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So you want to be a successful bad writer. Well, who doesn't? We all want that sweet sweet hack writer money. And why shouldn't you have your piece of that cash pie? To get that lucre, we have compiled three of our best Bad Writer's Guides. They will aid you in your quest to being rich and barely talented. This is the goal. This is the dream. The first book is The Bad Writer's Book of Cliched Science Fiction Lines. All the bad lines you dreamed you...
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Written by the best-selling author of "The Reporter Who Knew Too Much" for aspiring authors, "How to Become a Published Author: Idea to Publication" provides practical advice for every writer who dreams of becoming published. Guaranteed to inspire, this reference book is the only guide you will ever need. You'll learn:
• How to decide if your book concept has publishing potential,
• How to create unique storytelling ideas,
• How to improve...
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Are you a sci-fi writer? Do you get stuck? Stumped? Not sure what to write?
You're not alone. Writers get stuck all the time. This series is writing prompts to help you get unstuck. Volume 1 focuses on science fiction prompts. There are twenty-five prompts with unlimited potential stories to be fabricated. The same prompt can spur ten different people to come up with fifty different stories, easily.
The only thing holding you back is your own imagination....
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Who told your muse she could go on vacation? While one could say that hard-working muses are just as entitled as the rest of us to relax, refresh and recharge, why does their absence always seem to coincide with publishing deadlines and the inability to squeeze forth a single clever thought, turn of phrase or imaginative plot twist. Writing is-and always will be-a solitary craft but never so lonely as when you realize you've been staring at a blank...
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How To Write An Effective Query Letter That Gets Results The skills you need to write a great book are not the same skills you need to put together an effective, enticing query letter that will convince literary agents and editors/publishers they MUST read or request more of your manuscript.
The Ultimate Query Letter Tool Kit by Writer's Relief offers you an easy-to-follow, step-by-step blueprint for writing a successful query letter using proven...
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A metaphysical illustration of Julie Genovese's dramatic change in perspective from an accidental victim of a rare form of dwarfism to a divine director, from silent repression to emotional freedom, from a mind riddled with fear to a life nothing short of joy.
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DO YOU HAVE A BOOK IDEA but just don't what to do next to get those ideas into a book format? Are you are a Blogger desiring to turn your blog into a book? Maybe you are a Speaker, Pastor, or Teacher and desire to turn your recorded presentations into books. This 2nd edition contains additional valuable information on writing fiction and developing your fictional characters, as well as writing in the areas of non-fiction, romance/relationship and...
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English is a blend of passion and logic, except in spelling, which has nothing to do with either. Language is a set of conventions, some of them sensible, and some accidental. Usage is not so much a question of what is right or wrong as of what is or is not accepted. Accepted by whom? By the experts and the committees, and the advisers and the authorities, the stylists, and the grammarists, bless them, who write dictionaries, style guides, textbooks,...
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So you've written a book. Big deal. Did you write one good enough to sell? Will it sell? There are millions of books out there. Why should readers buy yours?
Before you put your book up for sale, before you even finish writing, you should read this book. Find out what you're doing wrong, and what you're doing right. Discover why character development and editing are everything. And learn to make your readers laugh and cry.
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Readers will delight at the best scenes ever written. They will find old favorites and savor scenes new to them. With each scene, Barnaby Conrad provides insights as to what the author wishes to accomplish with this passage and the literary devices he or she employs. Any avid reader will enjoy Conrad's ""101 Best Scenes Ever Written,"" but countless fledgling and established writers will benefit enormously by sampling and studying these gems from...
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Whether you are a total beginner or looking to improve your skills, The Writer's Way offers clear and no-nonsense guidance on the art of creative writing.
Award-winning author Sara Maitland is the perfect companion on this journey - providing practical advice and motivation to help hone your craft. Including 40 literary exercises for you to work through, this book will help you:
• Decide on your project
• Establish useful writing habits
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93) Write Your Book Today the Master Guide to Writing a Bestselling Book that Readers Cannot Put Down
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Are you struggling to write your book? Wondering where or how to start or trying to work out what to write about?
Every writer has had this experience at one time or another but when things start getting in the way of you expressing yourself and crafting your best writing then something needs to be done.
The goal of this book is to teach you how to get into the "flow state" to aid in your writing endeavors, how to write in a compelling manner...
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If you are the type of writer like I am, who has more jobs and tasks to do than the time to do them in, then you need a little help and relief. The book summaries or synopses included in this book are designed to jump-start your creativity. If you are looking for a new story idea then something in this volume might help. They are grouped by genre. These writing prompts are free to use word for word or you can use your own variations of them. Happy...
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Even more about writing - the third and final book in the Project... series, a guide for writers and those thinking about writing to getting started... one more time, developing characters and plot, the writing process, editing and what to do when the book is finished.
Inside you'll find:
Deciding what kind of writer you want to be
How to psych yourself into writing a book
Stereotypical characters to avoid
How to write a serial killer crime thriller
The...
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Whether you are new to the genre or looking for inspiration, this book provides the tools you need to succeed. Develop believable fantasy worlds
Challenge your readers' imaginations
Practical techniques you can apply today
Written by a successful author of SF and fantasy novels
Master the craft of magical worlds
Are you struggling to get started on your science fiction or fantasy novel? Stuck at chapter two or need a fresh...
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Far too many prospective children's authors get stuck on the fundamental (and universal) question of all writers-Where do I start? That's simply because they're unsure about the nature of the children's book market and the skills necessary for literary success. Writing Children's Books answers the plight of these writers by providing proven strategies and insider information. This powerful how-to guide shows, in eye-opening detail, exactly how children's...
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In today's dating market with all the apps and websites you can visit, it's confusing to say the least about the dating scene and how to properly go about finding what you want out of your dating experience. Understanding what dating is and is not for starters is the first step in the right direction for anyone, who wants to be successful at dating and finding the mate they want.
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Finished writing, and wondering where to go from there? The publishing world is in a state of flux, and you probably need help navigating it. Learn how to upload your book, step-by-step. Learn which retailers you should use, and whether you should use distributors. Learn which distributors to use, and why.
Do you need an ISBN? How about a copyright or a barcode?
Get the answers to these and many other questions from the first in a series of publishing...
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Do you have a story you're bursting to tell the world?
Are you sick of being rejected by the publishing establishment?
Do you want to inject a little punk rock, DIY ethos into your indie author career?
In How to Rock Self-Publishing, bestselling indie author and publishing coach Steff Green shows you how to tell your story, find your readers, and build a badass author brand. As a self-published author you'll learn how to: Define your measure of...
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