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Thousands of writers—from first-time authors to #1 New York Times best-selling authors—have learned from Lisa Mangum’s masterful literary advice and inspiration. Now she’s collected the best of her writing and editing tips in this helpful book that covers the entire writing and querying process, from nurturing a story idea all the way to submitting a polished manuscript.

Circadian is a collection of lyric essays that reach beyond personal narrative and exist in the vast landscape of curiosity and intrigue. With an astute attentiveness to language and form, Chelsey Clammer poetically weaves personal stories into the narratives of different - yet connecting - fields of study. Through this, she explores experiences of trauma, mental illnesses, and the rhythmic and oscillating desires for solitude and connection. Each essay in Circadian stands as a witness to the brilliant and destructive cycles that create our lives.

Point of view is one of the most powerful tools in a writer's kit, but it's also one of the hardest to understand and master. In this book, Sandra Gerth draws on her experience as an editor and a best-selling author to teach you how to handle point of view in a way that will make your readers identify with your main character, draw them into the story, and keep them captivated until the very last page. The book provides concrete examples and exercises that will hone your writing skills, whether you're a novice writer working on her first story or an established author.

Das Zaubermittel, mit dem du Leser glücklich machen kannst, ist Spannung. Sie müssen wissen wollen, was auf der nächsten Seite steht. Als Autor, der künstlerisch beobachten, Figuren und Geschichten entwickeln und Welten schaffen kann, erscheint dir Spannung vielleicht nebensächlich. Doch Spannung fordern nicht nur Leser und Verleger ein, sondern auch deine Geschichte selbst. Wenn du ihr mit den richtigen Tricks das Spannungs-Gen einpflanzt, liest sie sich nicht nur leichter. Sie schreibt sich dann auch leichter.

In What I Know About the Human Race, Christian Fennell explores the concept of humanity today through varying forms of writing: fiction, essays, poetry, reviews, and a one act play.

Do you struggle with stilted dialogue? Whether you're starting your first or fiftieth book, creating realistic dialogue will be vital to making your world come alive for readers.

You can learn to perfect your stories or write an original one from scratch, edit it in style, and then place it in the Kindle Store and earn some nice monthly residuals. You will learn the basics of BL novels and enjoy the ride while setting yourself up to becoming a BL author writing in English. You will center your story on compelling and amazing relatable characters that your audience will love. You will master romantic tension so your fans will come back for more, and you will understand the best way to find the right categories and keywords on Amazon to sell your book.

With a focus on practicality and structure, this 12-week program empowers you to bring your unique voice and imagination to the forefront. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced writer, Pen to Passion: Writing Romance in 12 Weeks will inspire you to unleash your storytelling potential and create romance novels that will capture the hearts of readers. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey and unleash your passion for writing in just 12 weeks.

Ana Bolox, experta en narrativa y escritora destacada de género policiaco, nos ofrece en esta imprescindible guía de escritura un recorrido por el punto esencial de cualquier historia: el escenario. Cómo plantearlo, cómo desarrollarlo, qué errores evitar y qué puntos hay que tener en cuenta a la hora de convertir nuestro escenario en algo vivo, verosímil y adecuado a los personajes que se mueven en él. Un audiolibro único y lectura de cabecera de cualquier interesado en aprender cómo funciona la narrativa.

En "Los 4 pilares de la ficción" te explico los cuatro elementos fundamentales que debes mimar como escritor para lograr que tus historias se conviertan en buenas novelas, esas que todo el mundo disfruta y recomienda. ¿Cuáles son esos pilares? Un buen escenario, la construcción de los personajes, una estructura firme y el narrador.

Fictional worlds are the perfect place to lose yourself, whether it be a fantastical dreamland or an alternate universe. But to captivate an audience, you need the right tools to set their imaginations free. And in Writing with Soft Worldbuilding, you will be given those tools to write amazing books using the easy, unique way of worldbuilding. If you want to create a story that will live inside your readers’ minds forever, then you need to get this book. Get your copy today and transform simple stories that are read into worlds that readers experience!

Katherine built a size machine. After letting her friends abuse it, she is captured by the US military, but it isn't because she's in trouble. A scientist in the secret lab wants to use size manipulation to further her orgasm drug. Now, Katherine is given full reign of the lab, so she calls over a few friends. Tom, Brice, Angel, Haley, and Kristen all join her and Melanie for the biggest smallest orgy ever!

When was the last time you had writer's block? You wanted very badly to write, but you couldn't think of what to write about! This collection of writing prompts will get your creative juices flowing and having you fill up page after page in no time, at all! This collection of writing prompts is a powerful and useful reference to use whenever you need something to kick-start your writing! And best of all, you have no excuse to not get started right away!

Ceux qui n'ont pas d'objectifs ne risquent pas de les atteindre. Si vous voulez vivre de vos écrits, avoir un plan pour y arriver vous permettra d'y arriver plus vite. Vous êtes un auteur. Vous transformez les pensées dans votre tête en actifs de propriété intellectuelle de valeur. Vous comprenez à quel point le mot écrit peut être puissant. Il est maintenant temps d'utiliser vos mots pour créer un business plan afin de faire passer votre carrière d'écrivain à l'étape suivante, quelle que soit votre situation.

In the second installment of the Ink to Impact series, "Worldbuilding," aspiring and established writers are invited on a journey to the heart of creation. This indispensable guide illuminates the path to crafting immersive, dynamic worlds that captivate listeners and breathe life into your narratives.

"How to Become an Epic Writer" by Bruce Roberts, a pseudonym for an experienced ghostwriter with a prolific background in both fiction and non-fiction, is a comprehensive guide designed to transform aspiring writers into masters of their craft. This book is an invaluable resource for authors, marketers, copywriters, journalists, and bloggers, providing them with the tools, techniques, and insights necessary to excel in the ever-evolving world of writing.

Are you a writer, director, actor, or creative mind working on a project in literature, film, television, theater, or video games? Do you strive to create characters that resonate with your audience, characters that feel real, complex, and consistent throughout your narrative? Look no further, for "Character Chronicles" is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of character development.

È una verità universalmente riconosciuta che uno scrittore in possesso di un po' di tempo e di un'idea non ha bisogno di nulla di più urgente della motivazione. Ora, se mi perdona se adatto questa citazione di Jane Austen alle circostanze, le spiego il mio pensiero: Si può avere un'idea rivoluzionaria e tutto il tempo del mondo, solo che è poco utile se manca la motivazione. Se è presente anche questa, tuttavia, possono sorgere domande che possono essere un po' opprimenti, soprattutto per i nuovi scrittori.

Discover the ultimate guide that every aspiring screenwriter has been waiting for! The Screenwriter's Breakthrough Blueprint is a game-changing audiobook that takes you on an exhilarating journey through the elusive world of Hollywood, revealing the untold secrets to securing representation by top-notch agents and managers!

Are you confused about how best to add romance to your stories? Have you struggled learning the difference between plot structures, subplots, romantic subplots, character arcs, and outlining? You’re not alone!