Writer S Digest Books imprint: 268 books
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Language: English
Release Date: August 9, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: August 9, 2011
The Best Resource Available for Finding a Literary Agent
No matter what youre writing-fiction or nonfiction, books for kids or adults-you need a literary agent to secure a book deal. The 2012 Guide to Literary Agents is your essential resource for finding that literary agent-without fear...
Writing Westerns
How to Craft Novels that Evoke the Spirit of the West
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2012
Craft a novel that evokes the spirit of the West
Western Movies don’t appear as frequently today as they did in the 1960s, but those that make the cut in Hollywood prompt frequent Oscar buzz. Nor have Western novels been eclipsed. In 2010, Amazon.com offered 213 new Western novels for sale, plus...
90 Days To Your Novel
A Day-by-Day Plan for Outlining & Writing Your Book
Language: English
Release Date: November 29, 2010
Got 90 Days? Then You Can Be a Novelist
Many famous authors write their novels in a matter of weeks. William Faulkner wrote As I Lay Dying in six weeks. Joyce Carol Oates often cranks out two or three books a year. Stephen King believes first drafts should take no more than three months to complete....
The Secrets of Story
Innovative Tools for Perfecting Your Fiction and Captivating Readers
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2016
You've just boarded a plane. You've loaded your phone with your favorite podcasts, but before you can pop in your earbuds, disaster strikes: The guy in the next seat starts telling you all about something crazy that happened to him--in great detail. This is the unwelcome storyteller, trying to convince...
Social Media for Writers
Marketing Strategies for Building Your Audience and Selling Books
Language: English
Release Date: November 2, 2015
Maximize the Potential of Your Online Brand!
Over the past decade, social media has transformed from a fad into a necessity for writers. But for the inexperienced author, trying to make sense of--much less master--the available platforms can be a frustrating experience. The variety of social...
The Truth of Memoir
How to Write about Yourself and Others with Honesty, Emotion, and Integrity
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2014
Baring the Truth in Your Memoir
When you write a memoir or personal essay, you dare to reveal the truths of your experience: about yourself, and about others in your life. How do you expose long-guarded secrets and discuss bad behavior? How do you gracefully portray your family members, friends,...
2015 Guide to Self-Publishing, Revised Edition
The Most Comprehensive Guide to Self-Publishing
Language: English
Release Date: October 7, 2014
The 2015 Guide to Self-Publishing is the essential resource for writers who are taking their publishing futures into their own hands, whether it's referred to as self-publishing or indie publishing.
In addition to hundreds of listings for freelance editors, designers, self-publishing companies,...
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Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2013
2014 Songwriter's Market is packed with information about the inside workings of the music industry that can spell the difference between success and failure. You will find support and encouragement through a whole world of support organizations, online resources, and songwriting-related books and magazines.
45 Master Characters, Revised Edition
Mythic Models for Creating Original Characters
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2011
Create unforgettable characters your readers will love!
Want to make your characters and their stories more compelling, complex, and original than ever before? 45 Master Characters is here to help you explore the most common male and female archetypes--the mythic, cross-cultural models from...
The Fire in Fiction
Passion, Purpose and Techniques to Make Your Novel Great
Language: English
Release Date: April 8, 2009
Discover the Difference Between a So-So Manuscript and a Novel Readers Can't Forget
We've all read them: novels by our favorite authors that disappoint. Uninspired and lifeless, we wonder what happened. Was the author in a hurry? Did she have a bad year? Has he lost interest altogether?
Something...
On Writing Horror
A Handbook by the Horror Writers Association
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2006
The masters of horror have united to teach you the secrets of success in the scariest genre of all!
In On Writing Horror, Second Edition, Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Harlan Ellison, David Morrell, Jack Ketchum, and many others tell you everything you need to know to successfully write...
Song
The World's Best Songwriters on Creating the Music that Moves Us
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2006
The secrets of songwriting from the legends of music
Song is an enthralling compilation of songwriting wisdom from 100 of the biggest names in music. From country to rock to folk to alternative, this genre-spanning collection of interviews captures the anecdotes, history, and wisdom of the best songwriters...
by Larry Brooks
Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2011
What makes a good story or a screenplay great?
The vast majority of writers begin the storytelling process with only a partial understanding where to begin. Some labor their entire lives without ever learning that successful stories are as dependent upon good engineering as they are artistry....
Make a Scene
Crafting a Powerful Story One Scene at a Time
Language: English
Release Date: November 9, 2007
Write Scenes that Move Your Story Forward
In Make a Scene, author Jordan E. Rosenfeld takes you through the fundamentals of strong scene construction and explains how other essential fiction-writing techniques, such as character, plot, and dramatic tension, must function within the framework of individual...