Writing First

From Zero to Published is your roadmap to success when you're starting from ground zero. Jason has been where you are, facing the same challenges and overcoming the same obstacles that you're encountering right now. He's made the mistakes so you don't have to.

Andrew Zimmern, the host of The Travel Channel’s hit series Bizarre Foods, has an extraordinarily well-earned reputation for traveling far and wide to seek out and sample anything and everything that’s consumed as food globally. Having eaten his way around the world over the course of four seasons of Bizarre Foods, Zimmern has now launched Bizarre Worlds, a new series on the Travel Channel, and this, his first book, a chronicle of his journeys as he not only tastes the “taboo treats” of the world, but delves deep into the cultures and lifestyles of locales.

Though it is foundational to the craft of writing, the concept of voice is a mystery to many authors, and teachers of writing do not have a good working definition of it for use in the classroom. Written to address the vague and problematic advice given to writers to “find their voice,” Voice First: A Writer’s Manifesto recasts the term in the plural to give writers options, movement, and a way to understand the development of voice over time.

TURN YOUR LIFE INTO A NOVEL is a motivational guide for establishing a writing routine. I know the method works. It worked for me and writers who are now published authors. Together we will turn your Imagination, Passion, Commitment, and Self-Disciple into a daily routine. All it takes is the belief that you are a writer. It's time for you to "get into character". The process works. Discover the fire and joy of a writing routine. Once you have published your first book, life will never be the same.

Canoeing the Congo narrates the journey of Phil Harwood, who undertook an epic five-month solo attempt to canoe the Congo River in war-torn Central Africa. It was a historic 'first descent' from the true source in the highlands of Zambia. Just short of 3,000 miles long, the Congo River is the eighth longest in the world and the deepest river in the world, with a flow rate second only to the Amazon. Along the way, Phil encountered numerous waterfalls, huge rapids, man-eating crocodiles, hippos, aggressive snakes...

From the New York Times best-selling author of Walking the Bible and Abraham comes a revelatory journey across four continents and 4,000 years exploring how Adam and Eve introduced the idea of love into the world, and how they continue to shape our deepest feelings about relationships, family, and togetherness.

At age 34 Jo Piazza got her romantic-comedy ending when she met the man of her dreams on a boat in the Galápagos Islands and was engaged three months later. But before long Jo found herself riddled with questions. How do you make a marriage work in a world where you no longer need to be married? How does an independent, strong-willed feminist become someone's partner - all the time?

Unlock the power of artificial intelligence and transform your writing process with AI Author: Write Your First Non-Fiction Book Faster and Smarter with Artificial Intelligence. Whether you’re a first-time author or an experienced writer looking to streamline your creative process, this practical guide will show you how AI can be your ultimate writing partner—from brainstorming and outlining to drafting, editing, and publishing. In this step-by-step guide, you’ll discover how to: • Harness AI’s capabilities to generate ideas, research efficiently, and create structured outlines ...

Discover finally how to become a successful author thanks to the techniques that have allowed the most famous authors to create their first best sellers. They succeeded. Now it's up to you to prove that with the right tools you can succeed in the publishing world. This book takes you through the first steps to understanding the fundamental concepts of writing until you create the right mindset to start working with creativity and create your first book.

To write a successful book, you need to find and work with an editor who shares your passion for your work and your message and who will help you make your book sing. And sing a smash hit. A blockbuster of a message, clearly and carefully constructed so readers love you and your work and leave you five-star Amazon reviews only because they don’t have more stars to give.

Do you have a dream you must pursue, but everyone says it's unrealistic? Or that you're not qualified? Too old, too out of shape? Or you don't have the "right experience?" Glenn Damato was a 41-year-old software instructor who sought to exceed the bounds of his comfortable but humdrum existence. He embarked on an adventure for which he was miserably unprepared. Why did he do this? How did he answer the ancient human question: how do we jump-start growth in our lives? We become something we were not.

This book is designed to support authors at every stage, from novices to experienced writers, as they navigate the publishing journey. It covers the entire process, from drafting to finalizing the manuscript. Learning from someone who has experienced this journey can offer invaluable insights, though it's important to remember that what works for one writer may not work for another. This can vary based on factors such as genre, the distinction between fiction and nonfiction, poetry versus prose, and other reasons why certain methods may be effective for some but not for all. Many people ...

Over the years, I’ve written multiple novels, and I have condensed my best tips and practices to bring you How to Write Your First Novel: A Guide for Aspiring Fiction Authors. No matter your plan for publishing your novel, you first need to write the book. I’ve broken down the critical elements of success in two parts: your writing habits and your writing craft.

Want to write your first book but don't know where to start? Don't worry! This book is what you need. With How to Write Your First Book, you'll learn everything you need to know to go from a blank page to a published book. From finding the perfect theme and structure for your book to creating memorable characters and compelling plots, this step-by-step guide will take you through the writing process from start to finish. Additionally, we also address the challenges of creative writing, such as overcoming creative block and keeping the reader's interest. And to help you turn your manuscript ...

From the author of 29 books and counting... If you… are new to self-publishing are bored with self-editing your books don’t know how to edit well would rather write than edit…then this is the book for you. The techniques you’ll learn from this book will speed your self-editing work and produce a better final manuscript with less stress. Good self-editing helps sell your book - even if you turn your manuscript over to a professional editor. It’s a short book and a fast read, but it’s filled with more useful information than you will get from bigger books filled with details your ...

Starting in the 1600s, French settlers migrate to northeastern America, to a land called Acadia. They quickly become pawns, caught between two superpowers—the French and the English. After several generations in America, they evolve into Acadians and no longer consider themselves French. In 1755, their worst fears are realized. They are evicted from their beloved Acadia—a clear case of ethnic cleansing with all the brutality that term implies. Scattered to the four winds, they struggle to survive. A large group eventually settles in Louisiana and gives rise to the Cajuns. Others find ...

The second part of the biblical story as it has never been told before. The Bible is the best-selling book in human history, but sometimes the stories it weaves are not fully understood, due to its poetic and obscure literary style. Genesis Days brings you the stories of the first generations, from the creation of the world to the end of the days of Sarah, wife of Abraham, in simple and straightforward English. The book lays bare the lives of humanity’s forefathers and reveals ancient history through a contemporary experience. If you’ve always wanted to read the Bible and understand it ...

Betrayal. Enslavement. Redemption. Experience the story of Exodus like never before! Joseph, son of Jacob, is dead. His children – the people of Israel, are enslaved at the hands of the Egyptian pharaohs, beaten and oppressed. A single child is saved by his mother, given to the river for protection. He is found by the most unlikely of people – and grows to become the savior of the chosen people. From exile, kinghood, the Plagues all the way through to the Promised Land, Exodus Age is a retelling of the age-old history of Moses and his people through Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and ...

"It has everything every reader craves for mystery, thrill, romance, plot that stays with you!" - Amazon Reader The bonds of family are unbreakable. From bestselling Author Sapna Bhog comes a new romance series of friendship, loyalty, lies and betrayal. He never expected to run into her… SHAURYA RAJPOOT is a man of many secrets. A sudden meeting with Myra Gupta changes the course of his life. Bound by a vow to his family, Shaurya keeps her at a distance…until she shatters all the barriers between them. Staying away from her soon becomes impossible, resisting her…unimaginable. She ...

Write Your Book on the Side will show you how to write your first nonfiction Kindle book while you're working a full-time job, even if you've never written a book before. You'll learn how to come up with a winning topic, how to choose the right title, and how to publish your book in 10 easy steps.