The Observation Deck

The Observation Deck
Author: Naomi Epel
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1998
Genre: Authorship
ISBN: 9780811814812

"Offers inspiration and practical advice from today's greatest writers ... secrets to approaching work with renewed creativity --Container.

The Novel Writer's Toolkit

The Novel Writer's Toolkit
Author: Bob Mayer
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-01-15
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9781582973203

A guide to writing and publishing a novel that offers tips for improving writing skills, creating believable characters, choosing a point of view, developing a plot, and other related topics.

Writing a Novel

Writing a Novel
Author: Richard Skinner
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2018-07-31
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0571340474

Writing A Novel is not a set of rules and regulations. It is an atlas, a guide to finding your own way over the treacherous passes of your first novel. Pulling together his years of experience as a novelist and a teacher, Richard Skinner covers the basics of writing great fiction - narrators, characters, settings - with charm and rigour. But more than that, he argues that the journey towards a final manuscript is as important as the finished article itself.His approach works: many of Richard's students have gone on to secure publishing deals and many more have left his courses with work to be proud of. With its balance of warmth and wisdom, Writing a Novel will give any aspiring writer the confidence to face the blank page -- and to fill it.

The Story Toolkit

The Story Toolkit
Author: Susan Bischoff
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2016-10-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781539346968

Do you have an idea for a book but don't know how to get started? Have you started books, but get stuck in the middle and can't quite finish? Have you finished books, but received poor reviews or rejections from publishers who thought something was lacking? Don't be a slave to the Muse. Don't sit around and wait for the right inspiration to carry you away. Let me take you by the hand and walk you through a step-by-step process of plotting a novel, from the first spark of an idea. The Story Toolkit is like having a developmental editor in your pocket--someone who can ask the right questions at the right stage. It can straighten out that story you've got tangled up in your head, and smooth it out into a clear plan you can use to write a successful novel. It does this through a series of worksheets to help you build your novel into something of ever greater complexity. It provides a framework to combat the chaos of disordered thinking and too much possibility. It teaches the dramatic structure that is the basic underpinning of most successful commercial fiction. Yet, because this is a self-guided journey, it's entirely flexible. You're still the one in charge of your plot. You decide how complex your story will be. You decide how much planning to do before you sit down to write. But any time you get stuck, you can always go back to it for help. This is a method that works for writing any kind of fiction. Whether your genre of choice is romance, science fiction, thriller, adventure, or any of dozens of others, popular commercial fiction of all types shares a common structure. I want to show you how to use that to build your own stories, so you never get lost in the middle again. Along the way, I'm going to teach you some of the best things I've learned from years of studying fiction, studying the best books on writing, writing my own books, and editing unpublished fiction. I've thrown out the filler so I can give you just the information you really need to get started right now. Maybe you're a complete beginner. Maybe you're a hobbyist looking for a way to win NaNoWriMo this year. Maybe you're a published author looking for a way to become more efficient, because you're tired to throwing out half of your first draft and writing it all over again. Whatever your level in the novel writing game, The Story Toolkit will give you a method for creating compelling stories readers and publishers long to buy.

The Author's Toolkit

The Author's Toolkit
Author: Mary Embree
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2015-10-13
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1621534928

All writers yearn for success and recognition. And now we are entering a golden era in which self-publishers are in the driver’s seat. In The Author’s Toolkit, aspiring authors, students, and even established writers will find the resources they need to achieve their goals and avoid common writer pitfalls. Updated and expanded to cover the changes in copyright fees and registration, the newest developments in electronic publishing, the growth of ebooks and print on demand, and tips for using social media for promotion and community, this detailed guide offers advice on every step of the writing and publishing process. Readers will learn how to: •Develop and research fiction and nonfiction ideas •Find a “hook” to attract reader interest •Organize a plot and delineate characters •Format for print and ebook readers •Find an agent •Understand literary contracts •Market and promote a finished book •Obtain backing such as crowdfunding Written in an informative and easy-to-understand style, this guide is a treasure chest of resources and tools for writers seeking professional advice. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

Editor-Proof Your Writing

Editor-Proof Your Writing
Author: Don McNair
Publisher: Linden Publishing
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2013-04-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1610351991

Don’t let simple mistakes ruin your book’s chances! If you’re not getting published, you may suffer from foggy writing—writing that’s full of unnecessary, misused, and overused words. Foggy writing drives editors crazy, and it’s the number one reason most manuscripts are rejected on first glance. Let veteran editor Don McNair show you how to clear up your foggy writing and produce sparkling copy that will attract agents, editors, readers, and sales. Editor-Proof Your Writing will show you how to avoid fatal writing mistakes by eliminating unnecessary words—and in the process you’ll strengthen your book’s action, invigorate your dialogue, and make your writing crackle with life. Containing 21 simple, straightforward principles, Editor-Proof Your Writing teaches how to edit weak verb forms, strip away author intrusions, ban redundancies, eliminate foggy phrases, correct passive-voice sentences, slash misused and overused words, and fix other writing mistakes. A must-have addition to every writer’s toolkit, Editor-Proof Your Writing won’t just make your writing clearer; it will make you a better writer — more expressive, more entertaining, and more likely to sell.

Write It Foward

Write It Foward
Author: Bob Mayer
Publisher: Who Dares Wins
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2011-07-01
Genre: Authorship
ISBN: 9781935712671

This is a revised second edition of what was originallytitled Warrior Writer. Write It Forward is a one-of-a-kind book focusing on you, the author. In Write It Forward Bob Mayer applies the time-tested strategies of the Green Berets to the world of beinga successful author. He has taught thousands of writers overthe years, but this new and innovative program probes deeperthan words on the page. It is designed to teach writers howto think, plan and become the future best-sellers of the newage of publishing. The benefits you'll gain from this bookwill extend far beyond your writing and reach into all areasof your life making dreams a reality."I have always loved how your programs delved deeply intothe pyschological models you need to developcharacters. No you are using that to develop people."Co-Creeator of the Chicken Soup Books Jack Canfield"Whatever Bob Mayer has to tell us about writing is somethingwe should know. His Toolkit proves an invaluable resource forbeginning and seasoned writers alike. Don't miss out."#1 NY Times best-selling author Terry Brooks"Bob Mayer is a gifted writer and a generous teacher."#1 NY Times best-selling author Susan Wiggs

The Lost Girl

The Lost Girl
Author: Alan Jacobson
Publisher: A Mickey Keller Thriller
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2021-07-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780578916088

New Series: Tragedy sends Amy Robbins into her own personal hell. When an enemy tries to take her final hope, FBI Agent Loren Ryder squares off against evil, separating the good guys from the bad.

Free Time

Free Time
Author: Jenny Blake
Publisher: IdeaPress Publishing
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2022-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781646870660

Blake discusses ways to simplify and streamline your business to cut out bottlenecks and focus on what matters.

Write Stories Your Readers Won't Forget

Write Stories Your Readers Won't Forget
Author: Stant Litore
Publisher: Westmarch Publishing
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2022-02-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781736212745

Write the story you've always wanted to write. Stant Litore's third toolkit for writers will empower you to sharpen your story's thematic intensity. Theme is your answer to the question, Why does this story matter? Why does this story matter to each of your characters, and why does it matter to you? Why this story? What hold does it have on your heart? If you find the most compelling answer to that question - and then write that answer into every scene in your book - you'll have a story that will matter to readers, too. This toolkit provides a sequence of 30 story-building exercises plus guidelines on how to craft a thematic outline for your story and use it as a potent tool for revision. In these pages, explore how character, theme, and plot interact; how what matters most in your story gets expressed through each character's unique voice and gets performed dramatically through your plot; and discover how a mastery of theme can help you establish a powerful threshold text to begin your story, solve "the saggy middle," and deliver a denouement that your readers will never forget. Advance Review "Learning to write fiction that moves readers is a lifelong pursuit, but successful writers often struggle with showing others how they do it. For that, you need a good teacher. Stant Litore is an extraordinary teacher, and in Write Stories Your Readers Won't Forget he shares what he knows in clear, practical and profound chapters. Packed with insight, examples, and exercises, Stant's book will cut years off your learning curve." - James Van Pelt, author of Pandora's Gun Reviews for Stant Litore's Other Toolkits for Emerging Writers "Not only is the advice great, but there's a warmth to the chapters that makes writing inviting rather than intimidating." - Todd Mitchell, author of The Traitor King and The Last Panther "There are other worldbuilding books out there; this is the one you want." - Travis Heerman, author of the Ronin trilogy "A master class: Litore has created an accessible, comprehensive approach." - S.G. Redling, author of Flowertown and Damocles "This is a clear, comprehensive, and beautifully written guide that will not only help emerging writers to find their voices and build imaginative worlds and characters, but one that will also prove invaluable to experienced writers seeking to spark their creative impulses or deepen the worlds they create." - Angela Mitchell, author of Falada and Dancing Days