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Keys To Great Writing |
"Empower your writing! Keys to Great Writing covers every aspect of the craft, showing you how to develop a writer's voice that is unique, precise and effective.From grammar to revision strategies, you'll find the crucial information you need in short, easy-to-browse sections that enable you to hone your own signature writing approach. No more wading through dry style manuals. No more guesswork. Just clear, proven guidance, including:Four Myths of Great WritingThe Elements of Style ChecklistThe Elements of Composition ChecklistThe Four-Step Writing ProcessGlossary of Grammatical TermsProofreading ChecklistFour Common Errors in Word Choice (and How to Avoid Them)Five Ways to Bring Music to Your WritingFourteen Techniques to Eliminate WordinessAnd much more!Keys to Great Writing is like having your own desktop writing coach. Use it, learn from it, and give voice to the great writer within you."
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Author Blogs: How To Get Started With This Platform Essential - And |
"This intensive webinar, taught by a literary agent, instructs how to blog professionally and effectively for maximum exposure — and actually enjoy it. More and more, agents and publishers rely on authors to build their own platforms, and a blog is an essential hub for your author marketing efforts. An online presence is now vital for both fiction and nonfiction writers. Cheaper and easier than a website, a blog can be a one-stop shop for fans and agents to discover your work — or it can make a bad first impression that can never be remedied. Instructor Meredith Barnes is a digital maven and literary agent who spearheads the digital strategy for Lowenstein Associates, from executing marketing campaigns to teaching clients to do so themselves. She keeps a blog dedicated to the digital changes in the publishing industry at www.merbarnes.blogspot.com. Follow her on Twitter @mer_barnes. Some questions that are addressed: What should you blog about? How do writers get "
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Writer's Digest January 2012 (Pdf) |
"The Novelist's Survival Kit How Not to Write Your Novel You can doom your debut from the start with these 7 (tongue-in-cheek) strategies for flailing, and failing-or, you can do just the opposite. by James Scott Bell 6 Secrets to Creating and Sustaining Suspense No matter what you write, keep your readers captivated with these no-fail techniques. by Steven James Put Your Novel on the Map Regardless of your experience or how far along you are in your book, creating a story map can be a vital technique to guide you to your goal. by Nancy Ellen Dodd Namedropping What's in a character's name? Everything. Here's how to master the neglected art of moniker-making. by Elizabeth Sims Tried & True: Timeless Novel Advice Digging around the Writer's Digest archives proves it: While fad advice in the writing world comes and goes, some wisdom is so novel that it's withstood the test of time. Culled from 91 years of WD articles, interviews and essays, here are 23 of our favorite nu"
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How To Write Web Copy That Gets Great Google Rankings |
How to Write Web Copy That Gets Great Google Rankings
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Picture Books - Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript Ebook Excerpt |
"One of the best ways to find success within the publishing industry is to be prepared. If your goal is to get a picture book published, read Picture Books - Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript and get the information you need. What you'll learn What you need to submit The difference between a picture book and an adult book Tips for formatting and submitting your manuscript to agents Sample query letters Detailed instruction on how to format an email query to a literary agent ...And much more! Gain insight into the submission process and craft a query letter that catches the attention of literary agents!"
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How To Get On Tv And Radio Shows |
How to Get on TV and Radio Shows
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Mama's Shoes |
"By the time Sylvia Richardson is eighteen, she has buried her parents; given birth to a daughter; and become a widow. It is 1942, and World War II has destroyed Sylvia ™s dream of dancing in red heels through life to the melody of a Hank Snow record. Instead, she is raising her daughter, Sassy, alone in the coal mining town she vowed to leave behind. By 1955, thirteen-year-old Sassy has been brought up on a stiff dose of Mama ™s lessons on how to be a lady ""even though Mama drinks, smokes, and dates a myriad of men. But everything changes the day a woman accuses Sylvia of trying to steal her husband, forcing Sassy to come to terms with her Mama ™s harsh teen years. For Sylvia, only the support of kith and kin can rescue her from her mistakes. Spanning twenty years, Mama ™s Shoes is a haunting saga of love, despair, and forgiveness as a cadence of female voices weaves a spell of mountain lore and secrets, defines family as more than blood kin, and proves s"
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Write Your Novel In A Month |
"Read this book and come away with an achievable goal and, yes, an achievable deadline - finishing your first draft in a month. Develop strategies for staying motivated, find the guidance you need to get a first draft written and take that raw manuscript one step closer to publication."
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25 Things You Should Do To Grab An Agent's Attention Video Download |
Focus on your stories and simply discover the 25 things that will help you flip your career and land an agent.
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A Civilian's Guide To The U.S. Military |
"Ten-Hut! Get Your Details Straight!If you are thinking of writing a nonfiction article or an espionage or mystery novel involving the military, this is the ideal reference to have on hand. (And even if you're not, you'll find this book is very hard to put down especially in light of today's world events.) 'As a reader and writer, odd details of military life have always intrigued me,' says author Barbara Schading. 'The idea for this book came about as I sought useful information about the American Military, but found it wasn't available in a simplified, cohesive source.'Schading covers the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, and special forces in great detail. Information for each branch includes its mission, background, ranks, uniforms, joining and training information, weapons, and more explained in terms that are easy to understand and make for fascinating reading. For example, did you know Marine recruits are always brought into Boot Camp in the middle of the night to add "
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Writing Mysteries & Thrillers That Sell |
"Writing mysteries and thriller novels can be a very lucrative career. Mysteries and thrillers are one of the most exciting forms of fiction being written today, with millions of readers eager for new stories."
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Children's Writer's Word Book |
"In this revised and expanded 2nd edition, Children's Writer's Word Book helps you immediately determine if you're using the right vocabulary and language for your audience. With its intuitive organization, you'll easily find appropriate words for children of various ages, and discover substitute words that might work even better. This comprehensive resources keeps you in touch with reading levels for today's kids, and saves you valuable research time by putting all the information you need into one volume. You'll find: Lists of specific words that are introduced at seven key reading levels (kindergarten through sixth grade) A thesaurus of those words with synonyms, annotated with reading levels Detailed guidelines for sentence length, word usage, and themes at each reading level A thorough explanation of guidelines for national standards on reading This new edition also addressed important timely topics of the day, such as disability issues and sensitivity to race, reli"
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Quit Your Day Job: Writer's Digest Conference Session |
"Learn how to turn all of your energies into producing the writing-and the revenue-that will enable you to do exactly what you want, on your own terms! Elizabeth Sims also reveals how to defeat the single worst barrier between success and failure for the full-time writer."
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The Art And Craft Of Storytelling Ebook |
"A good story flows from a solid understanding of writing and structure, along with a confident grasp of character, plot, and dialogue. This book covers those fundamentals and more. Whether writing a traditional novel, a children's picture book, or an experimental book, writers across all genres will find a firm foundation in classic storytelling techniques with this helpful guide. The Art & Craft of Storytelling explores beginnings, middles, and ends; what keeps readers turning the pages; premise, theme, and tone; and many other elements of storytelling. The gift for storytelling is more than just instinctive; it's a craft, and this book is the guide to honing it."
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Kidlit Craft And Trends: 2012 Writer's Digest Conference Session |
"Andrea Brown Literary Agency's Mary Kole reveals what you need to know to write fiction for tween and teen readers. From craft, character, voice, and writing issues, to upcoming trends in the children's marketplace, to preparing and querying your work, you'll hear the latest kidlit scoop."
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Writer's Digest March/April 2012 (Pdf) |
"You'll Love This Issue of Writer's Digest If:You want to know how to make your writing stand out You're looking for simple ways to make a good story great You need help improving your writing skills Master the essentials and make your writing stand out! In this issue of WD, we focus on the basics of writing, such as grammar, finding your voice in writing, and discovering your niche. From author interviews to writing exercises, advice, and tips, you'll be armed with the knowledge you need to take your fiction story from good to great, improve your writing skills, and start your story off strong with a memorable opening. Buy the March/April issue today!What's Inside This Issue:5 Story Mistakes Even Good Writers Make Sometimes it's too easy to get caught up in the so-called rules of writing and forget what's really important. Here's how to avoid the traps that can steer your story off-course. by Steven James 7 Simple Ways to Make a Good Story Great To stand out to the gatekeepers wh"
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What Your Teachers Didn't Teach: 2012 Writer's Digest Conference |
"In this exciting session, you'll learn how to transcend the rigid rules of writing and focus on creating your own writing process, magnifying your existing strengths, while avoiding your weaknesses. Many things drilled into you by teachers and traditional workshop instructors actually inhibit your ability to write powerful non-fiction. In addition, prolific author Don Fry will show you how to create your own unique voice. The end result will be faster, more powerful, and more persuasive writing that arises from who you are and who you want to be."
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Writing About Yourself In The Digital Age: 2012 Writer's Digest |
"A.J. Jacobs -- author of three New York Times bestsellers about his life -- talks about how to make a living writing about…yourself! You'll learn how to leverage every medium, from books and magazines to Twitter and Facebook. You'll also learn how to generate new ideas in a market flooded with more books than ever and promote yourself without sounding like an egomaniac."
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Let's Begin: Write Captivating Opening Pages That Grab Readers' (And |
First pages often dictate whether an agent requests a manuscript or rejects the query.
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2015 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market |
"The latest Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market is perfect for anyone who is ready to query agents and publishers, but don't know where to start. Minimize the strain of querying hundreds of contacts and find the right people to contact."
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Finding The Real Reasons To Write |
"Award-winning author Tim Powers examines what it is to be a writer, his motivations for writing, and his take on why authors write."
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Writing And Selling Sci-Fi And Fantasy |
Discover the essential elements to writing and selling science fiction and fantasy.
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"First Impressions: Write Opening Lines, Paragraphs, And Chapters That" |
"In this presentation, literary agent Victoria Marini shows you how to catch a reader's eye with your first sentences, pages, and chapters."
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A Writer's Guide To Characterization Ebook |
"Dramatic change helps your characters stick with readers long after the story ends. In A Writer's Guide to Characterization, you will learn how to develop these meaningful story arcs and powerful characters."
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Elements Of Writing Fiction: Scene & Structure |
"Part of the Elements of Fiction Writing Series, Scene & Structure will help writers improve their work. Featuring quality instruction from an award-winning author, this book focuses exclusively on scenes and structures, giving writers the specific guidance they are looking for."
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Showing & Telling Ebook |
"Write vibrant scenes and essential summaries Show—don't tell. How many times have you heard this standard bit of writing advice? It's so common in writing courses and critiques that it has become a cliché. Writers are often told to write scenes, dramatize, cut exposition, cut summary—but it's misguided advice. The truth is good writing almost always requires both showing and telling. The trick is finding the right balance of scene and summary—the two basic components of creative prose. Showing and Telling shows you how to employ each of these essential techniques in the appropriate places within a narrative. You'll learn how to: write scenes and cut exposition compress time and summarize background information create graceful transitions effectively inject interpretation and more Complete with examples from bestsellers and interactive exercises, this comprehensive guide offers an in-depth look at scene development, the role of reflection in stor"
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What Would Your Character Do? Ebook |
"Just how well do you know your characters? Test yourself-and your characters-with 30 interactive pop quizzes designed to help you discover exactly what makes your characters tick. Noted author Eric Maisel draws on his technical knowledge of the craft and his background in psychology to show you how to combine character traits, character psychology, and character development to create realistic, memorable, and mutable characters. The 30 real-life scenarios include questions and answers that provide you with a window into your characters' souls. For example: What would motivate your charactr to tell a lie-a big lie that may have unintended consequences? Is your character the type who would blow the whistle on a corporate cover-up or would she quietly toe the line? How would your character cope with the loss of a parent with whom he was exceptionally close? How likely would your character be to flirt with an attractive stranger in a hotel bar? Is your character the ty"
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