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Writer's Digest September 2012 (Pdf) |
"You'll Love This Issue of Writer's Digest If: You want to find time to write You're looking for creative writing exercises You want to learn 10 tricks for writing fiction Whether you are looking for more ways to be productive, finding time for writing, or creative writing exercises, you'll find all you're looking for and more in the September 2012 issue of Writer's Digest. As editor-in-chief Jessica Strawser writes in the editor's letter for this issue, Whether our writing time consists of stolen minutes scattered throughout a day consumed with work, family and other obligations, or of suitably long stretches that we just can’t manage to keep focused, we never seem to have enough of it. The key, then, is for us to stop wishing we had more time and instead start finding ways to make the most of whatever time we’ve got. That’s where the articles in this issue come in. Plus, you'll find a step-by-step guide to revision, an interview with author Chris Cleave "
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Pacing Your Story: Writer's Digest Conference Session |
"Author Boyd Morrison discusses the keys to a strongly paced novel, including how to balance breakneck storytelling speed with the character conflict and setting details that make a compelling novel."
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How To Make A Career Out Of Ebooks |
"In this presentation, James Scott Bell ""bestselling author, writing instructor, and e-book publisher ""will show you how to build your own niche in digital books. Get a comprehensive view of the constantly changing landscape and learn what you need to know in order to become a player in the increasingly competitive digital book market."
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2015 Novel & Short Story Writer's Market |
"This reference gives you access to over 1,500 listings, each containing current contact information, the editorial needs and more. Receive over 100 pages of interviews with working editors and writers, how-tos on the craft of fiction, and articles on the business of getting published."
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10 Mistakes Writers Make When Submitting To Agents Video Download |
"Whether you write children ™s books, memoir, nonfiction, or anything in between, this tutorial will help you avoid making mistakes that ™ll automatically doom your project."
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2Nd Draft Critique: Short Story Critique |
"Don't submit that short story... Without a professional review from the professionals at Writer's Digest! Before you send out your short to an editor or agent, make sure it's got a fighting chance. Send your work to 2nd Draft Short Story Critique Service and get specific, tailored advice you need to get an extra edge on the competition — and make your work more marketable. After a thorough evaluation of your submission, one of our hand-selected-professional critiquers will give detailed feedback and recommendations. You'll not only learn what's working in your writing, but what's not, and — most important — how to fix it. What Can You Expect from a 2nd Draft Review? 2nd Draft Short Story Critique Service provides a high-level review of your work, pointing out reasons your work may be getting rejected, or may not meet the standards of traditional publication. It offers: An overall evaluation of the story's strengths and weaknesses Specific comments on elements "
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Writer's Digest January 2011 (Pdf) |
"Write Your Novel in 2011! 8 Ways to Write a 5-Star Chapter One Those first few pages have an important job: to whet your readers' appetites for more. Here's how to make sure your opening chapter delivers. By Elizabeth Sims Hooked on a Feeling To craft compelling characters, you need to tap into what drives them. Use this foolproof method to bring the emotion of your story to life. By David Corbett 3 Secrets to Great Storytelling If you think you've heard all you need to know about what drives a plot, think again. Here's the real stuff the best stories are made of. By Steven James What to Do When Your Novel Stalls Sooner or later, we all get stranded in the middle of our manuscripts. Use these 6 steps to jump-start your story so you can keep on driving. By John Dufresne THE WD INTERVIEW: Harlan Coben Award-winning writing, quick-witted characters and the kind of suspense every reader craves—his books may be classified under mystery or thriller, but Harlan Coben "
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Dramatica Pro 4.1 |
"Story development software for screenplays and novels Guides you through theme, plot and character creation Takes you from the first inkling of an idea to a finished narrative treatment At the beginning of the project, Dramatica Pro is great.... It puts you so far ahead. Again, it saves you time because you're not writing stuff you'll eventually have to throw away because you hadn't thoroughly thought it through. - Wes Craven, Writer/Director/Producer Got an idea for a novel or script, but don't know where to start? Discover the secrets to great storytelling with Dramatica Pro, the only development software to receive four stars from Writer's Digest magazine. Dramatica Pro is your virtual creative writing partner, taking you from the first inkling of an idea to a finished narrative treatment. Together you'll solve the theme, plot, and character problems that prevent good ideas from becoming great stories that sell. Remove ineffective clutter and wasted time with "
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Writing Better Lyrics |
"You'll Love This Book If:You are an aspiring songwriter You're looking for tips on writing music lyrics You want songwriting exercises Whether you are a new or experienced songwriter, you'll find the best instruction and advice for writing song lyrics from Pat Pattison's Writing Better Lyrics! This must-have guide for songwriters has been helping aspiring songwriters write powerful lyrics for two decades. Inside you'll discover tools for everything from generating ideas, to understanding the form and function of a song, to fine-tuning lyrics. Discover over 20 chapters on: Object writing and ways to brainstorm, open your senses, and discover unique ideas for your songs.Verse development - what it is, and examples of how it is used. Rhyming. The function of rhymes and how to help you choose rhyme types for a reason. Point of View - finding the right perspective for your song. Understanding motion. The productive use of repetition, showing and telling, and song lyric structure. Couplet"
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How To Write And Sell Romance & Women's Fiction |
How to Write and Sell Romance & Women's Fiction
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Create An Author Website To Sell More Books And Attract Agents & |
"Twitter, Facebook, blogs—all great tools. But without an effective home base to manage your presence, all you have are various online tools with no toolbox.Author websites are critical for effective online marketing and readership growth. Even unpublished authors can benefit greatly from establishing a starter site. By creating a site, you build awareness of your books to create a platform, make contacts in the writing and media world, and begin accessing opportunities for your writing career. Agents and editors do explore online and look at writers’ websites, and they also Google prospective clients frequently. Sometimes the available online content alone is enough to garner interest (rather than waiting for an unsolicited query). This webinar will examine current authors whose agents or editors found them online because of their website and online visibility, not because of a slush pile query.This 90-minute intensive webinar focuses on the simplest FREE tools to get a web"
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After Harry: Young Adult Thrillers Video Download |
"Authors R.L. Stine, Wendy Corsi Staub, Robert Lipanulo and Jon Land talk about defeating the obstacles all YA thriller writers face when trying to get published, trying to sell their work and trying to write a successful series. Video From From Thrillerfest 2008. (Length: 49 minutes)"
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3 A.M. Epiphany & 4 A.M. Breakthrough Bundle |
Get the 3 A.M. Epiphany and the 4 A.M. Breakthrough for one low price!
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Writing 21St Century Fiction Ebook |
"The first book to provide a concrete framework for writing powerful literary/commercial novels. With this book, literary novelists will: Learn to create compelling plots, while commercial novelists will be able to achieve literary quality writing and win critical respect. Examine examples, techniques, and exercises. Learn practical tools in each chapter that allow novelists to apply these methods immediately to create fiction that transcends genre, creates realities unique to its authors, conjures characters who feel more "real" than real people, and shows readers the world around them in new ways. What is it that makes twenty-first century fiction different from twentieth-century fiction? It's a real issue, attested by slush piles that are chock full of stories that are weak because they adhere to "rules," feel old-fashioned or in some other way are written the (outdated) way that writers think they should write in order to get published. By explaining"
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Wd Poetry Collection |
"Spend some time with 50 lyrical strangers before fame snatches them up! This collection of Writer's Digest Poetry Competition winners proves that poetic inspiration can be found everywhere, from the Bronx Zoo in 1965 to Laundry. Yes…even laundry."
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Finding A Writing Community Ebook |
Find out about different organizations and critique groups for writers to choose the best place for you. Explore collegiate and correspondence schools to continue to hone your craft.
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Legal Issues And Contract Basics: All Your Writing Questions Answered |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR This seminar, taught by an attorney, will explain legal basics of concern to both fiction and nonfiction writers. Participants will learn how to safely prepare and protect their work while not treading on the copyright or privacy rights of others. We'll also discuss how to get the most out of your publishing contract, for both articles and books. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Protecting Your Copyright: How to protect your work, and what steps to take should you feel that your work was stolen. Fair Use and Permissions: What can you use in a book without a release from the owner? Common questions involve song lyrics, book passages, and lengthy quotes. All will be discussed. Preventing Defamation: Can you mention real names and places in a story? You can — but there are specific dos and don'ts you need to know. Invasion of Privacy Issues: When can intrusions into someone's personal life result in a legitimate and winnable lawsuit? Contract basics: Make sure y"
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Writer's Digest Magazine Digital Subscription |
"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! With this exclusive digital subscription, access to the latest issue will be delivered directly to your Inbox in PDF format. Please Note: The digital subscription is a separate subscription from your print subscription. This subscription will start immediately and will not extend your print subscription."
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Writing Irresistible Kidlit Ebook |
"A go-to resource with broad audience appeal. The book features basic and advanced writing techniques, examples from best-selling titles with discussions about why they work, and detailed exercises, making this the perfect book for writers and non-writers alike. Books written by agents have a strong track record of success. Besides improving their craft, writers want to know what works in the marketplace. Agents have their finger on the pulse of what readers want and what publishers and editors want and can give aspiring writers the inside scoop on making their work desirable. A true insider's guide to kidlit writing and publishing. Literary agent Mary Kole works at the Andrea Brown Literary Agency, the number-one agency in children's book sales (according to the Publisher's Marketplace rankings). She sees thousands of failed kidlit attempts every year and can draw on her first-hand experience to provide readers with unique insight and understanding into the art and craft"
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Using Social Networking Tools To Succeed In Publishing Ondemand |
"Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn. Are you using these sites? If not, you're missing out on both new opportunities and important information that helps you get published, as well as market and promote your books. In today's tough environment, you have to be savvy and knowledgeable about online tools and activities, and understand how using these tools can attract the attention of editors and agents, while ensuring a potential publisher you have what it takes to be a successful author. This webinar will give you a step-by-step online tour of the most important social media tools available to you and the principles behind using them: How to test your ideas through social media. How to learn about the preferences of agents/editors thorugh social media. How to stay up-to-date on trends through social media that affect your success as a writer. How to use social media in an authentic way to market and promote your work. How to use social media to build your personal brand OnDemand webinars"
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Writing For Kids & Ya (Pdf) |
"GETTING STARTED Saving Your Rejects Lessons in perseverance can come in unexpected packages. Learn how one writer found inspiration in the face of rejection. BY SUE FLIESS Stop, Thief! Think someone stole your idea? Not so fast. Here's what you can learn from two authors and their tale of simultaneous discovery. BY EILEEN COOK & LARA ZIELIN Emerging Voices New authors share their best advice: how they did it, what they learned, and why you can do it too. BY CHUCK SAMBUCHINO So, You Want to Write for Children? Before you start, banish these 10 misconceptions about writing in the genre. BY TRACEY E. DILS Learning the Ropes Here's how to shape your story, know your readers and plan for success when writing for kids. BY ALIJANDRA & TAYOPA MOGILNER Evolving Children's Book Publishing Use this guide to keep up with trends and find success in a tough market. BY KELLY MILNER HALLS KNOWING YOUR MARKET The Picture Book Big Picture Learn to write books that kids w"
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Writer's Digest March/April 2011(Pdf) |
"WRITER FOR HIRE 50 Simple Ways to Build Your Platform in 5 Minutes a Day These days, getting your writing noticed is all up to you. Make the overwhelming task an easy one by taking it one step at a time. By Christina Katz Getting Started in Ghostwriting You might not like the idea of writing someone else's book—but the hidden benefits of ghostwriting could just change your mind. Here's why so many writers are taking this lucrative path, how to know if it's right for you, and what you need to do to break in. By Kelly James-Enger Get Paid to Be a Word Nerd Writers who leverage their skills as copy editors can earn bigger paychecks, diversify their portfolios and spend more time doing what they love. Learn how you could be one of them. By Rebecca Smith Hurd Free Money Grants, fellowships and residencies offer both support and opportunity—and all they ask in return is that you follow your writing dreams. Here's what you need to know about some of the best opport"
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Writer's Digest May/June 2011 (Pdf) |
"FOOD, WINE & TRAVEL WRITING Food Writing With Flavor Use these 5 steps to transform any meal or day in the kitchen into a written experience that will leave readers hungry for more. By Dianne Jacob Wish You Were Here The best travel writing transports readers far from their armchairs. Pack these essentials into every piece, and soon you'll be filling both your passport and your portfolio. By L. Peat O'Neil Eating Your Words The non-foodie's guide to writing restaurant reviews. By Art Spikol The Best of Both Worlds By writing for consumer and trade publications, you can maximize your markets—and reap twice as many benefits. Use this savvy strategy to take your travel, wine and food writing to destinations you've only dreamed of. By Roger Morris 101 Best Websites for Writers Our most popular annual roundup of resources is back—and better than ever. By Brian A. Klems & the Writer's Digest staff Long Story Short The results of WD's 11th Annual Short S"
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Writing Irresistible Kidlit |
"A go-to resource with broad audience appeal. The book features basic and advanced writing techniques, examples from best-selling titles with discussions about why they work, and detailed exercises, making this the perfect book for writers and non-writers alike. Books written by agents have a strong track record of success. Besides improving their craft, writers want to know what works in the marketplace. Agents have their finger on the pulse of what readers want and what publishers and editors want and can give aspiring writers the inside scoop on making their work desirable. A true insider's guide to kidlit writing and publishing. Literary agent Mary Kole works at the Andrea Brown Literary Agency, the number-one agency in children's book sales (according to the Publisher's Marketplace rankings). She sees thousands of failed kidlit attempts every year and can draw on her first-hand experience to provide readers with unique insight and understanding into the art and craft"
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The Art Of Writing Great Lyrics |
"For songwriters, composers and performers, this trail-blazing blueprint to crafting and understanding quality lyrics will prove a bottomless source of advice. Written by a nationally acclaimed songwriter, The Art of Writing Great Lyrics covers everything from communicating through song, defining styles, and collaborating with a partner to studying the market, making a great demo, and getting started on a songwriting career. Full of creative exercises, writing do's and don's, and a handy A to Z checklist for reviewing new songs, this insightful and highly motivating guide helps songwriters in all stages of their career to be at their creative best and make the right decisions."
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Storyweaver 3.0 |
"Seven years in the making, the StoryWeaver™ System is a revolutionary new passionate approach to story development from Melanie Anne Phillips, author of The Story Mind and co-creator of Dramatica®. Whether you write novels, screenplays, or stage plays, StoryWeaver will guide you through the entire story development process. Follow the carefully crafted path of 200 insightful Story Cards™ and every step of the way you'll know exactly what to do, and what to do next. StoryWeaver automatically references the work you've done on previous Story Cards, so you are always drawing on and refining what you've already created. Each card focuses on a different important story point, and contains a wealth of information as well as tips & tricks for using that dramatic element in your story. In the Inspiration Stage, you'll come up with your core story ideas, characters, plot, and thematic issues. Writer's Block? Never again! Even if you can't think of a story idea to save yo"
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Police Procedure & Investigation |
"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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