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Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
2008.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (272 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Sell Your First Book & Develop a Successful and Sustainable Writing Career Before you can land a book dealbefore you can even attract the interest of agents and editorsyou need to be visible. How do you become visible? You develop a platform, or a way of reaching your readers. Everybody can develop a platform, and this book shows you how to do it while you're still writing. This book offers: *A step-by-step approach to creating, growing, and nurturing...
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (248 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Learn how to make your story soar! In the physical world, gravity, force, and other elements of physics govern your abilities and can be utilized to enhance your every movement. In the world of writing, story physics can be harnessed in much the same way to make your novel or screenplay the best it can be. In Story Physics, best-selling author Larry Brooks introduces you to six key literary forces that, when leveraged in just the right way, enable...
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
"Robert Brewer, editor of Writer's Market and author of the popular poetry blog Poetic Asides, compiles in this book all of his best, most popular and thought-provoking writing prompts for poets. The goal is to create new poems and this book provides 366 - enough for every day of the year! The world needs more poets. So get inspired, get creative, and start writing poetry - now!."--
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
33.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (570 pages)
Language
English
Description
"The best resource for getting your fiction published! The 2014 Novel & Short Story Writer's Market is the only resource you'll need to get your short stories, novellas, and novels published. As with past editions, Novel & Short Story Writer's Market offers hundreds of listings for book publishers, literary agents, fiction publications, contests, and more. Each listing includes contact information, submission guidelines, and other important tips....
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
"Craft a novel that evokes the spirit of the West Western Movies don't appear as frequently today as they did in the 1960s, but those that make the cut in Hollywood prompt frequent Oscar buzz. Nor have Western novels been eclipsed. In 2010, Amazon.com offered 213 new Western novels for sale, plus many reprints of older classics. Writing Westerns examines what a Western is, while teaching you how to research and write one. You'll benefit from the author's...
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
2011.
Edition
2.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (176 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Get Your Readers' Attention And Keep It From the First World to the Final Page Translating that initial flash of inspiration into a complete story requires careful crafting. So how do you keep your story from beginning slowly, floundering midway, and trailing off at the end? Nancy Kress shows you effective solutions for potential problems at each stage of your story-essential lessons for strong start-to-finish storytelling. *Hook readers, agents,...
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2008.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (192 pages)
Language
English
Description
"�Que pasa, gringo? Whether at a cantina in Mexico or a discotheque in Spain, you better know how to shoot the s#*!. Luckily for you, Talk Dirty: Spanish dishes all the dirty sayings in a variety of dialects. Packed with plenty of four-letter words, habanero-hot insults, and wicked expressions, this book will have you speaking like a true hombre. The Spanish-to-English translations will help you learn all the latest foreign slang, such as: De puta...
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (288 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Captivate the hearts and minds of young adult readers! Writing for young adult (YA) and middle grade (MG) audiences isn't just "kid's stuff" anymore--it's kidlit! The YA and MG book markets are healthier and more robust than ever, and that means the competition is fiercer, too. In Writing Irresistible Kidlit, literary agent Mary Kole shares her expertise on writing novels for young adult and middle grade readers and teaches you how to: *Recognize...
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (284 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Promote and Sell Your Work! You've written a book, but if it doesn't sell, what's the point? In Sell Your Book Like Wildfire, marketing expert Rob Eagar explains how to use the best promotional methods available to get your book noticed and drive sales. You'll learn how to: *Increase your book sales by driving readers to bookstores and online retailers *Build a brand that makes your books stand out from the crowd *Secure more media interviews and...
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
2005.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (256 pages)
Language
English
Description
"The Secret to Good Writing When asked by the Paris Review what compelled him to rewrite the ending of A Farewell to Arms 39 times, Ernest Hemingway replied, "Getting the words right." His answer echoes what every successful writer knows: The secret to all good writing is revision. For more than twenty years, Getting the Words Right has helped writers from all professions rewrite, revise, and refine their writing. In this new edition, author Theodore...
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (352 pages)
Language
English
Description
"What are the common pitfalls in a crafting a series, the best ways to get organized and plan it? The purpose of Writing the Fiction Series is to cover all things that need to be taken into consideration when writing a series and provide a one-stop resource for the who, what, where, when and why of this monumental endeavor. This helpful guide will give writers everything they need for creating their fiction series from dealing with story arcs and...
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2011.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (256 pages)
Language
English
Description
"When it comes to writing bestsellers, it's all about the plot. Trouble is, plot is where most writers fall down--but you don't have to be one of them. With this book, you'll learn how to create stories that build suspense, reveal character, and engage readers--one scene at a time. Celebrated writing teacher and author Martha Alderson has devised a plotting system that's as innovative as it is easy to implement. With her foolproof blueprint, you'll...
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
2010.
Edition
1.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (272 pages)
Language
English
Description
"What's more important to a story: a gripping plot or compelling characters? Literary-minded novelists argue in favor of character-based novels while commercial novelists argue in favor of plot-based stories, but the truth of the matter is this: The best fiction is rich in both. Enter Plot Versus Character. This hands-on guide to creating a well-rounded novel embraces both of these crucial story components. You'll learn to: *Create layered characters...
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (248 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Creating a platform isn't just beneficial--it's essential! In today's world of blogging, websites, Twitter feeds, and Facebook updates, building a writer platform from the ground up can seem a daunting task. Never fear--author and editor Chuck Sambuchino provides expert, practical advice for increasing your visibility, selling more books, and launching a successful career. In Create Your Writer Platform, you'll learn: *The definition of a platform--and...
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Edition
2.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (282 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Take your first draft from so-so to sold! You've finished the first draft of your novel--congratulations! Time to have a drink, sit back...and start revising. But the revision process doesn't have to be intimidating. Revision and Self-Editing for Publication, Second Edition gives you the tools and advice you need to transform your first draft into a finished manuscript that agents and editors will fight for. Inside you'll find: *Self-editing techniques...
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
2004.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (272 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Dynamic Characters A truly unforgettable story is defined by its characters. Their motivations, their changes, their actions compel us to read on, anxiously trying to discern what will happen next. In Dynamic Characters, award-winning author and Writer's Digest columnist Nancy Kress explores the fundamental relationship between characterization and plot, illustrating how vibrant, well-constructed characters act as the driving force behind an exceptional...
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
2011.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
"The editors of Writer's Digest are pleased to share with you the winning entries in each category of the 80th Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition, along with the Grand Prize-winning story, Boy Witch, by John T. Biggs."--
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Series
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2005.
Edition
2.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (304 pages)
Language
English
Description
"That important paper is due soon and you don't know where to start. You're out of ideas and out of time. Don't panic-- writing great research papers is not as daunting a task as you think. It's just a process-and with The Everything Guide to Writing Research Papers, you can master that process in no time. Professional educator and writer Cathy Spalding guides you step -by-step through the writing process-from brainstorming ideas to polishing your...
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
2009.
Edition
2.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (256 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Create Convincing Characters That Readersand Editors Can't Resist! It's the question that eternally plagues all good writers: How can you describe the thoughts and feelings of characters who have backgrounds or psychological aberrations with which you have no personal experience? How can you describe the feelings of a drug addict if you've never been one? How can you write about being a prisoner if you've never been to jail? You can do all the research...
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
2007.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (288 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Write Scenes that Move Your Story Forward In Make a Scene, author Jordan E. Rosenfeld takes you through the fundamentals of strong scene construction and explains how other essential fiction-writing techniques, such as character, plot, and dramatic tension, must function within the framework of individual scenes in order to provide substance and structure to the overall story. You'll learn how to: *Craft an opening scene that hooks readers and foreshadows...
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