The Thomas Berryman Number

The Thomas Berryman Number
Author: James Patterson
Publisher: Little, Brown
Total Pages: 151
Release: 2006-06-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 075956762X

Discover James Patterson's stunning debut, an Edgar Award-winning novel of prejudice and murder in the American South. You are about to begin a classic award-winning novel of suspense. When an up-and-coming politician is murdered in a small Southern town, reporter Ochs Jones suspects that racism and prejudice had something to do with it-and when he learns about two other murders, tracking down the killer becomes more important than ever. No one tells a story quite like the world's #1 bestselling writer. As the manhunt begins, Patterson delivers the heart-stopping action and unforgettable suspense that made him famous.

Masterclass: Get Your Book Published

Masterclass: Get Your Book Published
Author: Katherine Lapworth
Publisher: Teach Yourself
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2014-06-27
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1473600200

LEARN HOW TO FIND A PUBLISHER AND GET YOUR BOOK PUBLISHED. Do you have a completed manuscript ready for submission? Are you looking to successfully publish or self-publish your work? Do you have the level of understanding of the publishing industry? Whether you want to take a traditional route into print or want to digitally self-publish, this book will give you the advice you need on everything from submitting manuscripts to garnering reviews and promoting your work. It covers everything from polishing a final draft to managing your finances, and is also full of case studies, advice and tips from industry insiders from both traditional publishing and successful self-publishing backgrounds. ABOUT THE SERIES The Teach Yourself Creative Writing series helps aspiring authors tell their story. Covering a range of genres from science fiction and romantic novels, to illustrated children's books and comedy, this series is packed with advice, exercises and tips for unlocking creativity and improving your writing. And because we know how daunting the blank page can be, we set up the Just Write online community at tyjustwrite, for budding authors and successful writers to connect and share.

Master Class

Master Class
Author: Christina Dalcher
Publisher: Berkley Books
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2020
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0440000831

Every child's potential is regularly determined by a standardized measurement: their quotient (Q). Score high enough, and attend a top tier school with a golden future. Score too low, and it's off to a federal boarding school with limited prospects afterwards. The purpose? An improved society where education costs drop, teachers focus on the more promising students, and parents are happy.Elena Fairchild is a teacher at one of the state's elite schools. When her nine-year-old daughter bombs a monthly test and her Q score drops to a disastrously low level, she is immediately forced to leave her top school for a federal institution hundreds of miles away. As a teacher, Elena thought she understood the tiered educational system, but as a mother whose child is now gone, Elena's perspective is changed forever. She just wants her daughter back.And she will do the unthinkable to make it happen. (4e de couverture)

Negotiating with the Dead

Negotiating with the Dead
Author: Margaret Atwood
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2002-03-06
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780521662604

Margaret Atwood examines the nature of writing and the role of writers.

How to Perfect Your Submission

How to Perfect Your Submission
Author: Scott Pack
Publisher:
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2020-06-19
Genre:
ISBN:

Essential reading for authors submitting their work to agents or publishers.Publishing veteran Scott Pack offers sensible, practical advice on how to create the perfect submission. Based in on his sell-out Guardian Masterclasses, this short guide provides aspiring authors with the tools they need to avoid the classic mistakes made by so many, and to ensure they give their work the best chance possible of being read, considered and published.Covering all aspects of the submission process, including how to identify the best places to submit your work, writing the ideal cover letter, perfecting your pitch, creating an effective synopsis and strategies for submission, this ebook contains everything you need to get your submission right.This revised and updated edition includes additional information on non-fiction submissions and an extended FAQ section featuring questions posed by readers and participants in Scott's classes and workshops.

Gone Fishin'

Gone Fishin'
Author: Walter Mosley
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2002-09-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0743451759

Everything Easy Rawlins and Mouse Alexander ever knew about friendship, and themselves, comes apart at the seams when they enter a steamy bayou world of voodoo, sex, revenge, and death.

The Memoir Project

The Memoir Project
Author: Marion Roach Smith
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2011-06-09
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1455501824

An extraordinary "practical resource for beginners" looking to write their own memoir—​now new and revised (Kirkus Reviews)! The greatest story you could write is one you've experienced yourself. Knowing where to start is the hardest part, but it just got a little easier with this essential guidebook for anyone wanting to write a memoir. Did you know that the #1 thing that baby boomers want to do in retirement is write a book—about themselves? It's not that every person has lived such a unique or dramatic life, but we inherently understand that writing a memoir—whether it's a book, blog, or just a letter to a child—is the single greatest path to self-examination. Through the use of disarmingly frank, but wildly fun tactics that offer you simple and effective guidelines that work, you can stop treading water in writing exercises or hiding behind writer's block. Previously self-published under the title, Writing What You Know: Raelia, this book has found an enthusiastic audience that now writes with intent.

How to Write a Book Proposal

How to Write a Book Proposal
Author: Jody Rein
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2017-09-05
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1440348170

THE ESSENTIAL RESOURCE FOR SELLING YOUR BOOK If you want to publish a book, you must present it to agents and publishers with a knock-your-socks-off proposal. Whether you're seeking a traditional press to publish your self-published book or trying to win over an agent for your graphic novel, memoir, or nonfiction title, you need an irresistible proposal. The better your proposal, the better the editor, publisher, and deal you will get. Nailing your proposal requires an understanding of how publishers work and how to brand yourself, build a platform, and structure your book. You'll learn it all in this breezy top-to-bottom revision of the classic 100,000-copy best-seller. Inside How to Write a Book Proposal 5th Edition, you will find: • Examples of successful proposals that earned six-figure deals • Guidance from agents, publishers, and writers • Ways to customize your proposal • Strategies for proposals in the Digital Age • Effective structures for narrative writers • A list of the "Top Ten Proposal Killers" This sassy, thorough guide from industry professionals Jody Rein and Michael Larsen will become your go-to for advice about publishing.

How To Write Your First Novel

How To Write Your First Novel
Author: Sophie King
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2011-07-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1848034695

Let best-selling novelist Sophie King guide you through the whole process of writing your first novel and getting it published. This revised edition takes aspiring novelists through the steps of writing a novel, from finding that initial idea, to keeping the plot going and crafting the perfect ending. With helpful exercises in each chapter you will learn how to: - Develop a brilliant idea for your first novel - Create characters that will make your novel come alive - Plot your novel so that your readers simply have to turn the page - Unravel the mysteries of viewpoint - Create realistic dialogue and settings so your readers feel they are there - Find your own voice. - Most importantly, the book includes tips and advice on how to get published. This new edition also includes a ten step guide to revision so that you can polish your novel to be the best it can be.

Crochet Master Class

Crochet Master Class
Author: Jean Leinhauser
Publisher: Potter Craft
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2011-07-27
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 030796552X

Crochet Master Class presents 18 crochet techniques taught by some of the world’s best crochet designers and instructors. Each chapter focuses on a different technique, inviting you to dip in, experiment, and then apply your newfound skills to create a custom piece designed by these crochet luminaries. You’ll learn Hairpin Lace from Stitch Diva Jennifer Hansen, discover the intricate color work of tapestry crochet from Carol Ventura, and explore free-form crochet with renowned fiber artist Prudence Mapstone. Filled with expert instruction, inspiring stories, and projects created exclusively for this book, Crochet Master Class is your guide to the incredible range of crochet possibilities. Techniques include: Filet Crochet • Hairpin Lace • Tapestry Crochet • Aran Crochet • Entrelac Crochet • Fashion Crochet • Tunisian Crochet • Woven Crochet • Double-Ended Crochet • Tassels • Bullion Stitch • Overlay Crochet • Bead Crochet • Bruges Crochet • Painted Crochet • Free-Form Crochet • Irish Crochet • Wire Crochet