Writing Skills category: 1537 books

Guaranteed Not to Be Confusing Don't Ever Be Confused by Grammar Again. Take a "bite" out of Grammar with No Mistakes Grammar Bites. It seems as if many dictionaries and books on grammar do their best to confuse people. Words and explanations are defined using grammatical terminology...

Here is the essential how-to guide for communicating scientific research and discoveries online, ideal for journalists, researchers, and public information officers looking to reach a wide lay audience. Drawing on the cumulative experience of twenty-seven of the greatest minds in scientific communication,...

In today’s topsy-turvy world of film production, getting a screenplay sold and produced is no easy task. How to Sell Your Screenplay not only lets you in on the rules, but also lets you in on the secrets of winning the game. Written by two veteran screenwriters, this book is a complete guide...

Knowing what's wrong with your book's first draft is one thing. Having a process to fix it is another. The PAPER method is a complete system for editing a novel that allows creativity to flourish while taking control of your project. Lose fear and panic, meet your deadlines, know what to do, where to do it, and when you'll be finished.

This sixth issue of MJ Magazine features authors John Land, Erna Kamerman Perry, Larry D. Thompson, Robert Dugoni and Steve Shukis. Also included are articles detailing how to get your books into readers’ hands and book promotion tips, as well as book reviews, author interviews and Fran’s picks.

This book was written not only with the aspiring reviewer in mind, but also for the established reviewer who needs a bit of refreshing and also for anybody--be they author, publisher, reader, bookseller, librarian or publicist--who wants to become more informed about the value, purpose and effectiveness of reviews.

The Writer's Essential Tackle Box offers an insider’s view that informs and educates writers to key occupations that comprise the publishing industry—how they work, why they work, and pitfalls to avoid. A must-read for the new author seeking guidance through every aspect of the murky waters of publishing.

Find your readers.Make your brand memorable.Sell more books. "Jennifer Fusco has put together a comprehensive guide to creatively and productively market your book."--Barbara Vey, Beyond Her Book blog "Romance writers are lucky to have Jennifer Fusco in our ranks--even a brand new author can turn into...

If you are about to write your first book, you may not know what you don't know. To find out, begin by asking questions—the right questions. In this little e-book, you will find 8 important questions you should ask yourself Before You Write Your Book:   **1.  Where can I find help?  **(Besides...

For every writer who hopes to break into print, getting that first article published is essential. How do you get your story idea looked at, let alone accepted? Where do you start? Now, freelance article writer Shirley Kawa- Jump has written an exceptional book designed to answer all the novice writer’s...

Authors helping other Authors is my goal. We are not competition. We should be helping each other to make more money and gain more readers. Contained here is what information i give when other authors ask me for help. I'm not a numbers guy or a graph guy. You do not have to listen to me. But...

The 2016 edition of firstwriter.com’s bestselling directory for writers provides details of over 1,400 literary agents, book publishers, and magazines, including revised and updated listings from the 2015 edition, and over 600 brand new entries.Industry insights are provided by top literary agent...

Helps editors of small-town newspapers decide how to report on sensitive issues such as suicides, sexual abuse, and accidents.

Community foundations bring together the resources of individuals, families, and businesses to support effective nonprofits in their communities. Over the years, foundations have come to engage community problem-solving through more than just grant-making. They have added a rich array of other activities,...