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"I loved this book! So helpful!" -- Courtney Milan, New York Times Best Selling author of The Governess Affair"Have you ever wanted to double your daily word counts? Do you feel like you're crawling through your story, struggling for each paragraph? Would you like to get more words every day without increasing the time you spend writing or sacrificing quality? It's not impossible, it's not even that hard. This is the story of how, with a few simple changes, I boosted my daily writi...

"One of the books every boy should have on his bookshelf." -- San Francisco ExaminerNo outlaw could draw as fast as Lightning Larry. But what really terrified those bad men was that peculiar gun of his. It didn't shoot bullets. It shot light. And Larry always aimed for the heart.Can Larry save the town of Brimstone from Evil-Eye McNeevil's outlaw gang? Find out in this rip-roaring original tale of a gunfighter with a huge smile and a hankering for ...

"Hacks and Secrets: My Proven Formula for Writing Amazon Books That Sell"Are you an aspiring author looking to conquer the Amazon marketplace and make your mark as a bestselling author? Look no further! "Hacks and Secrets" is the ultimate guide that will unlock the gateways to writing and selling books that soar to the top of the charts.In this game-changing book, you will gain exclusive access to the insider knowledge and battle-tested strategies that have propelled countl...

Fifteen years after publishing "The Business of Writing for Children" -- the all-time online bestseller among guides to children's writing -- award-winning author Aaron Shepard returns with a new collection of articles on the art and business of creating literature for young people.Topics include managing time in stories, structuring a chapter book, retelling folktales and legends, obtaining permissions, databases and business forms for children's writers, performance tips for auth...

"Unleash your pen" gives you a practical step-by-step plan for writing and publishing a book, even if you are a complete beginner.I will lead you through each step of the writing process, helping you transform your ideas into captivating words that deeply resonate with your readers. You will also gain the knowledge and guidance to publish your book with a sense of accomplishment and unwavering confidence:- Learn how to build tension and conflict to...

"I'm quick and smart as I can be. Try and try, but you can't catch me!"Mouse Deer sings his song as he walks through the forest looking for tasty fruits and roots and shoots. Though he is small, he is not afraid. He knows that many big animals want to eat him -- but first they have to catch him!In these delightful trickster tales from Southeast Asia, find out how Mouse Deer gets the best of his enemies -- Tiger, Crocodile, and the most dangerous animal of a...

Writing books for children is both art and business. If you dream of becoming a children's author -- or even if you're well on your way -- this handbook can help you in writing sellable stories, getting them published, and promoting your books.Topics include common myths about children's writing, children's book categories, elements of successful stories, manuscript format, submission strategies, contract negotiation, the publishing process, career building, and children's writer r...

**“I loved it. Gloriously strange, funny, sensible.”—Neil GaimanBestselling author Daniel Pinkwater (The Hoboken Chicken Emergency) *returns in classic form with the illustrated, middle-grade adventures of one young Molly O’Malley: a dwarf (well, dwarf-ish) girl who just won’t settle for a boring life in the Catskills.“Captivating, cool and crazy!” —Sam Lloyd, author of* Mr. Pusskins“A Pinkwater whirlwind in all its glory.”—...

Explore different forms and genres by writing fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Discover effective writing concepts and build your skills. Create your own writing projects with fresh ideas.You'll learn a lot by simply reading these exercises, which impart literary and storytelling devices. Each chapter focuses on a different form or writing concept: freewriting, journaling, memoirs, fiction and storytelling, form poetry and free verse, article and blog writing, characters, ...

For five hundred years the Gods united the Three Nations in harmony.Now that balance has been shattered, and chaos threatens.A town burns and flames light the night sky. Hunted and alone, seventeen year old Eric flees through the wreckage. The mob grows closer, baying for the blood of their tormentor. Guilt weighs on his soul, but he cannot stop, cannot turn back. If he stops, they die.For two years Eric has carrie...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Deepseek Prompts for Fiction AuthorsUnlock your most powerful stories with Deepseek Prompts for Fiction Authors, the ultimate guide for writers ready to push beyond creative limits. This book isn’t just a collection of ideas—it’s a comprehensive roadmap to help you breathe life into every aspect of your fiction. Whether you're stuck staring at a blank page or looking to elevate your craft, these chapters offer the tools...

If you're looking for writing ideas, you've come to the right place.Perfect for writers who are feeling uninspired or who simply want to tackle a new writing challenge, 1200 Creative Writing Prompts has something for everyone. Whether you write fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction, you'll find plenty of fresh ideas inside this book.The fiction prompts cover a range of genres, including literary, mystery, thriller, suspense, science fiction, fantasy, paranormal, horror, r...