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14Th Annual Writer's Digest Short Short Story Competition Collection |
Read the 14th Annual Writer's Digest Short Short Story Competition Collection and discover the most imaginative and creative short stories.
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Do I Need Further Education To Write? Ebook Excerpt |
"Discover the answers to questions like: Which is better for a writer: a college education, or a variety of experiences? Where can I find a list of the best creative writing schools?"
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Everyday Publishing Jargon Ebook Excerpt |
Discover the answers to questions like: What's a query? What's a proposal?
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Police Procedure & Investigation Ebook |
"To write a credible police story, writers need to know how police investigations really work. This latest book in the Howdunit series gives the lowdown on how everyday folks, as well as writers and journalists, misunderstand or incorrectly portray how the police work. Keeping in mind the mistakes most often made, this guide provides insight into a cop's world: the terminology used by police officers; an in-depth look at the tools of the trade; legal terms; courtroom terminology; jail, gang, and convict slang; street talk; drug information; and tons of other useful information. Perfect for learning why and how cops do what they do, this book is the next best thing to having a police detective personally assigned to the reader.Read an Excerpt!"
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Fiction Genre Descriptions Ebook |
"Discover the unique aspects of action-adventure, biographical novel, gothic, historical fiction, horror, and more."
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Can I Use Other People's Names & Stories? Ebook Excerpt |
Discover the answers to questions like: Do I need the permission of a corporation to publish an article or book about it? Can I base my fictional characters on real people if I change their names?
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Writer's Digest November/December 2013 |
"Writer ™s Digest, November/December 2013, Volume 93, No. 8"
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The Plot Thickens: An Agents Tips On Story Structures That Sell |
"If you're serious about getting your novel or memoir published, or wondering why your manuscript is not getting the attention you desire, let literary agent and writing instructor Andrea Hurst show you how to structure a plot that will keep an agent turning the page. In this 90-minute webinar, writers will have the opportunity to learn what agents and editors look for in a marketable novel or memoir—from an exciting beginning to a story's three acts. Once an agent determines an author has mastered the craft of writing, the next thing she looks for is an intriguing plot. Ms. Hurst presents techniques that will help build your story, solve plot issues, and create a strong beginning, middle, and end that will help you get noticed, get read, and up your chances of getting sold. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: The essential elements of story building, including common problems in a story's three acts Structuring beginnings that hook the reader. Also: What beginnings are cliché or over"
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How Do Book Publishers Work? Ebook Excerpt |
"Discover the answers to questions like: Once a writer submits her final manuscript to the publisher and it is accepted, what part does she play in the production process? Is an author required to furnish a large sum of money before her book is published?"
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How Do I Format & Submit My Work? Ebook Excerpt |
"Discover the answers to questions like: What does it mean to format a manuscript? Is it acceptable to use italics, boldface, headlines, and a variety of typefaces in my manuscript?"
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Full Cast: How To Enrich And Expand Every Character In Your Novel From |
"In this webinar, John M. Cusick will answer these questions and many more, using his experience as an agent, author, and editor to explore the art and business of writing. This invaluable course with an industry insider will help authors open new doors in their craft and career."
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Effective Novel Hooks: How To Build One For Your Query Letter Ondemand |
"In most novel query letters, the make-it or break-it part is your novel hook, those 100 or so words that tell the agent or editor about your protagonist and the story problem. Most writers make the mistake of telling too much or telling the wrong things. In this webinar, you'll learn: The 3 key elements you need in your novel hook (plus that special twist!) The most common errors that writers make when constructing a hook How to ensure you use the words that have the most impact and really resonate with a publishing professional What overall things you should check for in your query that may devalue your novel hook. Writer's Digest does not offer any refunds for the webinar. All sales are final. OnDemand webinars do not include a critique."
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Business Of Being A Writer Collection (Digital Edition) |
This collection contains an array of different resources designed to turn even the most business-challenged writer into a publishing process expert.
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Chapter After Chapter Ebook |
"Writing a book requires a focus, a sense of knowing and trusting in yourself and your work. And it requires an unflinching commitment to staying the course. Chapter After Chapter shows you how to build on your good writing habits, accrue and recognize tiny successes, and turn your dedication to the craft into the book you always knew you could write if you could just stay with it. Heather Sellers, author of Page After Page, draws on her first-hand experience as a novelist, poet, memoirist, and children's book author to help you prepare for whatever roadblocks you might encounter while writing the book of your dreams. You'll discover how to celebrate the momentum of slow and steady, stay in love with your book project through soggy middles and long revisions, and embrace the nakedness that is creative expression. And you'll realize you've got exactly what it takes write your book! Read an Excerpt!"
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Digital Download: Page After Page Ebook |
"It's true. Most writers stop writing before they have a chance to discover their talents. Time restraints, rejections, and other reasons dissuade many writers from ever continuing at something they love so well. In Page After Page, writers will learn how to create something substantial – a life that includes writing. Let Heather show you how to get motivated as she inspires writers without using any new age or self-help techniques. Heather simply puts real life into perspective and shows writers how, by starting with just ten minutes a day, they can develop their writing habits.With advice that is more personal and thoughtful, Heather Sellers shows writers how it can be done. Writers can overcome their fears and self-doubts that are inherent in the writing process and have an honest relationship with their work that will keep them writing page after page, day after day.Heather Sellers is an award-winning writer and professor who has taught writing workshops for the past twent"
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Plot Versus Character |
"What's more important to a story: a gripping plot or compelling characters? Literary-minded novelists argue in favor of character-based novels while commercial novelists argue in favor of plot-based stories, but the truth of the matter is this: The best fiction is rich in both. Enter Plot Versus Character. This hands-on guide to creating a well-rounded novel embraces both of these crucial story components. You'll learn to: Create layered characters by considering personality traits, natural attributes, and backgrounds Develop your character's emotional journey and tie it to your plot's inciting incident Construct a three-act story structure that can complement and sustain your character arc Expose character backstory in a manner that accentuates plot points Seamlessly intertwine plot and character to create a compelling page-turner filled with characters to whom readers can't help but relate And much more Filled with helpful examples and friendly instruction, Plot Versu"
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Instant Publishing Models Ondemand Webinar |
"Description The publishing world has exploded with new and free opportunities to help you get visibility for your work. New online services can help you publish your work quickly, test market ideas, and create a readership—with no start-up cost to you. Get a behind-the-scenes tour of how these sites work and how writers are using them to move their career forward. While instant publishing doesn't equal instant success (if you build it, they may NOT come), you'll learn how authors have used online tools to increase their visibility and open up other opportunities. What you'll learn: Which instant publishing tools and services are popular, free, and powerful What you can expect from these services, and how they make their profit How you can instantly make your e-book available for sale on Amazon and other major online retailers—the same places where traditional publishers sell When to make your work free and when to charge How to determine if you need physical c"
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Writer's Digest February 2007 (Pdf) |
"Now you can download this issue from Writer's Digest Magazine. 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. THE REBEL'S GUIDE TO GETTING PUBLISHED Pick Me By Linda Formichelli Forget the old rules in your how-to-get-published guides. Here's how to get noticed in today's publishing industry. The Glamorous Life By Jennifer Armstrong, Victor Paul Borg & Erin Bradley Three writers—a Hollywood correspondent, an exotic travel writer and a sex/dating-advice columnist—take you inside these dream jobs. Storming Past the Gatekeepers By Linda Formichelli Tired of getting"
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Writer's Digest April 2007 (Pdf) |
"Now you can download this issue from Writer's Digest Magazine. 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. POETRY TODAY The 21st Century Poet By Nancy Breen A provocative look at trying to define the modern poet. On Your Own Terms By Miriam Sagan Poetry is ideally suited for the self-publishing route, but you still have to pay attention to the details. PLUS: 10 Ways to Promote Your Poetry by Jane K. Kretschmann The Poet's Bookshelf By John Drury Consult this list for a must-read collection of works by past and present-day poets. Poetic Sustenance By Michael J. Va"
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Writer's Digest June 2007 (Pdf) |
"Now you can download this issue from Writer's Digest Magazine. 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. Writer's Digest June 2007 CONNECT WITH YOUR READERS Giving it Away By Jenna Glatzer Information-packed websites, blogs and free chapters are great promotional tools. But it's possible to give away too much. Here's the lowdown on what to make free. Moth's Guide to Schmoozing By Christine Krug Here's how to play the part like a social butterfly. Book-Signing Success By J.A. Konrath From anxiety to euphoria--the in's and out's of pulling off a top-notch book-signing. PLUS: The Drive-by Signing "
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The Daily Reader Ebook |
"Successful authors have discipline, focus, dedication to the writing life, and they are extensively well read - and not just in their particular genres. That creates a time crunch when you're trying to finish your breakout novel. The Daily Reader is the solution. It's that elusive combination of discipline, focus, dedication, and literary education accessibly bound in one book. With short excerpts from fiction and nonfiction classics and contemporary bestsellers, thoughtful reflections on the text, and short writing exercises, The Daily Reader introduces readers to renowned literature, helps them integrate reading and writing into their lives, and provides them easy-to-do yet thoughtful prompts to help them get the day's writing going."
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2009 Writer's Market Cd |
"Written by writers for writers and backed by 88 years of authority, Writer's Market is the #1 resource for helping writers sell their work. Used by both seasoned professionals and writers new to the publishing world, Writer's Market has helped countless writers transform their love of writing from a hobby into a career. Now available as a searchable CD, this new edition includes:Complete, up-to-date contact information and submission guidelines for more than 3,500 market listings, including literary agents, book publishers, magazines, newspapers, production companies, theaters, and more. Informative interviews with authors Alan Weisman, Amy Silverstein, and others, as well as helpful tips and instructional articles on the business of writing. The completely updated How Much Should I Charge? pay rates chart for professional freelancers. Query Letter Clinic that provides advice on writing query letters and examples of both good and bad queries.And as a special bonus, this CD version "
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Drop Dead Healthy |
"From the bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically and The Know-It-All comes the truly hilarious story of one person ™s quest to become the healthiest man in the world. Hospitalized with a freak case of tropical pneumonia and ashamed of a middle-aged body best described as �a python that swallowed a goat, � A.J. Jacobs felt compelled to change his ways and get healthy. To accomplish this epic task, he consulted an army of experts and subjected himself to dozens of different workouts, diets, and devices ""from Finger Fitness to Strollercize sessions, veganism to extreme chewing. The story of his transformation is not only brilliantly entertaining, but it just may be the healthiest book ever written. It will make you laugh until your sides split and endorphins flood your bloodstream. It will move you emotionally and get you moving physically in surprising ways. It will serve you up today ™s best health advice. And it will give you occasion to reflect on the b"
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Writer's Digest August 2007 (Pdf) |
"Now you can download this issue from Writer's Digest Magazine. 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: INSPIRING WRITING ROOMS The Write Space By Jordan E. Rosenfeld and Linda Formichelli Have you ever wondered what makes a writer's room? Four authors share the unique spaces where they find their inspiration. [FEATURES] The Healthy Writer By Linda Formichelli If you're a self-employed writer, finding health-care coverage can be daunting. Look to these organizations to help get you covered. The 2007 WD Guide to Software for Writers By Tom Zeit Good software doesn't make a great writer. Bu"
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Writer's Digest October 2007 (Pdf) |
"Now you can download this issue from Writer's Digest Magazine. 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: IN THE MONEY Get Your Money's Worth By Jodi Picoult Forget relying on publishers' publicists. Becoming famous—and the fortune that follows—is all up to you. Off the Dole By Jenny Rough Stop depending on others to support your freelance career. Here's how to make your own way. PLUS: How to negotiate higher pay. Keep the Commission By Juli I. Huss Do you really need an agent? Here's one writer's irreverent guide to flying solo. PLUS: A list of small-press markets. Will Write for W"
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Writer's Digest Ultimate Resource Guide 2009 Cd |
"7 Completely Updated Essential Resources for Writers On this CD, you'll gain instant access to the best information for working writers today. We've compiled a state-by-state collection of nearly 400 writing organizations, the top 100 book and magazine markets for your work, a hand-picked selection of agents, the best websites for writers, an exclusive list of hot writing contests, and more. Best of all, you can click directly to all the featured websites and find facts fast with easy keyword searches. All articles are in PDF format, so they'll work with both PCs and Macintosh computers with the free Adobe Reader (version 5.0 or higher)."
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Critique Series: Your Very First Page (Novel & Memoir) Ondemand |
"Agents and editors agree: Improper story beginnings are the single biggest barrier to publication. Why? If you have a bad beginning, no one will keep reading. Does your manuscript grab a reader's attention at page one and never let them go? Find out in this session. You will: Get an insider's perspective on how editors and agents can tell right away whether your manuscript is worth further consideration. Avoid beginner mistakes that doom a manuscript from the first page. Experience in real time how an editor makes a decision to keep reading or not. Get a checklist for self-editing and revision that will improve your manuscript overnight. Speakers Jane Friedman, Publisher & Editorial Director, Writer's Digest Who should attend? Writers with a first draft ready for critique Writers who keep getting rejected after submitting their manuscript to an agent or editor Writers unsure if their first page is making a good impression Writers who want to learn more about wha"
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