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Do you want to write a book?
Do you feel overwhelmed and don't know where to start? Or, have fears which are holding you back from putting yourself out there?
You're not alone.
Writing a book can be an exciting but scary goal, and at the same time, one which can raise your profile to expert status and explode your business. A well-written book can open doors of opportunity, including speaking gigs, podcast and media interviews, new and higher paying...
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From the preeminent historian of modern comedy comes an expansive history of showbiz and the culture wars
There is a common belief that we live in unprecedented times, that people are too sensitive today, that nobody objected to the actions of actors, comedians, and filmmakers in the past. Modern pundits would have us believe that Americans of a previous generation had tougher skin and seldom complained. But does this argument hold up to scrutiny?...
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‘I've never seen a Bob Dylan smile, except in photos or on the stage. Not the real thing.' Britta Lee Shain was a friend of Bob Dylan's until he asked her to join him on the road in the mid-1980s, at which point she became more than a friend. In this intimate and elliptical memoir of their time together, at home in Los Angeles and on tour with Tom Petty and the Grateful Dead, she offers a unique portrait of the romantic, earthbound, and poetic soul...
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Are you an author confused by the self-publishing landscape? If so, this is for you! It's the perfect guide fortraditionally published authors wondering whether to self-publishMA and MFA creative writing students who need a clear intro to the new publishingpublished authors keen to exploit their back catalogindie author beginners whoneed a clear overviewwriters and journalists who want to cut to the chase and start earningIn short, anyone who wants...
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Most self-publishers focus their time and attention on publishing ebooks. And when they do publish in print they tend to use either Word or Vellum or the print option provided by D2D.
For those who want to move beyond the constraints of these choices, Affinity Publisher is one of the best options available. It's a one-time purchase software that allows for a fully-customized print layout. The only limitation is the skill of the user.
This book aims...
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An insider reveals the secrets to pitching your nonfiction book: "Traditional publishing is shrouded with mystery. Terry Whalin peels back the curtain." -Michael Hyatt, New York Times–bestselling author of Your Best Year Ever
In the beginning stages of writing a book, most people start with a blank page and write their entire manuscript. According to acquisitions editor, former literary agent, and author of dozens of traditionally published books...
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Women athletes of all ages have an incredible capacity to be dynamic leaders who can choose between taking a step back to see the big picture or leading with curiosity and creativity.
In Take Her Word for It: Sports Cultivate World-Class Leaders, Kathleen Ralls, PhD, looks at how lessons learned in sports provide women the essentials necessary to be effective team leaders. After spending almost two decades as a high school teacher and athletic coach,...
428) The Art of Success: How Extraordinary Artists Can Help You Succeed in Business and Life (Leonardo
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Embark on a Life-Changing, Scientifically Proven Fast-Track to Happiness-in Only Minutes a Day!Tame anxiety, manage stress, overcome depression, change careers-and more. Success is living life on your terms and no one knows this better than the ultimate freedom-fighter Leonardo da Vinci. Bestselling author, award-winning artist, holistic therapist, and creativity expert Cassandra Gaisford (BCA, Dip Psych.) shares the success secrets of Leonardo da...
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Writing a book is hard... but if you want people to actually read it, the REALLY hard part comes after it's on the market. This book will take you through all the author's best tips and tricks for getting your book noticed and selling. What's more, he does it specifically with the limitations of the imprisoned author in mind! Discarding things that are typically out of reach for someone behind bars, Frank focuses on marketing options that most people...
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As with all things in life, one size does not fit all.Search the term "writers conference" and you will spend the following days sorting through link after link, each extolling the virtues of a specific, definitive, superlative conference that you simply must attend. But few of those will be a fit for you.Con Job is a no-nonsense look at how to choose a conference that will benefit you at this moment. Not the writer you want to be. Not the writer...
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Writing for Young People offers insight and advice to aspiring writers and educators on how to set up a writing business and the process of crafting projects centred around young readers.
Delving into important aspects such as workspace organisation, time and money management, and overcoming procrastination, Writing for Young People equips writers and educators with the tools to shape the literary landscape for young people.
This book draws from...
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Tired of arriving at events only to realize you've left some vital item behind? Tired of going out every weekend and not selling enough to cover your expenses? You are not alone. Learn how to pick better events to attend, how to tell in advance if you'll make money on sales.
This pamphlet covers the basics of what to take with you, how to choose a good event, how to know if you are making money, and what pitfalls to avoid.
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Dancehall: it's simultaneously a source of raucous energy in the streets of Kingston, Jamaica, a way of life for a group of professional artists and music professionals, and a force of stability and tension within the community. Electronically influenced, relevant to urban Jamaicans, and highly danceable, dancehall music and culture forms a core of popular entertainment in the nation. As Anne Galvin reveals in Sounds of the Citizens, the rhythms of...
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Musicians have often wanted to change the world. From underground innovators to pop icons many have believed in the political power of music. Rulers recognise it too. Music has been used to challenge the political and social order - and to prop up the status quo.
Sound System is the story of one musician's journey to discover what makes music so powerful. Dave Randall uses his insider's knowledge of the industry to shed light on the secrets of...
435) How to Start a Business: How to Turn Your Ideas into a Successful Venture (2023 Guide for Beginners)
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" How to Start a Business" is an all-in-one guide that provides aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools they need to start and grow a successful business. Whether you have an idea in mind or just a passion to be your own boss, this book will guide you through every stage of the process.⍾⍾The book covers the following topics:⍾• Understanding your business idea and market research⍾• Creating a business plan and setting goals⍾•...
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It started with Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll and finished in a well-cut suit.
Ask anyone with a dream: The road to success can be akin to riding shotgun on the Highway to Hell, as Harvey Lee, rebel turned Vice President of Product Marketing will testify...
From modest beginnings in Northern England, to the promised land of the USA, Harvey recalls how he was forced to grab life by the horns, and embarked on a 40-year white-knuckle ride through the...
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The writer's life is solitary... only if you want it to be.
Writing critique partnerships could solve creative isolation, but confusion on the topic abounds. Where do you find one? How do they work? How do you move past a bad experience?
We're critique partners who, over the years, cultivated a process, redeemed our mistakes and maintained our friendship.
Finders Keepers is our conversation analyzing six aspects of critique partnerships.
• Defining...
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Go behind the scenes with the producer of Father of the Bride to learn all the skills necessary to be a top Hollywood producer
As former co-president of Dolly Parton's production company, Sandollar, and as a successful independent producer, Carol Baum is an expert in the art of film production. Creative Producing provides a crash course in the frequently misunderstood producer's role and the many skills needed to survive and...
As former co-president of Dolly Parton's production company, Sandollar, and as a successful independent producer, Carol Baum is an expert in the art of film production. Creative Producing provides a crash course in the frequently misunderstood producer's role and the many skills needed to survive and...
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Do you want to write but you feel stuck and don't know where to start?
Do you see others always writing and wish you could do the same?
Do you want to write but can't seem to find the time to sit down every day and do it?
And even if you do have the time to sit and write you don't know what you'd be writing.
This is what they call "Writer's Block."
Some say it exists while others say it doesn't and that writers who don't write are simply lazy.
But...
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Do you avoid thinking about money as a writer?
Does the thought of analyzing finances or balancing a budget turn you off?
Are you looking for a way to embrace accounting principles to help you make the most of your author earnings? Managing finances can be difficult for anyone, but writers often face unique challenges when it comes to budgeting, calculating production and marketing costs, understanding margin, and forecasting. Whether you are self-publishing,...
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