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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

Sixty tried and tested TIPS to improve your writing!Years of teaching and working with fiction writers has demonstrated to us how differently writers approach the creative process. Some choose to plan every detail, while others write instinctively...

This Pick a Number - Start a Story is the first in a series of 10 books dedicated to assisting the aspiring writer with telling their individual stories.The first book, Start a Story, is a general overview of each component and how to use...

This clear, reader-friendly book is carefully designed to help readers gain confidence and acquire competence in their academic writing abilities. It focuses on real people as they write and actively involves readers in the writing process. The authors'...

A short story writing guide authored by editors and competition judges L. E. Daniels & C. Sawyer. Short fiction is in demand. Submission calls are global and a few publications will light up your portfolio. Collectively, L. E. Daniels and C. Sawyer...

The digital revolution should have democratised the process of writing whereas, by virtue of the computer, it has only democratised the means of writing. The rest of the process is still largely in the hands of an elite that owes its existence to an era...

Recent developments in the American academy - the growing emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, the attention on public scholarship, and the potential for alternate forms of communication created by new media technologies - have put pressure on...

This book is a comprehensive guide to proofreading technical work, providing guidance on reading, marking, and revising technical documents. It covers the essential skills and knowledge needed by proofreaders, including an understanding of grammar and...

A practical guide to developing strong business English skills, including lessons on grammar, writing, and communication in the workplace. This book is an essential guide for professionals looking to improve their language skills and excel in their...

Are drafting memos, composing emails, and other forms of written communication taking up too much of your workday? Discover the 18 commonsense punctuation principles that convey your meaning in a timely and professional manner.

An incredibly helpful guide to getting your book published, from an experienced literary agent.

This is the official text for the National Association of Science Writers. In the eight years since the publication of the first edition of A Field Guide for Science Writing, much about the world has changed. Some of the leading issues in today's...

Writing well is an outgrowth of thinking well.Do you dread writing assignments? Do research papers make you want to scream? Does learning high school essay-writing feel like a chore?Welcome to the Put Some Pants on That Kid writing curriculum! Put...

Impara l'UX Writing: scopri come usare delle strategie di successo per conquistare e guidare gli utenti nella navigazione di siti web, applicazioni e blog.Vorresti fare delle parole il tuo mestiere?Ti piacerebbe aumentare il flusso nel suo sito...

Read this book BEFORE you write your fantasy novel Are you a beginner wanting to write an enthralling fantasy novel but don't know where to start? Look no further! Fantasy Writing 101 is the ultimate toolkit for aspiring writers who want...

Breathe life into your characters and captivate your readers from the first page to the last. In this easy-to-read guide, you'll discover the essential techniques needed to craft believable, memorable characters. We'll debunk common myths about...

An author's guide to creating and stoking the fires of romantic tension. This is a helpful companion to romance writers of all experience. Beginners will enjoy an early leg up by understanding what seasoned romance writers took years to intuit. And those...

Emotions are a fundamental part of the human experience, yet they can be challenging to manage and navigate effectively. "Emotions Unleashed" is a comprehensive guide to understanding and harnessing the power of emotional intelligence. This...

Welcome to the September 2024 issue of Indie Author Magazine, where we dive deep into the world of independent publishing with expert advice, inspiring stories, and practical tips to fuel your writing journey. Inside, you'll find: ✓ **Editor's...

Let me guide you through the journey of bringing your immersive worlds to life.The starting idea for a story may come easily, but many writers get lost when plunging into specifics. Which details should you seek on your quest to create a convincing world...

International award-winning writer, Ian Hooper, is a passionate advocate for Indie Authors and their ability to self-publish professionally. This 3rd edition of his beginner's guide navigates you through the use of eBook and print, 'Print on Demand'...

In show business, the gap between success and failure can be wafer thin. Maybe it’s the difference between a promise and a white lie; between heady ambition and stark reality; between hitting a note and missing a beat. Brian Russell’s candid...

Elevate your software development process with expert technical writing skills, fostering clarity, collaboration, and successful product outcomesKey FeaturesOptimize documentation workflows with collaborative version-controlled "docs-as-code" tooling...

My name is John and I am an addictIt started in my youth, the cravings that started to invade my thoughts made me reclusive and I would retire to my bedroom. I could not get enough back then and I have tried and failed many times to cure this.The need...

Writing is a critical component for teaching children about advocacy and empowering student voice, as well as an essential tool for learning in many disciplines. Yet, writing instruction in schools often focuses on traditional methods such as the...

“This must-read book offers writing center administrators a roadmap for how and why they should expand services to include native speakers of other languages and those studying and writing in other languages. Though developing programs for all...

Many beginning writers and editors benefited from a crusty old editor's brisk maxims about the craft. If you want to be reminded of those days, look inside. If you want to learn those brisk maxims, many of them are collected here. And if you aspire...

Writing Academic Papers is a book for undergraduate students in higher learning institutions and colleges designed to help them accomplish their academic paper assignments. This book comprises most materials necessary for students to write convincing and...

EFFECTIVE LETTERS IN BUSINESS by ROBERT L. SHURTER. Preface: This book is infeqjfed to present the fundamental principles of the major types of biismesS letters and to assist the student or correspondent in learning these principles by numerous examples...

Support your child's education with an integrated Language Arts Curriculum for 7th and 8th graders (Ages 12-14). This comprehensive textbook combines spelling, writing, and reading into one experience, offering lessons and engaging activities. Key...

What makes a great story? Interesting people in interesting places doing interesting things? But what makes something interesting? And are all ideas good ideas? Do they fit in your story?In this guide, you'll learn where to start when planning your book,...

Bonjour, moi c'est Gwen.  J'écris des histoires d'amour. Je suis aussi une éditrice indépendante. Mes clients écrivent des histoires d'amour. Et devine ce que je lis pour le plaisir ? Des histoires d'amour...

Without layering, a story is one-dimensional, unbelievable, boring. Layers mean stronger characters, settings, plots, suspense, intrigue, emotions and motivation. Layering also produces cohesion of all elements. Characters must blend naturally with the...

Slap Him with a Fish is a crash course in the craft of fiction for beginning to intermediate fiction writers. Written by an indie author and writing instructor and made to address often-asked questions from the author's students and fellow writers,...

This textbook discloses foreign experiences in Uzbekistan's modernization of the state executive power structure, as well as their socio-philosophical and political implications. The explanations cover the nature and substance of the local and...

Llevar un registro de las ideas requiere algo más que un bloc de notas; necesitas un sistema que te ayude a establecer una red entre esas ideas para crear pensamientos altamente relacionables y racionales, igual que el cerebro.Afortunadamente, estamos en...

Kamloops Tales is a local anthology put together by Celticfrog Publishing and the Interior Author's Group. It has photograhy, poetry, memoir and fiction written by members of the IAG  

★ In this issue of Indie Author Magazine, we shine a light on the beta and ARC teams who'll read your work first, plus all the marketing steps you can take before your story has even hit shelves. ★ Read three key articles: ✓ Beta Readers vs...

In this issue of Indie Author Magazine, learn how to make the most of your advertisements so you can put your books in more readers' hands, plus the connections you can build with others in the industry that will propel your career to the next level.Read...

★ In this issue of Indie Author Magazine, we revisit the craft of writing, focusing on plot points and writing strong characters readers love ⸺ or love to hate.★ Read three key articles: ✓ Plotting A Book Vs. A Screenplay✓ Three Essential Arcs...

In this issue of Indie Author Magazine, we highlight how you can boost interest in books you've already published and earn more between new releases. Learn how to let your backlist do the work so you can get back to the business of writing your next...

★ In this issue of Indie Author Magazine, we examine email marketing, helping you craft newsletters that will grab readers' attention and keep them coming back for more. ★ Read three key articles: ✓ JPG vs. TXT: Are Newsletters Better When They...

Translating your work into other languages can make you more money. Of course, your next question is, "How? What's the very first thing I should do? I don't know the first thing about translations!"This issue of Indie Author Magazine answers those...

Charles Williams was one of the finest--not to mention one of the most unusual--theologians of the twentieth century. These two long essays make up, with The Descent of the Dove, Charles Williams' principal theological writing. With these books and with...