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THE NEGATIVE TRAIT THESAURUS digs into over 100 personality flaws and the dysfunctional behavior and biases associated with each. It's a robust database of weaknesses that can hold characters back and provide them with an internal challenge that must be defeated in order to achieve the story goal.
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THE EMOTION THESAURUS (Volume 2) is an expanded version of the original. Now with over 130 entries and enhanced instructive front matter, this ultimate show-don't-tell tool helps writers navigate the difficult terrain of character emotion by listing the body language, internal sensations, actions, and thoughts associated with a multitude of feelings.
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Detours, signs, pedestrians, vehicles - these are just a few of the elements encountered when driving, and living. New drivers must learn how to navigate to make their journey fun and safe. More experienced drivers may find a refresher course useful from time to time.Life's Road Trip is a delightful little cruise through the twists and turns that most people experience as they journey along life's highways, byways, country roads and busy side streets....
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Most people do.
And the premise for here is that you don't have to buy or pay for anything in order to get your story written, published, and selling online.
And all for no more than you already have at hand.
I've been publishing books successfully for years before ebooks became popular. But I was never satisfied with the sales I was getting. So I buckled down and started learning how online book marketing really worked. This took me through half...
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Do you think libraries don't buy books from self-published authors? Think again.
In a 2016 survey conducted by US-based library service New Shelves Books, 92 percent of librarians reported they regularly purchase from self-published authors and small presses.
Clearly, librarians are buying self-published books that fit their acquisitions guidelines.
And libraries are full of avid readers. This Quick and Easy Guide from the AskALLi team at the Alliance...
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The bestselling Negative and Positive Trait Thesauruses have now been combined into one convenient book: The Character Trait Boxed Set. This digital file contains the original two volumes in their entirety, including the instructive how-to content and thesaurus entries-over 200 personality traits in total. Thanks to embedded hyperlinks, writers can move from entry to entry with ease and view conflicting traits with the click of a button. Take your...
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From veteran teacher and acclaimed author Joni B. Cole comes a revised and expanded edition of her popular writing guide Toxic Feedback. Successful writers know that feedback is often the difference between writing and not writing, and between writing and writing well. But feedback mismanaged is more likely to leave the writer confused, intimidated, or even deflated. This book not only detoxifies the feedback process with humor, but it also shows...
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A dream I wish to have in the night most isn't about dating a Hollywood star, or making a great hit with my song. It's not about my parents saying to me with tears "We were wrong. We're sorry." either.It's about numbers. I once saw a woman on TV who won 4 million dollars by the lottery with the numbers she had seen in her dream. Shortly after that, I myself saw numbers in my dream and began to buy a lottery ticket with those numbers. I won $10 for...
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Are you an aspiring author struggling to craft a compelling story that captures your reader's attention from the first page to the last? Look no further than The Plot Blueprint: A Practical Guide for New Authors. This informative, 63-page guide is your ticket to crafting a story that will keep your readers turning pages late into the night. With expert tips and insider secrets, you'll learn how to structure your plot, develop unforgettable characters...
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Do your billionaire romance manuscripts languish unseen while lackluster stories dominate the charts? Transform your writing and claim your spot atop the hottest romance subgenre with "How to Write a Bestselling Billionaire Romance."Tap into insider techniques from bestselling billionaire romance authors who've mastered the delicate balance between fantasy and emotional punch in these luxury-steeped tales.Learn to build a complex alpha billionaire...
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A trusted editor turns his attention to the most important part of writing: revision.
So you've just finished writing something? Congratulations! Now revise it. Because revision is about getting from good to better, and it's only finished when you decide to stop. But where to begin? In On Revision, William Germano shows authors how to take on the most critical stage of writing anything: rewriting it.
For more than twenty years, thousands of writers...
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Imagine the crowd's roar as your number #1 rockstar romance takes center stage. In "How to Write a Bestselling Rockstar Romance," you'll master the art of writing the love story that's not just music to your readers' ears but a symphony of emotion, character, and rock and roll. This writer's guide strikes a chord with writers of all levels, offering step-by-step instructions on how to create a rhythm of romance that resonates with the wildest of reader...
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Unlock Your Writing Potential and Finish Your Masterpiece FasterEvery writer dreams of completing their masterpiece, but for many, it remains just that-a dream. In The Write Fast System, author J. Danforth unveils the secrets to turning your writing aspirations into reality FAST.Drawing from years of her own trials and triumphs, J. Danforth shares a transformative approach that revolutionizes your writing process. Stop struggling with endless drafts...
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Are you a storyteller, on the quest for characters that resonate and plots that enthrall?Ever felt the weight of the blank page, the shadow of writer's block clouding your narrative horizon?Fear not, brave writer, for "Three Story Method: The Hero-Mentor Archetype Handbook with ChatGPT Prompts," is here to be your guiding star. This unparalleled guide is your beacon in the realm of character creation, where the timeless dance of heroes and mentors...
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Are you a budding romantic fiction author looking to take your writing to the next level? Look no further than "The Romance Writer's Handbook: The Secrets to Writing Irresistible Romance Novels"! This book is your ultimate guide to crafting captivating love stories that will leave your readers breathless. Written by seasoned romance author and writing coach, this handbook is packed with insider tips and practical advice to help you master the art...
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In this concise and practical book, you'll discover the secrets to formatting your manuscript like a pro. With step-by-step instructions and expert tips, you'll transform your work into a polished and professional masterpiece. In this guide you will learn:Essential formatting principles, with plenty of examplesCommon formatting mistakes and how to avoid themThe fundamentals of fonts and where to find themUsing images to create eye-catching chapter...
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Fiction writers are taught to show, not tell. In each Short Fiction Lab, award winning short fiction writer Peter M. Ball takes one of his own stories and explores an aspect of the writing craft in the accompanying essay. In this introductory primer to the Short Fiction Lab series, Ball presents four short tales for lovers of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Upon Discovering of A Ghost in the Five Star: There's a ghost in the Five Star Laundromat....
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Cliffhangers get a bad rap from the reading community. They moan and complain and say that they hate them with a passion! But from a writer's perspective, cliffhangers are little more than a tool for suspense, right? So how do we craft endings to our fiction novels that are exciting and suspenseful (and yes, sometimes leave information out!), but that don't enrage our readers? The answer to creating suspense is finding that balance between what to...