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Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition

How to Edit Yourself Into Print

by Renni Browne, Dave King ...

Hundreds of books have been written on the art of writing. Here at last is a book by two professional editors to teach writers the essential editing techniques of the trade that turn promising manuscripts into published novels and short stories.In this completely revised and updated second edition, Renni Browne and Dave King teach you, the writer, how to apply the professional book editing ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Hundreds of books have been written on the art of writing. Here at last is a book by two professional editors to teach writers the essential editing techniques of the trade that turn promising manuscripts into published novels and short stories.In this completely revised and updated second edition, Renni Browne and Dave King teach you, the writer, how to apply the professional book editing
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The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition

by William Strunk, Jr., E.B. White ...

'The Elements of Style' (1918), by William Strunk, Jr., is an American English writing style guide. It is the best-known, most influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading and usage in U.S. high school and university composition classes. This edition of 'The Elements of Style' details eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of ... Read more

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'The Elements of Style' (1918), by William Strunk, Jr., is an American English writing style guide. It is the best-known, most influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading and usage in U.S. high school and university composition classes. This edition of 'The Elements of Style' details eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of
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Revising Your Novel: First Draft to Finish Draft Omnibus

Foundations of Fiction

by Janice Hardy ...

Series series Foundations of Fiction
Get all three Fixing Your Revision Problems books in one omnibus!This book contains Fixing Your Character & Point-of-View Problems, Fixing Your Plot & Story Structure Problems, and Fixing Your Setting & Description Problems--PLUS a BONUS workshop: How to Salvage Half-Finished Manuscripts.A strong story has many parts, and when one breaks down, the whole book can fail. Make sure your story is the ... Read more

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Get all three Fixing Your Revision Problems books in one omnibus!This book contains Fixing Your Character & Point-of-View Problems, Fixing Your Plot & Story Structure Problems, and Fixing Your Setting & Description Problems--PLUS a BONUS workshop: How to Salvage Half-Finished Manuscripts.A strong story has many parts, and when one breaks down, the whole book can fail. Make sure your story is the
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Blurb Your Enthusiasm

A Cracking Compendium of Book Blurbs, Writing Tips, Literary Folklore and Publishing Secrets

by Louise Willder ...

A joyful celebration of books – the perfect gift for bibliophiles, word lovers and anyone who’s ever wondered, should you judge a book by its cover?A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR'A small masterpiece. There is something funny, notable or awe-inspiring on every single page’ Jenny Colgan, SpectatorWe love the words in books – but what about the words on them? How do they work their magic? Penguin Books ... Read more

$9.99 USD

A joyful celebration of books – the perfect gift for bibliophiles, word lovers and anyone who’s ever wondered, should you judge a book by its cover?A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR'A small masterpiece. There is something funny, notable or awe-inspiring on every single page’ Jenny Colgan, SpectatorWe love the words in books – but what about the words on them? How do they work their magic? Penguin Books
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On Editing

How to edit your novel the professional way

by Helen Corner-Bryant, Kathryn Price ...

"Highly recommended: On Editing is indispensable reading for anyone who is or wants to be a writer. Every desk should have a copy!"- Dr Samantha J. Rayner, Director of the Centre for Publishing, UCL"On Editing is a feast with many courses. When you have finished this book, you will feel encouraged, empowered, and indomitable. If you are writing-or editing-a novel, you could do no better than to ... Read more

$4.99 USD

"Highly recommended: On Editing is indispensable reading for anyone who is or wants to be a writer. Every desk should have a copy!"- Dr Samantha J. Rayner, Director of the Centre for Publishing, UCL"On Editing is a feast with many courses. When you have finished this book, you will feel encouraged, empowered, and indomitable. If you are writing-or editing-a novel, you could do no better than to
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Description

by Marcy Kennedy ...

Series Book 10 - Busy Writer's Guide
Are you looking for a way to add new depth and re-readability to your writing?Are you tired of description being “the boring part that people skip”?Are you a writer who’s struggled with making their story world feel believable and three-dimensional?Description in fiction shouldn’t be boring for the reader or for the writer.Description: A Busy Writer’s Guide will help you take your writing to the ... Read more

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Are you looking for a way to add new depth and re-readability to your writing?Are you tired of description being “the boring part that people skip”?Are you a writer who’s struggled with making their story world feel believable and three-dimensional?Description in fiction shouldn’t be boring for the reader or for the writer.Description: A Busy Writer’s Guide will help you take your writing to the
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Write Fearless. Edit Smart. Get Published.

A Master Class for Fiction Writers

by Lisa Mangum ...

Wherever you are in your author’s journey, this book is like teaming up with a personal writing coach who has more than a quarter century of editorial and publishing advice.Thousands of writers—from first-time authors to #1 New York Times best-selling authors—have learned from Lisa Mangum’s masterful literary advice and inspiration. Now she’s collected the best of her writing and editing tips in ... Read more

$14.39 USD

Wherever you are in your author’s journey, this book is like teaming up with a personal writing coach who has more than a quarter century of editorial and publishing advice.Thousands of writers—from first-time authors to #1 New York Times best-selling authors—have learned from Lisa Mangum’s masterful literary advice and inspiration. Now she’s collected the best of her writing and editing tips in
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Deep Point of View

by Marcy Kennedy ...

Series series Busy Writer's Guide
Do you want readers to be so caught up in your book that they forget they’re reading?Then you need deep POV.Deep POV takes the reader and places them inside of our characters—hearing their thoughts, feeling their emotions, and living the story through them. Compared to other writing styles, it builds a stronger emotional connection between the reader and our characters, creates the feeling of a ... Read more

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Do you want readers to be so caught up in your book that they forget they’re reading?Then you need deep POV.Deep POV takes the reader and places them inside of our characters—hearing their thoughts, feeling their emotions, and living the story through them. Compared to other writing styles, it builds a stronger emotional connection between the reader and our characters, creates the feeling of a
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The Combat Compendium: A Guide for Writing Fight Scenes

by Evelyn Page ...

Step into the world of adrenaline-pumping action with "The Combat Compendium: A Guide for Writing Fight Scenes." This essential guide is crafted for writers eager to master the art of creating realistic, intense, and emotionally charged fight scenes that captivate readers from start to finish.Unlock the Secrets of Authentic Combat:Comprehensive Techniques: From hand-to-hand brawls to epic weapon ... Read more

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Step into the world of adrenaline-pumping action with "The Combat Compendium: A Guide for Writing Fight Scenes." This essential guide is crafted for writers eager to master the art of creating realistic, intense, and emotionally charged fight scenes that captivate readers from start to finish.Unlock the Secrets of Authentic Combat:Comprehensive Techniques: From hand-to-hand brawls to epic weapon
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The Old Editor Says

Maxims for Writing and Editing

by John E. McIntyre ...

Many beginning writers and editors benefited from a crusty old editor’s brisk maxims about the craft. If you want to be reminded of those days, look inside. If you want to learn those brisk maxims, many of them are collected here. And if you aspire to become a crusty old editor, this is the handbook. ... Read more

$10.69 USD

Many beginning writers and editors benefited from a crusty old editor’s brisk maxims about the craft. If you want to be reminded of those days, look inside. If you want to learn those brisk maxims, many of them are collected here. And if you aspire to become a crusty old editor, this is the handbook.
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The Dialogue Doctor on Writing Emotion: How to Create an Emotional Journey that will Captivate Readers

The Dialogue Doctor on Writing Fiction

by Jeff Elkins ...

Series series The Dialogue Doctor on Writing Fiction
Stop guessing how your scenes make readers feel.If you've ever written a scene that should be powerful, but somehow falls flat, you're not alone.Most writing advice tells you to:Raise the stakesAdd tensionShow, don't tellBut almost no one shows you how to actually control the reader's emotional experience.That's where this book is different.Emotion isn't magic. It's design.In The Dialogue Doctor ... Read more

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Stop guessing how your scenes make readers feel.If you've ever written a scene that should be powerful, but somehow falls flat, you're not alone.Most writing advice tells you to:Raise the stakesAdd tensionShow, don't tellBut almost no one shows you how to actually control the reader's emotional experience.That's where this book is different.Emotion isn't magic. It's design.In The Dialogue Doctor
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Vollständiges Orthographisches Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache

by Konrad Duden ...

Entdecken Sie das Herz der deutschen Sprache mit dem "Vollständigen Orthographischen Wörterbuch" von Konrad Duden!Dieses Meisterwerk der Sprachwissenschaft öffnet Ihnen die Türen zu einer Welt voller Präzision und Klarheit, die die deutsche Sprache in ihrer reinsten Form präsentiert.Das "Vollständige Orthographische Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache" ist nicht nur ein Nachschlagewerk, sondern ein ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Entdecken Sie das Herz der deutschen Sprache mit dem "Vollständigen Orthographischen Wörterbuch" von Konrad Duden!Dieses Meisterwerk der Sprachwissenschaft öffnet Ihnen die Türen zu einer Welt voller Präzision und Klarheit, die die deutsche Sprache in ihrer reinsten Form präsentiert.Das "Vollständige Orthographische Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache" ist nicht nur ein Nachschlagewerk, sondern ein
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How to Edit Your Own Novel

by Poppy Rose Solomon ...

You’ve drafted your book, and now’s the time to start thinking of the next step. Will you query traditional publishers? Will you hire a professional editor to help you ready the book for independent publishing?In this gatekept industry, where secrets are held close and opportunities are few and far between, I want to help you break through. This book will help you on your way to publishing, ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

You’ve drafted your book, and now’s the time to start thinking of the next step. Will you query traditional publishers? Will you hire a professional editor to help you ready the book for independent publishing?In this gatekept industry, where secrets are held close and opportunities are few and far between, I want to help you break through. This book will help you on your way to publishing,
... Read more
2k to 10k: Writing Faster, Writing Better, and Writing More of What You Love

by Rachel Aaron ...

"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 ... Read more

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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
... Read more
The Chicago Guide to Grammar, Usage, and Punctuation

by Bryan A. Garner ...

Series series Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
The authoritative guide to using the English language effectively, from "the greatest writer on grammar and usage that this country has ever produced" (David Yerkes, Columbia University).The author of The Chicago Manual of Style's popular "Grammar and Usage" chapter, Bryan A. Garner is renowned for explaining the vagaries of English with absolute precision and utmost clarity. With The Chicago ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The authoritative guide to using the English language effectively, from "the greatest writer on grammar and usage that this country has ever produced" (David Yerkes, Columbia University).The author of The Chicago Manual of Style's popular "Grammar and Usage" chapter, Bryan A. Garner is renowned for explaining the vagaries of English with absolute precision and utmost clarity. With The Chicago
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Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success

by K.M. Weiland ...

Can Outlining Help You Write a Better Story?Writers often look upon outlines with fear and trembling. But when properly understood and correctly wielded, the outline is one of the most powerful weapons in a writer’s arsenal.Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success will:Help you choose the right type of outline for youGuide you in brainstorming plot ideasAid you in discovering your ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Can Outlining Help You Write a Better Story?Writers often look upon outlines with fear and trembling. But when properly understood and correctly wielded, the outline is one of the most powerful weapons in a writer’s arsenal.Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success will:Help you choose the right type of outline for youGuide you in brainstorming plot ideasAid you in discovering your
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On Revision

The Only Writing That Counts

by William Germano ...

A trusted editor turns his attention to the most important part of writing: revision." On Revision provides everything academic writers need to know about crafting superior essays, articles, monographs, and dissertations. . . . Essential for anyone facing down the vast and mysterious landscape of academic writing; invaluable for students and educators alike." — BooklistSo... ... Read more

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A trusted editor turns his attention to the most important part of writing: revision." On Revision provides everything academic writers need to know about crafting superior essays, articles, monographs, and dissertations. . . . Essential for anyone facing down the vast and mysterious landscape of academic writing; invaluable for students and educators alike." — BooklistSo...
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7 FIGURE FICTION

How to Use Universal Fantasy to SELL Your Books to ANYONE

by T. Taylor ...

Series Book 1 - universal fantasy®: butter up your writing
There are only, in my humble opinion, two kinds of readers.Readers who love your books.and…Readers who don’t know they love your books yet.But how do you reach those readers in the second category, no matter what kind of writer you are?The answer to that question is…Universal FantasyUniversal Fantasy is why my sales tripled when I “ac... ... Read more

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There are only, in my humble opinion, two kinds of readers.Readers who love your books.and…Readers who don’t know they love your books yet.But how do you reach those readers in the second category, no matter what kind of writer you are?The answer to that question is…Universal FantasyUniversal Fantasy is why my sales tripled when I “ac...
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Learning the Fundamentals of Fiction

How to Become a Successful Beta Reader, #1

by Dedrie Marie ...

Series Book 1 - How to Become a Successful Beta Reader
Are you a ravenous reader, a fiction freak, a biblio beast with an insatiable appetite? Have you ever wished your bookish habit could somehow earn its keep?There's a way—a truly exciting way!The first fiction that I ever beta read changed my life. Yes, it helped the author, but it transformed the course of my literary world—so much so that I now make a living offering author services—all because I ... Read more

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Are you a ravenous reader, a fiction freak, a biblio beast with an insatiable appetite? Have you ever wished your bookish habit could somehow earn its keep?There's a way—a truly exciting way!The first fiction that I ever beta read changed my life. Yes, it helped the author, but it transformed the course of my literary world—so much so that I now make a living offering author services—all because I
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Kiss My Asterisk

A Feisty Guide to Punctuation and Grammar

by Jenny Baranick ...

Grammar has finally let its hair down! Unlike uptight grammar books that overwhelm us with every single grammar rule, Kiss My Asterisk is like a bikini: it’s fun, flirty, and covers only the most important bits. Its lessons, which are 100 percent free of complicated grammar jargon, have been carefully selected to include today’s most common, noticeable errors-the ones that confuse our readers or ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Grammar has finally let its hair down! Unlike uptight grammar books that overwhelm us with every single grammar rule, Kiss My Asterisk is like a bikini: it’s fun, flirty, and covers only the most important bits. Its lessons, which are 100 percent free of complicated grammar jargon, have been carefully selected to include today’s most common, noticeable errors-the ones that confuse our readers or
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Understanding Show, Don't Tell (And Really Getting It)

Skill Builders, #1

by Janice Hardy ...

Series Book 1 - Skill Builders
Do you struggle with show, don't tell? You don't have to.Award-winning author Janice Hardy (and founder of the popular writing site, Fiction University) takes you deep into one of the most frustrating aspects of writing--showing, and not telling. She'll help you understand what show, don't tell means, teach you how to spot told prose in your writing, and reveal why common advice on how to fix it ... Read more

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Do you struggle with show, don't tell? You don't have to.Award-winning author Janice Hardy (and founder of the popular writing site, Fiction University) takes you deep into one of the most frustrating aspects of writing--showing, and not telling. She'll help you understand what show, don't tell means, teach you how to spot told prose in your writing, and reveal why common advice on how to fix it
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But Can I Start a Sentence with "But"?

Advice from the Chicago Style Q&A

by The University of Chicago Press Editorial Staff ...

Series series Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
"A wonderful blend of substance and snark—both a useful reference and a fun (yes, fun) read."—Mignon Fogarty, New York Times-bestselling author of Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingQ. Is it happy medium or happy median?A. The idiom is happy medium, but I like the image of commuters taking refuge from road rage on the happy median.Every month, tens of thousands of self-declared ... Read more

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"A wonderful blend of substance and snark—both a useful reference and a fun (yes, fun) read."—Mignon Fogarty, New York Times-bestselling author of Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingQ. Is it happy medium or happy median?A. The idiom is happy medium, but I like the image of commuters taking refuge from road rage on the happy median.Every month, tens of thousands of self-declared
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How Not to Write

The Essential Misrules of Grammar

by William Safire ...

These fifty humorous misrules of grammar will open the eyes of writers of all levels to fine style.How Not to Write is a wickedly witty book about grammar, usage, and style. William Safire, the author of the New York Times Magazine column "On Language," homes in on the "essential misrules of grammar," those mistakes that call attention to the major rules and regulations of writing. He tells you ... Read more

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These fifty humorous misrules of grammar will open the eyes of writers of all levels to fine style.How Not to Write is a wickedly witty book about grammar, usage, and style. William Safire, the author of the New York Times Magazine column "On Language," homes in on the "essential misrules of grammar," those mistakes that call attention to the major rules and regulations of writing. He tells you
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The Subversive Copy Editor

Advice from Chicago (or, How to Negotiate Good Relationships with Your Writers, Your Colleagues, and Yourself)

by Carol Fisher Saller ...

A revised and updated copy editor's guide to surviving the publishing industry, with practical advice on working with writers, colleagues, and yourself.Longtime manuscript editor and Chicago Manual of Style guru Carol Fisher Saller has negotiated many a standoff between a writer and editor refusing to compromise on the "rights" and "wrongs" of prose styling. Saller realized that when these sides ... Read more

$11.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A revised and updated copy editor's guide to surviving the publishing industry, with practical advice on working with writers, colleagues, and yourself.Longtime manuscript editor and Chicago Manual of Style guru Carol Fisher Saller has negotiated many a standoff between a writer and editor refusing to compromise on the "rights" and "wrongs" of prose styling. Saller realized that when these sides
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