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  • The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression

    Second Edition

    by Becca Puglisi, Angela Ackerman ...
    Series Book 1 - Writers Helping Writers Series
    The bestselling Emotion Thesaurus, often hailed as “the gold standard for writers” and credited with transforming how writers craft emotion, has now been expanded to include 55 new entries!One of the biggest struggles for writers is how to convey emotion to readers in a unique and compelling way. When showing our characters’ feelings, we often use the first idea that comes to mind, and they end up ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • The Poetry Home Repair Manual

    Practical Advice for Beginning Poets

    by Ted Kooser ...
    No other poet seems better suited to represent the United States as its Laureate in this era than Ted Kooser, and The Poetry Home Repair Manual should enhance his grip on our slumbering Republic."—Larry Woiwode, Poet Laureate of North Dakota, in North Dakota QuarterlyMuch more than a guidebook to writing and revising poems, this manual has all the comforts and merits of a long and enlightening ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • WRITE NOW! (How To Write That Novel--Today)

    by Francine Saint Marie ...
    An Amazon-Kindle Bestseller: "ALL ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS ARE ACHIEVEMENTS UNTO THEMSELVES"Whether you're a published author experiencing writer's block, a first-time novelist grappling with a debut, or a lover of literature who wants to gain insight into what it takes to write a good book, this inspiring tutorial will help keep the juices flowing, and demystify the creative process at the same time. ... Read more

    $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Writing Active Setting Book 3: Anchoring, Action, as a Character and More

    Writing Active Setting, #3

    by Mary Buckham ...
    Series Book 3 - Writing Active Setting
    Learn to use Setting to quickly anchor the reader into the world of your story.Use Setting as movement through space effectively.Explore Setting in a series.Learn the most common Setting pitfalls.Readers usually remember the plot and characters of a story, but Setting is every bit as important in creating a memorable world. Discover the difference between Ordinary Setting that bogs down your story ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 10 Steps To Hero - How To Craft a Kickass Protagonist

    The Complete Set: Textbook & Workbook

    by Sacha Black ...
    Series series Better Writers Series
    2 Jam-packed guides with over 300 pages of tips and tricks to help you master your heroesThe textbookFrom cardboard cut-out to superhero in 10 steps.Are you fed up of one-dimensional heroes? Frustrated with creating clones? Does your protagonist fail to capture your reader’s heart?In 10 Steps To Hero, you’ll discover:+ How to develop a killer character arc+ A step-by... ... Read more

    $8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • FBI Myths and Misconceptions

    A Manual for Armchair Detectives

    by Jerri Williams ...
    How much do you really know about the FBI? Do you know who the FBI is? Do you know what the FBI does?This manual debunks FBI myths and misconceptions for those who read, watch, and write crime dramas about the FBI or have always wanted to be a Special Agent. Like most people, you’ve probably learned about the FBI from popular culture–reading books and watching TV shows and movies, along with, of ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Paper Hearts, Volume 2: Some Publishing Advice

    by Beth Revis ...
    Series 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

  • The Emotion Amplifier Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Stress and Volatility

    by Becca Puglisi, Angela Ackerman ...
    Series Book 10 - Writers Helping Writers
    Welcome to the 2nd edition of Emotion Amplifiers—expanded and updated!Characters who are in control of their emotions rarely slip up, which makes for boring reading. To avoid that pitfall, channel your dark side and introduce stress that will make it harder for them to think clearly. Your weapon of choice? An amplifier. Pain, arousal, dehydration—conditions and states like these make it difficult ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Why Write?

    A Master Class on the Art of Writing and Why it Matters

    by Mark Edmundson ...
    **From one of America's great professors, author of Why Teach? and Why Read?--an inspiring exploration of the importance of writing well, for creators, educators, students, and anyone who writes.Why write when it sometimes feels that so few people really read--read as if their lives might be changed by what they're reading? Why write, when the world wants to be informed, not enlightened; to be ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Verbalize

    bring stories to life & life to stories

    by Damon Suede ...
    Series series live wire writer guides
    Fascinating fiction starts with characters who make readers care. This Live Wire Writer Guide presents a simple, effective technique to sharpen your hook, charge your scenes, and amplify your voice whether you’re a beginner or an expert.Most writing manuals skirt craft questions with gimmicks and quick fixes rather than plugging directly into your story’s power source. Energize your fiction and ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Writing the Cozy Mystery

    Expanded Second Edition

    by Nancy J. Cohen ...
    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 ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Writing Active Setting Book 1: Characterization and Sensory Detail

    Writing Active Setting, #1

    by Mary Buckham ...
    Series Book 1 - Writing Active Setting
    Have you tried to take your writing skills to the next level but don’t know where to begin?Do you dread the thought of writing narrative description because as a reader you skip over it when you read novels?Or are you a writer who ignores Setting description totally in your novel writing—but know your story needs it? You just don’t know where.Active Setting, explained in comprehensible bites with ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 88 Money-Making Writing Jobs

    by Robert Bly ...
    THE BEST WAYS TO MAKE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WRITING!Writers today are no longer just working on books and newspapers. Businesses, advertisers, and hundreds of other outlets are desperate for people who can craft effective messages and persuade people with their words. A strong writer can make $50 to $200 per hour, or even more... if you know where to find the work.Robert Bly is a professional ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Narrated by the Author

    How to Produce an Audiobook on a Budget

    by Renee Conoulty ...
    Do you want to be part of the growing audiobook industry? Are you an indie author looking to expand your readership? Learn how to narrate and produce your own professional quality audiobook within a budget.I won’t bore you with a list of my expert qualifications because I don’t have any. I’m not a tech wiz. I’m not an actor. I’m an average person, just like you, and if I can do it, then so can you ... Read more

    $5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Universal Fantasy List: ROMANCE

    (Universal Fantasy™: Butter Up Your Writing Book 2)

    by T. Taylor ...
    The Universal Fantasy™ List: Romance is a highly requested companion guide to the hugely popular writing resource, 7 Figure Fiction: How to Use Universal Fantasy to SELL Your Books to ANYONE.This valuable writing tool will help romance writers—and those who love to work with romantic story elements—“butter up” their storytelling by breaking down the Patron Saints (and a few little saints) of ... Read more

    $5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Dear Writer Revisited

    The Classic Guide to Writing Fiction

    by Carmel Bird ...
    This book about writing and the imagination is essential reading for any writer, emerging or experienced. Re-released with new material and updated advice for the 21st century writer. Contains advice for writers, inspirational quotes from numerous authors as well as writing exercises.'Dear Writer Revisited is warm and nudging, firm and affirming.' Angela Meyer, Literary Minded‘I first read Dear ... Read more

    $3.27 USD

  • The Negative Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Flaws

    by Becca Puglisi, Angela Ackerman ...
    Series Book 2 - Writers Helping Writers Series
    Crafting likable, interesting characters is a balancing act, and finding that perfect mix of strengths and weaknesses can be difficult. Not only does a well-drawn protagonist need positive attributes to help him succeed, he must also have flaws that humanize him and give him something to overcome. The same is true of villains and the rest of the story’s supporting cast. So how can writers figure ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Activate

    a thesaurus of actions & tactics for dynamic genre fiction

    by Damon Suede ...
    Series series live wire writer guides
    Fiction is action. Activate is an author's thesaurus of dramatic possibilities that will galvanize your characterization and dramatization. Verbalizing any narrative requires juicy language with the vibrancy readers crave. This handy writing reference focuses on language's powerhouse: verbs, featuring 5,300 potent options sorted into three useful contexts.ALPHABETICAL: an A-Z catalog of actions ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Writing Prompts: 99 Karate Chops to Writer’s Block

    by Rob Fennell ...
    From superpowers to treasured memories, from the sublime to the ridiculous, from talking geese to contemplating your ideal workday, this collection is jam-packed with ideas to spark your writing.Designed especially for creative writers, bloggers, and journal-keepers, but equally useful for non-fiction authors, professionals, and students, WRITING PROMPTS: 99 KARATE CHOPS TO WRITERS BLOCK will get ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Penguin Writers' Guides: Improve Your Spelling

    by George Davidson ...
    The Penguin Writers' Guides series provides authoritative, succinct and easy-to-follow guidance on specific aspects of written English. Whether you need to brush up your skills or get to grips with something for the first time, these invaluable Guides will help you find the best way to get your message across clearly and effectively.From silent, double and capital letters to foreign words, proper ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Writing Myths

    Myths and Misconceptions Holding You Back in Your Writing Career

    by Kristina Adams ...
    Series Book 1 - The Write Mindset
    Everything you wanted to know about writing but were too afraid to ask.Can you make a living from writing? How much money do authors make for every book they sell? Do traditionally published authors have to market their books?There are lots of myths, misconceptions, and lies out there about writing careers. Writing Myths demystifies the most perilous so that you know what life is really like as a ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Best Little Grammar Book Ever! Second Edition

    Speak and Write with Confidence / Avoid Common Mistakes

    by Arlene Miller ...
    This is a new edition of this bestselling book. "The Best Little Grammar Book Ever" was originally published in 2010. Since then it has sold thousands of copies and received great reviews from its users, which include schools, colleges, and professional writers. The aim of the book was to solve those common grammar, punctuation, and word usage issues that stump us all. This second edition has been ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • Become an Unstoppable Storyteller

    How to Craft Compelling Serials

    by KimBoo York ...
    Learn to write serials that draw readers in and never let go!Many subscription authors already use the serial format to create super-fans of their stories and worldbuilding. Serials are, in fact, one of the oldest forms of storytelling. Now you can leverage their popularity and long-lasting fan devotion to build up your own fanbase and expand your opportunities as an author!But it can be ... Read more

    $8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Complete Guide to Writing Erotica: Launch Your Erotica-Writing Gig to Success

    The Writing Business

    by Sophie Chandler ...
    Series series The Writing Business
    Do you want to write erotica for profit, but don't know where to begin? Do people keep telling you to write to niche but not explaining how to research it? Are you having troubles figuring out how to research keywords?Then let me teach you all the trade secrets to get you started on the right foot with your erotica writing gig!All you ever needed to know to start a complete business selling smut ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus