So you have a great idea for a romance, but you want to keep it short? There’s a large market today for short romantic fiction, especially in the virtual, electronic marketplace. People want to read something while they sit on the bus or ride the train to work. Something that is short, easy to read, but will make them feel good, the way romance novels do.Keeping it brief without losing that level of emotional connection can be hard, but there are ways to make sure your book is a sa...

Have you lost your writing mojo? Has your Muse abandoned you? Is the business of being a writer sucking away all the joy you used to feel in the process?If finding the time to write has become a chore rather than a pleasure; if your prose seems forced and getting words on the page takes longer than it used to, this book is for you.Find the meaning in your writing once again and go for the story, rather than the page count! Donna Alward, freelance editor and NYT Bestselling ...

Life experiences are supposed to give us fodder for stories, but what happens when life gets overwhelming? From raising kids to caring for parents, day jobs and no jobs, falling in love and out of it… Editor and NYT Bestselling author Donna Alward and Nancy Cassidy, editor and owner of The Red Pen Coach editorial group, get down and dirty with writing through life’s challenges and how to use the ups and downs to produce your best stories ever (and survive to tell about it!)!Featuri...

Everyone wants to accomplish their goals and live the life of which they dream. But in today's busy age, how do we make that happen?This interactive book helps readers live an intentional life by determining their priorities and tapping into their creativity to create beautiful and functional vision boards and manageable action plans to achieve their goals.Through guided worksheets, vision board templates and samples, and planning pages, author Carrie Lindsey inspires reade...

Want to make twice as much money with half the work? It's time to shift your mindset, recognize your worth, and become a successful entrepreneur on your own terms!‘Denise is a much-needed voice of practical wisdom.’ Marie Forleo, founder of B-SchoolFeeling burned-out by your business? Sick of the ‘hustle and grind’ culture of your industry? There’s a better way. Get over your perfectionism, chill, and prosper!With h...

Have you ever been so overwhelmed by responsibilities or other people’s needs that you forgot to make time for yourself? They say beauty is only skin-deep, but there is power in embracing your outward beauty as the first step in living with internal boldness, confidence, and renewed joy.An outside-in approach to beauty isn’t for other people’s perception of you, but for your interpretation of yourself and how much you’re willing to explore. Sachse has confirmed the...

The essential career handbook for creative working women.Little Black Book: A Toolkit For Working Women is the modern career guide every creative woman needs, whether you’re just starting out or already have years of experience. Packed with fresh ideas and no-nonsense practical advice, this travel-sized career handbook is guaranteed to become your go-to resource when it comes to building the career you want.Writer Otegha Uwagba (one of Forbes’s Eur...

Are you tired of bad habits ruining your life? Do you wish you could find an easy way to make good habits permanent?Whether you want to (1) eliminate bad habits, (2) easily create good habits, or (3) discover some of the world's best success habits, then this is the book for you!Don't be a slave to destructive behaviors!The best way to destroy a bad...

Are you overwhelmed by the chaos that surrounds you? Do you wish you had more productivity and peace of mind in your life?Whether you want to (1) easily organize each area of your life, (2) regain your motivation and peace of mind, or (3) be happier and more productive, then this is the book for you!Does all the clutter seem overwhelming?Don't despair; you can easil...

Need to write a book, but don’t want to spend years doing it?What if you could do it in 30 days or less?Learn how to develop a daily writing habit. Learn how to determine the length of your book. And learn what to do with your book when it’s done—including editing, layout, cover design, and even marketing.30-Day Author is a treasure trove of information for the will-be author. Whether you are a public speaker, coach, consultant, or just someone with...

From the creators of the hit podcast comes an interactive self-help guide for creative entrepreneurs, where they share their best tools and tactics on "being boss" in both business and life.Kathleen Shannon and Emily Thompson are self-proclaimed "business besties" and hosts of the top-ranked podcast Being Boss, where they talk shop and share their combined expertise with other creative entrepreneurs. Now they take the best of their from-the- trenches advice, giving...

Many writers have heard of hooks, and have heard we should use them in our manuscripts as a tool to engage readers and keep them engaged, but what we’re not told is how to identify what a hook is or where to use them to maximize them other than in that key opening line.In this book we’ll look at five specific types of hooks. There are more, but these are the most common, and the most universal, which means by understanding how to craft them, most readers will respon...