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Stein on Writing provides immediately useful advice for writers of fiction and nonfiction, whether newcomers or accomplished professionals. As Sol Stein, renowned editor, author, and instructor, explains, "This is not a book of theory. It is a book of usable solutions, how to fix writing that is flawed, how to improve writing that is good, how to create interesting writing in the first place."

Are you ready for readers? In January 2022, Joseph Nguyen had no platform, no followers, and no brand—just an idea for a book. By December 2024, he was a New York Times bestselling author with over 1 million copies sold. What happened in between? Whether you're a first-time author or looking to reignite sales, Before the Bestseller reveals the proven paths nonfiction authors take to launch books that sell—and keep selling.

Most people think the way to write a best seller is to have a lot of talent and even more luck. As you will learn, there is a recipe for success, and luck may be the least important ingredient in creating a best seller. No one has cracked the code better than James Scott Bell. A best-selling author himself, and the author of the number-one best seller for writers, Plot & Structure, Mr. Bell has been teaching the principles of best-selling fiction for over 20 years, principles that apply to any genre or style.

Transform Your Downtime into Mastery. In the rhythm of daily life—amidst the hum of your commute, the cadence of your workout, or the gentle whirl of household chores—lies an opportunity to elevate your academic writing. Introducing this APA Publication Manual 7th Edition by the Davidson’s, an audiobook meticulously designed to integrate seamlessly into your busy schedule, turning every moment into a step toward scholarly excellence.

Brevity is confidence. Length is fear. This is the guiding principle of Smart Brevity, a communication formula built by Axios journalists to prioritize essential news and information, explain its impact and deliver it in a concise and visual format. Now, the co-founders of Axios have created an essential guide for communicating effectively and efficiently using Smart Brevity—think Strunk and White’s Elements of Style for the digital age.

¿Y si el secreto que estabas buscando no está en el éxito... sino en tu historia? Este libro revela el verdadero secreto: el poder de escribir desde lo más profundo, sin filtros, sin máscaras, sin miedo. No es un manual más. Es un mapa emocional. Es una guía humana y real para liberar eso que llevas dentro y convertirlo en un libro que transforme tu vida… y la de otros. Aquí descubrirás cómo usar la escritura catártica para romper bloqueos, sanar heridas, abrazar tu verdad y escribir con el alma. Porque sí, aunque creas que no sabes escribir, este libro te demostrará lo ...

Kindle Publishing Made EasyKindle Publishing Made Easy is the self-publishing guide you’ve been looking for. If you have been frustrated about getting your book published because of lack of "know how" or the financial implications, this indepth, user-friendly guide will help you find your way through the complex world of self-publishing. You’ll discover just how easy it is to publish your book on Amazon as you follow this step-by-step guide. From preparing your manuscript, proofreading, editing, and publishing in on the KDP platform, every step is carefully outlined. Even someone ...

J. K. Rowling's magical tale, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, has captivated millions of readers for decades, transporting them into a world where a young boy discovers he is not only a wizard but also the key to a larger, hidden world of magic. As Harry navigates the challenges of his new life at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he uncovers secrets about his past and faces the ultimate test of courage and friendship. For writers, Rowling's work stands as an aspirational model of world-building and character development.

Drawing from her twenty years of teaching experience and her bestselling Substack newsletter, For Dear Life, Maggie Smith breaks down creativity into ten essential elements: attention, wonder, vision, play, surprise, vulnerability, restlessness, tenacity, connection, and hope. Each element is explored through short, inspiring, and craft-focused essays, followed by generative writing prompts. Dear Writer provides tools that artists of all experience levels can apply to their own creative practices and carry with them into all genres and all areas of life.

There are few creative acts more mysterious and magical than writing a song. But what if the goal wasn't so mysterious and was actually achievable for anyone who wants to experience more magic and creativity in their life? That's something that anyone will be inspired to do after listening to Jeff Tweedy's How to Write One Song. Why one song? The idea of becoming a capital-S songwriter can seem daunting, but approached as a focused, self-contained event, the mystery and fear subsides, and songwriting becomes an exciting pursuit.

Do you dream of seeing your book on the best sellers list? Have you written a book but have no idea how to sell it? Do you want to join the ranks of Christian authors whose books truly make an impact? In How to Sell 1,000 Books a Month, award-winning author and book marketing expert Susan Neal reveals proven strategies to dramatically increase your book sales and move you closer to becoming one of the best sellers books in your genre. Whether you're a first-time author or a seasoned writer, this guide is packed with step-by-step tools to help you share your God-given message with thousands ...

No one comes out of a movie talking about structure. What audiences love and remember about a movie are great scenes. Marlon Brando in the back seat in On the Waterfront giving his "I could'a been a contender" speech. Meg Ryan's fake orgasm in Katz's Deli in When Harry Met Sally with the climactic punch line: "I'll have what she's having." In Superbad, Jonah Hill professing "I love you" to his friend Michael Cera by touching his nose with a "boop".

In this widely acclaimed memoir ("Riveting, moving...a wonderful book" The New York Times Book Review), Katharine Graham tells her story—one that is extraordinary both for the events it encompasses and for the courage, candor, and dignity of its telling.

Whatever you're writing, you have to make it clear. You could be writing a website, a brochure, or a client presentation. You could be preparing a job application, an email, or a classified ad. Or you might be writing an article or a book. Whatever it is, the clearer you make it, the better your results will be. How to Write Clearly will help. It's an authoritative yet easy-to-digest guide that will make your nonfiction writing more colorful, expressive, and precise. Writing is more than just words on a page. It's a process of communication.

Whether you simply want to jot down family folklore to share with future generations or wish to try your hand at writing a best-selling novel, Just Write! provides gentle yet realistic guidance for those who want to write their first book. With her humorous—yet realistic—explanations of the writing process, Lauren Bingham is here to help you make your first book become a reality. You’ll receive the encouragement you’ve been craving, as well as the empathy a new writer needs.

Jason Hamilton—overnight YouTube success and practicing fantasy author—introduces The Plot Module, a groundbreaking guide that simplifies novel plotting like never before. This comprehensive 40-chapter roadmap tells you exactly what to include in each chapter, bridging the gaps most story structure books leave behind.

Why I don't care about "delivering value" anymore… I get more sales from my newsletter by sharing simple everyday stories & lessons then connecting them to my offers… Plus I don’t have to waste hours on time-consuming content that gives away all my secrets for free… Instead, now I can reserve them for buyers who actually implement my advice. So if you’re a coach, consultant, or legitimate expert… Who wants a simple, fast, and scalable way to monetize your newsletter or email list… Without having to worry about “creating goodwill”... Or offending anyone by *GASP* actually ...

Most people think genres are simply categories on Netflix or Amazon that provide a helpful guide to making entertainment choices. Most people are wrong. Genre stories aren’t just a small subset of the films, video games, TV shows, and books that people consume. They are the all-stars of the entertainment world, comprising the vast majority of popular stories worldwide. That’s why businesses—movie studios, production companies, video game studios, and publishing houses—buy and sell them. Legendary writing teacher John Truby provides a guide to understanding the major genres of the story world.

For a quarter century, more than a million readers and listeners—scribes and scribblers of all ages and abilities—have been inspired by Anne Lamott’s hilarious, big-hearted, homespun advice. Advice that begins with the simple words of wisdom passed down from Anne’s father—also a writer—in the iconic passage that gives the book its title.

Award-winning author Janice Hardy (and founder of the popular writing site, Fiction University) takes you deep into one of the most frustrating aspects of writing—showing, and not telling. She'll help you understand what show, don't tell means, teach you how to spot told prose in your writing, and reveal why common advice on how to fix it doesn't always work.