Self Publishing Fiction

The Art of Selling Genre Flash is designed for the unpublished writer. Do you want to learn how to crack the professional short fiction markets? Buy this guide! In a brief conversational style, professional short fiction author and editor Eric S. Fomley takes you through the essentials of leveraging flash fiction to launch or further your writing career. This is not another book on craft, but a brief guide to the business of writing and sending flash fiction stories to professional markets.

A tragic accident, a life-threatening ordeal, and haunting visions of the future forces one man to set out on a quest to alter his fate. Clint, a self-absorbed and arrogant man, spends every waking moment looking out for the most important person in his life. Himself. With no regard for the people he harms, he manipulates and negotiates his way to a life of extravagance. After a near-fatal accident, he is compelled to confront his past and explore the possibilities of his future. Realizing he needs to change his ways or suffer the consequences of his past actions, Clint struggles to ...

At last, a how-to book that explains the nuts-and-bolts of writing solid, entertaining, commercial fiction, written by someone who's been there. Practical, filled with examples and no-nonsense, take-'em-to-the-bank nuggets, Fiction Writing Demystified shows how the imperatives of effective storytelling translate readily to narrative fiction, genre or literary, screenwriting, even to nonfiction, poetry, sermons, or business documents - techniques that will make anyone's writing come alive!

When the Herons are caught in a massive storm at sea, they're blown far off course - so far that they wash up on the shores of a land to the west that Hal can't recognise from his maps. They sense they're being watched but don't encounter the locals until they have to rescue two children from a marauding bear. This action earns them the gratitude of the Mawagansett tribe, and the two groups finally meet. But the peace is short lived.

FREE BONUS READ ALONG VIDEO ACCESS AT THE END OF THE BOOK Dive into the heartwarming and inspiring world of Carl, a young and enthusiastic salesman who dreams big and aims high. "Carl's Competition: The Youngest Salesman Survived" is a beautifully illustrated children's book that brings to life the virtues of positivity, perseverance, hard work, and the joy of pursuing what you love. What Readers Will Learn: The Power of Positivity: Understand how maintaining a positive outlook can transform challenges into opportunities and foster a resilient mindset. Perseverance Pays Off: Discover the ...

Hex never meant for the girl to follow him and his friend Tommo into the woods. He never meant for her to fall off the rope swing and break her arm. When the finger of blame is pointed at him, Hex runs deep into the woods and his fierce sense of injustice leads him to a strange clearing in the woods—a clearing that has never been there before—where an old lady in a cottage offers him a deal. She’ll rid the world of those who wronged him and Hex can carry on his life with them all forgotten and as if nothing ever happened.

amanda lovelace, the bestselling & award-winning author of the “women are some kind of magic” poetry series, presents shine your icy crown, the second installment in her new feminist poetry series, “you are your own fairy tale.” this is a story about not letting society dictate the limits of your potential. it’s time to take back your power & realize that you don’t need a king in order to be a queen.

I've always loved Brian. Ever since I can remember, I've felt my heart pull me into his embrace. Being with him is easy. He was simply made for me. Then life got in the way. I experienced the most dreadful thing that could happen to me, and in turn, destroy Brian on my road to self-destruction. Now it's my time to find my way back.

Cameron Poole has a problem, a big problem: he's a bully magnet who struggles with anxiety. Being the smallest sixth-grader at his summer camp, everything around him triggers his everyday struggles with anxiety, or with his Beast, making it impossible for him to do the same things other kids can do. In a constant state of worry, Cameron feels like a perpetual failure, his self-esteem crushed. That's bad enough, but when Cameron learns that mythical monsters are trying to invade his camp, things go from bad to worse.

What if every child knew that the traits they might consider flaws or imperfections are their greatest gifts? What if they knew that what makes them “different” is actually their superpower? For that matter, what if every adult knew it, too? The Gift of Being Different is co-written by Monica and her 9 year old daughter Abigail. Inspired by Abigail's dyslexia diagnosis, this book explores the feelings that arise for children who do not learn in a typical manner and celebrates how those differences make them strong.

In the moving and compelling debut novel from Benjamin Zephaniah, a young man's life is completely changed when his face is badly scarred in a car accident. Martin seems to have it all. He's cool, funny and he's the undisputed leader of the Gang of Three, who roam their East London estate during the holidays looking for fun. But one night after the Gang leave a late-night rap club, Martin accepts a ride from Pete, a Raider's Posse gang member. Too late, he realises that the car is stolen and that the police are after them.

Josephine Wesley is a 17-year-old girl who is left for dead in the middle of the Rocky Mountains during the winter. Her house was ransacked and burned by a rogue band of Arapaho Indians in the 1860s. Her father was killed during the raid, and Josephine, her mother, and siblings were kidnapped. While traveling with the Indians, Josephine falls off her horse and is left behind. Her isolated experience of survival begins with the first night of fighting off freezing temperatures and a pack of wolves.

Shy foster kid Jonas and self-assured vlogger Shani met online, and so far, that's where their relationship has stayed, sharing memes and baring their souls from behind their screens. Shani is eager to finally meet up, but Jonas isn't so sure - he's not confident Shani will like the real him...if he's even sure who that is. Jonas knows he's trapped himself in a lie with Shani - and wants to dig himself out. But Shani, who’s been burned before, may not give him a chance: she talks her best friend Ash into playing spy and finding out the truth.

Transform your writing with Beginning and Ending Your Novel, the ultimate guide to crafting captivating beginnings and unforgettable endings. In this lesson, book 15 in the Writing Lessons from the Front series, multi-published author Angela Hunt shares her secrets to creating a winning start and a satisfying finish that will leave readers hooked long after they've finished the last page. Benefits of reading this book: - Learn the key elements of a successful beginning and how to avoid common pitfalls - Discover the most popular types of endings and how to craft a "twist" ending that will ...

Ray has trouble at home, and he has trouble at school - until he’s permanently excluded and ends up sleeping on the floor of a record shop. What happens to a boy like Ray? If he’s lucky, maybe he gets a chance to shine. The story of three boys who aren’t easy. They don’t fit in. They seem to attract trouble. But they know what they want, and they’ve got the talent to back it up.

The “CATCH” No One Wants—is the story of Veronica Dawson a PK (pastor’s kid), who frantically searches for potential husbands in all the wrong places—a 32-year-old successful millennial, who is obsessed with getting married because she has already missed her original goal… to be a wife by thirty. Her father Greyson watches her wrong choices and sees the men mistreat his daughter; frustrated, he seeks God’s direction. Greyson’s answered prayers prompt him to use what he knows as an expert fisher. He invites Veronica on a two-day fishing trip for a one-on-one intervention. She...

Introducing "Write Your First Book in 30 Days," a comprehensive guide to help aspiring authors start their writing journey. Within the pages of this easy to read book, you will discover a wealth of knowledge, practical techniques, and expert guidance to help you navigate the intricate process of writing your first book. Unleash your creativity as you explore the depths of your imagination and learn how to generate compelling story ideas that will captivate readers. With step-by-step strategies and insightful exercises, you will craft a well-structured plot and develop vibrant characters ...

Written for an author, by an author, this is an unofficial definitive guide to increasing your book sales at Amazon. It covers: The basics of Amazon’s complex publishing systems A complete breakdown of every aspect of Amazon’s algorithms in unprecedented detail Sales Rank vs. Popularity Rank, advanced search optimization secrets, and so much more Changes to Amazon’s categories, author pages, following, and the new AI policy KDP Select vs. Wide marketing strategies and why it matters so much (one doesn’t work for the other) Some Amazon ads strategies and resources you need to keep ...

God’s Fingerprints is a story of fulfilled promises and the unlimited reach of God in our lives. Dive deep into the incredible testimony of Alfonso Gomez, a pastor’s son. When he was five years old his father had a vision of Alfonso all grown up and preaching in Colombia, South America. As Alfonso grew up in the central valley of California, this vision seemed further away from ever becoming a reality. With a dark cloud coming over his generation with gangs, drugs, and alcohol, he doubted he would live to be an adult.

Are you looking for a book that will help you learn how to write a captivating novel? Then this writing lesson is for you! In The First Fifty Pages, veteran novelist Angela Hunt explains why the first pages of a novel are crucial to hooking and compelling readers to keep reading. With this lesson, you’ll learn how to: * Create an unforgettable first line * Develop a protagonist with whom your reader can bond * And make certain your story starts at the right place In less than 50 pages, this book contains practical advice on how to write an engaging first chapter and guidelines for ...