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  • Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Author's Guide to Uniting Story Structure, Plot, and Character Development

    by K.M. Weiland ...
    Book 7 - Helping Writers Become Authors
    Powerful Character Arcs Create Powerful StoriesHave you written a story with an exciting concept and interesting characters—but it just isn’t grabbing the attention of readers or agents? It’s time to look deeper into the story beats that create realistic and compelling character arcs. Internationally published, award-winning novelist K.M. Weiland shares her acclaimed method for achieving memorable ... Read more

    $5.69 USD

  • Writing and Marketing Systems

    by Elana M Johnson ...
    Book 3 - Indie Inspiration for Self-Publishers
    Sit down first thing in the morning and write, everyone says. The best marketing is writing and releasing the next book, they say. Rapid release is the only way to make money, I've heard.Well...almost. Kind of? Maybe.Not everyone can write 10,000 words each day. Not everyone can release a book every month. Does that mean all is lost for self-publishers who only have a few books out and struggle to ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • Writing and Launching a Bestseller

    by Elana M Johnson ...
    Book 4 - Indie Inspiration for Self-Publishers
    Join seven-figure author Elana Johnson as she outlines two of the most important things all self-publishers grapple with: 1. How to write the next bestseller, and 2. How to launch the next bestseller. And bonus - there will be ideas for how to market that new release when it's no longer shiny and fresh.Every book an author releases has untold earning potential, but we all want to write the most ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • Writing and Releasing Rapidly

    by Elana M Johnson ...
    Book 1 - Indie Inspiration for Self-Publishers
    From USA Today Bestselling and Kindle All-Star Author Elana Johnson comes the ultimate guide to writing and releasing rapidly for self-publishers.You've heard the term "Rapid Release" and you're wondering if it's a viable strategy for you. This book has everything you need to get started writing and releasing quicker, as well as half a dozen case studies outlining 6 different Rapid Release ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Writing Voice

    The Complete Guide to Creating a Presence on the Page and Engaging Readers

    by Writer's Digest Books ...
    series Creative Writing Essentials
    Develop a voice that captures readers' attention!All writers bring a unique set of skills to their work: One author might write outstanding characters, while another might dazzle with dialogue. You don't have to master every aspect of the craft in order to succeed, but the one quality required of every writer is a compelling, original voice. Your voice, which is often difficult to define and even ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Creating Characters

    The Complete Guide to Populating Your Fiction

    by Writer's Digest Books ...
    series Creative Writing Essentials
    Create characters that leap off the page--and into readers' hearts!Populating your fiction with authentic, vivid characters is a surefire way to captivate your readers from the first sentence to the last. Whether you're writing a series, novel, short story, or flash fiction, Creating Characters is an invaluable guide to bringing your fictional cast to life.This book is a comprehensive reference to ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Dynamic Characters

    by Nancy Kress ...
    A truly unforgettable story is defined by its characters. Their motivations, their changes, their actions compel us to read on, anxiously trying to discern what will happen next.In Dynamic Characters, award-winning author and Writer's Digest columnist Nancy Kress explores the fundamental relationship between characterization and plot, illustrating how vibrant, well-constructed characters act as ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Elements of Fiction Writing - Characters & Viewpoint

    Proven advice and timeless techniques for creating compelling characters by an a ward-winning author

    by Orson Scott Card ...
    Vivid and memorable characters aren't born: they have to be made.This book is a set of tools: literary crowbars, chisels, mallets, pliers and tongs. Use them to pry, chip, yank and sift good characters out of the place where they live in your memory, your imagination and your soul.Award-winning author Orson Scott Card explains in depth the techniques of inventing, developing and presenting ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Write Great Fiction - Plot & Structure

    by James Scott Bell ...
    series Write Great Fiction
    Craft an Engaging PlotHow does plot influence story structure? What's the difference between plotting for commercial and literary fiction? How do you revise a plot or structure that's gone off course?With Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure, you'll discover the answers to these questions and more. Award-winning author James Scott Bell offers clear, concise information that will help you create a ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Closing the Deal...on Your Terms

    Agents, Contracts and Other Considerations

    by Kristine Kathryn Rusch ...
    Book 12 - WMG Writer's Guides
    Making the wrong decisions on the business side of publishing can destroy a writer’s career. Longtime writer, editor, and publisher Kristine Kathryn Rusch knows this better than anyone. So she decided to write a book on the dealbreakers in contracts, agency agreements, and other business things that will ruin a writer’s future.Little did she know that it would take her seven months, lots of hand ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Consider This

    Moments in My Writing Life after Which Everything Was Different

    by Chuck Palahniuk ...
    Renowned, bestselling novelist Chuck Palahniuk takes us behind the scenes of the writing life, with postcards from decades on the road and incredible examination of the power of fiction and the art of storytelling.In this spellbinding blend of memoir and insight, bestselling author Chuck Palahniuk shares stories and generous advice on what makes writing powerful and what makes for powerful writing ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • Paper Hearts, Volume 2: Some Publishing Advice

    by Beth Revis ...
    Book 2 - Paper Hearts
    When you’re reading to take your book to the next stage, Paper Hearts Volume 2 serves as a guide. With unbiased information on multiple possible publishing paths, this book provides practical resources to determine whether your book should be traditionally or self published and gives specific examples on successful practices for both paths. Go from query to interviewing agents to working with ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • Writing into the Dark

    How to Write a Novel without an Outline

    by Dean Wesley Smith ...
    Book 6 - WMG Writer's Guides
    With more than a hundred published novels and more than seventeen million copies of his books in print, USA Today bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith knows how to outline. And he knows how to write a novel without an outline.In this WMG Writer’s Guide, Dean takes you step-by-step through the process of writing without an outline and explains why not having an outline boosts your creative voice ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • How to Outline Your Book with Pre-Outline Questions

    by Kylie Day ...
    Book 1 - The Busy Author's Guide
    Have you ever felt overwhelmed by how much information and how many full-length books there are about writing? Have you ever bought several books on writing, thinking they will make you write better and/or faster, but instead you read and read and push away the time you should spend writing?The Busy Author’s Guide series is a series of short ebooks meant for all kinds of writers who don't have ... Read more

    $0.99 USD

  • Romance Your Goals

    by Zoe York ...
    Book 3 - Publishing How To
    Our publishing business is an extension of who we are and what we want in life. In order to find success at genre fiction writing, authors need to figure out which projects will move them towards their ideal career. In Romance Your Goals, New York Times and USA Today bestselling romance author Zoe York lays out a new framework for creating a chain of goals, achievable mile markers that point you ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Romance Your Brand

    Building a Marketable Genre Fiction Series

    by Zoe York ...
    Book 1 - Publishing How To
    “Genre fiction series are the bread and butter of mid-list writers. For many they make the difference between a writing dream and a writing career.” Zoe York/Ainsley Booth, USA Today and New York Times bestselling authorFor the first time ever in print, Zoe York breaks down how she plans a series—something she has done ten times over. Romance Your Brand is an adaptation of an intensive four-week ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Romance Your Plan

    by Zoe York ...
    Book 2 - Publishing How To
    After writing a genre fiction series, what's next? Writing another one, that will both please existing fans and find you new readers at the same time. Zoe York has been there a dozen times. In this follow up to Romance Your Brand, the USA Today bestselling author breaks down how to pick the right marketing plan for your brand, your books, and your readers.Let's talk about:• scheduling sales• ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • You Must Be This Tall to Ride

    Contemporary Writers Take You Inside The Story

    by B.J. Hollars ...
    Compelling stories have the power to generate infinite wonder: It's nearly impossible to imagine how the author began, and yet we sense there's much more beyond the final word. It's this mysterya combination of inspiration and craft, smoke and mirrorsthat makes writing feel momentous. But it can also feel overwhelming, causing us to become small, scared, not quite ready for the "big" rides, such ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • BLANK PAGE TO FINAL DRAFT

    How to Plot, Write, and Edit a Novel, Step by Step

    by Bryn Donovan ...
    Finally finish a novel…or write your best novel yet…while living your busy life.From executive editor and writing coach Bryn Donovan comes the step-by-step guide to plan, write, and edit your novel. Even if you’re a full-time employee, a student, or a parent, you can complete a novel that’s polished and ready to submit to agents and editors or to self-publish. Do one step a week to finish in one ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • Francisco Tárrega: The Story of Capricho Árabe

    by Thanh Pham ...
    Francisco Tárrega: The Story of Capricho Árabe, is a brief look into guitarist/composer Francisco Tárrega and a study of performance practice of the piece, "Capricho Árabe". This essay uses life of the composer and historical events to shape an approach to this staple of the guitar repertoire. ... Read more

    Free

  • Writers on Writing Vol.2

    Writers on Writing, #2

    by Brian Hodge, James Everington, Mark Allan Gunnells, Lucy A. Snyder, Daniel I. Russell, Theresa Derwin, Paul Kane, Jonathan Winn ...
    Book 2 - Writers on Writing
    This is Writers on Writing – An Author's Guide where your favorite authors share their ultimate secrets in becoming and being an author.Learn the craft of writing from those who know it best.This is Writers On Writing – An Author's Guide Vol.2, where professional authors share their secrets in the ultimate guide to becoming – and being – an author.In this volume you'll find the following in-depth ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • My Publishing Imprint: How to Create a Self-Publishing Book Imprint & ISBN Essentials

    Countdown to Book Launch, #1

    by David Wogahn ...
    Book 1 - Countdown to Book Launch
    **2020 Gold Medal Winner—Readers' Favorite Book Awards**Are you planning to self-publish? Do you want to be a publisher?Don't settle for Amazon's free ISBN until you read this book.My Publishing Imprint answers these important questions:- Do you have to create a publishing imprint to publish a book?- Do you need to establish an entity or register a business name if you want to be recognized a... ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Dear Writer, Are You Intuitive?

    by Becca Syme, Susan Bischoff ...
    ***When you "just know" how a story should go...When you "have a feeling" about how that ad should run...***When you "get overwhelmed" by columns of data or the idea of running numbers...Those are all types of intuition. Intuition, commonly misunderstood as being primarily driven by emotion, is actually a very quick ability to pattern-read, and is based in information-gathering that's done so ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • The Secrets of Story

    Innovative Tools for Perfecting Your Fiction and Captivating Readers

    by Matt Bird ...
    You've just boarded a plane. You've loaded your phone with your favorite podcasts, but before you can pop in your earbuds, disaster strikes: The guy in the next seat starts telling you all about something crazy that happened to him--in great detail. This is the unwelcome storyteller, trying to convince a reluctant audience to care about his story.We all hate that guy, right? But when you tell a ... Read more

    $14.99 USD