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Most of what you think you know about writing is useless. It's the harmful debris of your education-a mixture of half-truths, myths, and false assumptions that prevents you from writing well. Drawing on years of experience as a writer and teacher of writing, Verlyn Klinkenborg offers an approach to writing that will change the way you work and think. There is no gospel, no orthodoxy, no dogma in this book. What you'll find here isn't the way to write....
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Wiley
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Everything aspiring authors need to write, publish, and sell a children's book
Everyone loves a children's book—and many dream about writing one. But is it actually possible for an unpublished writer—armed with a good story idea and a love of kids—to write, sell, publish, and promote a book? Yes, it is!
Clearly and concisely written with straightforward advice and a plethora of specific up-to-date recommendations, Writing
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Lisa Mason
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2014.
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1 online resource.
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My Charlotte: Patty's Story is a short, sweet memoir about a life in a garden and one writer's first inspiration. Includes Lisa Mason's first story, "Arachne," published by Omni Magazine worldwide, by Hayakawa in Japan, and by Replik in Sweden Reading Charlotte's Web inspired Mason to write her own novels at age eight. Her quest to discover the meaning of the spider led her to Jungian psychology, myths, and symbols. The classic myth of Arachne became...
24) God's Analyst
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Dyanne Davis
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2017.
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1 online resource
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English
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A humorous, first person ,FICTIONAL account of the author's visit with God. The author has prayed for decades for God to visit her home, now that He has, she isn't quite sure if she believes it's God. --Provided by publisher.
25) The Underdog
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Travis Breeding
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2016.
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1 online resource
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English
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Once an underdog on the basketball court Travis works hard to overcome his difficulties with fine motor skills to become one of the fastest and best players on the Andrews Elementary basketball team. Travis spent his summers playing basketball while other kids were off playing games. Travis learned how to become a better ball handler and went from becoming an underdog on the court to an all star. Travis was now the best player on the team and the...
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Experience a modern classic on writing as you've never heard it before. With nearly one million copies of Writing Down the Bones in print, Natalie Goldberg has helped change the way writing is practiced in homes, schools, and workshops across America. Through her heartfelt personal reflections and her ingenious Zen-based exercises, Goldberg makes writing available to you as a tool for personal expression, self-exploration, and healing.
In this enhanced...
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JD-Biz Corp Publishing
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2014.
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1 online resource.
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The Author was the subeditor for one of India's oldest publishing houses for Academic books S.Chand and Co, and a writer and editor for GRG publishing. She was also the editor of Solstice Publishing (Missouri, USA )formerly Hearts on Fire books. She has 48 academic books to her credit and 14 general fiction books including historical, paranormal series, YA, Westerns, thrillers and murder mysteries. [All of these were written under a nom de plume which...
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"Telling Life's Tales is a comprehensive guide to writing life stories. It helps writers and non-writers to decide what they want to tell of their lives and how they want to tell it. Giving practical advice and information, the reader will learn story structure, key elements of writing, how to plot and plan and how to check all their facts. Everyone has a tale to tell and this book will help those tales come alive. Whether you are 22 or 82, Telling...
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"All sorts of different people want to learn how to do different things getting a personal make-over, surviving health scares, business or career advice, self-help and improvement, travelling, living and working abroad, acquiring social skills, developing a hobby, creative writing the list is endless. And if anyone has ever asked for your advice, then you have a skill to write about. How-to writing can run from an article on how-to organise a successful...
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"Nik Morton has been writing for over forty years, honing his craft. He writes genre fiction, whether that s science fiction, horror, crime, thriller, romance or westerns. To date he has 15 books under several pseudonyms. His westerns are usually written under the name Ross Morton. Within these pages you can discover how to write a western from the initial ideas, through the preparation and research, to those all-important character studies and plots....
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Bill Rayburn
Pub. Date
2014.
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1 online resource.
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English
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A new collection (with a couple of oldies) of angst-driven existential wanderings. An ongoing project, not unlike life itself, in search of answers while knowing full well that most of them will remain out of reach. But as with being alive. . ...the goal is the journey. I will keep evolving until I die. Then, all bets are off.--Provided by publisher.
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Oldcastle Books
Pub. Date
2014.
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1 online resource (192 pages)
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English
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An award-winning television drama producer with 20 years experience in script editing and development offers a practical guide for anyone interested in the television industry Written in an engaging, anecdotal tone, this is a no-nonsense, direct down-the-lens look at the television industry written from the point of view of a television drama producer who's been there, done it, fought some battles, and won the odd award. Yvonne Grace gives advice...
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EMpress Books
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2015.
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1 online resource.
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English
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Fiction author Stephanie Haddad steps out of her comfort zone to talk openly and honestly about herself, her life, and her view on some regular old "life stuff." This collection of 15 brief essays is designed for reflection and thought, but also just for fun. There's also a bonus short story at the end-one a lot of parents should be able to relate to quite easily! Stephanie is not a health expert, life coach, or great thinker of her time-although...
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"'Surfing the Rainbow' is for anyone who has tried and failed to create the novel of their dreams. If you have been held back by negative messages from the past, or feel your imagination has gone away, then the exercises in this book will help to guide you back to the path of creativity and exploration. Color code your writing - follow the rainbow until you find the gold."--
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A cup of inspiration, a dash of understanding, and a generous serving of wisdom for writers new and old. From the desk of writer and editor Deborah J. Ross comes a collection of warm, insightful essays on the writing life: including getting started, negotiating with the Idea Fairy and creating memorable characters, writing queries, surviving bad reviews, dealing with life's interruptions, confronting creative jealousy, and nourishing yourself and...
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"An experienced magazine editor and writing instructor shows aspiring writers of nonfiction how to get published. Topics include generating ideas, finding a personal voice, building a narrative, editing one's own work, and pitching editors. Includes real-life examples of successful essays and pitches, along with advice from acquiring editors"--
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In a globalised world, megacorp publishing is all about numbers, about sameness, about following a formula based on the latest megasuccess. Each book is expected to pay for itself and all the externalities of publishing such as offices and CEO salaries. It means that books which take off slowly but have long lives, the books that change social norms, are less likely to be published. Independent publishers are seeking another way. A way of engagement...
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