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Originally published in 1938, this classic by Brenda Ueland is considered by many to be one of the best books ever written on how to be a writer. Part a lesson on writing and part a philosophy on life, Ueland believed that anyone could be a writer and everyone had something important to say. Heavily influenced by the ideas of William Blake, Ueland outlines 12 points to keep in mind while writing and encourages writers to find their true, authentic...
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Brenda Ueland stresses the idea that "Everyone is talented, original, and has something important to say." Drawing heavily on the work and influence of William Blake, she suggests that writers should "Try to discover your true, honest, un-theoretical self." Carl Sandburg called If You Want to Write "the best book ever written on how to write."
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Think you're funny? Writing successful comedy isn't just about having a gift for gags; you need to hone your talent and polish your humour to earn a living from making people laugh. If you want to write stand-up comedy, sketches, sitcoms or even a comic novel or film, How to be a Comedy Writer tells you all you need to know and more about the business, the structure of jokes and the nuts and bolts of a craft that can be learnt. This new ebook edition...
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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
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#1 Read the book. It's very short and it will teach you the principles of successful direct response copywriting.
#2 The best copywriters in the world are those who are curious about life, read a lot, have many hobbies, like to travel, and have a variety of interests. They hunger for experience and knowledge, and they are great listeners.
#3 If you want to write copy,...
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Rut-Busting Book for Authors, an American Book Fest's 2019 Best Book Awards Finalist, Independent Author Network 2020 Book of the Year Finalist, and 2019 Readers' Favorite 5-Star award-winner, addresses the ruts that would-be and current authors can fall into when writing, publishing, and promoting their books.
The book includes tips, techniques, and strategies from authors as well as editors, literary agents, literary attorneys, publishers, book...
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Do you want to write a book?
Do you feel overwhelmed and don't know where to start? Or, have fears which are holding you back from putting yourself out there?
You're not alone.
Writing a book can be an exciting but scary goal, and at the same time, one which can raise your profile to expert status and explode your business. A well-written book can open doors of opportunity, including speaking gigs, podcast and media interviews, new and higher paying...
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How to write your novel's 1st draft even if you have never written a book before. I spent years and a lot of money learning to write but found myself lost on where to even begin. Then one day I was looking at a huge pile of notes I realized... There was a simpler way to craft my novel's 1st draft. From that realization came the "My Novel's Work Book" which will help others (you) to tell the story they have held inside for so long. In this workbook...
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Do you want to write but you feel stuck and don't know where to start?
Do you see others always writing and wish you could do the same?
Do you want to write but can't seem to find the time to sit down every day and do it?
And even if you do have the time to sit and write you don't know what you'd be writing.
This is what they call "Writer's Block."
Some say it exists while others say it doesn't and that writers who don't write are simply lazy.
But...
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Writing Fiction is a little pot of gold... "Screenplay" by Syd Field for film, "Writing Fiction" by James Essinger for fiction. It's that simple.'
William Osborne, novelist and screenwriter
'Writing Fiction – a user-friendly guide' is a must-read if you want to write stories to a professional standard.
It draws on the author's more than thirty years of experience as a professional writer, and on the work and ideas of writers including:
- Anthony...
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Are you tired of working a 9-5 job, while trying to support your writing dreams? You're not alone. There are lots of writers out there, writing that next great book in the evenings and on lunch breaks while wishing they could write full time, and support themselves and their families on their writing. But your writing alone isn't enough to free you from that 9-5 job... In Indie Author Business Success you're going to learn why you need to treat your...
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You can write a book-anyone can.
But if you want to write a book that people will want or even need to read, it's not as simple as sitting down to write. In fact, that's one of the biggest mistakes unsuccessful authors make.
Writing a book can be one of the smartest moves for your business success. But you need more than a message and writing skills to create an impressive book that readers will love. You also need a plan to market, sell, and leverage...
12) Quick & Easy English Punctuation: A Modern Punctuation and Style Handbook for Writers and Students
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Learn how to use commas, semicolons, and other punctuation correctly. This essential handbook for writers and students presents a well-organized collection of English punctuation rules and simple examples that will help you write with impact and style.
Punctuation is more important than you might think. It allows your words to tell their story. These small but crucial marks in your sentences are like road signs; without them, readers can get lost...
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This book will help you get excited to plan your novel. The tools shared here are designed to spark your muse and give you confidence when you sit down to write your story. “Plan Your Novel Like a Pro: And Have Fun Doing It!” is for organic writers and pansters who want a roadmap to follow, so that they can let their creativity loose. We know that you have other activities in your life besides writing, and that writing your novels is important...
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Unpack the Contents in your Mind and Create an Easy Book Plan that Works
If you want to write a non-fiction book, whether you plan to do this yourself, or find a book ghost writer to help you, you need to start at the very beginning. Start with the Draft. The first draft of a non-fiction book is not something you can just 'magically do' without a plan. So here's how to do the first things first, and start with the draft of your manuscript, by working...
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The goal of book marketing is to stop needing to do it
Learn how to:
• Scope your book into the world's best solution for a certain type of reader
• Test, improve, & iterate your ToC without needing to rewrite anything
• Design a engaging reader experience that makes your book a delight to read
• Discover the hidden analytics of boredom & confusion to identify book-killing problems & make the most of beta readers
• Treat marketing as a temporary...
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Author Theresa Sneed loves to help others learn how to write and publish books almost as much as she loves writing herself. In this short, informative book, she shares her writing steps to success. Step 1. Get your writing sanctuary ready Step 2. Schedule a consistent time to write Step 3. Begin an ideas page or folder Step 4. Brainstorm ideas Step 5. Storyboarding Step 6. Develop your writing Step 7. Find beta readers Step 8. Start a new writing...
20) So You Want to… Write a Children's Book: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing and Publishing for Kids
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Young adults are in the prime position to write children's books because they can actually remember what it was like to be a kid. Take Jake Marcionette, for example, who reached the NY Times bestseller list at the age of 12. His books for middle grades are praised for having such a realistic, authentic voice. This book gives the young audience everything they need to know to successfully write and publish a children's book. From understanding the...