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Think, Write, Edit, Romance

The Romance Writer's Journey from Blank Page to Finished Novel

by KJ Charles ...

**A practical craft guide for romance writers from KJ Charles, former editor and author of over 30 novels—including The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen—focused on writing, revising, polishing, and publishing emotionally satisfying romance novels.Think, Write, Edit, Romance is a smart, practical, and deeply reassuring guide to writing romance novels from one of the genre’s most respected voices ... Read more

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**A practical craft guide for romance writers from KJ Charles, former editor and author of over 30 novels—including The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen—focused on writing, revising, polishing, and publishing emotionally satisfying romance novels.Think, Write, Edit, Romance is a smart, practical, and deeply reassuring guide to writing romance novels from one of the genre’s most respected voices
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Plotting Your Fantasy Novel

by Jed Herne ...

Stop struggling with the blank page and finally create the fantasy novel you've always dreamed of writing.Do you have great worldbuilding and character ideas, but don't know what should actually happen in your story? Have you started writing a book, only to get stuck halfway through? Do you have cool scene concepts, but don't know how to link them together, or what to do between your big plot ... Read more

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Stop struggling with the blank page and finally create the fantasy novel you've always dreamed of writing.Do you have great worldbuilding and character ideas, but don't know what should actually happen in your story? Have you started writing a book, only to get stuck halfway through? Do you have cool scene concepts, but don't know how to link them together, or what to do between your big plot
... Read more
Make Your Story Matter

An Interactive Guide to Unlocking Your Brain's Storytelling Power and Writing a Book Readers Love

by Abbie Emmons ...

You’ve got a story inside you—but writing it feels impossible.What if writing didn’t have to be a struggle? What if all you had to do was harness your brain's natural storytelling instincts to craft the book you’ve always dreamed of?If you’re having trouble bringing your story to life, the problem isn’t you. It’s that you’ve been buried under a mountain of rigid rules, theory, and advice that ... Read more

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You’ve got a story inside you—but writing it feels impossible.What if writing didn’t have to be a struggle? What if all you had to do was harness your brain's natural storytelling instincts to craft the book you’ve always dreamed of?If you’re having trouble bringing your story to life, the problem isn’t you. It’s that you’ve been buried under a mountain of rigid rules, theory, and advice that
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Follow the Story

How to Write Successful Nonfiction

by James B. Stewart ...

An indispensable guide to nonfiction writing from the Columbia Journalism School professor and Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist behind the bestsellers Blind Eye, Blood Sport, and Den of Thieves.In Follow the Story, bestselling author and journalist James B. Stewart teaches you the techniques of compelling narrative writing, from nonfiction books to articles, feature stories, or memoirs. Stewart ... Read more

$15.99 USD

An indispensable guide to nonfiction writing from the Columbia Journalism School professor and Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist behind the bestsellers Blind Eye, Blood Sport, and Den of Thieves.In Follow the Story, bestselling author and journalist James B. Stewart teaches you the techniques of compelling narrative writing, from nonfiction books to articles, feature stories, or memoirs. Stewart
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Secrets to Writing a Mystery

Write Novels That Sell, #6

by K. Stanley, L. Taylor ...

Series Book 6 - Write Novels That Sell
Unlock the secrets to writing a bestselling mystery novel.This book solves the puzzle of deep structure specific to mysteries and guides you through an actionable, flexible process to outline, write, and edit a mystery novel.Through the process, you'llLearn to identify your mystery type (Cozy, Traditional, Detective).Assemble your essential cast of characters (Sleuth, Victim, Suspects, and Culprit ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the secrets to writing a bestselling mystery novel.This book solves the puzzle of deep structure specific to mysteries and guides you through an actionable, flexible process to outline, write, and edit a mystery novel.Through the process, you'llLearn to identify your mystery type (Cozy, Traditional, Detective).Assemble your essential cast of characters (Sleuth, Victim, Suspects, and Culprit
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The Pocket Guide to Pantsing

How to Write a Novel Without an Outline (With Confidence)

by M.L. Ronn ...

Series Book 13 - Author Level Up
Pantsers: do you want to ditch outlining forever but don't know how?Maybe you've tried to write by the seat of your pants, but you got lost in the weeds. Or, you just need some structure.Writing a novel without an outline is like solving a complex puzzle—daunting, but not impossible.Master this technique and you'll write stories that you never dreamed of--and readers will pay you for it.In this ... Read more

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Pantsers: do you want to ditch outlining forever but don't know how?Maybe you've tried to write by the seat of your pants, but you got lost in the weeds. Or, you just need some structure.Writing a novel without an outline is like solving a complex puzzle—daunting, but not impossible.Master this technique and you'll write stories that you never dreamed of--and readers will pay you for it.In this
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Kickstarter for Authors, Second Edition

Empowering Writers to Fund and Flourish

by Anthea L. Sharp ...

Bring your author dreams to life!Make awesome books & special editionsNurture superfansBoost your incomeFree yourself from the retailer hamster wheel!Whether you're writing fiction, poetry, nonfiction, children's books, editing anthologies, or involved with any number of bookish endeavors, <st... ... Read more

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Bring your author dreams to life!Make awesome books & special editionsNurture superfansBoost your incomeFree yourself from the retailer hamster wheel!Whether you're writing fiction, poetry, nonfiction, children's books, editing anthologies, or involved with any number of bookish endeavors, <st...
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All the Knowledge in the World

The Extraordinary History of the Encyclopedia

by Simon Garfield ...

From the “deliriously clever” (Boston Globe) Simon Garfield, New York Times bestselling author of Just My Type, comesthe wild and fascinating story of the encyclopedia, from Ancient Greece to the present day.New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice"A brilliant book about knowledge itself.” —Deirdre Mask, author of The Address Book**“Garfield’s witty history captures the... ... Read more

$16.99 USD

From the “deliriously clever” (Boston Globe) Simon Garfield, New York Times bestselling author of Just My Type, comesthe wild and fascinating story of the encyclopedia, from Ancient Greece to the present day.New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice"A brilliant book about knowledge itself.” —Deirdre Mask, author of The Address Book**“Garfield’s witty history captures the...
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Biting the Error

Writers Explore Narrative

Edited by Gail Scott, Robert Gluck, Camille Roy ...

What is the best way to tell a story? In this anthology, the first-ever collection of essays by innovative, cutting-edge writers on the theme of narration, forty of the continent's top experimental writers describe their engagement with language, storytelling and the world. The anthology includes renowned writers like Kathy Acker, Dennis Cooper, Nicole Brossard, Daphne Marlatt, Lydia Davis and ... Read more

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What is the best way to tell a story? In this anthology, the first-ever collection of essays by innovative, cutting-edge writers on the theme of narration, forty of the continent's top experimental writers describe their engagement with language, storytelling and the world. The anthology includes renowned writers like Kathy Acker, Dennis Cooper, Nicole Brossard, Daphne Marlatt, Lydia Davis and
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Talk of the Devil

The Collected Writings of Ian Fleming

by Ian Fleming ...

A fascinating literary collection of rarely seen journalism and other writings by Ian Fleming, author of the James Bond series.Ian Fleming was best known for bringing to life the legendary character of James Bond, one of the most beloved and enduring icons of our time, but he was perhaps even more interesting than his creation. His career in Naval Intelligence and extensive travels around the ... Read more

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A fascinating literary collection of rarely seen journalism and other writings by Ian Fleming, author of the James Bond series.Ian Fleming was best known for bringing to life the legendary character of James Bond, one of the most beloved and enduring icons of our time, but he was perhaps even more interesting than his creation. His career in Naval Intelligence and extensive travels around the
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The Secrets of Character

Writing a Hero Anyone Will Love

by Matt Bird ...

An insightful and actionable guide to creating a hero that readers will fall in love with, from the author of The Secrets of StoryThe hardest yet most essential element of writing great fiction is character – specifically, creating a central hero who is relatable, compelling, and worth the reader’s precious time. In this entertaining and practical guide, popular blogger, writing coach and ... Read more

$14.99 USD

An insightful and actionable guide to creating a hero that readers will fall in love with, from the author of The Secrets of StoryThe hardest yet most essential element of writing great fiction is character – specifically, creating a central hero who is relatable, compelling, and worth the reader’s precious time. In this entertaining and practical guide, popular blogger, writing coach and
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A Poetry Handbook

A Prose Guide to Understanding and Writing Poetry

by Mary Oliver ...

“Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that’s what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook.”— Los Angeles TimesFrom the beloved and acclaimed poet, an ultimate guide to writing and understanding poetry.With passion and wit, Mary Oliver skillfully imparts ... Read more

$13.99 USD

“Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that’s what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook.”— Los Angeles TimesFrom the beloved and acclaimed poet, an ultimate guide to writing and understanding poetry.With passion and wit, Mary Oliver skillfully imparts
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Breakthrough

How to Overcome Doubt, Fear and Resistance to Be Your Ultimate Creative Self

by Todd Mitchell ...

Break free of toxic success myths.Transcend the suffering artist paradigm.Actualize your immense creative potential.If you've ever struggled with doubt, fear, procrastination, or disappointment while trying to create, this book is for you. Breakthrough goes where no other books on creativity dare to tread―exposing the toxic success myths that hold people back and revealing radical, perspective ... Read more

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Break free of toxic success myths.Transcend the suffering artist paradigm.Actualize your immense creative potential.If you've ever struggled with doubt, fear, procrastination, or disappointment while trying to create, this book is for you. Breakthrough goes where no other books on creativity dare to tread―exposing the toxic success myths that hold people back and revealing radical, perspective
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1000 Words

A Writer's Guide to Staying Creative, Focused, and Productive All Year Round

by Jami Attenberg ...

National BestsellerInspired by Jami Attenberg’s wildly popular literary movement #1000WordsofSummer, this “encouraging handbook” (Publishers Weekly) features essays on creativity, productivity, and writing from acclaimed authors including Roxane Gay, Lauren Groff, Celeste Ng, Meg Wolitzer, and Carmen Maria Machado.In 2018, novelist Jami Attenberg, faced with a looming deadline, needed writing ... Read more

$14.99 USD

National BestsellerInspired by Jami Attenberg’s wildly popular literary movement #1000WordsofSummer, this “encouraging handbook” (Publishers Weekly) features essays on creativity, productivity, and writing from acclaimed authors including Roxane Gay, Lauren Groff, Celeste Ng, Meg Wolitzer, and Carmen Maria Machado.In 2018, novelist Jami Attenberg, faced with a looming deadline, needed writing
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Beyond Horatio's Philosophy: The Fantasy of Peter S. Beagle

by David Stevens ...

In Beyond Horatio’s Philosophy: The Fantasy of Peter S. Beagle, David Stevens examines the fantasy of American writer Peter S. Beagle. He finds a consistent view of the world and an almost overpowering sense of humor, leading him to conclude that Beagle believes that love is the best thing we have and the only reason for living. His work will be read and enjoyed for generations to come, and ... Read more

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In Beyond Horatio’s Philosophy: The Fantasy of Peter S. Beagle, David Stevens examines the fantasy of American writer Peter S. Beagle. He finds a consistent view of the world and an almost overpowering sense of humor, leading him to conclude that Beagle believes that love is the best thing we have and the only reason for living. His work will be read and enjoyed for generations to come, and
... Read more
How to Market a Children's Book

Children’s print book, eBook and audiobook marketing, translations and selling foreign rights

by Karen P Inglis ...

Do you need help with your children’s book marketing?Whether you’ve just published your first children’s book or are struggling to increase sales of your existing titles, How to Market a Children’s Book is here to help.Packed full of practical guidance, and drawing on over 10 years’ experience of children’s book marketing by bestselling children’s author Karen Inglis, it offers a trusted resource ... Read more

$5.99 USD

Do you need help with your children’s book marketing?Whether you’ve just published your first children’s book or are struggling to increase sales of your existing titles, How to Market a Children’s Book is here to help.Packed full of practical guidance, and drawing on over 10 years’ experience of children’s book marketing by bestselling children’s author Karen Inglis, it offers a trusted resource
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The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Beating Writer's Block

Blast Through Blocks and Jump-Start Your Creativity

by Kathy Kleidermacher ...

Write it off, work it out, get it done.An eminently practical guide to getting unblocked and writing again, The Pocket Idiot’s Guide® to Beating Writer’s Block includes dozens and dozens of tips, exercises, prompts, and more that will get the creative juices flowing. From something as simple as finding or creating a more comfortable place to work, to assigning a week to strengthening one’s weak ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Write it off, work it out, get it done.An eminently practical guide to getting unblocked and writing again, The Pocket Idiot’s Guide® to Beating Writer’s Block includes dozens and dozens of tips, exercises, prompts, and more that will get the creative juices flowing. From something as simple as finding or creating a more comfortable place to work, to assigning a week to strengthening one’s weak
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A Long Game

Notes on Writing Fiction

by Elizabeth McCracken ...

From bestselling and award-winning author and professor Elizabeth McCracken comes an irresistible look at the art of writing.Writing can feel like an endless series of decisions. How does one face the blank page? Move a character around a room? Deal with time? Undertake revision? The good and bad news is that in fiction writing, there are no definitive answers to such questions: writers must come ... Read more

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From bestselling and award-winning author and professor Elizabeth McCracken comes an irresistible look at the art of writing.Writing can feel like an endless series of decisions. How does one face the blank page? Move a character around a room? Deal with time? Undertake revision? The good and bad news is that in fiction writing, there are no definitive answers to such questions: writers must come
... Read more
The Productive Writer Guidebook

by Kathryn Burnett ...

You're yearning to write and yet somehow another year rolls by and you're still not where you want to be.Maybe you're putting off starting. Maybe you avoid writing by inventing "important" tasks that you must do before you start. Or maybe you started out just fine but now your motivation is flagging and you're struggling to finish.I hear you, Writer, because I've been you.My name is Kathryn ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

You're yearning to write and yet somehow another year rolls by and you're still not where you want to be.Maybe you're putting off starting. Maybe you avoid writing by inventing "important" tasks that you must do before you start. Or maybe you started out just fine but now your motivation is flagging and you're struggling to finish.I hear you, Writer, because I've been you.My name is Kathryn
... Read more
Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird

The Art of Eastern Storytelling

by Henry Lien ...

An introduction to Eastern storytelling that opens readers’ minds to radically different ways of telling a satisfying story.Discussions in the West around diversity in the arts often focus on the identities of characters and creators. Speculative fiction author and writing instructor Henry Lien makes the pathbreaking argument that diversity is about more than just plopping different faces into ... Read more

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An introduction to Eastern storytelling that opens readers’ minds to radically different ways of telling a satisfying story.Discussions in the West around diversity in the arts often focus on the identities of characters and creators. Speculative fiction author and writing instructor Henry Lien makes the pathbreaking argument that diversity is about more than just plopping different faces into
... Read more
Show and Tell

Going Beyond Creative Writing’s Most Enduring Paradigm

by Mary Kole ...

Series Book 1 - Show and Tell
“Show, don’t tell”—you’ve heard it a million times. But what if that advice is holding your writing back?In this bold and practical craft guide, publishing veteran Mary Kole dismantles one of writing’s most misunderstood commandments and shows you how to use both showing and telling to level up your creative writing craft.Whether you're workshopping a novel, writing a memoir, or deep in the ... Read more

$9.99 USD

“Show, don’t tell”—you’ve heard it a million times. But what if that advice is holding your writing back?In this bold and practical craft guide, publishing veteran Mary Kole dismantles one of writing’s most misunderstood commandments and shows you how to use both showing and telling to level up your creative writing craft.Whether you're workshopping a novel, writing a memoir, or deep in the
... Read more
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

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
The Productive Writer

Strategies and Systems for Greater Productivity, Profit and Pleasure

by Sage Cohen ...

Take Control of Your Writing Life!The creative process can be treacherous, even for the most experienced writer. Facing the blank page, staying inspired, sustaining momentum, managing competing priorities and coping with rejection are just a few of the challenges writers face regularly.The Productive Writer is your guide to learning the systems, strategies and psychology that can help you ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Take Control of Your Writing Life!The creative process can be treacherous, even for the most experienced writer. Facing the blank page, staying inspired, sustaining momentum, managing competing priorities and coping with rejection are just a few of the challenges writers face regularly.The Productive Writer is your guide to learning the systems, strategies and psychology that can help you
... Read more
Anthologies. From Idea to Publication: The Ultimate Step-By-Step Manual

Writers Guide To ...

by Ebony McKenna ...

Series series Writers Guide To ...
You're thinking of joining an anthology, or starting one yourself?Maybe you'd like to collaborate with fellow authors, or put several of your earlier short stories, novellas or novels all in the one volume?Ebony McKenna (who writes Regency romance as Ebony Oaten) has co-ordinated and run a dozen anthologies, and joined in with plenty more. This how-to guide contains everything she knows about ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

You're thinking of joining an anthology, or starting one yourself?Maybe you'd like to collaborate with fellow authors, or put several of your earlier short stories, novellas or novels all in the one volume?Ebony McKenna (who writes Regency romance as Ebony Oaten) has co-ordinated and run a dozen anthologies, and joined in with plenty more. This how-to guide contains everything she knows about
... Read more

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