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Know When To Hold 'Em Or When To Fold 'Em Video Download |
"Bestselling author Laura Joh Rowland (The Snow Empress) and agent Pam Ahearn (The Ahearn Agency) discuss how to weather the ever-challenging publishing industry, why persistence is a valuable asset and how to know when your best move is to move on. (Video from ThrillerFest 2008.) (Length: 40 minutes)"
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Learn How To Pitch Your Book Video Download |
"Award-winning author Kathleen Antrim (Capital Offense) and bestselling writer Bob Mayer (The Novel Writer's Toolkit) say if you can't describe your plot in 25 words or less, you aren't ready to pitch. Both offer tips on how to describe your plot in one sentence while eliciting emotion and setting up the What If that will hook an agent. Video from ThrillerFest 2008. (Length: 52 minutes)"
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"Thrillermaster: Sandra Brown, Interviewed By M. Diane Vogt Video" |
"Sandra Brown, author of 56 New York Times bestselling novels, says the key to writing thriller novels is planting a question in the first scene and answering it in the last scene. In this 40-minute presentation, she explains the ins and outs of writing a thriller, titling books and the work ethic that contributed to her success. Video from ThrillerFest 2008. (Length: 46 minutes)"
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Spotlight Guest Presentation: Kathy Reichs Video Download |
"Kathy Reichs, author of the bestselling Temperance Brennan series, explores the forensic thriller genre, explaining why people are so captivated with murder and how the O.J. Simpson trial helped drive people to take interest in more science-driven thrillers. Video from ThrillerFest 2008. (Length: 45 minutes)"
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"Write A Memoir That Sells: How To Use Voice, Structure And Platform To" |
"WEBINAR DESCRIPTION The local bookstore is full of memoirs on nearly every subject these days. How can you give your memoir that extra edge that makes agents want to represent it, editors want to buy it — and most importantly — get audiences clamoring to read it? Writing memoir isn't as simple as telling your personal story. It's about carefully crafting a selected piece of your history using a well-honed voice, an appropriate structure, and then using your platform to gather an audience for it. Learn which important elements of your life story readers will expect to see. This webinar will help ensure you're using voice and structure to the best of your ability, and will discuss how to use platform to help make you a more valuable writer. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN The difference between voice and writing properly. Common voice stumbling blocks. What it means to break the rules correctly while writing memoir. How to find a structure that's the best fit for your book."
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How To Write A Nonfiction Book Proposal Video Download |
"To sell your nonfiction book, you don't necessarily need a completed manuscript in hand. You do, however, need a compelling business plan that shows editors and agents you've done your homework and have a truly salable idea. Developing your business plan into an effective book proposal is the focus of this week's tutorial. In How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal, Writer's Digest Publisher Phil Sexton outlines the six key components of a successful nonfiction book proposal, and then demonstrates how to develop each component from start to finish. With help from this 30—minute video, you'll discover how to craft a proposal that's worthy of your great idea. What you'll learn: The definition of prescriptive nonfiction, and how it can put you on the path to publication. How to demonstrate the need for your book. How to position yourself as an expert on your topic. An overview of the nonfiction proposal process. What to include in your proposal.OnDemand webinars do not includ"
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2012 Science Fiction & Fantasy Writer's Market Ebook |
"Want to get your book published? Start by looking here. From the editors at Writer's Digest, this fantastic resource for science fiction and fantasy writers details hundreds of magazine and book publishers who are interested in acquiring and publishing new science fiction and fantasy titles. Each market listing provides information on where the publisher is located, what they're looking for, who to contact, how to reach them, and what their terms are. Each entry also comes with special insider tips for getting their attention. You want to get your science fiction and fantasy published? Start by looking here."
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The Author's Toolkit |
"In this handy guide, aspiring authors who have always wanted to write a book but didn't know how to begin will find coaching for every step of the writing and publishing process. A veteran author, editor, writing coach, and book doctor provides readers with expert advice for writing fiction and nonfiction: nurturing beginning ideas; making full use of resources for planning and research; organizing a plot; delineating characters; avoiding writer pitfalls; following proper writing and editing fundamentals; finding the hook to attract publisher interest; creating a manuscript with a professional presentation; registering copyright; seeking literary agents; understanding contracts; publishing electronically; promoting and marketing a finished book; and more. Written in a concise, easy-to-follow style, this guide also offers a treasure chest of resources for writers seeking professional advice, publications, Web sites, writing organizations, and much more."
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Creating Your Own Monologue |
"In the second edition of this popular guide, both fledgling and experienced actors will learn how to use their acting skills to write successful monologues, performance art pieces, and one-person plays. Now updated to include interviews with Broadway and off-Broadway solo performers and new Internet resources for promoting one-person shows, this guide will help actors create their own performance opportunities. An award-winning actor and monologue coach breaks down the writing process into simple, easy-to-follow steps, providing tips for brainstorming, important questions to ask along the way, and words of wisdom from some of today's most admired actors and scriptwriters. He coaches the reader through each stage of the creative journey, from gathering the essential tools and preparing to write, to getting started, expanding and tightening dialogue, developing character, editing and rewriting, rehearsing the final piece, effectively using feedback, and playing to audiences. Included are"
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Writer's Digest July/August 2012 (Pdf) |
"The Rule-Breaker's Issue The Reluctant Risk-Taker's Guide to Filling the Creative WellGreat writing begins with an appetite for life. Try these 8 approaches to get out of your comfort zone, break rules and reap rewards.by Elizabeth Sims Go Your Own WayForget what you’ve been told about how to get the most out of writing conferences. The best experiences come when you make your own rules.by Tanya Egan Gibson Pulling the Rug OutWhen it comes to your plot, playing it safe doesn’t pay. Here’s how to wow your readers with a plot twist.by Steven James Rewriting the Rules of MarketingYou don’t need a big promotional budget to get noticed and make your own waves. Learn how a little creative thinking can take you a long way.by Kevin Kaiser The WD Interview: Adriana TrigianiThe secret to Adriana Trigiani’s success begins with an old family recipe: quality ingredients, attention to detail, and good old-fashioned hard work.by Jessica Strawser Meet the Real"
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45 Master Characters |
"Create unforgettable characters your readers will love! Want to make your characters and their stories more compelling, complex, and original than ever before? 45 Master Characters is here to help you explore the most common male and female archetypes—the mythic, cross-cultural models from which all characters originate. Explore a wide variety of character profiles including heroes, villains, and supporting characters. Learn how to use archetypes as foundations for your own unique characters/ Examine the mythic journeys of heroes and heroines—the progression of events upon which each archetype's character arc develops—and learn how to use them to enhance your story. Complete with examples culled from literature, television, and film, 45 Master Characters illustrates just how memorable and effective these archetypes can be—from Gladiators and Kings like Rocky Balboa and Captain Ahab to Amazons and Maidens like Wonder Woman and Guinevere. Great heroes"
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Novels - Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript Ebook Excerpt |
"Once you have written and revised your novel, it's time to submit it to publishers. A crucial part of the publishing process is knowing how to query an agent. When you buy Novels - Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript you'll know how to: What a novel package consists of How to write a query letter How to format an email query to a literary agent Samples of query letters to both editors and literary agents Detailed instruction on how to write and format a synopsis, cover letter, outline, and author bio Whether you are a first time novelist or an experienced writer looking to succeed, let Novels - Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript guide you through the query and submission process."
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How To Find Your Readers & Keep Them: The Basics Of Audience |
"WEBINAR DESCRIPTION Whether you're working with a traditional publisher or going the independent route, knowing how to find and keep your readers is critical to the long-term success of your career. Audience development is what people in business call it, but it boils down to one thing: building meaningful relationships with people who are interested in what you do. It's a skill that's more valuable than ever for you to understand and practice, as authors are increasingly called upon to market and promote themselves. This session will discuss both online and offline strategies for identifying and engaging readership, as well as tools such as websites and blogs, social media, e-mail newsletters, and content marketing. Even if you're unpublished, you can stand to benefit from this session. Why? Because you're probably already engaging in audience development right now if you're using social media or talking about your creative work. Audience development activities are becoming i"
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On Writing Fiction |
"The pieces of a satisfying novel or story seem to fit together so effortlessly, so seamlessly, that it's easy to find yourself wondering, How on earth did the author do this? The answer is simple: He sat alone at his desk, considered an array of options, and made smart, careful choices. In On Writing Fiction, award-winning author and respected creative writing professor David Jauss offers practical information and advice that will help you make smart creative and technical decisions about such topics as: Writing prose with syntax and rhythm to create a soundtrack for the narrative Choosing the right point of view to create the appropriate degree of distance between your characters and the reader Harnessing the power of contradiction in the creative process In one thought-provoking essay after another, Jauss sorts through unique fiction-writing conundrums, including how to create those exquisite intersections between truth and fabrication that make all great works of fiction "
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Copyright And Contracts Ondemand Webinar |
"Description Even if you're fairly business savvy, publishing contracts are a breed of their own. There are terminology and standard practices that are not found in other business deals. Even if you plan to have an agent or attorney review your contract, you should know what you're signing. In this seminar, we'll go over the must-need-to-know clauses, give you suggested language changes to make the agreement more writer friendly, and tell you what you probably can't change, so you'll know if you're getting the best deal. We will cover contracts for both articles and books. We'll also discuss how to protect your copyright, and how to be sure your use of others' work is permissible. What you'll learn: What Happens When You Don't Have a Contract Protecting Your Copyright Fair Use and Permissions Grant of Rights Warranties and Indemnities Advances and Royalties Subsidiary Rights Options Speaker: Amy Cook is an attorney who has focused on intellectual property and publishing"
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Elements Of Fiction Writing: Characters & Viewpoint Ebook |
"Vivid and memorable characters aren't born: they have to be made This book is a set of tools: literary crowbars, chisels, mallets, pliers and tongs. Use them to pry, chip, yank and sift good characters out of the place where they live in your imagination. Award-winning author Orson Scott Card explains in depth the techniques of inventing, developing and presenting characters, plus handling viewpoint in novels and short stories. With specific examples, he spells out your narrative options—the choices you'll make in creating fictional people so “real” that readers will feel they know them like members of their own families. You'll learn how to: Draw characters from a variety of sources Make characters show who they are by the things they do and say, and by their individual "style" Develop characters readers will love—or love to hate Distinguish among major characters, minor characters and walk-ons, and develop each appropriately Choo"
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How To Get Published In The Inspirational And Christian Markets |
"Description The Christian and inspirational markets are changing, and you need a guide on how to get your work in these categories published. This is a specialized webinar for writers of both Christian and inspirational books—both fiction and nonfiction—taught by an experienced literary agent who's sold more than 100 books. It's a chance for writers to examine what exactly does and does not fit into these markets, how to find an agent who reps these categories, and how to compose a winning query/proposal that gets the attention of professionals. What you'll learn: The difference between the inspirational and general markets Clearly defining the inspirational market What Christian publishers are looking for What it takes to get published in the inspirational market Preparing the winning package, including a query letter, fiction synopsis, and/or a nonfiction book proposal How to find an agent who's interested in working with Christian/inspirational writers How p"
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2Nd Draft Line Edit Service |
"You'll Love This 2nd Draft Critique Service If: You have 50 pages of a manuscript ready for review You're looking for a professional line editing service before you query an agent or editor Your manuscript needs to be reviewed for style, word usage, consistency, grammar and clarity Is your manuscript ready to be read by an agent or editor? With this 2nd Draft service, a professional editor will comb through every line of your manuscript, looking for style issues, grammatical errors, storytelling inconsistencies, misspellings, and more. They’ll help to smooth out poorly worded sentences or point out where you need to clarify things for the reader. The 2nd Draft Line Editing Service does that and more! Upon receiving your manuscript, a professional editor will go through the work line-by-line, providing insights into where improvements need to be made at the most granular level. You’ll receive suggestions that will strengthen the consistency of your work, improve it"
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Screenwriting Formula: Why It Works & How To Use It Ebook |
"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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Writing And Selling Your Mystery Novel Ebook |
"Hot Tip from Hallie Ephron-Learn to Write Killer Fiction! Divided into five parts, Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel starts out with a plan and builds upon that information just like a detective builds his or her case-and just like you should build your story. Part 1: Planning. Ephron provides a step-by-step guide to the process of planning your mystery novel. By the time you're finished with this section, you'll have a completed plan from which you'll be ready to write. Part 2: Writing. Learn how to master your opening scene and move your story along without losing the interest of your reader. Discover the best ways to introduce characters, create suspense and action, and keep your reader turning the pages. Part 3: Revising. Beginning with a wide overall view, you'll learn how to examine big issues like characterization and pacing and then move in closer to study scene and sentence construction. Part 4: Selling. What good does it do to write a great story if you can't int"
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"Pep Talks, Warnings, & Screeds Ebook" |
"Pep Talks, Warnings & Screeds is a one-of-a-kind approach to writing advice. With laugh-out-loud stories and aphorisms by George Singleton and whimsical illustrations by Daniel Wallace, this book of important lessons and cautionary advice for writers is not only easy to swallow but also enjoyable and satisfying--imagine cough medicine that tastes like chocolate cake. Writers will gain an understanding of writing and submission basics--all with heart, humor, and a poetic palette that is distinctly, wonderfully Southern. Read an interview with the author! Download a sample chapter."
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You Can Write Children's Books Workbook Ebook |
"From the author of the best-selling You Can Write Children's Books, this new workbook provides you with hands-on instruction or finishing your manuscript, preparing it for publication, and getting it published. Step-by-step instruction, 48 main exercises, and countless enlightening tasks will guide you through: identifying a project Writing and revising a manuscript Researching genre and marketplace Targeting publishers Preparing a professional submission Take your writing aspirations to the next level. You Can Write Children's Books Workbook will give you the concrete instruction, experience, and inspiration you need to confidently submit your work and get it published."
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Your Novel ™S First Pages: Learn How Make An Excellent Initial |
Your first ten pages can be the difference between a quick rejection and a sale �learn how to make an excellent initial impression.
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Writing Fantasy And Science Fiction Ebook |
"Learn how to shape fantasy and science fiction components into realistic storylines using professional advice on story construction, world creation, and writing fundamentals found throughout the guide."
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Writing The Fiction Series |
"Writing the Fiction Series covers all things that need to be taken into consideration when writing a series and provide a one-stop resource for the who, what, where, when and why of this monumental endeavor."
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Chapter After Chapter |
"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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Writer's Digest December 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: CREATIVITY Meeting of the Minds by Michael J. Vaughn Get your bossy, literal-minded left brain in touch with its more creative counterpart. PLUS: Games for getting into your right mind. Falling Down the Rabbit Hole by Emily Hanlon Here's a practical technique to help you open up your mind to the wonderland of your unconscious. PLUS: An exercise in point of view. Blinded by the Light by Leigh Anne Jasheway-Bryant Don't let your creativity get in the way of your productivity. Here"
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