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The Modern Guide to Querying Literary Agents

From Rejection to Representation in 8 Steps

de Alyssa Matesic, Patrick McDonald ...

"A practical and heartening guide for those navigating the book industry for the first time." —Publishers WeeklyThe confusion and guessing games of the querying process end here. From two industry experts who built and work with the tools literary agents use daily, a step-by-step, proven guide for turning queries into representation, backed by real data and exclusive insights from over four ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

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"A practical and heartening guide for those navigating the book industry for the first time." —Publishers WeeklyThe confusion and guessing games of the querying process end here. From two industry experts who built and work with the tools literary agents use daily, a step-by-step, proven guide for turning queries into representation, backed by real data and exclusive insights from over four
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Writing into the Dark: How to Write a Novel Without an Outline

WMG Writer's Guides, #6

de Dean Wesley Smith ...

Series Libro 6 - WMG Writer's Guides
With more than a hundred published novels and more than seventeen million copies of his books in print, USA Today bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith knows how to outline. And he knows how to write a novel without an outline.In this WMG Writer's Guide, Dean takes you step-by-step through the process of writing without an outline and explains why not having an outline boosts your creative voice ... Leer más

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With more than a hundred published novels and more than seventeen million copies of his books in print, USA Today bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith knows how to outline. And he knows how to write a novel without an outline.In this WMG Writer's Guide, Dean takes you step-by-step through the process of writing without an outline and explains why not having an outline boosts your creative voice
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The Oxford History of the Book

Edición de James Raven ...

Series series The Oxford History of...
Histories you can trust. In 14 original essays, The Oxford History of the Book reveals the history of books in all their various forms, from the ancient world to the digital present. Leading international scholars offer an original and richly illustrated narrative that is global in scope. The history of the book is the history of millions of written, printed, and illustrated texts, their ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

Histories you can trust. In 14 original essays, The Oxford History of the Book reveals the history of books in all their various forms, from the ancient world to the digital present. Leading international scholars offer an original and richly illustrated narrative that is global in scope. The history of the book is the history of millions of written, printed, and illustrated texts, their
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Writing Active Setting Book 1: Characterization and Sensory Detail

Writing Active Setting, #1

de Mary Buckham ...

Series Libro 1 - Writing Active Setting
Have you tried to take your writing skills to the next level but don’t know where to begin?Do you dread the thought of writing narrative description because as a reader you skip over it when you read novels?Or are you a writer who ignores Setting description totally in your novel writing—but know your story needs it? You just don’t know where.Active Setting, explained in comprehensible bites with ... Leer más

$1.99 USD

Have you tried to take your writing skills to the next level but don’t know where to begin?Do you dread the thought of writing narrative description because as a reader you skip over it when you read novels?Or are you a writer who ignores Setting description totally in your novel writing—but know your story needs it? You just don’t know where.Active Setting, explained in comprehensible bites with
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The Pocket Guide to Pantsing

How to Write a Novel Without an Outline (With Confidence)

de M.L. Ronn ...

Series Libro 13 - Author Level Up
Pantsers: do you want to ditch outlining forever but don't know how?Maybe you've tried to write by the seat of your pants, but you got lost in the weeds. Or, you just need some structure.Writing a novel without an outline is like solving a complex puzzle—daunting, but not impossible.Master this technique and you'll write stories that you never dreamed of--and readers will pay you for it.In this ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Pantsers: do you want to ditch outlining forever but don't know how?Maybe you've tried to write by the seat of your pants, but you got lost in the weeds. Or, you just need some structure.Writing a novel without an outline is like solving a complex puzzle—daunting, but not impossible.Master this technique and you'll write stories that you never dreamed of--and readers will pay you for it.In this
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Middlemen

Literary Agents and the Making of American Fiction

de Laura B. McGrath ...

A revealing account of how agents have shaped book publishing and the literary canon from the 1950s to todayMiddlemen rewrites literary history from the perspective of one of its most important but least visible figures: the literary agent. Chronicling the story of agents in the United States from the 1950s to today, Laura McGrath uncovers their critical role in the making of American literature. ... Leer más

$21.59 USD

A revealing account of how agents have shaped book publishing and the literary canon from the 1950s to todayMiddlemen rewrites literary history from the perspective of one of its most important but least visible figures: the literary agent. Chronicling the story of agents in the United States from the 1950s to today, Laura McGrath uncovers their critical role in the making of American literature.
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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need

de Jessica Brody ...

Series series Save the Cat!
The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a
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Before and After the Book Deal

A Writer's Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book

de Courtney Maum ...

**Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about publishing—but were too afraid to ask—is in this funny, candid guide featuring advice from 150 contributors, including Anthony Doerr, Roxane Gay, and Rebecca Makkai.“Anyone who’s trying to get a book published or is in the process of being published should consider this guide required reading.” —BuzzFeed**There are countless books on the market about ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

**Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about publishing—but were too afraid to ask—is in this funny, candid guide featuring advice from 150 contributors, including Anthony Doerr, Roxane Gay, and Rebecca Makkai.“Anyone who’s trying to get a book published or is in the process of being published should consider this guide required reading.” —BuzzFeed**There are countless books on the market about
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The Year I Was Peter the Great

1956—Khrushchev, Stalin’s Ghost, and a Young American in Russia

de Marvin Kalb ...

A chronicle of the year that changed Soviet Russia-and molded the future path of one of America's pre-eminent diplomatic correspondents1956 was an extraordinary year in modern Russian history. It was called the year of the thaw-a time when Stalin's dark legacy of dictatorship died in February only to be reborn later that December. This historic arc from rising hope to crushing despair opened with ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

A chronicle of the year that changed Soviet Russia-and molded the future path of one of America's pre-eminent diplomatic correspondents1956 was an extraordinary year in modern Russian history. It was called the year of the thaw-a time when Stalin's dark legacy of dictatorship died in February only to be reborn later that December. This historic arc from rising hope to crushing despair opened with
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The Business of Being a Writer, Second Edition

de Jane Friedman ...

Series series Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
A thoroughly revised edition of the comprehensive guide to building and maintaining a successful career in writing.Writers talk about their work in many ways: as an art, as a calling, as a lifestyle. Too often missing from these conversations is the fact that writing is also a business, and those who want to make a living from their writing must understand the basic business principles underlying ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

A thoroughly revised edition of the comprehensive guide to building and maintaining a successful career in writing.Writers talk about their work in many ways: as an art, as a calling, as a lifestyle. Too often missing from these conversations is the fact that writing is also a business, and those who want to make a living from their writing must understand the basic business principles underlying
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Adulting 101

Writing Through Life and Other Adventures

de Nancy Cassidy, Donna Alward ...

Life experiences are supposed to give us fodder for stories, but what happens when life gets overwhelming? From raising kids to caring for parents, day jobs and no jobs, falling in love and out of it… Editor and NYT Bestselling author Donna Alward and Nancy Cassidy, editor and owner of The Red Pen Coach editorial group, get down and dirty with writing through life’s challenges and how to use the ... Leer más

$0.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Life experiences are supposed to give us fodder for stories, but what happens when life gets overwhelming? From raising kids to caring for parents, day jobs and no jobs, falling in love and out of it… Editor and NYT Bestselling author Donna Alward and Nancy Cassidy, editor and owner of The Red Pen Coach editorial group, get down and dirty with writing through life’s challenges and how to use the
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How to Write a Thriller

How to Write a Thriller, #1

de Patrick Quinlan ...

Series Libro 1 - How to Write a Thriller
Are you feeling frustrated with your writing?Get HOW TO WRITE A THRILLER, and you will:- Learn to write a page-turning thriller just like the pros do.- Save yourself YEARS of trial and error.- Write with confidence, because you know exactly what you're doing.When you buy HOW TO WRITE A THRILLER, here's what you're going to get:- a process for structuring and writing a thriller, that I have used ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Are you feeling frustrated with your writing?Get HOW TO WRITE A THRILLER, and you will:- Learn to write a page-turning thriller just like the pros do.- Save yourself YEARS of trial and error.- Write with confidence, because you know exactly what you're doing.When you buy HOW TO WRITE A THRILLER, here's what you're going to get:- a process for structuring and writing a thriller, that I have used
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The First 50 Pages

Engage Agents, Editors and Readers, and Set Your Novel Up For Success

de Jeff Gerke ...

Seeking writing success? Start at the beginning...Whether youre looking to get published or just hoping to hook your reader, first impressions are vital. Compelling opening scenes are the key to catching an agent or editors attention, and are crucial for keeping your reader engaged.As a writer, what you do in your opening pages, and how you do it, is a matter that cannot be left to chance. The ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Seeking writing success? Start at the beginning...Whether youre looking to get published or just hoping to hook your reader, first impressions are vital. Compelling opening scenes are the key to catching an agent or editors attention, and are crucial for keeping your reader engaged.As a writer, what you do in your opening pages, and how you do it, is a matter that cannot be left to chance. The
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Developmental Editing

A Handbook for Freelancers, Authors, and Publishers

de Scott Norton ...

The only guide dedicated solely to developmental editing, now revised and updated with new exercises and a chapter on fiction.Developmental editing—transforming a manuscript into a book that edifies, inspires, and sells—is a special skill, and Scott Norton is one of the best at it. With more than three decades of experience in the field, Norton offers his expert advice on how to approach the task ... Leer más

$24.49 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The only guide dedicated solely to developmental editing, now revised and updated with new exercises and a chapter on fiction.Developmental editing—transforming a manuscript into a book that edifies, inspires, and sells—is a special skill, and Scott Norton is one of the best at it. With more than three decades of experience in the field, Norton offers his expert advice on how to approach the task
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How to Market a Children's Book

Children’s print book, eBook and audiobook marketing, translations and selling foreign rights

de Karen P Inglis ...

Do you need help with your children’s book marketing?Whether you’ve just published your first children’s book or are struggling to increase sales of your existing titles, How to Market a Children’s Book is here to help.Packed full of practical guidance, and drawing on over 10 years’ experience of children’s book marketing by bestselling children’s author Karen Inglis, it offers a trusted resource ... Leer más

$5.99 USD

Do you need help with your children’s book marketing?Whether you’ve just published your first children’s book or are struggling to increase sales of your existing titles, How to Market a Children’s Book is here to help.Packed full of practical guidance, and drawing on over 10 years’ experience of children’s book marketing by bestselling children’s author Karen Inglis, it offers a trusted resource
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100 Must-read Science Fiction Novels

de Nick Rennison, Stephen E. Andrews ...

"A reliable guide to what science fiction is" Christopher Priest, award-winning science fiction author"A really good introduction to the genre" SFX Magazine"Perceptive and glorious" Ian Watson, author of the screenplay for Steve Spielberg's A.I.Want to become a science fiction buff? Want to expand your reading in your favourite genre? This is a good place to start! From the publishers of the ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

"A reliable guide to what science fiction is" Christopher Priest, award-winning science fiction author"A really good introduction to the genre" SFX Magazine"Perceptive and glorious" Ian Watson, author of the screenplay for Steve Spielberg's A.I.Want to become a science fiction buff? Want to expand your reading in your favourite genre? This is a good place to start! From the publishers of the
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The Trope Thesaurus

Trope Thesaurus

de Jennifer Hilt ...

Series series Trope Thesaurus
Even a quick glance at popular books, movies, and streaming series says it all-- a skillful application of tropes sells stories. That's because tropes create a foundation between the audience and the action.I'm not suggesting we slap a few tropes together, and call it done.I'm talking about twisting tropes to create characters that fans can't stop thinking about to increase story conflict.How do ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Even a quick glance at popular books, movies, and streaming series says it all-- a skillful application of tropes sells stories. That's because tropes create a foundation between the audience and the action.I'm not suggesting we slap a few tropes together, and call it done.I'm talking about twisting tropes to create characters that fans can't stop thinking about to increase story conflict.How do
... Leer más
Self-Editing for Nonfiction Writers

de Jill Kelly ...

Written by a professional editor with 20 years experience, this guide to self-editing offers writers of essays and nonfiction books multiple ways to improve their writing and produce cleaner manuscripts to pitch to agents and editors or to self-publish. Includes 10 rules for avoiding errors in punctuation and syntax, creating clearer sentences and paragraphs, and attending to professional ... Leer más

$3.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Written by a professional editor with 20 years experience, this guide to self-editing offers writers of essays and nonfiction books multiple ways to improve their writing and produce cleaner manuscripts to pitch to agents and editors or to self-publish. Includes 10 rules for avoiding errors in punctuation and syntax, creating clearer sentences and paragraphs, and attending to professional
... Leer más
The Case of the Missing Books

de Ian Sansom ...

Series series The Mobile Library
Introducing Israel Armstrong, one of literature’s most unlikely detectives in the first of a series of novels from the author of the critically acclaimed Ring Road.Israel is an intelligent, shy, passionate, sensitive sort of soul: he’s Jewish; he’s a vegetarian; he could maybe do with losing a little weight. And he’s just arrived in Ireland to take up his first post as a librarian. But the library ... Leer más

$7.49 USD

Introducing Israel Armstrong, one of literature’s most unlikely detectives in the first of a series of novels from the author of the critically acclaimed Ring Road.Israel is an intelligent, shy, passionate, sensitive sort of soul: he’s Jewish; he’s a vegetarian; he could maybe do with losing a little weight. And he’s just arrived in Ireland to take up his first post as a librarian. But the library
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Librorum Ridiculorum

A Compendium of Bizarre Books

de Brian Lake ...

A celebration of all the weird and wonderful books to be found at an antiquarian bookshop.Books have the power to enrich the soul, to enliven the senses, to expand our horizons… and others are simply mad. This wonderful celebration of the oddest books ever published is a treat for all bibliophiles, booksellers and fans of the bizarre. It is an exploration of the most eccentric titles and covers ... Leer más

$7.49 USD

A celebration of all the weird and wonderful books to be found at an antiquarian bookshop.Books have the power to enrich the soul, to enliven the senses, to expand our horizons… and others are simply mad. This wonderful celebration of the oddest books ever published is a treat for all bibliophiles, booksellers and fans of the bizarre. It is an exploration of the most eccentric titles and covers
... Leer más
On Editing

How to edit your novel the professional way

de Helen Corner-Bryant, Kathryn Price ...

"Highly recommended: On Editing is indispensable reading for anyone who is or wants to be a writer. Every desk should have a copy!"- Dr Samantha J. Rayner, Director of the Centre for Publishing, UCL"On Editing is a feast with many courses. When you have finished this book, you will feel encouraged, empowered, and indomitable. If you are writing-or editing-a novel, you could do no better than to ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

"Highly recommended: On Editing is indispensable reading for anyone who is or wants to be a writer. Every desk should have a copy!"- Dr Samantha J. Rayner, Director of the Centre for Publishing, UCL"On Editing is a feast with many courses. When you have finished this book, you will feel encouraged, empowered, and indomitable. If you are writing-or editing-a novel, you could do no better than to
... Leer más
Writing Active Setting Book 3: Anchoring, Action, as a Character and More

Writing Active Setting, #3

de Mary Buckham ...

Series Libro 3 - Writing Active Setting
Learn to use Setting to quickly anchor the reader into the world of your story.Use Setting as movement through space effectively.Explore Setting in a series.Learn the most common Setting pitfalls.Readers usually remember the plot and characters of a story, but Setting is every bit as important in creating a memorable world. Discover the difference between Ordinary Setting that bogs down your story ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

Learn to use Setting to quickly anchor the reader into the world of your story.Use Setting as movement through space effectively.Explore Setting in a series.Learn the most common Setting pitfalls.Readers usually remember the plot and characters of a story, but Setting is every bit as important in creating a memorable world. Discover the difference between Ordinary Setting that bogs down your story
... Leer más
Fic

Why Fanfiction Is Taking Over the World

de Anne Jamison ...

What is fanfiction, and what is it not? Why does fanfiction matter? And what makes it so important to the future of literature?Fic is a groundbreaking exploration of the history and culture of fan writing and what it means for the way we think about reading, writing, and authorship. It's a story about literature, community, and technology—about what stories are being told, who's telling them, how, ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

What is fanfiction, and what is it not? Why does fanfiction matter? And what makes it so important to the future of literature?Fic is a groundbreaking exploration of the history and culture of fan writing and what it means for the way we think about reading, writing, and authorship. It's a story about literature, community, and technology—about what stories are being told, who's telling them, how,
... Leer más
A Bookshop of One's Own

How a Group of Women Set Out to Change the World

de Jane Cholmeley ...

What was it like to start a feminist bookshop, in an industry dominated by men? How could a lesbian thrive in Thatcher's time, with the government legislating to restrict her rights? How do you run a business when your real aim is to change the world?Silver Moon was the dream of three women – a bookshop with the mission to promote the work of female writers and create a much-needed safe space for ... Leer más

$27.59 USD

What was it like to start a feminist bookshop, in an industry dominated by men? How could a lesbian thrive in Thatcher's time, with the government legislating to restrict her rights? How do you run a business when your real aim is to change the world?Silver Moon was the dream of three women – a bookshop with the mission to promote the work of female writers and create a much-needed safe space for
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