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Layer your novel to success with this innovative, simple technique! Writing a terrific novel is a complex endeavor. And while there are hundreds of books, podcasts, and blog posts that teach aspiring authors how to structure scenes and plot out a solid story, none implement the most intuitive and effective method for success. What is that method? Layering. Novels are made up of dozens of scenes, and regardless of genre, time-tested structure dictates...
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The bestselling Negative and Positive Trait Thesauruses have now been combined into one convenient book: The Character Trait Boxed Set. This digital file contains the original two volumes in their entirety, including the instructive how-to content and thesaurus entries-over 200 personality traits in total. Thanks to embedded hyperlinks, writers can move from entry to entry with ease and view conflicting traits with the click of a button. Take your...
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Do you think libraries don't buy books from self-published authors? Think again.
In a 2016 survey conducted by US-based library service New Shelves Books, 92 percent of librarians reported they regularly purchase from self-published authors and small presses.
Clearly, librarians are buying self-published books that fit their acquisitions guidelines.
And libraries are full of avid readers. This Quick and Easy Guide from the AskALLi team at the Alliance...
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The First Page of Your Novel Must Be Perfect! Most authors know that the first pages of a novel are the most crucial and carry the weightiest burden in their entire book. The opening scene must convey so many things that often the author will have to rewrite it numerous times to get it right.But the first page is especially crucial to get right.Why?Because if readers don't get engaged in the story right away, they'll stop reading.That puts a tremendous...
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A dream I wish to have in the night most isn't about dating a Hollywood star, or making a great hit with my song. It's not about my parents saying to me with tears "We were wrong. We're sorry." either.It's about numbers. I once saw a woman on TV who won 4 million dollars by the lottery with the numbers she had seen in her dream. Shortly after that, I myself saw numbers in my dream and began to buy a lottery ticket with those numbers. I won $10 for...
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In "Why Choose Malay Women: A Cultural Exploration and Celebration," readers are invited on a captivating journey into the heart of Malay culture, exploring the inspiring stories of Malay women and the vibrant tapestry of their traditions. This insightful and beautifully crafted book delves deep into the lives of Malay women, illuminating their strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions to society.Through the pages of this cultural odyssey,...
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Want to become a successful author? If so, you're going to have to crank out books. And not mediocre books but high-quality ones. Why? Because that's what readers expect and want.Regardless of whether you write fiction or nonfiction, if you want to get established as an author, you need to be productive. Highly productive.You can't just write one terrific book and call it good, expecting that singular work to carry you atop the wave of success for...
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Cliffhangers get a bad rap from the reading community. They moan and complain and say that they hate them with a passion! But from a writer's perspective, cliffhangers are little more than a tool for suspense, right? So how do we craft endings to our fiction novels that are exciting and suspenseful (and yes, sometimes leave information out!), but that don't enrage our readers? The answer to creating suspense is finding that balance between what to...
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National Novel Writing Month is a literary adventure like no other, but to conquer NaNoWriMo and emerge victorious on the other side, you need more than just a great story idea and 50,000 words; you need an expert companion to help you navigate the inevitable challenges the event brings. The NaNoWriMo Survival Guide is that companion. The NaNoWriMo Survival Guide is an essential guide to navigating the highs and lows of this celebrated writing event....
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Memoirs and essays of a girl who was born as the 63rd successor of a landlord's 1000-year-long family in Kyoto that was the most traditional and formal city in Japan. How her family and people in her community strived through conflict between Japanese old ways of life according to ancient customs and waves of a new era is depicted with full of humor and pathos along with the girl's feelings into coming of age. Japanese original seasonal events and...
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This book critically addresses the role of language in our collective construction of 'normal' bodies. Addressing a range of concerns linked with visible and invisible, chronic and terminal conditions, the volume probes issues in and around patient and caregiver accounts. Focussing on body conditions associated with breast cancer, Alzheimer's disease, (type-1) diabetes, epilepsy, partial hearing and autism, the book draws on a range of critical theories...
12) ESL Conversation Dialogues Scripts 51-60 Volume 6: General English Expressions: For Tutors Teachi
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ESL Conversation Dialogues Scripts 51-60 Volume 6: General English Expressions features some common phrases and sayings as well as difficult vocabulary thrown in to challenge the student. These dialogues are a little bit longer than in previous volumes so, if your class is short, you may wish to break the dialogue up into sections. While intermediate level and above is recommended, these dialogues can also be used to challenge beginners into improving...
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It's a fact. Writers get stuck.My book has been on my bucket list for years.I've started countless times and never finished this book.I'm hopelessly stuck and can't figure out how to move forward.Book coaches Cathy Fyock and Allie Pleiter have not only faced these obstacles themselves but have coached hundreds of author clients confronting these impediments.This unique book identifies the typical challenges faced by authors and offers specific, actionable...
14) Word Sorcery 101
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A helpful writing guide for beginner writers and writers interested in learning more about the publishing process. This book contains advice on the basics of good storytelling, pointers on self-editing, and a guide to the different stages of editing encountered in publishing.
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Authors: do you want to see your self-published books in physical bookstores, locally and internationally?
While selling print books through brick-and-mortar stores can be challenging, it enables you to reach readers who prefer to browse and shop for books offline. And many authors dream of seeing their print books in bookstores. New technologies, tools and distribution methods make it easier than ever.
In this #AskALLi Guidebook: Everything you need...
16) SelfPub3
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SelfPub3 is a concept and a publishing era defined by the concept: that any author (with the requisite skills) now has the means to establish a sustainable and scalable business.
It is also a campaign from the Alliance of Independent Authors (#selfpub3.0) that works with authors, readers, literary organizations, and creative industries to support independent authors in acquiring the three necessary skills: writing, publishing and creative business.
The...
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Encouraging people to publish and share reviews of your book is a key book-marketing task, and one on which other aspects of marketing rest.
Reviews provide the social proof that is the bedrock of attention from booksellers, bloggers, media, libraries and other influencers.
There are many ways to get your book reviewed and it can be challenging to know what's ethical and advisable, and what's worth your time and money.
This Quick and Easy Guide from...
18) Self-Promote & Succeed: The No Boring Books Way to Build Your Brand, Attract Your Audience, and M
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Master nonfiction book marketing and use your book for author brand growth. Every nonfiction author dreams of being a bestselling author, having their book flourish in the hands of eager readers. This dream hinges on a well-positioned book and a savvy understanding of marketing. Many authors feel like they have tried everything in the world of self-publishing-launching mass press releases, designing attractive bookmarks, and attempting to run ads...
19) Language Power
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From the minute you wake up until the time you fall asleep, you use language. This book will show you how language functions, and how to make it work better for you. Norbert Schmitt, an internationally known language specialist, explains 100 ways that you can use language more effectively in your everyday life. The book covers a wide range of real-world language topics, including the following and much more: • The differences between men's and women's...
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Welcome to the October Issue of Writers' Narrative, the magazine for writers everywhere. This month we focus on Horror. There's an interview with Tananarive Due the foremost black horror author, how to write a truly horrible character, on writing horror - the campfire legacy, writing narrative non-fiction, marketing your horror books, book reviews, new releases and so much more. Whether you are an established horror author, or merely dipping your...
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