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The 12 Key Pillars of Novel Construction takes the mystery out of building a solid story and shows you how to go from idea to complete novel in practical, easy-to-understand steps.Build smart!Over and over, struggling writers make the same fatal mistakes in their manuscripts. Even writers who have studied all the best writing craft books and taken workshops and followed writers' blogs still don't get the structure. Truth is, a lot of writers believe...
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Tired of being stuck in a chair behind a desk?
Do you want to write more without sacrificing your health and sanity?
Learn how you can get more written while
Hiking or just going for a stroll
Driving
Watching your kids play at the park
Taking a bath
Multiple New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson has written 160 books-nearly fifteen million words!-most of them by dictating into a hand-held recorder while hiking.
Award-winning novelist...
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Are you tired of writing books that no one seems to need or want? Do you spend countless hours on a project only to find there's no market for it? "Three Story Method: Writing How-To Books" is here to revolutionize the way you think about writing and publishing your how-to and non-fiction content. Esteemed author and publishing experts Valerie Ihsan, Miranda Weingartner, and J. Thorn take you through a transformative approach that ensures your book...
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Want to write a visually powerful novel? Shoot Your Novel takes an in-depth look at cinematic technique for fiction writers. No other writing craft book teaches you the secret of how to "show, don't tell."Best-selling authors of every genre know the secret to hooking readers-by showing, not telling, their story. But writers are not taught how to "show" scenes in a cinematic way. Without a clear, concise, and precise method for constructing dynamic...
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Many who attempt NaNoWriMo and Camp NaNoWriMo succeed. Many more do not. Those who don't, often lack a support structure - at least one person to cheer them on as they attempt to write 50,000 words in 30 days. "Write That Book in 30 Days" was written with those people in mind. It's a book of 30 daily readings that will inspire writers to hit their daily word count. Each daily reading includes an inspirational quote that will speak directly to where...
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"What do you think of my fiction book writing?" the aspiring novelist extorted.
"Darn," the editor hectored, in turn. "I can not publish your novel! It is full of what we in the business call 'really awful writing.'"
"But how shall I absolve this dilemma? I have already read every tome available on how to write well and get published!" The writer tossed his head about, wildly.
"It might help," opined the blonde editor, helpfully, "to ponder how...
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Forty-seven multi-published Christian writers share what happened to the first novel they attempted to write . . . and why some of those books never made their way to bookstore shelves. Read these stories and be encouraged--everyone starts with a blank page or computer screen!
Contributors include Hannah Alexander, Tamera Alexander, Mesu Andrews, James Scott Bell, Lori Benton, Heidi Chiavaroli, Mindy Starns Clark, Colleen Coble, James Coggins,...
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Isekai is a popular genre - with a legacy going back long before the popular term. However, when characters switch worlds, unique worldbuilding challenges confront the author. How can we explore the rich challenges of world-changing protagonists without falling into tropes or missing great opportunities?This book is a helpful series of 50 questions, as well as follow-up exercises and more, to help you think about Isekai-style tales in your world....
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Learn the secret of how to write the heart of your story! This writing skills book, full of fiction writing technique, is like no other. Some novelists write with the goal of becoming a best seller, hoping for wealth and fame. Some just want to write novels that earn them a steady income so they can feed their families and pay their bills. Some write to express their creativity and don't care if anyone ever reads their books. Then there are the other...
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Being An Indie Author Can't Be That Hard, Right? So you want to be an indie author. Or maybe you're scared to do it all yourself and are looking for a publisher, but want to know more about the nuts and bolts of the book business. Either way, this book is for you. Scott is a thirty-year small press veteran who shares his knowledge-from the snarky to the sublime-and answers your questions: What should you consider before you start to write? What about...
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Have you always wanted to write a book? If so, this is the book for you, a simple process used by longtime writer Mike Reuther for finding that creativity deep within you. Learn how to write fast and get a book published in no time at all - no matter what it is you are writing. A book for beginning writers, but also experienced authors looking for a better way to write that novel, memoir, biography or any other book. Reuther, the author of more than...
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This little book number 7 assumes that you have done all the necessary preparation. Now it is time to write the first draft of your work.First draft? Yes, no matter how good you are it will be the first. It will need editing and changing later.So because it is a draft, you should try to write it as fast as you can. Since it will need editing anyway, don't edit as you go. Don't worry too much about it, it doesn't have to be perfect right away. Getting...
14) Author Like Me
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The final installment of the Author Like Me series is 5 books in 1! It's the entire series all in one, with an additional chapter that is ONLY found in this all-in-one book. Plus it's 25% off compared to buying all five of the books.As an international bestselling author I've put together the tricks and tips that can help you avoid making newbie mistakes. I know too, I've made A LOT of them, which is how I learned everything within these pages. There...
15) How to Write a Novel in 10 Easy Steps: Tips for Planning Your Book Fast With the Autorissimo Method
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Do you have a clear sense of what the book you want to write is like, but you get stuck when it's time to start it, or when you get halfway through?Do you have images of characters in your head and dialogues that resonate in your mind, but you feel you lack the "instruction manual" to put it all together?If you can relate, this book is for you!Written in a clear and entertaining tone, here you will find proven strategies for planning an intriguing...
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If you have ever wanted to write a book, you need this little book. It will take away the fear and doubt. It will get you started. In 6 easy steps you will develop your book. You will decide its content, its shape and direction. You will know exactly what you want to write and why. You will know your characters and your storyline. You will gain confidence at every step, and you will enjoy the journey.
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"The most comprehensive book on self-editing for fiction writers!""Filled to the hilt with the essential tools you need to write clearly and effectively and, overall, become a better fiction writer."Fiction writers often struggle to improve their craft. And the biggest challenge comes from the inability to see what isn't working. The prose feels off. The scene isn't gelling. The dialogue sounds stilted or clunky. But they don't know why or how to...
18) Opening Doors
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Opening Doors is ALLi's best practice guide to the publishing industry for indie authors. From entering awards and joining literary associations, to approaching festivals, bookshops and making the most of your publication rights, this proactive book is full of tips, insights and inspiring case studies.
This guidebook is part of ALLi's ongoing Open Up to Indie Authors campaign to encourage and aid literary events, festivals, prizes, reviewers, booksellers,...
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ISBNs are unique product identifier codes that help distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and readers find your book and contrary to poor advice, yes, independent authors do need them. Understanding how ISBNs work, why they matter, and how to source and use them will help you distribute your self-published books efficiently and professionally.
But there is a lot of misinformation out there.
In this short guide from the AskALLi team of the Alliance...
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Are you an indie author who wants to win an award for your writing and publishing? You can.
Indie authors have long been excluded from the most prestigious book prizes, awards, and competitions, but the awards scene is changing. According to Hannah Jacobson, founder of BookAwardPro.com, "Over 92% of all book awards are available to indie and self-published authors," including many that are for indie authors only.
This short guide provides the latest...
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