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 …
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1. Write Your Novel From the Middle: A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between
By: James Scott Bell
4.20
Format: 93 pages, Kindle Edition
A powerful secret, and a fresh approach to writing bestselling fiction! What's the best way to wri… read more
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2. Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success
By: K.M. Weiland
4.11
Format: 186 pages, Paperback
Writers often look upon outlines with fear and trembling. But when properly understood and correctl… read more
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"For example, one key character who was definitely not supposed to die did just that. I did everything I could to get her up again, but she just... died on me."-K.M. Weiland, Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success
3. 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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4. 5,000 Words Per Hour: Write Faster, Write Smarter
By: Chris Fox
4.20
Format: 88 pages, Kindle Edition
Includes a free spreadsheet to help you track and improve Words Per Hour. 5,000 Words Per Hour also… read more
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5. 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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6. Writing into the Dark: How to Write a Novel without an Outline
By: Dean Wesley Smith
3.66
Format: 296 pages, ebook
With more than a hundred published novels and more than seventeen million copies of his books in pr… read more
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7. The Story Grid: What Good Editors Know
By: Steven Pressfield , Shawn Coyne
3.98
Format: None pages,
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8. Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere)
By: Lisa Cron
4.21
Format: 288 pages, ebook
Following on the heels of Lisa Cron's breakout first book, Wired for Story , this writing guide rev… read more
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"We don't turn to story to escape reality. We turn to story to navigate reality."-Lisa Cron, Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere)
"In a nutshell: A story is about how the things that happen affect someone in pursuit of a difficult goal, and how that person changes internally as a result."-Lisa Cron, Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere)
"But the simple fact remains that without the first half of the story, there can be no second half. The first half establishes where the problem came from and who the protagonist is to begin with, so …"-Lisa Cron, Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere)
9. Bird by Bird
By: Anne Lamott
4.24
Format: 238 pages, Paperback
A newer edition of this title can be found here. "Thirty years ago my older brother, who was ten… read more
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"Bird by bird, buddy. Just take it bird by bird."-Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
"A writer paradoxically seeks the truth and tells lies every step of the way."-Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
"You don't always have to chop with the sword of truth. You can point with it too."-Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
"If your wife locks you out of the house, you don't have a problem with your door."-Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
10. Actionable Gamification: Beyond Points, Badges, and Leaderboards
By: Yu-kai Chou
3.80
Format: None 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. 2,000 to 10,000: How to Write Faster, Write Better, and Write More of What You Love
By: Rachel Aaron
4.18
Format: 72 pages, Kindle Edition
"Have you ever wanted to double your daily word counts? Do you sometimes feel like you're crawling … read more
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"Editing is writing. If you like writing, you like editing."-Rachel Aaron, 2,000 to 10,000: How to Write Faster, Write Better, and Write More of What You Love
14. Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print
By: Renni Browne , None
4.24
Format: 288 pages, Paperback
"A superb tutorial for anyone wanting to learn from pros how to polish fiction writing with panache… read more
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"Movies and television may be influencing writers to write more visually, using immediate scenes with specific points of view to put their stories across. But fiction can always accomplish something t…"-Renni Browne, Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print
15. Structuring Your Novel: Essential Keys for Writing an Outstanding Story
By: K.M. Weiland
4.32
Format: 295 pages, Paperback
Is Structure the Hidden Foundation of All Successful Stories? Why do some stories work and other… read more
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16. The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller
By: John Truby
4.26
Format: 445 pages, Hardcover
John Truby is one of the most respected and sought-after story consultants in the film industry, an… read more
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"Audiences love both the feeling part (reliving the life) and the thinking part (figuring out the puzzle) of a story. Every good story has both."-John Truby, The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller
"No individual element in your story, including the hero, will work unless you first create it and define it in relation to all the other elements."-John Truby, The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller
"Good storytelling lets the audience relive events in the present so they can understand the forces, choices, and emotions that led the character to do what he did."-John Truby, The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller
"The story world isn't a copy of life as it is. It's life as human beings imagine it could be. It is human life condensed and heightened so that the audience can gain a better understanding of how lif…"-John Truby, The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller
17. The Emotional Craft of Fiction: How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface
By: Donald Maass
4.29
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
Engage Your Readers with Emotion While writers might disagree over showing versus telling or plott… read more
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"Plot happens outside but story happens inside. Readers won't get the true story, though, unless you put it on the page--both the big meaning in small events, and the overlooked implications of large …"-Donald Maass, The Emotional Craft of Fiction: How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface
18. 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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19. Million Dollar Outlines
By: David Farland
3.67
Format: 208 pages, Kindle Edition
David Farland has taught dozens of other writers who have gone on to staggering literary success, i… read more
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20. Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
By: Jessica Brody
4.50
Format: 320 pages, Paperback
SAVE THE CAT!® by Blake Snyder is a popular screenwriting book series and storytelling methodology … read more
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"We call that real problem the SHARD OF GLASS. It's a psychological wound that has been festering beneath the surface of your hero for a long time. The skin has grown over it, leaving behind an unsigh…"-Jessica Brody, Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
21. The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression, Second Edition (Writers Helping Writers Series Book 1)
By: Angela Ackerman
4.52
Format: 308 pages, Kindle Edition
The bestselling Emotion Thesaurus, often hailed as “the gold standard for writers” and credited wit… read more
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22. 7 Figure Fiction: How to Use Universal Fantasy to Sell Your Books to Anyone
By: T. Taylor
4.43
Format: 180 pages, Kindle Edition
There are only, in my humble opinion, two kinds of readers: Readers who love your books and readers… read more
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23. Anatomy of Genres
By: John Truby
4.23
Format: 720 pages, Paperback
A guide to understanding the major genres of the story world by the legendary writing teacher and a… read more
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24. Dear Writer, You Need to Quit (QuitBooks for Writers, #1)
By: Becca Syme
4.48
Format: 154 pages, Kindle Edition
I know, I know, you don’t want to quit writing, and I’m not going to convince you to quit writing. … read more
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25. How To Write A Novel: From Idea to Book (Writing Craft Books)
By: Joanna Penn
4.39
Format: 310 pages, Kindle Edition
Writing a novel will change your life.It might not be in the way that you expect, but when you hold… read more
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26. Newsletter Ninja: How to Become an Author Mailing List Expert
By: Tammi Labrecque
4.58
Format: 148 pages, Kindle Edition
Are you struggling with email? Newsletter numbers getting you down? Fewer people opening your messa… read more
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27. The Art and Business of Online Writing: How to Beat the Game of Capturing and Keeping Attention
By: Nicolas Cole
4.44
Format: 340 pages, Kindle Edition
★ From the #1 writer on Quora, 15x Top Writer on Medium, and Top 10 columnist for Inc Magazine ★ W… read more
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28. Order from Chaos: The Everyday Grind of Staying Organized with Adult ADHD
By: Jaclyn Paul
4.00
Format: 193 pages, Kindle Edition
If there were an ADHD self-help book group, I’d nominate this book to be at the top of the reading … read more
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29. Three Story Method: Foundations of Fiction
By: J. Thorn
3.80
Format: 287 pages, Kindle Edition
Storytelling isn’t complicated. We’ll prove it to you.Do you have an amazing idea for a novel but y… read more
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30. Let's Get Digital: How to Self-Publish, and Why You Should
By: David Gaughran
4.37
Format: 222 pages, Kindle Edition
Publish like a pro and start finding readers today with the most comprehensive and up-to-date self-… read more
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31. Blueprint for a Book: Build Your Novel from the Inside Out
By: Jennie Nash
4.50
Format: 89 pages, Kindle Edition
How to write novel in the most efficient way by tackling the hardest part before you start to write… read more
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