You've just written a book—a masterpiece, the next great classic, the single piece of literature that's going to be required reading a hundred years from now long after you're good and dead and most of mankind has been replaced by robots. But...now what?Can you afford an editor? How do you decide on a good one? And how much of it can you do by yourself?GrammarStyleSyntaxPlot ...

You've just written a book—a masterpiece, the next great classic, the single piece of literature that's going to be required reading a hundred years from now long after you're good and dead and most of mankind has been replaced by robots. But...now what?Can you afford an editor? How do you decide on a good one? And how much of it can you do by yourself?GrammarStyleSyntaxPlot ...

For an aspiring novelist, nothing is more intimidating than a blank page or computer screen. This step-by-step guide helps you get past that hurdle, start writing, and cross the finish line to first draft in only twenty-six weeks! This guide covers the entire novel-writing process--from polishing an idea to finding an agent and submitting to publishers.This practical guide takes you through the ins and outs of writing and publishing your first book, including how t...

Resolve to Write And Publish Your Book In 2014Ever wondered what it takes to write and then have published that book you've been considering for ages? In this authoritative, 2014 edition of the guide, writer and editor, Jonathan Veale pulls few punches as he outlines the steps to take - and the pitfalls to avoid - as you plan, write and see your book completed and published for all to read, in printed form, or as an ebook.Although already a published author in non-fiction, ...

How To Write A Short Story in 7 Days is an introductory toolkit for novice writers looking to take their first foray into the format. It's also useful for intermediate writers who want to hone their craft or professionals looking to expand their skill set.This book was designed in house by the Needle In The Hay editorial team as a resource for writers competing in our weekly contests. With about 3000 short stories read, written and edited at Needle In The Hay since 2012, we think w...

Finishing your book is awesome. Finishing your editing is what makes all the difference. Looking for an editing guidebook that will help you take your work-in-progress to the next level? Look no further.The novel revision process is your opportunity to tweak, cajole, twist your words like licorice, and buff the imperfections out of your sentences until they shine like new. It's your chance to transform that first draft that trickled out of your fingers and onto the page, turning yo...

Knowing what's wrong with your book's first draft is one thing. Having a process to fix it is another. The PAPER method is a complete system for editing a novel that allows creativity to flourish while taking control of your project. Lose fear and panic, meet your deadlines, know what to do, where to do it, and when you'll be finished.

Why do so many people talk about writing a book but never get the job done? Why do so many start books they never finish? And why is the final product often so much less than what editors and agents want? Because writing is a process, and no steps can be omitted without impacting the quality of the work. As bestselling author William Bernhardt explains, editing begins before you start writing and doesn't end until the book is in print (if then). This book guides writers through that proces...

The Novel Planner Workbook helps aspiring and seasoned writers of all ages plan, outline, and develop their stories—whether an epic novel or a shorter story.The planner includes sections for brainstorming ideas, pre-write questions, setting and scene templates, character sketches, a story structure template, and vital checklists like the Ultimate Self-Publishing Checklist and the Ultimate Story Checklist.Additional templates and character sketches in PDFs are avail...

Written from the perspective of a developmental editor advising an author with a newly completed book draft, this article details a step-by-step method for revising and editing novel-length fiction or creative/narrative nonfiction manuscripts. It is a holistic, integrated process that applies to writers at every skill level and at any stage of their project.

Simple ideas, turned into rich stories.This short, easy-to-use guidebook tells you exactly how to turn a fleeting story idea into a solid premise strong enough to carry an entire novel.Plotting a Novel: Developing Story Ideas will teach you:How to get more story ideas when your creative well seems to have run dryHow to use mind mapping to decide which story idea is the best oneHow to develop the premise, th...

I believe that writing short stories in sci-fi, fantasy, horror, post-apocalyptic, and related genres represent a great way to get into indie publishing and finding your ideal readers. Here's my take on why this is so fun, often rewarding, and really exciting. Get your copy today!