Write Great Beginnings: How to start a novel, hook readers from page one, avoid common first-chapter problems (Writers’ Guide Series)
By: Sandra Gerth
4.41
Format: 208 pages, Kindle Edition
The beginning is the most important part of your book. The first chapter—probably even the first pa…
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1. The Word-Loss Diet
By: Rayne Hall
4.37
Format: 70 pages, Kindle Edition
Tighten and tone your writing style, and use simple revision tricks to slim down your manuscript. S… read more
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2. Successful Self-Publishing: How to self-publish and market your book in ebook and print
By: Joanna Penn
4.30
Format: 81 pages, Kindle Edition
Do you want to successfully self-publish? There are thousands of new books being published every d… read more
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3. Planning Your Novel: Ideas and Structure (Foundations of Fiction, #1)
By: Janice Hardy
4.37
Format: 326 pages, Kindle Edition
Planning Your Novel: Ideas and Structure takes you step-by-step through finding and developing idea… read more
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4. The Successful Author Mindset: A Handbook for Surviving the Writer's Journey
By: Joanna Penn
3.77
Format: None pages, Kindle Edition
Being a writer is not just about typing. It's also about surviving the roller-coaster of the creati… read more
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5. The Negative Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Flaws
By: Angela Ackerman , Becca Puglisi
4.50
Format: 532 pages, Paperback
Crafting likable, interesting characters is a balancing act, and finding that perfect mix of streng… read more
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6. The Rural Setting Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Personal and Natural Places
By: Angela Ackerman , Becca Puglisi
4.20
Format: None pages, Paperback
Within the pages of a book exists a world drawn from a writer's deepest imaginings, one that has th… read more
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7. Understanding Show, Don't Tell: (And Really Getting It) (Skill Builders Series Book 1)
By: Janice Hardy
3.50
Format: 824 pages,
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8. Plotting and Writing Suspense Fiction
By: Patricia Highsmith
3.83
Format: 208 pages, Paperback
"The book is as unusual as you might expect and hope for from Patricia Highsmith. An elegant creati… read more
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9. Writing Deep Point Of View: Professional Techniques for Fiction Authors (Writer's Craft Book 13)
By: Rayne Hall
3.66
Format: 176 pages,
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10. How to Write Dazzling Dialogue: The Fastest Way to Improve Any Manuscript
By: James Scott Bell
1.00
Format: 168 pages,
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11. The Elements of Style
By: E.B. White , William Strunk Jr.
4.18
Format: 105 pages, Hardcover
This style manual offers practical advice on improving writing skills. Throughout, the emphasis is … read more
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"He owned"-E.B. White, The Elements of Style
"To achieve style, begin by affecting none."-E.B. White, The Elements of Style
"Writers will often find themselves steering by stars that are disturbingly in motion."-E.B. White, The Elements of Style
"When you say something, make sure you have said it. The chances of your having said it are only fair."-E.B. White, The Elements of Style
12. Romancing the Beat: Story Structure for Romance Novels
By: Gwen Hayes
4.40
Format: 94 pages, Kindle Edition
What makes a romance novel a romance? How do you write a kissing book? Writing a well-structured ro… read more
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13. MASTER LISTS FOR WRITERS: Thesauruses, Plots, Character Traits, Names, and More
By: Bryn Donovan
4.36
Format: 232 pages,
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14. The Urban Setting Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to City Spaces
By: Angela Ackerman , Becca Puglisi
3.62
Format: 280 pages, Paperback
Making readers care and feel like they're part of the story should be the number one goal for all w… read more
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15. Writing Vivid Dialogue: Professional Techniques for Fiction Authors (Writer's Craft Book 16)
By: Rayne Hall , None , None
3.27
Format: None pages,
Do you want to write fast-paced, exciting, sizzling dialogue? This book reveals professional dialog… read more
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16. The Olympian Affair (The Cinder Spires, #2)
By: Jim Butcher
4.25
Format: None pages, Unknown Binding
The characters are off on a diplomatic mission to another Spire. A bunch of representatives of vari… read more
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17. How To Market A Book
By: Joanna Penn
4.34
Format: 132 pages, ebook
The first job of an author is, of course, to write great books, but these days, their second job is… read more
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18. Writing Vivid Emotions: Professional Techniques for Fiction Authors (Writer's Craft Book 22)
By: Rayne Hall
4.60
Format: 200 pages,
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19. Take Off Your Pants! Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing
By: Libbie Hawker
4.25
Format: 108 pages, Kindle Edition
This is an alternate cover edition of ASIN B00UKC0GHA When it comes to writing books, are you a … read more
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20. 27 Fiction Writing Blunders - And How Not To Make Them!
By: James Scott Bell
4.05
Format: 12 pages,
Sell more books and build your career by kicking these blunders to the curb! Ever wonder why some b… read more
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21. Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World
By: Gretchen Rubin
3.72
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project discovers a surprising path to a … read more
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22. Writing Your Story's Theme: The Writer's Guide to Plotting Stories That Matter (Helping Writers Become Authors Book 10)
By: K.M. Weiland
4.36
Format: 180 pages, Kindle Edition
Theme Is What Your Story Is Really About Theme—the mysterious cousin of plot and character. Too of… read more
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23. Book Love
By: Debbie Tung
4.29
Format: 137 pages, Hardcover
Bookworms rejoice! These charming comics capture exactly what it feels like to be head-over-heels f… read more
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24. And Then She Kissed Me
By: Harper Bliss
3.98
Format: 304 pages, Kindle Edition
When a trip down memory lane sparks an unexpected journey to love...TV cop Sadie Ireland needs a br… read more
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25. Vengeance Planning for Amateurs
By: Lee Winter
4.51
Format: 328 pages, ebook
An offbeat lesbian romantic comedy starring penguins, plotting, and payback. Muffin maker Olivia… read more
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26. Themes and Variations
By: David Sedaris
4.21
Format: 19 pages, Kindle Edition
In this Kindle-exclusive essay, international bestselling humor writer David Sedaris shares the rew… read more
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27. Strong Verbs for Fiction Writers (Indie Author Resources Book 2)
By: Valerie Howard
4.12
Format: 111 pages, Kindle Edition
A LIST OF 1,000 VERBS Are you searching for stronger verbs for your works of fiction (or non-ficti… read more
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28. Love Among the Ruins
By: Catherine Maiorisi
4.12
Format: 288 pages, Paperback
Calliope DeAndre and Dana Wittman are two very different women with two very different lives—each g… read more
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29. The Last Fifty Pages: The Art and Craft of Unforgettable Endings (Bell on Writing)
By: James Scott Bell
4.18
Format: 110 pages, Kindle Edition
“The first page of a book sells that book. The last page sells your next book.” –– Mickey Spillane … read more
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30. How To Write That Scene: Professional Techniques For Fiction Authors (Writer's Craft)
By: Rayne Hall
4.36
Format: 144 pages, Kindle Edition
Learn how professional authors craft scenes, and apply the techniques to your fiction. This book sh… read more
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31. Write Great Beginnings: How to start a novel, hook readers from page one, avoid common first-chapter problems (Writers’ Guide Series)
By: Sandra Gerth
4.41
Format: 208 pages, Kindle Edition
The beginning is the most important part of your book. The first chapter—probably even the first pa… read more
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