Show, don't tell is probably the single most-important piece of advice given to writers. But many writers struggle to understand this powerful principle or have difficulty applying it to their own work. Even experienced authors sometimes don't grasp the finer nuances of showing and telling. In this book, Sandra Gerth draws on her experience as an editor and a best-selling author to show you how to show and tell you when to tell. Each chapter includes concrete examples and exercises that wi...

The beginning is the most important part of your book. The first chapter—probably even the first page—is what makes agents and editors accept or reject a manuscript, and it's what makes readers decide to buy a book or pick another. But writing a compelling opening is hard because there are so many things a great beginning needs to do and so many mistakes to avoid. In this book, Sandra Gerth draws on her experience as an editor and best-selling author to teach you where to start your novel,...

In the digital age, publishing a book is easier than ever, but finding the time to write a book is becoming harder and harder. With day jobs, family obligations, household chores, and hobbies, many writers struggle to get any writing done. At the same time, publishers and readers expect writers to publish multiple books every year and to somehow find enough time to market their books through blogging, social media, and networking. If you are struggling to find enough time to write or don't...

Point of view (POV) is the most powerful tool in a writer's kit, but it's also the hardest to master.In this book, Sandra Gerth draws on her experience as an editor and a best-selling author to teach you how to handle point of view in a way that will make your readers identify with your main character, draw them into the story, and keep them captivated until the very last page.The book provides concrete examples and exercises that will hone your writing ski...

Writing a book is on the bucket list of millions of people worldwide, but very few actually finish their book or manage to fulfill other writing dreams such as making a living as a writer. Many writers fail because they don't know how to set effective writing goals and how to develop an action plan that will turn their dreams into reality. Whether you are a complete newbie just thinking about writing your first book or a multi-published author dreaming of becoming a full-time writer or som...

Show, don't tell is probably the single most-important piece of advice given to writers. But many writers struggle to understand this powerful principle or have difficulty applying it to their own work. Even experienced authors sometimes don't grasp the finer nuances of showing and telling.In this book, Sandra Gerth draws on her experience as an editor and a best-selling author to show you how to show and tell you when to tell.Each chapter includes concrete examples and exe...

The beginning is the most important part of your book. The first chapter—probably even the first page—is what makes agents and editors accept or reject a manuscript, and it's what makes readers decide to buy a book or pick another. But writing a compelling opening is hard because there are so many things a great beginning needs to do and so many mistakes to avoid.In this book, Sandra Gerth draws on her experience as an editor and best-selling author to teach you where to start your...

Point of view (POV) is one of the most powerful tools in a writer's kit, but it's also one of the hardest to understand and master.In this book, Sandra Gerth draws on her experience as an editor and a best-selling author to teach you how to handle point of view in a way that will make your readers identify with your main character, draw them into the story, and keep them captivated until the very last page.The book provides concrete examples and exercises that will hone you...

Das Leben könnte so schön sein – wenn nur die Angst nicht wäre! Dabei ist Angst ein nützliches Gefühl, das Leben rettet. Fällt sie aber aus ihrer ursprünglichen Rolle, kann sie das Leben stark einschränken und schlimmstenfalls sogar krank machen. Dieses Arbeitsbuch zeigt Wege aus der Angst. Denn jeder kann lernen, sich mit seiner Angst zu versöhnen und dadurch neue Freiheit zu gewinnen. Das Buch korrespondiert mit den Inhalten des erfolgreichen Podcasts "Heavenly Mental – Über Gott und die...

Die 4 vom See bekommen ein altes Büchlein in die Hände. Sie können es zunächst nicht entziffern, denn es ist auf Arabisch geschrieben. Außerdem stoßen sie darin auf geheimnisvolle Hieroglyphen. Mit Hilfe eines Gasts der Seeburg finden sie heraus, dass es sich um ein Tagebuch aus dem 19. Jahrhundert handelt – und dass es darin um ein geheimnisvolles Schwert geht. Doch dann wird das Büchlein plötzlich gestohlen. Wer weiß alles von dem alten Tagebuch und seinem Geheimnis? In die spannenden Hö...

Ein Einbruch beschäftigt die Vier vom See. Welcher Dieb lässt offensichtlich wertvolle Schmuckstücke liegen, um stattdessen Bücher zu stehlen? Könnte etwas von größerem Wert in den Seiten verborgen sein? Die Vier vom See geraten durch ihre Nachforschungen schon bald in ein spannendes Abenteuer. Auf der Jagd kommen sie nicht nur dem Einbrecher gefährlich nahe, sondern müssen sich auch der Frage stellen, wem sie wirklich trauen können. In die spannenden Hörspiele fließt der christliche Glaub...

Die 4 vom See zelten am Ufer des Starnberger Sees. Dabei beobachten sie, wie ein Einbruch im alten Jagdhaus stattfindet. Doch die Polizei findet keinerlei Anhaltspunkte – und entwendet wurde auch nichts. Nur ein Landstreicher behauptet, dass ein Gemälde ausgetauscht wurde. Die 4 vom See begeben sich auf Spurensuche - erfahren dann aber, dass dieses Gemälde so gut wie wertlos sein soll. Was ist die Wahrheit – und was steckt wirklich dahinter? In die spannenden Hörspiele fließt der christlic...