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Ask the Agent: Night Thoughts on Writing and Book Publishing    by Andy Ross
Price: $2.99 USD. 60830 words. Language: English. Agented by Andy Ross Agency  on April 23, 2013. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

Anthology of the best writings from literary agent, Andy Ross' blog: "Ask the Agent". Includes advice on getting published, finding an agent, writing book proposals and query letters. Also essays about writing, book publishing, and recollections of his 30 years as owner of the legendary Cody's Books in Berkeley, California. The writing is opinionated, irreverent, and often hysterically funny.
How To Be A Writer In The E-Age... And Keep Your E-Sanity!    by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Price: $2.99 USD. 87350 words. Language: English. Published by Mark  Williams  on January 26, 2013. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

If we’d known the challenges writers would face in the 21st century, we’d have gone into a more stable profession. Maybe running an all-ayatollah drag show in downtown Tehran. Let’s face it. Aspiring writers need help. More so every day. When even seasoned publishing professionals can’t keep up, what’s the newbie to do?
Making Tracks: A Writer's Guide to Audiobooks (and How to Produce Them)    by J. Daniel Sawyer
Price: $9.99 USD. 72910 words. Language: English. Published by AWP Books  on January 12, 2013. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

Audiobooks represent the second fastest-growing segment of the book industry. As demand explodes like never before, how can an author capture this audience? Making Tracks gives you everything you need to produce, and distribute your own audiobooks and radio dramas—from performance technique to studio design to production management, and more. Don't miss out on this unprecedented opportunity!
Write It Right - Tips for Authors, Volume II    by Mary Deal
Price: $3.99 USD. 72580 words. Language: English. Published on January 2, 2013. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.

The result of many suggestions, this eBook is the 2nd Volume of Write It Right – Tips for Authors by an award winning novelist. Extra articles by popular authors are included, as are many links and referrals to sites for further research. Also, numerous examples are given to further explain the many topics discussed. A reference manual to which many will refer to perfect their prose.
Passons au numérique : comment s'auto-publier et surtout pourquoi    by David Gaughran
Price: $3.99 USD. 75710 words. Language: French. Published on January 2, 2013. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

« Incontournable pour tous ceux qui veulent s'auto-publier » -- JA Konrath, auteur à succès de Trapped, Origin, et Whiskey Sour. « Le meilleur livre sur la révolution de l'édition numérique » -- Michael Wallace, auteur à succès de la série Righteous.
The Noisiest Book Review in the Known World: The Best of the Review of Arts, Literature, Philosophy and the Humanities, Vol. II    by Lolita Lark
Price: $7.50 USD. 79080 words. Language: English. Published on January 1, 2013. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

For eighteen years, our reviews have intrigued, engrossed, irritated, and bemused literary America. Critiques of our earlier magazines appeared in the "Washington Post," the "Los Angeles Times," the "San Francisco Chronicle," "Library Journal" and on National Public Radio. This is a rare collection that includes writers like J. P. Donleavy, Paul Krassner, H. L. Mencken, and Sharon Olds.
The Noisiest Book Review in the Known World: The Best of the Review of Arts, Literature, Philosophy and the Humanities, Vol. I    by Lolita Lark
Price: $7.50 USD. 71910 words. Language: English. Published on December 31, 2012. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

For eighteen years, our reviews have intrigued, engrossed, irritated, and bemused literary America. Critiques of our earlier magazines appeared in the "Washington Post," the "Los Angeles Times," the "San Francisco Chronicle," "Library Journal" and on National Public Radio. This is a rare collection that includes writers like J. P. Donleavy, Paul Krassner, H. L. Mencken, and Sharon Olds.
Ditch the Publisher: 40 Indie Authors on Their Unique Self-Publishing Journeys    by Hayley Sherman
Price: Free! 63910 words. Language: English. Published on October 15, 2012. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

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Thinking of self-publishing? Who better to advise you than 40 writers who have been there, done that and, well, written the book?
Telling Your Tale Boxed Set for Writers: 2-in-1    by Angela Benson
Price: $4.99 USD. 54230 words. Language: English. Published on June 29, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.

Telling Your Tale: A Beginner's Guide to Writing Fiction for Print and eBook, Telling Your Tale WORKBOOK: A Beginner's Guide to Writing Fiction for Print and eBook
Lateral Screenwriting    by Lee Matthias
Price: $8.99 USD. 169630 words. Language: English. Published on June 15, 2012. Nonfiction » Publishing » Screenwriting.

Using the principles of Lateral Thinking for story-telling, author and screenwriter, Lee A. Matthias shows writers how to generate and develop their best ideas for movies and novels.