Better Blurb Writing for Authors

Better Blurb Writing for Authors
Author: Olivia Atwater
Publisher: Starwatch Press
Total Pages: 67
Release:
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1777688043

Write better blurbs. Get better readers. A step-by-step guide to blurb writing by author Olivia Atwater. Writing book descriptions for genre fiction (or blurbs, as some authors call them) requires a completely different skill set from writing full-length novels. For many authors, blurbs are a last distasteful obstacle they must overcome before they’re allowed to sell their book—but it doesn’t have to be that way! Writing blurbs is far easier with a step-by-step guide and a bit of helpful advice. In this short, accessible book, you will learn how readers select their next novel, and how to aim your blurb at the right readers. You’ll also learn how to: - Master the art of blurbs as movie trailers - Compile a one-click list - Write a tempting hook - End your blurb on an invisible question - “Tell, don’t show” - Use reader feedback in your blurbs This guide comes complete with several examples of real blurbs, both before and after editing, with clear explanations of every change. Learn Better Blurb Writing for Authors, and take the stress out of blurb writing. *** KEYWORDS: non-fiction, author advice, blurb writing, writing help, blurb help, easy blurbs, how to write a blurb, hooking readers, writing book descriptions, writing advice, advice for writers, better blurbs

Reader-Friendly Writing for Authors

Reader-Friendly Writing for Authors
Author: Olivia Atwater
Publisher: Starwatch Press
Total Pages: 63
Release:
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1778271340

Write better prose. Get better readers. A step-by-step guide to reader-friendly writing by author Olivia Atwater. Readers enjoy a book more when they understand what’s going on—but a lot of common writing advice can make your prose more confusing for readers! Genre authors: Stop listening to writing advice from your peers in literary fiction, and start asking questions about how to make your writing more accessible to the general market. In this short, accessible book, you will learn how readers process writing on a narrative level, on a paragraph level, and on a sentence level. You’ll also learn how to: ✓ Use the classic parlour scene to clarify more than just murder ✓ Help your busiest and most distracted readers keep up with your dialogue ✓ Cheat your way through gameshows using syntactic ambiguity ✓ Use the semi-colon as it was actually meant to be used ✓ Un-decapitate your headless clauses ✓ “Show, then tell” This guide comes with several well-explained rules which you can immediately apply to your work, complete with before-and-after examples. Learn Reader-Friendly Writing for Authors, and help your readers follow the story. *** KEYWORDS: non-fiction, author advice, technical writing, writing help, writing for clarity, how to write clearly, writing advice, advice for writers, better writing

Writing Irresistible Kidlit

Writing Irresistible Kidlit
Author: Mary Kole
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2012-12-04
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1599635763

Captivate the hearts and minds of young adult readers! Writing for young adult (YA) and middle grade (MG) audiences isn't just "kid's stuff" anymore--it's kidlit! The YA and MG book markets are healthier and more robust than ever, and that means the competition is fiercer, too. In Writing Irresistible Kidlit, literary agent Mary Kole shares her expertise on writing novels for young adult and middle grade readers and teaches you how to: • Recognize the differences between middle grade and young adult audiences and how it impacts your writing. • Tailor your manuscript's tone, length, and content to your readership. • Avoid common mistakes and cliches that are prevalent in YA and MG fiction, in respect to characters, story ideas, plot structure and more. • Develop themes and ideas in your novel that will strike emotional chords. Mary Kole's candid commentary and insightful observations, as well as a collection of book excerpts and personal insights from bestselling authors and editors who specialize in the children's book market, are invaluable tools for your kidlit career. If you want the skills, techniques, and know-how you need to craft memorable stories for teens and tweens, Writing Irresistible Kidlit can give them to you.

Reading Like a Writer

Reading Like a Writer
Author: Francine Prose
Publisher: Union Books
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2012-04-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1908526149

In her entertaining and edifying New York Times bestseller, acclaimed author Francine Prose invites you to sit by her side and take a guided tour of the tools and tricks of the masters to discover why their work has endured. Written with passion, humour and wisdom, Reading Like a Writer will inspire readers to return to literature with a fresh eye and an eager heart – to take pleasure in the long and magnificent sentences of Philip Roth and the breathtaking paragraphs of Isaac Babel; to look to John le Carré for a lesson in how to advance plot through dialogue and to Flannery O’ Connor for the cunning use of the telling detail; to be inspired by Emily Brontë ’ s structural nuance and Charles Dickens’ s deceptively simple narrative techniques. Most importantly, Prose cautions readers to slow down and pay attention to words, the raw material out of which all literature is crafted, and reminds us that good writing comes out of good reading.

Reader-Friendly Reports: A No-nonsense Guide to Effective Writing for MBAs, Consultants, and Other Professionals

Reader-Friendly Reports: A No-nonsense Guide to Effective Writing for MBAs, Consultants, and Other Professionals
Author: Carter A. Daniel
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2012-01-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0071782869

The book that has taught thousands of students how to write winning business reports For more than 30 years, Carter A. Daniel has been teaching MBA students at Rutgers University the art of effective business communication with the aid of his eminently practical guide Reader-Friendly Reports. Now available to the public for the first time, this beloved resource gives you everything you need to translate your hard-won figures, conclusions, and insights into concise and powerful reports. No definition of communication, no history, no theory, no diagrams Reader-Friendly Reports simply shows you how to: Target your audience Determine your purpose Develop your points Organize your ideas Make smooth transitions Conduct research Illustrate with clear graphs and charts Reader-Friendly Reports (the “Daniel Manual”) is the A to Z guide to ensuring you meet your first priority: making sure people can understand and remember your report from beginning to end.

The Non-User-Friendly Guide For Aspiring TV Writers

The Non-User-Friendly Guide For Aspiring TV Writers
Author: Steven L. Sears
Publisher: WordFire +ORM
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2014-09-22
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1614752370

Steven L. Sears has had a successful career in film and television encompassing over thirty years of involvement at all levels. From his beginnings as a staff writer on the hit NBC show THE A-TEAM, to Co-Executive Producer on the hit series XENA-WARRIOR PRINCESS for MCA/Universal, creator and Executive Producer of SHEENA for Sony/TriStar Television, and many pilot and development deals with the major studios and production companies, he has amassed a huge amount of experience and knowledge about the inner workings of the entertainment industry. In THE NON-USER-FRIENDLY GUIDE FOR ASPIRING TELEVISION WRITERS, he shares that experience and gives advice for those considering a career in television writing. Instead of the traditional academic and sterile approach, Steven answers questions from a personal, first person perspective. The questions have been culled from the real world, people seeking out his advice and looking for the experience that most books don’t have. Some of what he writes about are hard and difficult facts to accept about the business. Other times it’s his opinion based on his vast experience. But all of it is unsweetened and direct. Even if you don’t like his answers, he will certainly make you think hard about your approach and choices when pursuing a career in an extremely difficult Industry. As a result, you will be better prepared to achieve the success that he has had. His style is accessible, personable and relaxed. "It's like having lunch with Steven and asking him questions about the business. Without having to watch him eat."

The American Directory of Writer's Guidelines

The American Directory of Writer's Guidelines
Author: Stephen Blake Mettee
Publisher: Quill Driver Books
Total Pages: 872
Release: 2005-12
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9781884956515

Perhaps the best-kept secret in the publishing industry is that many publishers--both periodical publishers and book publishers--make available writer's guidelines to assist would-be contributions. Written by the staff at each publishing house, these guidelines help writers target their submissions to the exact needs of the individual publisher. The American Directory of Writer's Guidelines is a compilation of the actual writer's guidelines for more than 1,600 publishers. A one-of-a-kind source to browse for article, short story, poetry and book ideas.

Writing Fiction - a user-friendly guide

Writing Fiction - a user-friendly guide
Author: James Essinger
Publisher: eBook Partnership
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2019-08-12
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1912924005

Writing Fiction is a little pot of gold... "e;Screenplay"e; by Syd Field for film, "e;Writing Fiction"e; 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 Burgess- Joseph Conrad- George Eliot- Ken Follett- Frederick Forsyth- Dan Harmon- Ernest Hemingway- David Lodge- Norman Mailer- John Milton- Ben Parker- J.K. Rowling- William Shakespeare- Martin Cruz Smith- J.R.R. TolkienThe twenty-four chapters cover every important matter you need to know about, including: devising a compelling story, creating and developing characters, plotting, 'plants', backstory, suspense, dialogue, 'show' and 'tell', and how to make your novel more real than reality.Also featuring special guest advice from legendary screenwriter Bob Gale, who wrote the three immortal 'Back to the Future' movies (1985, 1989 and 1990), and novelist and screenwriter William Osborne, whose many screen credits include the co-writing of the blockbuster 'Twins' (1988), this highly entertaining book gives you all the advice and practical guidance you need to make your dream of becoming a published fiction writer come true.

The Writer’s Handbook for Sociology

The Writer’s Handbook for Sociology
Author: Dona J Young
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2019-01-10
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1351334840

The Writer’s Handbook for Sociology gives students the tools that they need to develop evidence-based writing skills and format academic papers in American Psychological Association (APA) and American Sociological Association (ASA) style. This book helps learners develop a reader-friendly writing style incorporating active voice, parallel structure, and conciseness. In addition, grammar and mechanics are presented in a systematic way to facilitate learning, helping students fill learning gaps.

Becoming a Public Relations Writer

Becoming a Public Relations Writer
Author: Ronald D. Smith
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2012-05-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1136593373

Becoming a Public Relations Writer is a comprehensive guide to the writing process for public relations practice. Using straightforward, no-nonsense language, realistic examples, easy-to-follow steps and practical exercises, this text introduces the various formats and styles of writing you will encounter as a public relations practitioner. A focus on ethical and legal issues is woven throughout, with examples and exercises addressing public relations as practiced by corporations, non-profit agencies, and other types of organizations both large and small. In addition, the book offers the most comprehensive list of public relations writing formats to be found anywhere---from the standard news release to electronic mail and other opportunities using a variety of technologies and media. The fourth edition has been updated to reflect significant developments in the public relations field, including: New chapter on multimedia and social media releases New chapter on websites, blogs, and wikis Expansion of the chapter on direct mail and online appeals Updated examples of actual pieces of public relations writing A companion website including writing exercises, PowerPoint presentations, and relevant links Through its comprehensive and accessible approach, Becoming a Public Relations Writer is an invaluable resource for future and current public relations practitioners.