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"A literary agent and freelance editor recommends simple fixes for common mistakes that cause book proposals to be rejected. A wide range of topics are covered, including genre conventions, narrative structure, manuscript formatting, and editing for both fiction and non-fiction books"--
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"Every writer knows that as rewarding as the creative process is, it can often be a bumpy road. Have hope and keep at it! Designed to kick-start creativity, this handsome handbook from the executive director of National Novel Writing Month gathers a widerange of insights and advice for writers at any stage of their career. From tips about how to finally start that story to helpful ideas about what to do when the words just aren't quite coming out...
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Unleash the Poem Within is about friendship, self-reflection and learning something new. It is, quite simply, about how the power of creativity can change your life. This book shows women how to liberate their creative spirit and use it not only as a means of self-expression, but as a way to find more calm, peace and an enhanced ability to see the value in each present moment. Wendy Nyemaster is the founder of the Poetry Posse, a group of ordinary...
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Write a Poem, Save Your Life helps writers of all ages and experience levels navigate their way through all aspects of life. With writing prompts, tools, encouragement, and moving student examples, Meredith Heller gently guides us in the art of using poetry to figure out who we are and what matters to us and to heal the deeper issues many of us face, such as depression, addiction, health and body image issues, low self-esteem, trauma, gender and sexual...
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Works of art move and inspire us to think in new ways. And their creation is within your reach -- the techniques required to create works of art simply take time, thoughtfulness, and a willingness to experiment. This sequel to Selling's popular "Writing from Within" includes a summary of his basic method which teaches you to write using the subject you know best: yourself. But "Writing from Deeper Within" also contains more advanced techniques that...
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The celebrated author of Fahrenheit 451 and The Martian Chronicles offers inspiration and insight on finding one's muse and channeling it onto the page.
Acclaimed writer of novels and short stories as well as screen- and stage plays, Ray Bradbury has established himself as one of the most legendary voices in science fiction and fantasy. In Zen in the Art of Writing, he shares how his unbridled passion for creating worlds made him a master of the...
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Writing has been medicine for Nancy Slonim Aronie. At nine months old, her son Dan was diagnosed with diabetes. Then, at twenty-two, he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. During the years she and her husband took care of Dan, and when he died at thirty-eight, Aronie could not find the book she needed. So she wrote her memoir. In teaching memoir writing, Aronie has found that everyone has a story to tell and that telling it is important. Sharing...
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Story is the heart of language. Story moves us to love and hate and can motivate us to change the whole course of our lives. Story can lift us beyond our individual borders to imagine the realities of other people, times, and places. Storytelling - both oral tradition and written word - is the foundation of being human. In this powerful book, Christina Baldwin, one of the visionaries who started the personal writing movement, explores the vital necessity...
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"Virginia Ann Byrd challenges, encourages, and inspires your writing. In I'm Still Writing, beloved female writers, both past and present, share their thoughts on the joy and struggle of writing. Their words will nurture and challenge your writing, inviting you to dive deeper into your creativity and find power on the page. Author Virginia Ann Byrd has gathered the words and wisdom of women writers-from different backgrounds, traditions, and times-pairing...
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Beloved author Cecil (Cec) Murphey says, "The best kind of writing occurs when it comes from the heart. It's called being authentic or transparent. Too many writers have an insatiable need to be accepted, liked, or admired, and those needs become more important than being true to their convictions. Be you when you write."
But having the courage to tap into your innermost self and write purely from your spirit doesn't always come naturally, which...
But having the courage to tap into your innermost self and write purely from your spirit doesn't always come naturally, which...
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Being a writer is not just about typing. It's also about surviving the roller-coaster of the creative journey.
Self-doubt, fear of failure, the need for validation, perfectionism, writer's block, comparisonitis, overwhelm, and much more. When you're going through these things, it can feel like you're alone. But actually, they are part of the creative process, and every author goes through them too.
This book collects the mindset issues that writers...
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When your dream and creative passion is to write, how do you succeed without selling out or selling yourself short? Ariel Gore has spent her life trying to solve this puzzle, writing and organizing her way towards a creative utopian vision, where storytelling is a form of resistance and writing is an outsider art. In this follow-up to her national bestseller How to Become a Famous Writer Before You're Dead, Gore offers a lyrical call to literary revolution...
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This is book number 8 in this series and I hope it helps beginners who are about to face editing.
Writing is fun, editing is not. At least that's how I feel about it. But it has to be done. And for your own sake, I believe it is important for beginners to do their own editing, at least at first. Go through it and get your work as perfect as it can be before you entrust it to anyone else.
There are two reasons for this. The first, and most important,...
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Craft, marketing, and mindset are the cornerstones of the successful writer.
In this collection of short essays, J. Thorn explores strategies that help transform struggling writers into career authors. Each article provides a glimpse into the author life, covering all aspects of living as an independent author and publisher.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this collection will guide you along the path to publication in J. Thorn's...
15) On Publishing
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This is little book 9 in this series, and it is intended as a broad guide for beginners.
There are different forms of publishing.
Now, in this digital age, the new writer has options.
This book hopes to guide you through those options, ranging from the traditional publisher to self-publishing a paperback and an eBook.
There is a lot of information here, and I hope it makes the choices easier.
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Unleash the Power of Your Creative Potential with this New, Expanded Edition of an Award-Winning Classic!
• Learn practical, fun techniques guaranteed to get your stories on paper
• Weave worlds of wonder beyond your conscious imagining
• Discover how to write naturally, eloquently and without struggle
Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, whatever your genre or form, Mark David Gerson's The Voice of the Muse will awaken you...
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Break free of toxic success myths.
Transcend the suffering artist paradigm.
Actualize your immense creative potential.
If you've ever struggled with doubt, fear, procrastination, or disappointment while trying to create, this book is for you. Breakthrough goes where no other books on creativity dare to tread—exposing the toxic success myths that hold people back and revealing radical, perspective-shifting solutions. Through concise, friendly chapters...
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This little book number 5 is about chapters and the importance of their place and their structure in your book.
If you have outlined as in Book 1 of this series, you will now have Chapter Summaries. They are wonderful; the best tool you will ever have. Chapter Summaries are like a map. They are the map that will take you from the beginning of your journey to the very end.
The writer is like a travel guide. It is important that you take your readers...
19) On Structure
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This is Book 6 in this series. Structure is a very theoretical aspect of writing and it can be very off-putting for a beginner. This book will simplify it, and ease the fear.
Whatever we are attempting to write, we owe it to ourselves to at least know what is meant by structure. And we should know that many theories exist. The fact that so much is written on the subject seems to indicate that there is a need for some kind of plan to ensure that your...
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In this series of little books, book 2 is given over to Motivation, Commitment, and Planning because of its importance. Your personal motivation, your commitment to the story you want to write, and the plan you have for how to achieve your goal, are vital elements of achieving success.
The little books in this series will guide you on individual aspects of writing your book. It will be a wonderful journey with all the necessary help along the way....
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