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Self-Editing: How To Get Your Manuscript Out Of The Drawer And Onto |
"In this brand new, intensive webinar, literary agent Michelle Brower will answer these questions and more ""shedding light on how she edits her clients ™ material, what authors do before they get a book contract, and providing commentary on how the self-editing process makes all the difference in today ™s publishing landscape."
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Articles - Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript Ebook Excerpt |
"Want to break into the market and get paid to write articles? Regardless of what type of article you want to write, you have to know how to properly submit to an editor or publisher, and how to format your work. Articles - Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript gives you advice on writing including: What you need to submit How to pitch your idea to any editor How to format an email query How to write a query letter Sample query letters and what to include How to sell an article When and how to follow up with an editor Let Articles - Formatting & Submitting guide you through the submission process. Submit a perfect query letter to editors and land your next writing gig!"
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First Person Narrative With Steve Martini Video Download |
"Bestselling author Steve Martini (Shadow of Power) explains the pros and cons of omniscient point of view, how to use it effectively and how it affects your protagonist. Video from ThrillerFest 2008. (Length: 47 minutes)"
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3 Secrets For Selling Your Nonfiction Book Ondemand Webinar |
"Description Nonfiction books, with the possible exception of memoir, are sold almost entirely on the basis of a great idea combined with the perfect author. Does your nonfiction concept have what it takes to get the attention of an editor or agent? This webinar helps you understand how to identify and persuasively present the most marketable qualities of your project, and build a book proposal that lands a book deal. While there is no right way to prepare a book proposal—just as there is no right way to write a book—you'll understand what an industry professional looks for when reviewing your idea. What you'll learn: 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 the one golden rule of nonfiction book ideas and how it assures publication every time. Learn the basics of nonfiction book proposal writing—smart authors never write the book fi"
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Secrets To Getting Published Kit - Fiction |
"Ideal for fiction writers looking to get noticed, this unique collection of helpful materials has everything you'll need to capture the attention of agents and editors. Learn how to avoid common query letter mistakes, discover the best way to format and submit your manuscript, and explore what an agent really looks for in a compelling submission. Plus, get 3 months of access to WritersMarket.com where you will find thousands of listings of active publishers, fiction writing tips, and more. If you're serious about getting your fiction book out there—this is the kit for you. The Secrets to Getting Published Kit—Fiction includes: Effective Novel Hooks: How to Build One for Your Query Letter (OnDemand Webinar): The novel hook is often your query letter's make-it or break-it point. Don't make the mistake of divulging too much or sharing too little in this crucial communication tool. Let this webinar show you how to construct a query with impact and avoid common errors that"
Price: 84.99
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What Makes A Great Villain? Video Download |
"Authors Thomas O'Callahan, Meredith Anthony, Carla Neggers, Allison Brennan and Jim Daher talk about their approach to writing villainous characters, the elements of serial killers and the subtle differences between good and evil. Video from ThrillerFest 2008. (Length: 48 minutes)"
Price: 39.99
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2Nd Draft Critique Service: 1 Page Query Letter |
"Make sure that your query letter is pitch-perfect before you send it to the hands of agents and publishers. A critique from 2nd Draft Critique Service provides you with specific advice for your agent query letter. You will not only learn what works in your sample query letter, but what doesn't – and how to fix it! Use our 2nd Draft Services along with our writing webinars and writing workshops for advice and to learn more about writing a query letter."
Price: 39.99
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From Blog To Book Deal |
"If you want to land a book deal, you need a strong writer platform. Learn how to create one and turn your blog into a book with a kit from writers digest"
Price: 49.99
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The Pocket Muse 2 Ebook |
"Offering an incredible spectrum of writing prompts, photos, and advice, The Pocket Muse: Endless Inspiration provides readers with the same unique and stimulating approach to writing as the first title - this time featuring advice for all types of writers: fiction, nonfiction, and poets. A browsable, engaging, and charming book, this follow-up will appeal to readers of the first title, as well as writers discovering Wood's trademark approach for the first time."
Price: 6.49
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Writer's Digest February 2011 (Pdf) |
"HOW TO WRITE BETTER 25 Ways to Improve Your Writing in 30 Minutes a Day The best writers never stop striving for ways to write better. Here, five masters of the craft share their secrets for honing the essentials, one technique at a time. BY SAGE COHEN, DAVID CORBETT, JACK HEFFRON, DAVID MORRELL & ART SPIKOL Better Starts for Better Stories A good opening line is a powerful thing: It can grab an editor's attention, set the tone for the rest of the piece, and make sure readers stay through The End. Here are 10 ways to steer your story toward success. BY JACOB M. APPEL Story Trumps Structure Forget three-act structures, formulas for plot, and even beginnings, middles and ends. Write better stories by propelling your protagonist through a transformation your readers will never forget. BY STEVEN JAMES It's All Relative Depicting convincing relationships could just be the key to writing better characters. Try these 8 ways to do it. BY ELIZABETH SIMS Laughing Matters It may"
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Genre Novels - Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript Ebook Excerpt |
"Genre fiction refers to distinct types of stories, such as romance, mystery, science fiction, fantasy, thriller, suspense or horror. If your novel falls within a genre, know how to query an agent or editor in that market. When you buy Genre Novels - Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript you'll get: Detailed instruction for romance, mystery, science fiction, and fantasy genres How to format a query letter Samples of query letters for each genre What you should do and beginner mistakes to avoid when writing a query letter How to format an email query to a literary agent And much more! Get expert advice and gain insight into the submission process with Novels - Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript."
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The New Frontiers Of Self-Publishing: Writer's Digest Conference |
"In this forward-thinking panel, a group of experts and industry insiders discuss where self-publishing is now, where it is headed and how it will affect you. You'll learn about new models and methods for self-publishing, how the industry is changing and how the balance of power will continue to swing toward self-published authors."
Price: 39.99
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The Power Of Point Of View Ebook |
"Unlike other books on POV, The Power of Point of View goes beyond simply defining the various POV options and shows readers how to use POV to enhance and tie together all other story components. Get genre-specific POV tips, techniques for crafting POV to individual stories and writing styles, engaging exercises, and more. Learn the difference between a pedestrian telling of a story and a powerful telling is in how the point of view is handled. A well-written story is one in which the author allows POV to guide not just how the plot develops, but how the story--the merging of plot and character--develops. In The Power of Point of View, you will learn POV basics and then how to use POV to influence a story from the ground up. About the AuthorProfessional book editor, award-winning author, and writing instructor Alicia Rasley draws on a diverse selection of examples from novels and short stories to illustrate the various points of views and how to use them to showcase character, plot, se"
Price: 8.49
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Elements Of Fiction Value Pack |
"This trio pack contains three books that will take your book to the next level from beginning to end. The Elements of Fiction Writing series includes Beginnings, Middles and Ends, Conflict and Suspense and Characters & Viewpoint"
Price: 19.99
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90 Days To Your Novel |
"Many famous authors write their novels in a matter of weeks. William Faulkner wrote As I Lay Dying in six weeks. Joyce Carol Oates often cranks out two or three books a year. Stephen King believes first drafts should take no more than three months to complete. So, what's the trick? Novel writing isn't about inspiration. It's about the time, energy, and discipline to see the project to its finish. With 90 Days to Your Novel at your side, now is the time. This inspiring guide will be your push, your deadline, and your spark to finally, without excuses, and in three short months, nail that first draft of your novel. The difference between wanna-be writers and real writers is the difference between talk and work. If you commit to the schedule and the techniques within 90 Days to Your Novel and invest two to three hours a day for twelve weeks, you will complete your book. An outline will appear. Characters will take shape. A plot will emerge. Scenes will come together and form a stor"
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Telling Extraordinary Stories With Fact-Based Fiction |
Write fiction that feels real to your readers and they will be all that much more engaged. Kitty Pilgrim discusses how you can use compelling facts and real-world details to bring your fiction to life.
Price: 39.99
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Turn Your Readers Into Your Marketers |
Let your readers drive your sales. Literary Agent Gina Panettieri offers new and innovative ways to promote your book by letting your existing audience do most of the work for you.
Price: 39.99
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The Breakout Novelist |
"The Breakout Novelist, new in paperback, provides practical tips and exercises for launching your writing career. Learn the crucial elements of writing fiction and how to get published."
Price: 9.99
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Expand Your Brand - 10 Secrets That Every Self-Published Author Must |
"Eric DelaBarre, filmmaker, author, and speaker, discusses how he has been able to create his own brand as a self-published author and filmmaker by maximizing the opportunities available in today's media industry."
Price: 39.99
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From Pitch To Page One: How To Get An Agent From The Get-Go |
"Literary agents are always on a treasure hunt. But few writers know what it takes to make an agent yell, �Eureka, I ™ve struck gold! � A first glance is all that most writers will get before the agent moves on without ever reading further, and that first glance needs to be a �Eureka � moment. This live webinar will cut through the mystery of getting an agent to want YOU."
Price: 79
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How To Write Science Fiction & Fantasy |
"Hugo award-winner Orson Scott Card shares his advice on how to create fantastical, yet believable settings, how to develop fantastic story ideas, and ultimately how to break into the field of science fiction and fantasy writing."
Price: 7.99
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Poetry Dictionary Ebook |
"A comprehensive collection of poetry terms, John Drury's The Poetry Dictionary is a classic reference for students and teachers alike. With all the terms needed to effectively discuss the craft, this new and revised edition is: Value-priced with the same helpful information as the first edition, but now in a more affordable and handy package Packed with examples from classic and contemporary poetry to illustrate the terms at work Recommended and with a foreword by Dana Gioia, head of the National Endowment for the Arts Both comprehensive and concise, The Poetry Dictionary is a unique and useful anthology of the art. "
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The Great Paradox Of Creativity: Break Through The Biggest Block Of |
The Great Paradox of Creativity: Break Through the Biggest Block of All
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Five Things Every Horror Author Needs To Know |
"Just in time for Halloween, veteran editor and best-selling author Philip Athans provides tips, tricks, and warnings for horror authors."
Price: 29.99
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Writing Basics 2010 (Digital Edition) |
"Writing Basics Building Blocks 10 Questions Writers Must Ask Before Quitting Their Day Job By Jeff Yeager Ask yourself these crucial questions before turning in your resignation and making writing your full-time gig. 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. 37 Secrets of Bestselling Authors Compiled by Jessica Strawser Your favorite writers share their take on ideas and inspiration, style and craft, plot and characters, rituals and methods – and everything in between. 5 Reasons Writing Small Can Help You Make It Big By Tom Hallman Jr. The market that could launch your writing career may be hiding in plain sight - on your doorstep. Creativity Taming Your Story Ideas 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 "
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Get A Literary Agent |
This guide shows you exactly how to get a literary agent. It covers everything from submissions to queries to networking to help you launch your writing career.
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6 Things You Can Learn From Rejection Letters |
6 Things You Can Learn From Rejection Letters
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