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441) Author Like Me
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The final installment of the Author Like Me series is 5 books in 1! It's the entire series all in one, with an additional chapter that is ONLY found in this all-in-one book. Plus it's 25% off compared to buying all five of the books.As an international bestselling author I've put together the tricks and tips that can help you avoid making newbie mistakes. I know too, I've made A LOT of them, which is how I learned everything within these pages. There...
442) 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...
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The Technique of the Mystery Story (1914) is a book by Carolyn Wells. Before she began writing her Detective Fleming Stone series of mystery novels, Carolyn Wells was a published poet, accomplished children's author, and professional jingle writer. In the middle of her career, she heard a mystery story by Anna Katharine Green and was instantly hooked. Through years of practice and attention to the craft, she earned a reputation as a leading fiction...
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After you've completed your manuscript and you're standing at the foot of Revision Mountain, climbing to the summit can feel impossible. It's hard to look at your own writing with the objective eye needed to shape it into a tight, polished, publishable story-but just like writing, self-editing is a skill you can learn.
Developmental editor Tiffany Yates Martin has spent her career in the publishing industry honing practical, actionable techniques...
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If you're a writer, you're probably familiar with the emotional roller coaster of excitement and procrastination, confidence and self-doubt, hope and imposter syndrome. We think if we could just get more disciplined or carve more time out of our hectic schedule then everything would change. We'd be more prolific, see higher royalties, and maybe even be able to quit our day jobs. But all the willpower and free time in the world won't fix the problem...
446) Writing Myths
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Everything you wanted to know about writing but were too afraid to ask.
Can you make a living from writing? How much money do authors make for every book they sell? Do traditionally published authors have to market their books?
There are lots of myths, misconceptions, and lies out there about writing careers. Writing Myths demystifies the most perilous so that you know what life is really like as a writer, whatever stage of your career you're at—and...
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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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Slap Him with a Fish is a crash course in the craft of fiction for beginning to intermediate fiction writers. Written by an indie author and writing instructor and made to address often-asked questions from the author's students and fellow writers, this handbook covers an assortment of writing topics. Told in a conversational, easily digested format, this book provides an in-depth look at the craft of fiction with a practical yet encouraging perspective....
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Historical Romance is a daunting genre, and one that so many authors wish that they could write… But the secret is, anyone can write it. Writing successful historical romance isn't about luck. It's about knowing the market, finding a niche that you love, hitting the tropes that readers want, and (most importantly) doing the research to put you at the top of the game in a tough market. Historical romance is a popular genre with multiple subgenres...
450) Market Like Me
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As an international bestselling author I've put together the tricks and tips that can help you avoid making newbie mistakes. I know too, I've made A LOT of them, which is how I learned everything within these pages. There are tips for every aspect of bringing a novel to life, from brainstorming to plotting to writing and editing, and then past it to marketing! Even for the seasoned authors, there are tips inside these pages that can help you optimize...
451) 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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Is hiring an editor going to suck the life out of me, my manuscript, and my checking account?
You've poured your heart, time, expertise, and sweat into writing your nonfiction book. The last thing you want to do is hand it over to someone who'll rip your voice away while ripping a hole in your wallet.
The good news? You don't have to.
How to Enjoy Being Edited is your ticket out of angst and overwhelm and into a different editorial relationship—one...
453) Develop a Character
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CREATE unforgettable HEROES and HEROINES
This workbook explores the nine components that must be considered when creating and developing a truly memorable character.
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Occupation
Appearance
Background
Positive traits
Negative traits
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Personality types
With 16 different categories in each of the nine component and 500 movie examples, all writers will easily be able to give birth to new and unforgettable characters.
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Want to write novels that feel real enough to the reader to have been ripped from the headlines, whatever your genre? Think like a journalist. Journalists consult sources and reference materials to find realistic detail for their stories. But if you're a novelist - you have to build the reference source for your story world from scratch. Which is why you need to start setting rules and parameters with a STORY BIBLE OVERVIEW.
Get ready to get organized...
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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...
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Read this book BEFORE you write your romance novel! Unleash your heart's desires with the ultimate guide to crafting a mesmerising romance novel. Are you a passionate writer, eager to weave a spellbinding love story that captures hearts and imaginations? If you're not quite sure where to start then look Look no further! Romance Writing 101 is your ultimate toolkit to bring your romantic vision to life. This friendly zero-fluff guide is written specifically...
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Essays on the craft of fiction writing from the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize, for her novel The Age of Innocence.
In The Writing of Fiction, Edith Wharton, a prolific writer and one of the twentieth century's greatest authors, shares her thoughts on fiction writing, devoting individual chapters to short stories and novels. She stresses the importance of writers putting thought into how they build their story, from selecting subject matter...
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A Blueprint For Success Without Stress, Now and In The Future. The face of publishing has changed drastically in recent years, and the twenty-first century promises to bring the most dramatic alterations to the publishing paradigm to date, calling for an overall revision of the structures and attitudes with which authors set up shop. By following the way of The Entrepreneurial Author, new and seasoned authors alike will discover that achieving and...
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Do you dream of writing a novel, but not sure where to start? Have you been working on a book for ages but feel stuck? Despite all your best efforts, do you feel overwhelmed?
The Tidy Guide to Writing a Novel brings you a no-nonsense approach to write your book right the first time. In this guide, you'll learn how to: Plan and organize your story ideas by breaking them out into easy, digestible bites. Use the simple yet mighty Little Ups approach...
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Can an author, who isn't Black write Black characters?
You care about writing diversely. You know how important it is to have accurate representation in your stories. You want to include characters, whose experience is outside of yours. It's easy to find examples of writing gone wrong, but where, do you start to get it right?
The Incomplete Guide to Writing Black Characters can help. Written and collaborated by several of Salt & Sage's Black editors...
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