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The Plot Whisperer: Secrets Of Story Structure Any Writer Can Master - |
"When it comes to writing bestsellers, it's all about the plot. Trouble is, plot is where most writers fall down ""but you don't have to be one of them. With this book, you'll learn how to create stories that build suspense, reveal character, and engage readers ""one scene at a time. Celebrated writing teacher and author Martha Alderson has devised a plotting system that's as innovative as it is easy to implement. With her foolproof blueprint, you'll learn to devise a successful storyline for any genre. She shows how to: Use the power of the Universal Story Create plot lines and subplots that work together Effectively use a scene tracker for maximum impact Insert energetic markers at the right points in your story Show character transformation at the book's climax This is the ultimate guide for you to write page-turners that sell!"
Price: 14.95
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Blockbuster Plots: Before The Next Draft: 26 Plot Steps To Revision |
"Before the Next Draft eBook is designed for novelists, screenwriters, and memoirists who wish to re-vision a draft of their story with an eye on plot and structure and offers concrete tips for revisioning your story by creating complex characters, compelling dramatic action and rich thematic details and depth. Follow step-by-step the 31 plot steps to a produce superior plot."
Price: 7
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Do Your Ebook Right And Start Making Money Webinar - On Demand Edition |
"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. In this insightful webinar, 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 The technical skill required and how/when to use a professional to help you convert your work into different formats 3 essential f"
Price: 79
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The Invisible Cut: How Editors Make Movie Magic - Softcover Edition |
"This definitive book about film editing pulls back the curtain and shows us how the mysterious art of editing is actually done. Using examples from the best editors in the world, author O ™Steen explains to us what the editor really does to make us believe in movie magic. By analyzing the �out � and �in � frames of the actual cuts from classic masterpieces "" The Graduate, Chinatown, Rear Window, The French Connection, Twelve Angry Men, The Big Chill, Body Heat, A Hard Day ™s Night, and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid "" O ™Steen reveals how an editor manipulates us by using sleight of hand and seduces us by anticipating our needs and desires. Only then can the editor create those invisible cuts that grab us by the seat of our pants and keep us there."
Price: 28.95
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The Joy Of Writing Sex: A Guide For Fiction Writers - Softcover |
"Twelve years after it was first published, The Joy of Writing Sex remains the classic writer ™s resource on creating compelling sex scenes. Elizabeth Benedict covers all the issues, from the first time, to married sex and adultery, to sex in the age of AIDS. Her instruction, supported with examples from the works of today's most respected writers ""among them, Dorothy Allison, Russell Banks, Alan Hollinghurst, Joyce Carol Oates, Carol Shields, and John Updike ""focuses on crafting believable sex scenes that hinge on freshness of character, dialogue, mood, and plot. In this revised edition, Benedict addresses the latest sexual revolution, intimacy on the Internet; adds new interviews with Edmund White, Darren Strauss, Stephen McCauley, and other writers; and updates her selections to include examples from the best fiction of the past few years."
Price: 17
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Blockbuster Plots: Romance Writers Plot Ebook - Ebook Edition (Pdf) |
"The Romance Writers Plot eBook shows romance writers how to produce superior plots. Using scenes from Christine Dodd's Candle in the Window and Kathryn Dennis' Dark Rider, the Plot Planner and Scene Tracker plot tools are demonstrated for writers. The Romance Writers eBook offers concrete tips for creating a compelling romance, complex characters, dramatic action and thematic details and depth."
Price: 15
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Effective Novel Hooks: How To Build One For Your Query Letter Webinar |
"In most novel query letters, the make-it or break-it part is your novel hook, those 100 or so words that tell the agent or editor about your protagonist and the story problem. Most writers make the mistake of telling too much or telling the wrong things. In this webinar, you'll learn: The 3 key elements you need in your novel hook (plus that special twist!) The most common errors that writers make when constructing a hook How to ensure you use the words that have the most impact and really resonate with a publishing professional What overall things you should check for in your query that may devalue your novel hook"
Price: 99
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How To Write A Selling Screenplay - Softcover Edition |
"Christopher Keane has spent 20 years in the business, learning the truths--and the tricks--of writing a selling screenplay. In How to Write a Selling Screenplay, he takes writers through the entire process, from developing a story to finding the best agent. Using an annotated version of an often-optioned screenplay of his own, and citing examples from movies ranging from Casablanca and Lethal Weapon to Sling Blade and The English Patient, he discusses how to create three-dimensional characters, find a compelling story, build an airtight plot structure, fine-tune dialogue, and much more. Keane's tips on the difference between writing for film and television, as well as his advice on dealing with Hollywood movers and shakers, make this an essential companion for people writing their first--or their fortieth--screenplay."
Price: 15.95
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Junk English 2 - Softcover Edition |
"Junk English 2 combines basic advice - peppered with contemporary examples of alarmingly common verbal atrocities - with entertaining invective. Based on the author's uncounted hours of exposure to infomercials, ads, and other dubious cultural forms, the book covers topics like parasitic intensifiers, -ize verbs, and the dreaded weasel words. Useless cabooses - as well as frequently abused words like focus, factor, and process - are examined and put in their proper place, as are the seemingly unstoppable impulses toward vagueness and euphemisms. Written so that the ordinary writer and speaker of English can readily see the manipulations of language, especially in the post-9/11 era, Junk English 2 is useful as a quick reference, a source for further exploration, and a fun read. The book is arranged alphabetically, like a dictionary, providing a compendium of frequently abused words and suggested alternates."
Price: 12.95
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Junk English - Softcover Edition |
"In Junk English, Ken Smith takes on the misuse, abuse, and downright decay of the English language. His weapons? A sharp wit and an almost frightening grasp of the depths of the decline. Written so that the ordinary writer and speaker of English can readily see how the manipulation of words keeps the culture in a haze of misunderstandings and vagueness, Junk English covers the whole spectrum of the problem. In short sections such as �Butt-Covering, � �Feeble Beginnings, � �God Is on Our Team, � �Sports Talk, � and �Touchy-Feely Therapy Talk, � Smith shows how everyone from Madison Avenue to middle America has succumbed to euphemisms, mindless jargon, and weasel words. The book ™s inclusion of basic advice on how to avoid lazy language shows there ™s at least some hope for the future."
Price: 12.95
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How Do Editors And Agents Decide Webinar - On Demand Edition |
"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. Writers will learn exactly what these terms mean, and the relative importance of each tier for different types of books. We discuss ways to evaluate your own project based on this structure, and how to improve whatever areas need help. What you'll learn: How to capture your book in a compelling hook that will draw the attention of agents and editors How to determine if your rejections are less about your project and more about the marketplace What is meant by the competitive advantage and how to know if you have it How to make your writing shine ""taking an idea and"
Price: 79
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How To Write For Television - Softcover Edition |
"In this guide for every student of the small screen and every scriptwriter dreaming of breaking into the business, writer-producer Madeline DiMaggio hands you the tools of the trade. With dozens of examples from today's hit shows, as well as perennial classics, DiMaggio walks readers through the scriptwriting process, from learning how to watch TV like a writer to developing your script, pitching it, and eventually sealing the deal. DiMaggio answers the questions on every aspiring television writer's mind, with chapters on: The tools of scriptwriting Hooks that sell Creating the pilot Developing the episode, step by step How to create riveting characters Writing long form and cable movies Adaptations and collaborations Marketing your script DiMaggio combines her own experience with advice to writers from others in the trade, including agents, producers, animators, and more. This readable, reliable book has been a trusted reference for nearly two decades and is now revised "
Price: 20.99
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How To Find Grants And Financial Resources To Fund Your Writing |
"This webinar offers resources for your writing toolbox to aid the journey and improve your platform at the same time. Instructor C. Hope Clark introduces you to the concept of multi-tasking to achieve your goal ""using contests, freelance markets, and even grants (the most misunderstood funding opportunity) ""to help you fund your writing career. Learn to identify these opportunities, how to correctly apply for financial aid, how to give yourself the best chance at winning a grant of any size, and how to weigh one contest/grant against another. What you will learn: How to identify funding streams for your career How to understand grants in their various forms, and how to apply for funding How to capitalize on these streams to enhance your main project How to use these tools to build platforms How to identify scams"
Price: 79
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Howdunit: Forensics: A Guide For Writers - Softcover Edition |
"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."
Price: 11.99
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How To Get Published In The Inspirational And Christian Markets |
"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 platform and a great blo"
Price: 79
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Human Nature - Softcover Edition |
"Charlie Kaufman's unconventional worldview is once again in evidence in this powerful satirical exploration of a civilization that idealizes both nature and culture. A philosophical burlesque about an obsessive scientist, a female naturalist, and their discovery ""a man raised in the wild. Human Nature marks Michel Gondry's feature film debut. He has directed the videos for Bjork since 1993, as well as videos for The Rolling Stones, Beck, Daft Punk, Chemical Brothers, Foo Fighters, Lenny Kravitz, Sheryl Crow, Cibbo Matto, and the White Stripes, among others. Produced by Anthony Bregman and Ted Hope of Good Machine, along with Spike Jonze and Kaufman, the cast includes Patricia Arquette (Lila), Rhys Ifans (Puff), Miranda Otto (Gabrielle), Tim Robbins (Nathan), Robert Forster (Nathan's Dad), Rosie Perez (Louise), and Mary Kay Place (Nathan's Mom). In the interview, Kaufman reveals, in his trademark style, how he wrote his first screenplay post-Being John Malkovich without the shackles"
Price: 18.95
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How To Podcast Your Fiction Webinar - On Demand Edition |
"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"
Price: 49
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Ideas For The Animated Short: Finding And Building Stories - Softcover |
"From demo reel creation to festival shorts, students and professionals alike are creating animated shorts that are dynamic and eye catching but the time constraints of these shorts are challenging in their own right. The unique format of the animated short of two to five minutes in length presents a practical and aesthetic challenge that is rarely addressed in the classroom. Ideas for the Animated Short is a comprehensive and practical blueprint for creative and unique animated short creation with a focus on the strength of a compelling story. A comprehensive guide to the animated short, this title is an invaluable asset for aspiring animation professionals, students and independent filmmakers. Explore the process of developing a short from conception to final delivery and adapt the industry's best practices in your own workflow. Written by four leading animators, artists and professors, Ideas for the Animated Short is written from the unique perspective of a professional animator"
Price: 29.95
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How To Start A Successful Email Newsletter Webinar - On Demand Edition |
"E-mail marketing is the No. 1 overlooked means of reader engagement when authors evaluate their overall platform. Being able to directly reach your readers, or most avid fans, is a powerful capability that every author should have. While social media is usually touted as a primary way to build audience, when it comes to online marketing, e-mail is still the most successful and profitable means of interacting with your readership. Thankfully, it's easy to get started with e-mail newsletters, and it doesn't require any technical know-how or expertise. It doesn't even require you to pay money until you have a sizable list of names. What you will learn: How and why to start building an e-mail list today even if you think you have nothing to say How to start sending an e-mail newsletter for free, at no cost to you What the major e-mail contact services are, and how to start using them 3 different types of content strategies for your e-mail newsletter Biggest do's and don'ts "
Price: 79
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"If It's Purple, Someone's Gonna Die: The Power Of Color In Visual" |
"If it's Purple, Someone's Gonna Die is a must-read book for all film students, film professionals, and others interested in filmmaking. This enlightening book guides filmmakers toward making the right color selections for their films, and helps movie buffs understand why they feel the way they do while watching movies that incorporate certain colors. Guided by her twenty-five years of research on the effects of color on behavior, Bellantoni has grouped more than 60 films under the spheres of influence of six major colors, each of which triggers very specific emotional states. For example, the author explains that films with a dominant red influence have themes and characters that are powerful, lusty, defiant, anxious, angry, or romantic and discusses specific films as examples. She explores each film, describing how, why, and where a color influences emotions, both in the characters on screen and in the audience. Each color section begins with an illustrated Home Page that includes ex"
Price: 39.95
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How To Target Agents And Editors: Market Your Novel To The Right |
"Too often, writers receive countless rejections for their writing projects ""not so much because the writing is bad, but simply because they are sending their projects to the wrong people. Writers need to learn how to target their searches for the right agent and the right publisher. Precise targeting allows writers to save time and heartache, and gives them the best chances of success. This webinar teaches writers how to dissect both their own writing and that of published authors to understand their individual writing voice and that of the publishers. The webinar will also include a chance to provide criticism of pitch paragraphs to identify is the author is really selling his or her project. Instructor Scott Eagan has worked with numerous writers showing them how to target their writing and in this webinar will guide writers in not only finding the best target audience but also to identify elements in that pitch paragraph to hook editors and agents. What you will learn: Und"
Price: 89
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How To Use Social Media To Promote Your Writing And Yourself Webinar - |
"The social media landscape, though still young, has already gone through several phases. The current phase sees people realizing that tools like Facebook and Twitter are useful not only for looking at photos of ex-boyfriends but also for publicizing who they are and what they do. Those who use social media strategically are reaping the benefits; those who don't are overlooking a vital marketing tool. Through a variety of channels, aspiring writers, established writers and everyone in between can promote their talents and credentials in clever, continuous ways ""at no cost. In other words, if you aren't doing it, why not? Instructor I.J. Schecter will outline different social media strategies and provide tools for determining which one best matches your writing goals. He will help you define your social media platform and execute it with impact and consistency. What you'll learn: How to determine what you want to get out of social media How to establish a personal online brand "
Price: 79
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How To Write And Sell Fantasy And Science Fiction Novels Webinar - On |
"We here at Nelson Literary Agency are actively looking to expand our roster of science fiction & fantasy (both young adult and adult fiction) authors but frankly, the queries we receive in this genre could use some help. You might have built an incredibly complex world with rich characters, but if your pitch blurb doesn't accurately nail your story and the intriguing world you've created, chances are good agents aren't requesting sample pages. Our agency sees a ton of SF&F queries, for both YA and adult novels, and 90% of them sound completely generic. Don't join that crowd! We can teach you how to make your novel stand out. What you'll learn: How to compose your query: The top 10 reasons why most SF&F query letters fail How NOT to start your story: The top 10 things that shouldn't open an SF&F novel What agents and editors want: What agents and editors look for in terms of pitch, writing, and book premise How to pitch: How to nail the story's hook, and nai"
Price: 89
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In The Blink Of An Eye: A Perspective On Film Editing (2Nd Ed.) - |
"In the Blink of an Eye is celebrated editor Walter Murch ™s vivid, multifaceted, thought-provoking essay of film editing. Starting with what might seem to be the most basic editing question - Why do cuts work? - he treats the reader to a marvelous �ride ™ through the esthetics and practical concerns of cutting film. Along the way, he offers his insights on such subjects as continuity and discontinuity in editing, dreaming, and real life; the criteria of a good cut; and the blink of an eye as both an analog to and an emotional cue for the cut. New to this second edition is Murch ™s lengthy meditation on the current state of digital editing."
Price: 13.95
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Write Your Novel In 90 Days Webinar - On Demand Edition |
"Inspiration is term that's not particularly helpful when it comes to writing a novel. In fact, most successful novelists know the secret to writing a novel is not waiting for inspiration to hit. Instead, novelists acknowledge that the development of good, consistent writing habits is key to completing a book. If you sit around waiting for inspiration to hit, you'll likely wait around indefinitely. The hardest part of writing a novel is not the starting of it ""the world's desk drawers are stuffed with the first page or two of abandoned novels. Instead, the hardest part is seeing the project to its completion, weaving a story that maintains the attention of your reader from start to finish, and finding ways to getting over the first interruption to your project, or the second, or, or, or � Let's face it: writing a novel is no easy task, which is why the vast majority of people who say that someday they'll write a novel never get around to doing it. However, you're different. This we"
Price: 79
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How To Sell Your Screenplay: A Realistic Guide To Getting A Television |
"To paraphrase an old line, Writing a screenplay is easy. Getting it sold is hard. In today's topsy-turvy world of film production, getting a screenplay sold and produced is no picnic, even for veterans. For novices, it's near impossible. To play the film game, you need to know the rules. How to Sell Your Screenplay not only lets you in on the rules, but also lets you in on the secrets of winning the game. Written by two veteran screenwriters, How to Sell Your Screenplay was designed as a complete guide to getting your screenplay seen, read, and sold. The book begins by giving you a clear overview of the process through which screenplays are reviewed and accepted so that you have an insider's understanding of how the business works. It then guides you in putting your script into the proper format so that you can make the best--and, above all, most professional--first impression. Later chapters introduce you to the players, including agents, lawyers, producers, actors, directors, and w"
Price: 17.95
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Writing And Selling A Page Turner Webinar - On Demand Edition |
"Award-winning writer, book reviewer and writing instructor Hallie Ephron gives you an inside look at how to craft enthralling novels that crank up the suspense and compel readers to keep turning the pages until THE END. It's the key to hooking agents, editors and readers around the world. Hallie's last mystery, Never Tell a Lie, won the David Award for Best Mystery Novel of 2010. In this webinar, Hallie will illustrate all of the critical elements necessary for crafting a tale that not only grabs readers and keeps them reading, but enables you to build an airtight mystery that delivers thrills, chills and a satisfying conclusion. What you'll learn: The keys to planning your story, twisting the plot, and constructing a credible surprise ending Techniques for creating a compelling sleuth and a worthy villain The art of deceiving and revealing with red herrings and clues Guidelines for writing credible investigations, spine-tingling suspense, and dramatic action Revision t"
Price: 79
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