Having escaped the clutches of the Utra Nation and the Royal family, Noah Balvan is now a wanted man. With his identity concealed under a black hood and his humanity slowly stripped away by the harsh realities of the cultivation world, he flees toward the unknown western lands. But true freedom is a luxury he cannot yet afford.His journey leads him into the trapped nation of Odrea—a country locked in an eternal, hopeless war against the divine might of the Shandal Empire. Forced to...

As an aspiring or seasoned writer, do you feel like you aren't making headway, stumbling on what to write next, or wondering if you're even on the right path? Are you unable to find the motivation to charge up your computer and put your fingers on the keyboard after that last rejection?Between the pages of What I Wish I'd Known: For Writers, 100 highly accomplished authors share their time, energy, and knowledge to pay it forward and inspire other writers, experienced or a...

Under the alias "Vance," Noah arrives in Elbas City to continue his relentless pursuit of strength. Joining the Hunters’ Guild provides the perfect cover to slaughter magical beasts and fuel his unorthodox cultivation methods, but anonymity is a luxury he cannot maintain for long.Noah soon finds himself ensnared in a dangerous political game between the ruling Elbas dynasty and a rising faction of rebellious nobles. Treated as a pawn by the Royals and a threat by the nobles, Noah m...

Now a fugitive on the run, Noah Balvan seeks freedom and the power to forge his own path. His solitary journey toward the prestigious Royal Academy is fraught with danger, but it also yields great rewards, including forbidden arts and a new, powerful magical beast companion. The academy's brutal entrance test reveals Noah’s overwhelming strength, earning him a place among the elite but also the unwanted attention of arrogant and powerful nobles. Inside the hallowed grounds, he must navigat...

"A girl worth fighting for..."One-hundred and thirty years ago, an alien race known as the Hunduns invaded Earth. The survivors of their brutal attack now live in space, aboard the Worldship Honour. Now their resources are nearly depleted, the Emperor has called a conscription draft for a final attack in hopes of retaking Earth. Determined to save her father from having to fly in the Fenix army, Magnolia steals his flight suit, disguises herself as a man, and joins the armada to fi...

Being a writer is not just about typing.It’s also about surviving the rollercoaster of the creative journey.Self-doubt, fear of failure, the need for validation, perfectionism, writer’s block, comparisonitis, overwhelm, and much more. When you’re going through these things, it can feel like you’re alone. But actually, they are part of the creative process, and every author goes through them too.This book collects the mindset issues that writers experience, that I hav...

From the bestselling author of Linchpin, Tribes, and The Dip comes an elegant little book that will inspire artists, writers, and entrepreneurs to stretch and commit to putting their best work out into the world.Creative work doesn't come with a guarantee. But there is a pattern to who succeeds and who doesn't. And engaging in the consistent practice of its pursuit is the best way forward.Based on the breakthrough Akimbo workshop ...

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Enthrall your readers, love the process, & become the writer you are meant to be!Writers are given a wealthy of opportunities to cultivate a successful writing life, break out, and find an audience for their work. Yet so many writers, from beginners to veterans, find their careers stuck in neutral.The solution is simple: Just write. Write yourself past fears, doubts, and setbacks, and use your desire for writing excellence to deeply immerse yoursel...

Writing the Cozy Mystery is a concise writing guide that describes step-by-step how to write a winning whodunit.Do you want to write a cozy mystery but don’t have a clue where to start? Or perhaps you’re already writing a series, and you need tips on how to keep your material fresh. Writing the Cozy Mystery is a handy reference guide that will help you develop your characters, establish the setting, plot the story, add suspense, plant clues, and solve the ...

Get advice from the best in the business on every stage of the novel-writing and publishing process!In The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing, 3rd Edition, you'll learn from established writers about how to make your novel a reality. Discover techniques and strategies for generating ideas, connecting with readers emotionally, and finding inspiration you need to finish your work. This fully revised edition includes an updated marketing section for navigatin...