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How To Be A Writer Ebook |
"Athletes practice. Musicians practice. As a writer you need to do the same. Whether you have dreams of writing a novel or a memoir or a collection of poems, or you simply want to improve your everyday writing, this innovative book will show you how to build your skills by way of practice. Through playful and purposeful exercises, you?ll develop your natural aptitude for communication, strengthening your ability to come up with things to say, and your ability to get those things into the minds (and the hearts) of readers. You'll learn to: Train and develop your writer's powers — creativity, memory, observation, imagination, curiosity, and the subconscious Understand the true nature of the relationship between you and your readers Find your writer's voice Get required writing projects done so you have more time for the writing you want to do And much more Empowering and down-to-earth, How to Be a Writer gives you the tools you need, and tells you what (and "
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How To Make First Person Pov Successful - Part Ii |
How to Make First Person POV Successful – Part II
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Pacing Picture Books: Visual Editing Tools |
Pacing Picture Books: Visual Editing Tools
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Create Your Writer Platform Ebook |
"This indispensable guide demystifies the process of gaining visibility in the literary marketplace and shows you how to market yourself and your work effectively and efficiently. This guide is a one-stop platform resource for teaching people how to sell books, make more money, and launch a successful career as an author. Features: Explore old-school methods of platform building, such as public speaking and networking, as well as newer methods of platform building, such as blogs and social media Examine case studies of authors who developed successful platform Learn a variety of platform-building techniques to they can determine a platform strategy that works best for them About the Author: Chuck Sambuchino is an editor for Writer's Digest Books and edits the Guide to Literary Agents. He is the author of books such as Formatting and Submitting Your Manuscript, 3rd Edition, and How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack."
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Enjoy Picture Book Editing |
ENJOY Picture Book Editing
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How To Make First Person Pov Successful - Part I |
How to Make First Person POV Successful – Part I
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Pacing Picture Books: Verbal Editing Tools - Part 1 |
Pacing Picture Books: Verbal Editing Tools - Part 1
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Publish Your Children's Or Teen Fiction In Today's Market Ondemand |
"Description Children's books are today's hottest marketplace for fiction. Whether you want to write short picture books for the youngest readers, engaging middle-grade books for young tweens, or fantastic novels for teen readers, there are tips and tricks that you need to know before you can break in. Because children's books are so unique and specific—if you want to do them right, that is—this entire 90-minute webinar will be devoted to the art and craft of kid lit. Successfully hooking an agent—and kid readers—with your writing takes voice, incredible characterization, and an exciting plot. In this market, you also need a commercial premise that'll immediately spark the imagination. Learn what each audience in children's books is looking for and how you can capitalize on these needs. You'll also learn how to make your project and pitch irresistible so you can take the next step toward publication. What you'll learn: The essential elements of books wr"
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Writing The Paranormal Novel Ebook |
"Vampires, werewolves, and zombies, oh my! Writing a paranormal novel takes more than casting an alluring vampire or arming your hero with a magic wand. It takes an original idea, believable characters, a compelling plot, and surprising twists, not to mention great writing. This helpful guide gives you everything you need to successfully introduce supernatural elements into any story without shattering the believability of your fictional world or falling victim to common clichés. You'll learn how to: choose supernatural elements and decide what impact the supernatural will have on your fictional world create engaging and relatable characters from supernatural protagonists and antagonists to supporting players (both human and non-human) develop strong plots and complementary subplots write believable fight scenes and flashbacks create realistic dialogue and much more Complete with tips for researching your novel and strategies for getting published, Writing the"
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What You Don't Know Can Kill Your Book Ondemand Webinar |
"Description For many writers, getting an editor or agent interested in their work feels like a major victory. It certainly can be – but it doesn't mean you've won the war. There are several specific hurdles yet to overcome. If you fail to do so, it could mean a quick death for your book. These issues aren't typically shared with writers because most industry professionals don't think you can do anything about them. But they're wrong! In this webinar, WD publisher and book industry vet Phil Sexton will reveal how publishing decisions are made and books are sold. You'll learn how to: Influence what the decision makers at a publishing house think about your book and what they do with it Give your book the best opportunity to succeed when it's sold to book buyers at places like Barnes & Noble and Amazon Give your book the best chance of finding its audience Understanding how the business works, how publishers think, what motivates buyers, and how the public disco"
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How To Write A Dynamite Mystery Or Thriller That Sells: Learn To |
"Description Mysteries and thrillers are the most exciting forms of fiction being written today, with millions of readers eager for new stories. Especially in today's digital-boom market, agents and editors are hungrily searching for fresh talent. The ideal writer possesses a good working knowledge of the mystery/ thriller form, and a spark of imagination that makes his or her manuscript stand out like a beacon. If you want to hear that magic sentence, We'd like to make you an offer, you must write a mystery or thriller that will quicken the pulse of even the most jaded agent or editor. Deals for good new books happen every day. And the writer who stands the best chance has gained a rock-solid knowledge of the essential elements. Instructor and author Elizabeth Sims has helped thousands of writers to enrich their work, expand their talents, and learn the elements of wildly successful fiction. What you'll learn: Definitions of the mystery form and the thriller form, and the"
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Do Your E-Book Right (And Start Making Money) Ondemand Webinar |
"All the 101 you need to get started in e-publishing your work. Description The industry has exploded with new and free opportunities to help you publish your work electronically, at little or no cost to you. Learn how to get visibility for your work by using online services that make your work available on major e-reading platforms such as Kindle, Nook, and iPad. You'll get a tour of how these sites work and how writers are using them to move their career forward. While e-publishing doesn't equal instant success (if you build it, they may NOT come), you'll learn the principles behind the successful creation and distribution of an e-book. What you'll learn: What services are available to distribute your e-book, plus what you can expect from these services, and how they turn a profit How to make your book available on Kindle, Nook, iPad, and most reading devices in use today If and when you're endangering the future potential of your work by making it available electronically T"
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Drive Your Own Book Sales--Marketing Strategies For Authors Ondemand |
"Description What can you do to help achieve the dream of becoming a full-time writer? If you've already been published, how can you maximize your books' discoverability? If you haven't yet been published, but hope to be in the future, how can you begin marketing yourself today in order to drive sales tomorrow? In this eye-opening seminar, Guy LeCharles Gonzalez, a published poet, journalist, and Director of Programming & Business Development at Digital Book World, the country's most progressive publishing conference and community, gives you the inside scoop on what you need to be thinking about if you're intent on succeeding as an author in the digital age. Guy will reveal the status is of traditional marketing provided by publishers (what do they really do for you, anyway?), why it is now necessary for authors to market themselves and their work, and the most up-to-date tools available for actually doing it. Promotion is no longer limited to hitting the streets, arra"
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Digital Issue: Writer's Digest Yearbook 2012 |
PREPARE YOURSELF 2011: The Year in Review Get the scoop on the latest news and trends in the book and magazine industries—and how they will impact your writing life. BY LINDA FORMICHELLI A FREELANCERS WORKSHOP The Switch Hitter Why be exclusive? The beauty of being a freelancer is that you can play in the consumer and trade fields. Pitch both markets to earn more bylines—and paychecks. BY ROGER MORRIS The Interview Couch Think like a therapist and get your subjects to open up for better stories. BY MARK CANTRELL The Big Sell Lucky enough to land a one-on-one meeting with an editor? Follow these 5 tips to advance your writing career. BY JOHN MOIR The Freelancers' Not-So-Fabulous Foursome Writers share their biggest pet peeves—and the best ways to tackle them. BY KELLY JAMES-ENGER BUILD YOUR BOOK'S SUCCESS Navigate the Path to Publication Hitting roadblocks on your way to making it big? Take stock of how and where you're hea
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Writer's Digest January 2014 |
Writer's Digest January 2014
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"Is Your Blog A Book: When, How, Why (And Why Not) Your Social Media" |
"Is Your Blog a Book: When, How, Why (and Why Not) Your Social Media Could Become a Traditionally Published Book OnDemand Webinar"
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Writing Great Books For Young Adults |
"From a top young adult literary agent, the insider's guide on how to write for young adults With an 87 percent increase in the number of titles published in the last two years, the young adult market is one of the healthiest segments in the industry. Despite this, little has been written to help authors hone their craft to truly connect with this audience. Writing Great Books for Young Adults gives writers the advice they need to tap this incredible market. Topics covered include: Listening to the voices of youth Meeting your young protagonist Developing a writing style Constructing plots Trying on points of view Agent Regina Brooks has developed award-winning authors across the YA genre, including a Coretta Scott King winner. She attends more than 20 conferences each year, meeting with authors and teaching."
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Essential Online Media & New Tools For Writers - Ondemand Webinar |
"Facebook, Twitter, blogging, self-publishing… this is a time of transition for publishing. Writers need to either keep up with the tides, or risk being left behind. This collection of webinars from Writer's Digest provide you with the tools you need to succeed. The collection, valued at $236 is available for only $199 – a savings of almost 16%! This collection includes: Instant Publishing Modelspresented by publisher Jane Friedman The publishing world has exploded with new and free opportunities to help you get visibility for your work. New online services can help you publish your work quickly, test market ideas, and create a readership—with no start-up cost to you. Get a behind-the-scenes tour of how these sites work and how writers are using them to move their career forward. While instant publishing doesn't equal instant success (if you build it, they may NOT come), you'll learn how authors have used online tools to increase their visibility and open up ot"
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How To Get Your Book Published &Ndash; Ondemand Webinar Collection |
"This on-demand webinar collection is perfect for novelists, nonfiction writers, and memoirists ready to submit to editors and agents. It includes 4 expert webinars, carefully selected by the editors at Writer's Digest to help you get your book published. The collection is valued at $286 – available together for just $199, a savings of over 30%! This collection includes: How Do Editors & Agents Decide?presented by literary agent Rachelle Gardner Why do some projects get picked out of the pile by agents and editors while most do not? It's because great books that catch the eyes of the pros are a combination of an excellent idea, excellent writing, and, in some cases, an excellent platform. In this webinar, we discuss, in detail, the three-tiered approach that all publishers look at in evaluating potential books: the idea, the writing, and the platform. Learn exactly what these terms mean, and the relative importance of each tier for different types of books. We discuss ways"
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An Insider's Guide To Landing A Book Deal Ondemand Webinar |
"In this webinar with publishing industry insider Alan Rinzler, you'll get a candid and revealing view of what happens behind closed doors in agents' and publishers' offices. A veteran editor with years of experience and hundreds of books published explains what it takes in today's publishing climate to not only land a book deal, but to land the best possible deal, with the best possible publisher. What you'll learn: How to navigate the constantly changing twists and turns of today's changing book business—and get that book deal in an increasingly competitive environment How to develop meaningful connections with agents and editors who can impact your career How to write a winning book proposal for fiction and nonfiction projects;an absolute must for a traditional book deal How to build a platform (and why you need one) even before your book is completed How to use self-publishing as a strategy for getting a book deal Speaker Alan Rinzler is Executive Editor at"
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3 Essential Paths To Self-Publishing Ondemand Webinar |
"Description There are more options than ever to produce your work and make it available for sale—without assistance or approval from a publisher. New online services can publish your work within minutes (at no cost to you), and self-publishing providers are offering more sophisticated service packages than ever. Get an objective and inside look at the self-publishing scene, when you should do it, and—if you do—how to be effective and meaningful in your efforts, without damaging your credibility or risking the future value of your work. While self-publishing doesn't equal instant success (if you build it, they may NOT come), you'll learn the basics of making you and your work visible to an audience. What you'll learn: 3 major options for anyone who wants to self-publish their work How to determine if you need physical books to sell and what kind of investment to make in print production What you can expect from traditional self-publishing service providers ("
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Build Your Author Platform Through Blogging Ondemand Webinar |
"Description Should you blog? If so, what should you blog about? And, if you post any of your book material on your blog, are you endangering its prospects with an agent or traditional publisher? In this webinar, you'll learn how and when blogging can benefit you. We'll discuss the different models of successful blogging, how to focus your blog when you're looking for a book deal, and how to continue blogging (or start blogging) for promotion & marketing when you already have a book deal and release date. Even if you've never blogged before, you'll leave this webinar with the tools and resources you need to get started within a few days. What you'll learn: How to develop strategic content for your blog that will benefit your career as an author When and how to post your work-in-progress on your blog or site When and how fiction writers should blog What kinds of blogs attract the attention of editors and agents 5 ways to grow your blog traffic—and how to know when your"
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Writing The Fiction Series Video Download |
"This tutorial covers all aspects writers need to take into consideration when creating their fiction series (and even discusses who, what, where, when, and why)."
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Writer's Digest Magazine One Year Subscription - International |
"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!Our Pledge to You100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE!You can cancel anytime, for any reason, no questions asked, and receive a prompt refund for any unserved issues."
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Writer's Digest Magazine One Year Subscription - Canadian |
"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!Our Pledge to You100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE!You can cancel anytime, for any reason, no questions asked, and receive a prompt refund for any unserved issues."
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The Writer's Lab |
"The Writer's Lab provides writers, journalers, and creatives (anyone with a desire to write, really) with a medium for playing around with prose, poetry, etc. There are no rules here - only creative prompts and plenty of room for writing, sketching, diagramming, and planning stories, essays, and more. The Lab is loaded with fun exercises that foster creativity and a love of writing, along with space to experiment with your craft and improve it. Want to plot a murder? You can do that here. Create the cast of characters for your next novel? There's room for that. Feel like designing your own planet? Try page 144. In the Lab, you can play, experiment, and explore the nuances of fiction without having to create anything more challenging than a page or two of content. It can be picked up or put down on impulse, available to inspire creative thinking and offer pure joy on demand."
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Curious Case Of The Misplaced Modifier |
"Is the use of passive voice a mystery to you? Do you murder your sentences with weak verbs? Are you puzzled by punctuation? Answers are as close as the first page of this book aimed at taking the mystery out of your weak writing. Author Bonnie Trenga, a professional copyeditor and proofreader, presents seven lessons all creative writers, editors, business writers, technical writers, and students need to know to improve their informative, persuasive, and creative work.Written in a fun mystery-type format, Trenga's lessons are easy to read and fun to master. You'll learn to look at the big picture and appreciate what makes writing strong-and learn the details you can't afford to overlook.Each lesson can be read in ten minutes or less and practiced within a half hour. It's time you follow up on this important lead. Your investigation will pay off in better writing in no time at all."
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