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What's the harm in a pseudonym? Bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not who she says she is, she didn't write the book she claims she wrote, and she is most certainly not Asian American--in this chilling and hilariously cutting novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author R. F. Kuang in the vein of White Ivy and The Other Black Girl. Authors June Hayward and Athena Liu were supposed to be twin rising stars: same year at Yale, same debut year...
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With increased compression, every word, every sentence matters more. A writer must learn how to form narratives around caesuras and crevices instead of strings of connections, to move a story through the symbolic weight of images, to master the power of suggestion.
With elegant prose, deep readings of other writers, and scaffolded writing exercises, The Art of Brevity takes the listener on a lyrical exploration of compact storytelling, guiding listeners...
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"Vacationing at a luxurious Tuscan island resort, Nicolas Duhamel is hopeful that the ghosts of his past have finally been put to rest... Now a bestselling author, when he was twenty-four years old, he stumbled upon a troubling secret about his family - a secret that was carefully concealed. In shock, Nicholas embarked on a journey to uncover the truth that took him from the Basque coast to St. Petersburg - but the answers wouldn't come easily. In...
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IL: MG+ - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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"The life of a book isn't easy, especially when people judge you by your cover (not every book can be adorned with sparkly unicorns!). And this narrator should know--it's the book itself, and it has a lot of opinions. It gets irritated when readers bend its pages back, and it finds authors quite annoying. But it does have a story to tell. Through witty direct address and charming illustrations, readers meet a book that has never been read, with a...
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Unlock Your Novel's Full Potential with More Popcorn Principles: The Sequel! John Gaspard's "More Popcorn Principles: The Sequel! (Further Cinematic Storytelling Strategies for Novelists)" is an illuminating guide that takes you on a cinematic journey, revealing the secrets to crafting compelling narratives and characters that resonate. This book is an invaluable tool for any aspiring or seasoned novelist, blending Gaspard's deep understanding of...
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Are you ready to become an Extreme Novelist?
Can't find the time, energy, or self-confidence to get your novel written? Have life's distractions and demands stopped you from completing the book of your heart? You're not alone. Every year, through no fault of their own, intelligent, dedicated writers just like you feel this same frustration and fall short of their dreams of becoming successful novelists. Because they haven't yet learned the secrets...
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Take your novel to the next level.
Unlock the power of the silver screen with The Popcorn Principles, a guide to fiction and novel writing.
It will help you:
• Craft unforgettable characters
• Write compelling scenes
• Hide exposition
• Structure powerful endings
With this book (and the movies it draws on), you'll learn the tools and techniques used by screenwriters, which you can apply to your own writing.
Craft your next novel and become...
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A guide to writing transformative nonfiction or inspirational memoir from a 6x author with nearly two decades' experience in the book writing and publishing space.
If you've ever thought, "I really want to write a book, but…" this book is for you.
Despite what you may have heard, becoming a successful author isn't about having 67,973 Instagram followers, reaching "bestselling" status for seven seconds, or having Beyoncé take your book on tour with...
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Do any of these sound familiar?
You want to write your first novel, but you don't know how to begin.
You've started writing several novels, but you never finish them.
You've written a novel or two, but you want to increase your output and publish more often.
If you answered yes to any of the above, this book might just be what you're looking for!
I'm Simon Haynes, and I've been writing and publishing novels and short fiction for almost twenty years....
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What makes a book sexy?
I'm not talking about erotica, per say, but what is the difference between a book you eagerly devour and a book you slum your way through?
While there are individual exceptions, the most objective difference between a good story and a downright terrible one is simple-it all comes down to the writing.
It's either good writing, and we can forgive the technical flaws a little more easily, or it's bad writing, and bad writing is...
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So often, when I introduce myself to a new person and they learn that I am an author, they reply back that they plan to write a book one day. I'm always so excited to learn more about their idea and see how I can help. More often than not, they reply that they haven't written a single word. They ask me, "how do you write a novel? How do you get started?"
Over the years I've written multiple novels and I have condensed my best tips and practices into...
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Writing a book isn't easy. Marketing one isn't any better. Successful authors understand how the two support each other.
The case studies and exercises in this book provide you with a valuable roadmap to effortlessly engage the right readers and achieve the results you want for your reader, your book and yourself.
Follow this easily repeatable, goal-oriented framework to:
After all the effort you've put into your book, don't stop short of your goal!...
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Are you an academic, author, or blogger or anyone else who wants to make writing a breeze?
The Zettelkasten method is the perfect way to harness the power of technology to remember what you read and boost creativity. Invented in the 16th century, and practiced to its fullest extent by a German sociologist who wrote more than seventy books and hundreds of articles, the Zettelkasten method is exploding in popularity. Writers of all types are discovering...
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Are readers bailing on your book?
Are you struggling to figure out why?
You might be writing scenes that don't work.
Three Story Method: Writing Scenes teaches you how to analyze your writing in a way that will unlock your true potential and practically guarantee readers will never bail on your book.
Publishing veteran and bestselling author J. Thorn reveals his proven system for writing delicious scenes based on his legendary "Supercharge Your Scene"...
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Buy the Audio, get the e-book FREE
Are you a Student of Literature, a New Author, or considering taking a Masters Level course in Creative Writing?
Do you know what constitutes good fiction, why some fiction is perceived to be better than others, why some novels end up in print while others don't?
Waymarks for Authors provides an unbiased and practical overview of writing and selling fiction today - the whole caboodle. With myth-busting simplicity,...
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I'm Joanna Penn and I left my corporate job a decade ago to become a full-time author entrepreneur. In this completely updated Third Edition, I'll explain how I make a living with my writing and share tips from other writers on how you can do it too with practical, actionable advice that you can implement for yourself.
If you love to create and you're ready to learn fresh skills in a fast-changing environment, this book will give you lots of ideas...
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Starting out as an indie author can be daunting, especially if you don't have much money to invest in marketing. If you've published one or more books but are struggling to get sales, this is the book for you!
In From Zero to Four Figures, USA TODAY bestselling author Paul Austin Ardoin shows you the strategy that helped him build an audience and grow his self-published fiction business to $1,000 a month within two years. Increasing your sales requires...
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It might not be in the way that you expect, but when you hold your book in your hand and say, "I made this," something will shift.
The process of getting to that point will light a spark in your creative soul and help you discover unexpected aspects of yourself. It will be one of the things you are most proud of in your life.
I'm Joanna (J.F.) Penn, award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 18 novels and novellas with nearly...
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Have you sold your book to a publisher, but years later it's not selling the way you want? Are you frustrated with their lack of marketing and little to no royalty payments?
It's time to take back your book rights.
This guide will give you the knowledge and confidence to get your book rights reverted and how to place it in front of new readers, on your terms.
In this book you'll find:
You will always be your book's biggest champion. Don't condemn...
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