this chart-topping mystery novelist takes a new twist with her first historical murder mystery. The Art of the Interview by Mary Curran-Hackett In a revealing roundt"
Price: 5.99
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How To Be A Writer |
"Athletes practice. Musicians practice. As a writer you need to do the same. Whether you have dreams of writing a novel or a memoir or a collection of poems, or you simply want to improve your everyday writing, this innovative book will show you how to build your skills by way of practice. Through playful and purposeful exercises, you?ll develop your natural aptitude for communication, strengthening your ability to come up with things to say, and your ability to get those things into the minds (and the hearts) of readers. You'll learn to: Train and develop your writer's powers — creativity, memory, observation, imagination, curiosity, and the subconscious Understand the true nature of the relationship between you and your readers Find your writer's voice Get required writing projects done so you have more time for the writing you want to do And much more Empowering and down-to-earth, How to Be a Writer gives you the tools you need, and tells you what (and "
Price: 8.49
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3 Secrets To Getting Your Nonfiction Book Published - Ondemand Webinar |
"Take your nonfiction book from just a dream to reality, with this exclusive presentation by Writer's Digest Publisher and Editorial Director, Jane Friedman. In this 60 minute presentation you will: Find out the difference between a nonfiction book concept that gets an immediate, enthusiastic response from agents/editors – and one that gets no response Learn how to craft a selling handle with sizzle Learn the one golden rule of nonfiction book ideas Learn the basics of nonfiction book proposal writing (smart authors never write the book first, they always write a proposal) Preview Webinar Now Writer's Digest does not offer any refunds for the webinar. All sales are final. OnDemand webinars do not include a critique."
Price: 79
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How To Land A Literary Agent Ondemand Webinar |
"In this exclusive presentation from Chuck Sambuchino, editor of the best selling book Guide to Literary Agents, you will: Learn to identify and thoroughly research literary agents who are most open to reading and responding favorably to your work Learn how to initiate contact, including writing a query letter, and pitching your ideas in a way that will spur a request for your manuscript or proposal Get the inside scoop on what agents really look for in a new author Find out the key websites and resources that will keep you on top of the newest developments in the literary agent community Preview Webinar Now Writer's Digest does not offer any refunds for the webinar. All sales are final. OnDemand webinars do not include a critique."
Price: 99
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Looking Up |
"Written by a child of two Holocaust Survivors, Looking Up: A Memoir of Sisters, Survivors and Skokie, tells a story of growing up with parents who have survived the unsurvivable, who land in Skokie, an idyllic northern suburb of Chicago, where they're suddenly free to live their lives, but find the past has arrived with them. In a book that's both funny and somber, and a story universal in its scope, Linda Pressman creates an unforgettable portrait of adolescent angst and traumatized parents amid the suburban world of the 60s and 70s, ultimately finding that her parents' stories are her own."
Price: 7.5
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Writer's Digest April 2008 (Pdf) |
"SPOTLIGHT: POPULAR FICTION The Popular Fiction Report by Michael J. Vaughn What's hot in mystery/crime, romance, horror, thriller/suspense and science fiction/fantasy? Find out in our comprehensive genre-by-genre market report. PLUS: Essays from bestselling novelists Debbie Macomber, Ramsey Campbell, Ridley Pearson and Terry Brooks. [FEATURES] The WD Interview: Laurell K. Hamilton by Maria Schneider With two series that defy categorizing, this popular-fiction author has forged a hugely successful writing career by going her own way. Acting Up by Jordan E. Rosenfeld After a Hollywood career, Harley Jane Kozak, author of Dating Dead Men, took the lessons of the screen with her to build a behind-the-scenes career as a mystery novelist. Publish Your First Book after 50 by Scott Hoffman Who says publishing is a young person's game? Here are an agent's tips for writing and publishing well into your golden years. Writing Another Life by Marion Elizabeth Rodgers The biographer's task c"
Price: 5.99
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Writing The Breakout Teen Novel Ondemand Webinar |
"Anyone can tell you that the YA (young adult) publishing industry is hot, with new debut authors getting deals each week. But with this market success comes more competition than ever. So what can you do to stand out? “Writing the Breakout Teen Novel” gives you a literary agent’s insider insight to what’s in, what’s out, and what you can expect along the road to publication in this exciting and booming segment of the publishing marketplace.From establishing a knowledge base of the category, to crafting that perfect concept and fine-tuning your voice, to researching smarter and refining your querying strategies, literary agent Holly Root gives you an agent’s eye view of the current YA landscape—with plenty of straight talk about what’s real, what’s hype, and how to thrive in one of the most exciting areas of the publishing business. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: What you can do today to create your strongest story ideas yet How to eva"
Price: 79.99
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Writer's Digest June 2008 (Pdf) |
"Now you can download this issue from Writer's Digest. It's in an easy-to-search pdf format that works on almost all computers equipped with the free Acrobat Reader program. The issue is compatible with PCs, Macs and many other computers.For a complete explanation of the process of downloading a digital product from our web site, please read our FAQ.PLEASE NOTE: This is a large file that is best downloaded with a broadband connection, such as DSL or a cable modem. SPOTLIGHT: LITERARY HOT SPOTS Literary Hot Spots by Kevin Alexander, Jordan E. Rosenfeld, Sarah Walker, Natalia Maldonado & Jack Clemens Your essential guide to living the lit life in Boston, San Franciso, New York City, Miami and more. [FEATURES] THE WD INTERVIEW: SARA GRUEN by Jordan E. Rosenfeld Sara Gruen delivered a phenomenal bestseller with Water for Elephants. Find out how her passion for animals led to her breakthrough success story. Writer's Block Moves by Terry Bisson Stuck in a rut? Read ou"
Price: 5.99
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Complete Writersmarket.Com 1-Month Subscription |
"Use WritersMarket.com to help you get published and get paid for your writing! Includes listings from Writer's Market, Novel & Short Story Writer's Market, Guide to Literary Agents, Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market, and Poet's Market. Search more than 8,000 listings for book publishers, magazines, contests, literary agents, greeting card publishers, screenwriting markets, playwriting markets, conferences, newspapers, online publications, syndicates, and organizations. Organize your favorite publishing opportunities in personalized folders. Manage your submissions with your easy-to-use record keeping tool. Learn how much to charge for your freelance writing gigs with our How Much Should I Charge? freelance rate chart. Stay abreast of the latest publishing news with Debbie Ridpath Ohi's Market Watch updates. Gain advanced publishing and marketing knowledge from our Q&A's with publishing experts. Use information specific to your writing needs -- whether you're intere"
Price: 5.99
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Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript 3Rd Edition Ebook |
"Are you ready to submit your work to an agent, editor, or producer? Let Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript guide you through the entire submission process from beginning to end."
Price: 11.49
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The Fire In Fiction Ebook |
"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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Author Platform Consultations |
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Price: 99.5
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Writing Great Openings For Young Adult Or Middle Grade Novels |
Writing Great Openings for Young Adult or Middle Grade Novels
Price: 79
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The Complete Writer's Market Collection Cd |
"In this ultimate collection for writers, the publisher of the Writer's Market gives you all our guides on one handy CD. With more than 7,500 listings at your fingertips, it's the perfect resource-no mater what you write. This searchable CD library includes: 2009 Writer's Market 2009 Novel & Short Story Writer's Market 2009 Guide to Literary Agents 2009 Poet's Market 2009 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market Each book is up-to-date and offers all the information you need to contact thousands of book publishers, magazines, literary agents and more, and includes dozens of helpful articles and insightful interviews with countless publishing professionals. You'll also find information on hundreds of contests, conferences, grants and organizations. So no matter what you write-magazine articles, poetry, romance novels, short stories, literary fiction, children's books-this CD has you covered."
Price: 61.3
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81St Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition Collection |
"This collection features the Grand-Prize-winning stageplay A Marriage of Inconvenience by Jacob M. Appel, the top 10 award-winning selections and the names of our top 1,00 winners."
Price: 5
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Writer's Digest Magazine One Year Subscription - U.S. |
"Each issue of Writer's Digest brings you the must-know tips and publishing secrets you'll need such as:Technique Articles geared toward specific genres Business Information specifically for writers Tips & Tricks for rekindling your creative sparkInspirational Stories of writers who are living the dream, and how they got there The Latest (and Greatest!) Markets for print, online and e-publishing Tools of the Trade, including the latest advice and info on software, books and Web resourcesGet a full year of Writer's Digest (8 issues) and get the expert information you need!Our Pledge to You100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE!You can cancel anytime, for any reason, no questions asked, and receive a prompt refund for any unserved issues."
Price: 19.96
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Thrill Of The Chase Video Download |
"Kramer, Jesse Kellerman and Andrew Gross define pacing, explain how to successfully inject it into your work and offer advice on how to achieve the right tempo for the story you're trying to tell. Video from ThrillerFest 2008. (Length: 43 minutes)"
Price: 39.99
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From Thriller Fan To Thriller Writer Video Download |
"Authors Shane Gericke, Lawrence Light, Jordan Dane, Alan Jacobson, Susan Crandall and Philip Donlay discuss how they got their agents, marketed their books and became bestselling writers. Video from ThrillerFest 2008(Length: 51 minutes)"
Price: 39.99
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How To Write An Action Scene With James Rollins Video Download |
New York Times bestselling author James Rollins shares his secrets on dealing with conflict in a scene and presents his seven rules to make your character sympathetic so your reader becomes emotionally attached and sticks with your story. Video from ThrillerFest 2008. (Length: 53 minutes)
Price: 4.99
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Amazing First Lines: How To Write Openings That Grab Readers ™ |
"In this presentation, instructor John Cusick uses his unique expertise as both an agent and author, to explore the power of opening lines to establish a relationship with the reader, create a strong first impression, and even encapsulate the whole of a story and theme in a single sentence or paragraph. In this difficult and competitive market, an arresting opening line can mean the difference between a book deal and a slush pile. Learn to stand out with John ™s artistic and industry know-how."
Price: 79
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Between The Lines Ebook |
"Read Between the Lines. This book, penned by a veteran writing instructor, addresses the often-overlooked nuances and details that can make the vital difference between unsuccessful fiction writing and dazzling publishable work.Between the Lines includes instruction on the finer aspects of the craft of writing. Each step is layered upon the one that's come before and focuses on the most elusive-and sometimes most difficult-elements fiction writers wrestle with. Using examples from well-known authors, Morrell makes the complex seem simple. Hers is instruction that can be called upon again and again as you work your way toward making your manuscript its most salable."
Price: 7.49
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Self Marketing For Authors Ondemand Webinar |
"These days most publishing houses expect their authors to handle the vast majority of the marketing effort for their books. Since most authors are trained writers but not trained publicists, it can be a bit daunting. The goal of this webinar will be to break the marketing process down into clear, doable steps. We'll explore how to create and begin implementing your own, personalized marketing plan to make your book stand out in a crowded marketplace. What you'll learn: The basics of marketing in the new economy What an author brand is, and how to establish and use it Five things you can do to become your publisher's favorite author What to expect your publisher to do (and what not to expect) The keys to great marketing copy How to get maximum impact out of social media Speaker Chip MacGregor has been in publishing for almost three decades. After having worked in newspapers and magazines, he became a book editor, rising to Senior Editor before being named an Associa"
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Pitch Perfect: How To Pitch Your Fiction To An Agent Or Editor |
Pitch Perfect: How to Pitch Your Fiction to an Agent or Editor
Price: 19.99
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Mastering Online Research Ebook |
"Research the Internet With Knowledge and Confidence! How many times have you looked for something on the Internet only to find yourself clicking and clicking ... and clicking ... and still not finding the information you need? Or maybe you don't know a kilobyte from a megabyte or a pixel! To your aid comes Mastering Online Research, a valuable research tool for anyone looking to find accurate, relevant information quickly and correctly. Every technique in the book is usable on PC and Mac systems. Here are a few examples of information included in the book: Conducting basic and more involved searches, understanding and accessing image, audio and video files, plus lists for the best Websites of libraries, government, genealogy, business, religion, politics, laws and more. Advanced search techniques including information on file formats, domains, usage rights, page and topic specific searches, and more. How to verify the reliability of your Web resources, understanding Website sponsor"
Price: 9.99
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