Writing Publishing category: 5352 books
The Constant Art of Being a Writer
The Life, Art and Business of Fiction
Language: English
Release Date: August 26, 2009
The Fiction Writer's Guide to Creative Success
From that first story idea to publication and beyond, being a novelist is an evolving process. The Constant Art of Being a Writer helps you discover the mindset and skills you need to confidently approach each aspect of writing and publishing.
Award-winning...
Nine Day Novel: Outlining
Outlining Your Novel: Plotting Your Way to Success
Language: English
Release Date: April 14, 2015
Outlining your novel doesn’t have to be hard.
But when was the last time you sat down to write with the confidence and true belief that you knew exactly what story you were going to tell?
Where do you start your first novel?
If you’re like I was, you started writing...
Master Lists for Writers
Thesauruses, Plots, Character Traits, Names, and More
Language: English
Release Date: April 14, 2016
Get inspired...stay inspired. Write faster...write more! MASTER LISTS FOR WRITERS makes “show, don’t tell” much easier and helps you figure out your story more quickly. In this book, you’ll find: • lists of phrases for describing facial expressions, body language,...
by Dianna Love, Mary Buckham
Language: English
Release Date: February 23, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: February 23, 2015
Written by a New York Times bestseller Dianna Love and USA Today bestseller Mary Buckham, Break Into Fiction® is a workshop-in-a-book and the one resource all writers need to master the art of fiction.
Getting a book published is hard enough, but what about building a loyal reader base? ...
by Roz Morris
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2013
'A perfect primer on character creation' - Mars Dorian
'Great foundational tool' - KM Weiland, speculative fiction author and writing coach
'Nail Your Novel is on my shortlist of indispensable writing books' - Lisa Cron, author of Wired For Story
How do you create characters who...
by Kate Krake
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2016
So, you want to learn how to write enchanting fantasy?
It all starts with the idea.
And here are 101 ideas to start you writing a truly wondrous fantasy story.
Some of these writing prompts are ideas for characters; others present possible scenarios; some are snippets of dialogue.
Each...
Writing Irresistible Kidlit
The Ultimate Guide to Crafting Fiction for Young Adult and Middle Grade Readers
Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2012
Captivate the hearts and minds of young adult readers!
Writing for young adult (YA) and middle grade (MG) audiences isn't just "kid's stuff" anymore--it's kidlit! The YA and MG book markets are healthier and more robust than ever, and that means the competition is fiercer, too. In...
Writing Active Setting Book 2: Emotion, Conflict and Back Story
Writing Active Setting, #2
Language: English
Release Date: September 23, 2013
Readers usually remeber 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, and Active Setting that empowers your story -- creating a compelling story world, regardless...
by Elizabeth Lyon
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2004
The second book in the Writer's Compass series from professional writing instructor Elizabeth Lyon offers both aspiring and established authors the fundamentals of writing and selling a great novel or short story. In addition to the basics of characterization, plot, pacing, and theme, A Writer's Guide...
The Writer's Guide to Beginnings
How to Craft Story Openings That Sell
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2016
Give your story its best start!
The best beginnings possess a magical quality that grabs readers from the first word and never lets them go. But beginnings aren't just the door into a fictional world. They are the gateway to the realm of publishing--one that could shut as quickly as it opens.
In...
by Joyce Armstrong Carroll Ed.D, H.L.D., Edward E. Wilson
Language: English
Release Date: February 23, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: February 23, 2012
In Four by Four: Practical Methods for Writing Persuasively, well-known authors and teachers of writing Joyce Armstrong Carroll and Edward E. Wilson provide a practical guide to teaching students how to write persuasively. Organized in four chapters, each containing four sections, the text opens with...
Start to Write: Break Free from Rules, Overcome Your Fear, and Start Writing Today
Step-by-Step Guides for Growing Writers, #2
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2015
You want to write.
Maybe you leave story ideas on post-it notes all over the house (or your office, or your car, or stuck to your neighbor’s dog). You frantically whisper notes into your phone while you wait in line at the DMV. You might even schedule a four-hour block of time, set yourself...
Write Naked
A Bestseller's Secrets to Writing Romance & Navigating the Path to Success
Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2017
Learn how to transform your passion for writing into a career. New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Probst reveals her pathway to success, from struggling as a new writer to signing a seven-figure deal. Write Naked intermingles personal essays on craft with down-to-earth advice on writing romance...
Writing Online
Write Your Dreams to Reality
Language: English
Release Date: February 5, 2014
Writing Online is more than a writing book. It's a road map to show you how to make a great living from writing. Writing Online teaches you not only how to write copy that sells, but also marketing, blogging, social media, SEO, list building, and how to build a strong reader or fan base. This is...