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Writing & Selling Your Memoir

How to Craft Your Life Story So That Somebody Else Will Actually Want to Read It

by Paula Balzer
Language: English
Release Date: June 13, 2011

There’s more to writing a memoir than just writing your life story. A memoir isn’t one long diary entry. Rather, it’s a well-crafted story about a crucial— often exceptionally difficult time in someone’s life. Writing & Selling Your Memoir gives you the knowledge and skills you need...
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by Kat Duncan
Language: English
Release Date: March 3, 2014

The look and feel of your story world should include the kinds of details that can resonate with many different kinds of readers. With the information in this book you can learn more about those important details and how to use them to reflect your theme and message. Details are what this book is...
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One Year to a Writing Life

Twelve Lessons to Deepen Every Writer's Art and Craft

by Susan M. Tiberghien
Language: English
Release Date: September 7, 2007

Whether you are a writer of fiction or essays, or want to explore poetry or memoir, Tiberghien's twelve fundamental lessons will help you discover and develop your own distinct voice. Tiberghien's inventive exercises focus on the processes unique to each genre, while also offering skills applicable...
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How to Write Fiction

Busy Writer's Guides Set 1

by Marcy Kennedy
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2016

Three essential writing resources in one set! Save 20% over buying them individually. Experienced fiction editor Marcy Kennedy’s has put her most popular Busy Writer’s Guides together. Showing and telling, deep point of view, and internal dialogue are foundational skills you need to master...
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Write-A-Thon

Write Your Book in 26 Days (And Live to Tell About It)

by Rochelle Melander
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2011

Find the focus, energy, and drive you need to start-and finish-your book Everyone has dreamed of writing a book, but so many start writing only to stall out due to writer’s block, mental fatigue, and other challenges. Write-A-Thon helps you overcome those stumbling blocks and complete your...
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Writing Voice

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

by Writer's Digest Editors
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2017

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...
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The Original Fantasy

A Practical Guide to Writing Genre

by Emily Craven
Language: English
Release Date: May 23, 2017

“Emily creates a warm, funny, personable read in this guide book version of our mentorship. I love it. Even if I do come off as a stern and slightly frightening Mage…” ~ Isobelle Carmody So you’ve finished your genre novel and it is Frankenstein’s monster. Don’t Panic! Whether...
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A Survival Guide for Life

How to Achieve Your Goals, Thrive in Adversity, and Grow in Character

by Bear Grylls
Language: English
Release Date: July 2, 2013

From the world-famous survival expert,learn how to make everyday an unforgettable adventure Life in the outdoors teaches us invaluable lessons. Encountering the wild forces us to plan and execute goals, face danger, push our "limits," and sharpen our instincts. But our most important...
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Outdoor Life: The Ultimate Survival Manual

333 Skills that Will Get You Out Alive

by Richard Johnson
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2012

Your Indispensable Go-To Guide for Surviving Anything Get Ready, Get Set, Survive! You’re lost in the woods without food or water. Confronted by an armed assailant in the dead of night. Forced to outrun a deadly tornado. Don’t worry—The Ultimate Survival Manual has you covered. OUT IN THE WILD...
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The Hunting and Fishing Camp Builder's Guide

A Complete Guide to Building Your Own Outdoor Lodge

by Monte Burch
Language: English
Release Date: January 31, 2012

There cannot be a hunter and angler who has not, at some time or other, daydreamed about building his or her own camp. Hunting & Fishing Camp Builder’s Guide provides the concepts, plans, and know-how to turn a daydream into a reality. Monte Burch applies decades of how-to skills to describe the...
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by Cecilia "Pudge" Kleinkauf
Language: English
Release Date: May 11, 2015

An intriguing creature with its graceful sail-like dorsal fin, and willing to take your fly almost endlessly, the Arctic grayling is a fish like no other. Add to that its preferred habitat of the cold, clear streams of the northern wilderness and some of your dreams of fishing perfection will come...
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The Complete Survival Shelters Handbook

A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Life-saving Structures for Every Climate and Wilderness Situation

by Anthonio Akkermans
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2015

Includes detailed plans on building shelters in any kind of terrain, from desert to snow Features more than 100 step-by-step photographs Author is the founder of Wild-Live, a survival skills school
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The Business Owner’s Business Guide To Business Success

Extremely Useful Business Tips For Young Entrepreneurs On How To Start A Business, How To Manage A Business, How To Promote A Business And How To Be A Businessman To Ensure Your Success In The Business World

by Edward F. Napier
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2012

As a young entrepreneur competing against the veterans in the field, how can you run your business successfully and get to the top? The business world is a competitive arena where both established businesses and new startup businesses battle it out fair and square every day to stay alive...
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by Nina Iovenko
Language: English
Release Date: November 17, 2012

A Career in Nursing: An Essential Guide To Pursuing A Nursing Career This book covers several topics including: Chapter 1: Nursing, The Next 10 Years, A Brief Overview Chapter 2: Online Nursing Degree Chapter 3: Pediatric Nursing, Is It Right For You? Chapter 4: Nursing Specialties...
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