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Learn the secret of how to write the heart of your story! This writing skills book, full of fiction writing technique, is like no other. Some novelists write with the goal of becoming a best seller, hoping for wealth and fame. Some just want to write novels that earn them a steady income so they can feed their families and pay their bills. Some write to express their creativity and don't care if anyone ever reads their books. Then there are the other...
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Have you always wanted to write a book? If so, this is the book for you, a simple process used by longtime writer Mike Reuther for finding that creativity deep within you. Learn how to write fast and get a book published in no time at all - no matter what it is you are writing. A book for beginning writers, but also experienced authors looking for a better way to write that novel, memoir, biography or any other book. Reuther, the author of more than...
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Forty-seven multi-published Christian writers share what happened to the first novel they attempted to write . . . and why some of those books never made their way to bookstore shelves. Read these stories and be encouraged--everyone starts with a blank page or computer screen!
Contributors include Hannah Alexander, Tamera Alexander, Mesu Andrews, James Scott Bell, Lori Benton, Heidi Chiavaroli, Mindy Starns Clark, Colleen Coble, James Coggins,...
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Who cares about commas, semicolons, dashes, and hyphens? Well, you should. A misplaced punctuation mark can confuse physicians and surgeons, cause thousands of dollars in legal fees, misinform judges, puzzle bankers, misguide stockbrokers...and create lumps in your pudding.
You don't need a teacher with a mouthful of jargon to help you understand how to make yourself clearly understood. Better Punctuation in 30 Minutes a Day will help you teach yourself....
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Do you use the dictionary more than you think you should? Are the business memos you write filled with embarrassing spelling mistakes? Have you received a lot of low grades on your papers because of poor spelling? This easy-to-use book not only teaches you how to avoid misspellings, but also sharpens your skills so you can recognize spelling errors right away. You'll write clean English, improve your grades, and increase your chances for finding a...
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This little book number 7 assumes that you have done all the necessary preparation. Now it is time to write the first draft of your work.First draft? Yes, no matter how good you are it will be the first. It will need editing and changing later.So because it is a draft, you should try to write it as fast as you can. Since it will need editing anyway, don't edit as you go. Don't worry too much about it, it doesn't have to be perfect right away. Getting...
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30 Poems in 30 Days: Poetry Prompts Inspired by Trio House Press Poets is a book to inspire the poetry and prose in our lives. Readers and writers will enjoy work from poets published by Trio House Press, while also engaging in prompts inspired by various literary devices these poets uniquely employ. 30 Poems in 30 Days aligns directly with Trio House Press's mission to encourage the artistic writing of poetry and prose.
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"The most comprehensive book on self-editing for fiction writers!""Filled to the hilt with the essential tools you need to write clearly and effectively and, overall, become a better fiction writer."Fiction writers often struggle to improve their craft. And the biggest challenge comes from the inability to see what isn't working. The prose feels off. The scene isn't gelling. The dialogue sounds stilted or clunky. But they don't know why or how to...
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Este libro está especialmente dedicado a docentes y estudiantes universitarios o secundarios, profesionales e investigadores en formación. Ofrece no sólo técnicas de estudio y escritura sino las normas más actualizadas para abordar la escritura de tesis, tesinas, monografías, informes de investigación y otros trabajos relacionados con la actividad intelectual en lengua española. Éstos son los temas esenciales que se plantean de una forma...
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This is little book 4 in the series. It is about your characters.
It is about the importance of characters in your story. It is about creating characters and getting to know them well. It is not about any other aspect of writing, and for that reason I hope beginners will take the small amount of time needed to read this book.
Your characters will benefit. Characters make your story. Your story, your plot, is moved along by its characters. You must...
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If you have ever wanted to write a book, you need this little book. It will take away the fear and doubt. It will get you started. In 6 easy steps you will develop your book. You will decide its content, its shape and direction. You will know exactly what you want to write and why. You will know your characters and your storyline. You will gain confidence at every step, and you will enjoy the journey.
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Worldbuilding is the ultimate act of creation for speculative fiction writers, but how exactly do you worldbuild? You ask 'what if' and use each answer as a springboard to more questions and answers about your fictional world. In The A-Zs of Worldbuilding, that 'what if' process is broken down into 26 themed chapters, covering topics ranging from architecture to zoology. Each chapter includes a corresponding set of guided exercises to help you find...
95) The Outline
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Why bother to write an outline?
Many beginners don't see the need for an outline. So, they write Chapter 1 at the top and start. Most don't get far then, or they do a very 'beginner's' job of what they do write.
The great majority of established authors still write an outline for every new book they attempt. The more books they've written, the more they understand the importance of outlining first.
Outlining creates a tool. It is a very valuable...
96) Pen to Paper
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If you want to unleash your creativity and write amazing stories, you need this guide to creative writing. This book is the ultimate guide to creative writing for fiction and non-fiction writers. A book that will teach you everything you need to know about fiction and non-fiction writing, You will discover how to find your muse, overcome writer's block, plan your book outline, write captivating dialogues, craft a catchy title and a cover design, and...
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Writings on the American Civil War selected from the Pulitzer Prize–winning presidential biography Abraham Lincoln: The War Years, with illustrations and maps. Drawn from Carl Sandburg's magisterial biography of the sixteenth US president, this volume focuses in on the War Between the States, bringing the author's trademark clarity and vivid style to this dark and dramatic period in the nation's history. Moving from Sumter to Shiloh, Antietam...
98) John Rebus
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The New York Times–bestselling author tells the story behind Inspector Rebus, the hard-edged Edinburgh cop and "superbly drawn character" (The Times, London).
In this short work, Edgar and Diamond Dagger Award winner Ian Rankin delves into DI John Rebus's origins as a character, as well as his own origins as a writer. While author and character share a love of literature and a deep affection for Scotland's capital city, they differ in other...
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Once you recall that Miss Thistlebottom was your elementary-school teacher who laid down all manner of taboos concerning the use of language, you will have an idea of what this book is about. In no sense permissive or radical, it topples the taboos that lack historical, logical or grammatical basis. It is a refreshing look at our living language, the perfect companion to the author's indispensable work, The Careful Writer.
Mr. Bernstein writes...
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If you are an aspiring author looking to self-publish your book, "Self-Publishing with KDP: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting Your Book Online on Amazon" is a must-have resource. This comprehensive guide takes you through every step of the self-publishing process, from formatting your manuscript to marketing your book.By purchasing this guide, you will gain valuable insights and best practices that can help you increase your chances of success and...
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