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Howdunit: Forensics |
"Write your way around a crime scene with award-winning author and TV show consultant D.P. Lyle, M.D. who offers an insider's view of each area of forensics-from the crime scene to the autopsy and everything in between. Written specifically for writers, this book provides detailed information to make a story realistic and believable including:What a dead body reveals including the cause and manner of death. Procedures used to preserve a crime scene and the evidence gathered there such as bloodstains, document tampering, tire impressions, and more. Real-life cases and the role forensic evidence played in solving the crimes. A breakdown of the forensics system from its history and organization to standard evidence classification and collection methods.Save yourself valuable writing time by sidestepping the checking and reading of numerous resources! This one book contains all the information and answers you're searching for.About the Author: D. P. Lyle, M.D. is the Edgar Award nominated a"
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2Nd Draft Critique Service: 2-Page Synopsis |
"Does your synopsis articulate the value of your proposal, and engage editors and agents? Writing a synopsis for a book requires you to sum up your story in just 2 pages. A synopsis critique from 2nd Draft Writing Critique Service provides you with specific, tailored advice for your 2-page synopsis. Make sure that your synopsis writing piques the curiosity of your target audience! For your other educational needs please check out our online writing workshops as well as our writing products found in the WD Shop! What Can You Expect from a 2nd Draft Synopsis Review 2nd Draft Critique Service provides a high-level review of your work, pointing out reasons that an agent or publisher may not be interested after reading your synopsis. It offers: An overall evaluation of the synopsis' strengths and weaknesses Specific comments on appropriateness to proposed target market A non-biased assessment on the effectiveness of your synopsis A red flag on consistent issues of grammar, mechanics,"
Price: 39.99
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Three Secrets Of The Greats: Structure Your Story For Ultimate Reader |
"In this presentation, independent editor A. Victoria Mixon teaches the missing three pieces to the puzzle of storytelling structure. You can learn to take your reader on that fabulous rollercoaster ride they crave, creating Ultimate Reader Addiction to your stories, every single time."
Price: 79
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Fiction Writer's Workshop |
"This updated, revised edition provides up-to-date instruction from one of the most respected names in writing education. It contains the key elements found in a classroom or workshop atmosphere including: Clear instruction illustrated by examples from contemporary and classic works; innovative exercises and methods by which to gauge your progress; techniques for developing discipline and a unique writing style; and much more! Also includes several short story examples and more than one hundred creative writing exercises to challenge you to experiment with diverse writing styles and find the one that is just right for you.Read an Excerpt!"
Price: 8.99
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Structuring Your Novel: Discover The Proven Blueprint For Creating |
"How to implement a strong three-act structure, using ten important plot elements."
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Write And Revise For Publication |
"Writers need a structured approach to writing fiction, one that includes effective strategies for both drafting and revision/fine-tuning. A structured approach builds a writer's confidence and provides an efficient process in terms of producing submission-ready work. It's best to get that first draft out there, not worry a lot about how well it's going, and then let it cool a little before getting into the heat of revision and fine-tuning."
Price: 9.99
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Writing Life Stories Ebook |
"This 10th anniversary edition of the popular classic offers friendly instruction and stimulating exercises with updated information on current memoir writing trends, ethics, Internet research, and marketing ideas. Learn techniques for recalling memories, access emotions, shape scenes from experience, develop characters, and more. This is your time to turn untold life stories into personal essays or even a published book.Read an Excerpt!Online Exclusive: Q&A with author Bill Roorbach"
Price: 8.49
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You Should Really Write A Book |
"If you ™ve ever been told that You Should Really Write a Book , and you ™ve decided to give it a try, this book is for you. It hones in on the three key measures necessary for aspiring authors to conceptualize, sell and market their memoirs. Written especially for those who don ™t happen to be celebrities You Should Really Write A Book reveals why so many relatively unknown memoirists are making a name for themselves. Even if you don ™t happen to be a celebrity, this book will teach you methods for striking publishing gold---- conceptualizing, selling and marketing a memoir--- while dealing with the complicated emotions that arise during the creation of your work. With references to more than 400 books and six memoir categories it is essential reading for anyone wanting to write a commercially viable memoir in today ™s vastly changed publishing industry."
Price: 7.5
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First Draft In 30 Days Ebook |
"In the introduction of First Draft in 30 Days, author Karen Wiesner states, My 30-day method for outlining a novel eliminates many of the problems that plague fiction writers. Why dig for plots blindly when, with a little preparation, you can craft something worthwhile from start to finish? Why go through countless, lengthly drafts of a novel when you can create an outline so complete that it actually qualifies as the first draft? Why revise hundreds of pages of a complicated manuscript when you can revise a snapshot of your novel that's a quarter of the novel's length? Using an outline can significantly reduce the time it takes you to complete a project from start to finish-sometimes by more than half.First Draft in 30 Days works for any genre and is easily customizable to your particular approach and style. Wiesner's game plan and comprehensive, interactive worksheets make the writing process much more enjoyable. Getting ideas out of your head and onto the paper has never been easier"
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"How To Write A Book Proposal, 4Th Edition" |
"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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How Metadata Can Make Or Break Your Writing Career: Writer's Digest |
"For authors, spending a few extra minutes perfecting their books' metadata can be a huge factor in driving sales. Learn how to ensure your book's metadata helps readers find it in this instructional audio session."
Price: 39.99
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Story Building Collection |
"Take your writing beyond the fundamentals, and build a strong story with this exclusive download collection from Writer's Digest. Learn how to plot, discover what compelling characters look like, find useful story writing tips, and much more. The collection includes: · How to Plot & Structure Your Novel (OnDemand Webinar): Learn the principles of narrative plotting from editor Cheryl Klein. Discover the three main types of plot, and learn how to weave them into your story for maximum narrative efficiency and elegance. Additionally, you'll examine who is driving the events of your novel, how plotting relates to character, where is the right place for a book to begin and end, and whether or not the stakes and characters in your book are sufficient enough to keep the narrative tension high. · Showing & Telling (Full Book Download): Writing a story almost always requires both showing and telling. The trick is finding the right balance of sc"
Price: 79.99
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Querying 101: Putting Your Best Book Forward |
"Literary agent Jennifer De Chiara guides you, step by step, in writing the perfect pitch for your book. She offers do's and don ™ts from her 16+ years of agenting and shares queries that got her attention and those that didn't. De Chiara also gives tips on how to find the right agents to query - if you've written a dynamite query, it's still worthless if you're not sending it to the right agents."
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Hooked: Write Fiction That Grabs Readers At Page One Ebook |
"Grab Your Reader on Page 1! If you have read books about writing fiction, it's a good bet you've heard this piece of advice before: Hook your reader in the first few pages or you will lose him or her for good. Why is this bit of advice on how to write a fiction book so important? The reason is simple. If a novel or short story has a bad beginning, no one — including an agent or editor — is going to keep on reading. Yet as vital as this step to writing a fiction book is, there are very few books on writing fiction that solely address this topic — until now. Author Les Edgerton, who wrote one of the best books on writing fiction, Finding Your Voice (for Writer's Digest Books), brings his published writing and editorial experience to bear in Hooked. Whether it's the opening line, paragraph or scene there are many reasons why stories fail in the first few pages. Here Les examines each of them in depth. He begins by providing an overview of story and scene structure inc"
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How To Podcast Your Fiction Ondemand Webinar |
"In today's publishing world, debut authors not only have to write well, but they also have to sell their own work. Many agents and editors are looking for writers who bring an existing audience to the table. In this webinar, author Seth Harwood outlines how he used free audio podcasts to make cheap, highly effective advertising that landed him a book contract with a major publisher. What you'll learn: How to record yourself digitally and make high quality MP3s of your work How to podcast these MP3s to an eager audience using iTunes, Podiobooks, and your own website. Key promotional tools to help attract listeners to your podcasts so that they can be the ones who evaluate your work. What you should be putting out onto the web to attract readers looking for new authors' work, where you should be putting it, and how. Speaker: Seth Harwood received an MFA in fiction from the Iowa Writers' Workshop. He has taught creative writing at Stanford, the University of Iowa, UMass Bost"
Price: 49
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How To Submit Your Book To Agents: Take The Right First Steps On Your |
"This webinar will discuss how and where to search for agents in your genre, how to tell if they are the right agent for you, and how to plan your submission. The webinar will also discuss how you determine whether your work is ready for submission in the first place."
Price: 79
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Sell Your Stuff: How To Get Your Novel Or Memoir Published Ondemand |
"Learn the secrets to selling fiction and memoir, from crafting a first chapter that hooks readers to composing a killer query—and everything in between. This is an intensive webinar for writers of fiction and memoir. 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 have to sell your stuff to agents and editors. That's the part most writers have trouble understanding, and that's what this webinar is all about. In this webinar, we'll discuss, in detail, the tools that a writer uses to sell a novel or memoir—such as voice, a good first page, the query, the elevator pitch, the tagline and more. This webinar will also discuss how to approach agents and editors in person at writing events. What you'll learn: How to draw an agent into your story in just a few words—whether it's your query, verbal pitch or the first page of your manuscript. What goe"
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How To Pitch And Publish Your Nonfiction Book Video Download |
"Presented in a chronological style from idea to publication and beyond, this tutorial explains the processes and procedures involved in getting your nonfiction book onto shelves."
Price: 29.99
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How To Create An Iphone App Ondemand Webinar |
"The opportunity in mobile publishing is staggering. It is estimated that, by 2011, there will be over one billion web-enabled mobile phones worldwide. For those who may be considering putting their resources into other e-book formats, please consider this: iPhone owners outnumber Kindle owners by a ten to one ratio. While there is a Kindle app for iPhone, Kindle pays only one third of the book price back to the author for self published works, whereas Apple pays over two thirds back to the author/creator of each app. In this webinar, we will demystify the iTunes store, iPhone app creation, and the approval process, and put you in the driver's seat. What you'll learn: 3 things you need to do to (that most people don't) to make your app succeed A strategy for turning free content into pay content Connecting your new app audience to your printed book A list of basic resources to get you going Speakers Al Katkowsky is a singer/songwriter"
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Screenwriting Formula: Why It Works & How To Use It |
"You Can Write Hollywood Screenplays! Even after your script is complete, your job is only half finished. Now you have to break into Hollywood. Author Rob Tobin, who has read thousands of screenplays in his job as a script reader and development executive, has developed THE formula to get a script from the page to production and now he's sharing his wisdom with you! This isn't just a book about how to write killer screenplays-it also explains the structure that movie execs are looking for, as well as how to transform an idea into a fully-loaded script, packed with action and ready to go. You'll learn how to: Use the seven basic story elements to instantly grab your audience's attention-and keep it. Develop characters and plot in new ways through backstory techniques and by telling both the objective and subjective story. Structure your script so that it gets noticed. Craft a winning logline that will ensure a good pitch. Rob includes a complete story to illustrate his formula. He"
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Digital Issue: Writing Basics |
"Start Writing Now BUILDING BLOCKS 8 Ways to Write the Perfect 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 The Writer's Rulebook Exposed Is it always better to show than tell? Do you really have to write every day? Experts prove there's merit in both playing by the book and staging a writing rebellion. compiled by Jessica Strawser & Zachary Petit How to Choose the Best Outline Method for You An outline is like a recipe—it forces you to focus on the basic ingredients but allows you to add your own touches as you move along. Try these outline techniques to serve up your best stories yet. by Sarah Domet Your Biggest Writing Questions Answered Writer's Digest columnist Brian A. Klems answers some of your most pressing grammatical, ethical, business and other writing-related questions. Check out his advice—your writing career will t"
Price: 5.99
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Creating Great Characters & Relationships In Middle Grade And Young |
"WEBINAR DESCRIPTION Middle grade and young adult novels are the hottest markets in children’s books today. If you want to write novels for readers aged 9-12 (middle grade) or 13+ (young adult), you’ll need to focus on your characterizations first and foremost, because these voracious readers love bonding with protagonists. Because character is so important to the middle grade and teen novels market—if you want to succeed, that is—this entire 90-minute session will be devoted to developing your protagonist, giving them a formidable nemesis, and giving any romance in your book that spark that will draw in your audience.Successfully hooking an agent (and readers) with your writing takes knowing how to develop characters and make them interact in exciting ways, especially if you want to tackle the extremely popular topic of teen romance. Learn what the middle grade and young adult audiences are looking for, what agents and editors like to see in this marketplace, a"
Price: 79
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10 Query Letter Musts: The Devil's In The Details Video Download |
"An effective query letter strategy will open doors for you, your ambitions, and of course, your manuscript."
Price: 39.99
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Short Stories - Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript Ebook Excerpt |
"Do you have a great short story? Do you want to get your work published? Once you have a completed story, it's time to get it ready for submission. When you read Short Stories - Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript you'll learn: What to include in your cover letter The format of a cover letter and short story manuscript How to request writer's guidelines from a publication Sample cover letters How to format your email query What a reply postcard is and how to format one Learn the ins and outs of the submission process and the right way to submit your short story to editors and publications."
Price: 5.99
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Story Physics: Mastering The Most Important Moments In Your Story |
"This webinar will clearly define what those story moments and milestones are, including the most important moment in your story ""which may not be what you think it is ""where they go, and what connects them in context to an overall dramatic premise. In other words, you'll know how to make your story work!"
Price: 79
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Nonfiction Books - Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript Ebook |
"Do you have a great idea for a nonfiction book? Let Nonfiction Books - Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript guide you through the submission process. Improve your writing skills and craft a stellar book proposal. When you buy this book, you'll get 50 pages of jam packed information on: How to write a query letter to an agent or editor How to format your query or proposal Sample query letters to an agent or editor The components of a book proposal How to write a cover letter And much more! Start reading Nonfiction Books - Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript today and gain the confidence you need to successfully sell your book idea to a literary agent!"
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Using Twitter To Boost Your Writing Income Ondemand Webinar |
"Thanks to Twitter, it has never been easier for an enterprising writer to build a career. Editors, publishers, peers, sources—they're all flocking to the Twitterverse. For some, the shift has led to more assignments and higher income. Veteran freelancer Tim Beyers is one of those writers. In this webinar, he'll walk you through his rules for earning a return on your Twitter time, including strategies for querying editors, building your contact list, and the in-and-outs of using Twitter to find quotable sources. What you'll learn: The importance of participating and building a community you want to be involved with (e.g., journalists, editors, agents) How to meaningfully engage other people and be a resource How to land an assignment for a major publication by following editors on Twitter Case studies of freelancers who have scored jobs on Twitter Specific and valuable Twitter chats you'll want to participate in Speakers Tim Beyers is a professional freelance wr"
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