How to Write a Great Query Letter    by Noah Lukeman
Price: Free! 15080 words. Language: English. Published on July 20, 2009. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.
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Many books have been written about the query letter. But few have been written by literary agents, who receive thousands of queries each year and who grapple with them on a daily basis. New York literary agent Noah Lukeman offers his insights on the query letter, sharing an insider's perspective, giving insights and practical tips about what works and what doesn’t.

Writing Between the Sexes    by Leigh Michaels
Price: $3.99 USD. 9360 words. Language: English. Published on March 14, 2011. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.
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Nonfiction. Men and women think, talk, and act differently -- which causes problems for writers who are trying to create characters of the opposite sex. Award-winning author Leigh Michaels (author of On Writing Romance) shares the secrets of why and how men and women are different and how to use the differences to create realistic -- but not stereotypical -- characters.

Self-Editing: Two Half Brains Make a Whole Writer    by Deborah J. Lightfoot
Price: $0.99 USD. 13070 words. Language: English. Published by Seven Rivers Publishing  on September 20, 2011. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.
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Self-Editing: Bringing Out Your Best (Two Half Brains Make a Whole Writer) -- practical professional advice from Deborah J. Lightfoot, published author and gainfully employed editor. Drawn from the author's 25 years of experience in newspaper, magazine, and book writing and editing, this book offers nuts-and-bolts advice on fixing common errors: eliminating wordiness, using the active voice, etc.

The Seven Writerly Sins    by Harvey Stanbrough
Price: $1.99 USD. 3630 words. Language: English. Published on February 24, 2011. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.
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This nonfiction booklet explains seven common snags committed by many writers when writing narrative.

Ink Stains    by Lara Zielin
Price: $2.99 USD. 7310 words. Language: English. Published on July 24, 2011. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.
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Nine authors with more than 25 published books between them offer countless insights to help your writing leave a mark. These candid author interviews speak to overcoming self doubt, triumphing over writer's block, mastering the editing process, and more. With Kelly O'Connor McNees, Jim Ottaviani, Rachael Herron, Rhonda Stapleton, Sarah Quigley, Josh Berk, Helen Ellis, Eileen Cook, L. Zielin.

The 365-Day Writer’s Block Workbook (Volume 1)    by Morgen Bailey
Price: $0.99 USD. 15160 words. Language: English. Published on November 2, 2011. Fiction » Literature » Educational.
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Over a thousand sentence starts, three per day, with writing tips at the end of each week to motivate and inspire, providing kick-starts to avoid the dreaded ‘writer’s block’. Useful for any writer at any level, whether they have 10 minutes or 10 hours, to start a new project. Also an ideal tool for writing groups.

Write Better    by Ray Wiseman
Price: $2.95 USD. 9220 words. Language: English. Published on February 4, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.
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This book, growing out of years of writing experience, offers what every aspiring writer needs: quick, practical tips that are immediately applicable to any writing project. One reviewer said: Your tips have changed the way I write. I heard you more clearly than all the teachers, professors, educators, and books on writing that I have had in my life.

Twelve Terrific Tips for Fiction Writers    by Bronwyn Cozens
Price: $4.99 USD. 10220 words. Language: English. Published on February 27, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.
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Tips and exercises to guide fiction writers to produce dynamic, captivating work.

Writing Your Book: Cashing in on publishing faster, easier, and cheaper    by Dan Poynter
Price: $4.97 USD. 8810 words. Language: English. Published on October 11, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.
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Write Today—Earn Tomorrow New equipment and new techniques make writing a book faster, easier and cheaper. You will discover: • What fiction and nonfiction subjects are in demand. • How large is your potential reading market • Where to find the information for your book • How and where to sell your book online This book provides the shortcut to becoming a published author.

The Editor's Lexicon: Essential Writing Terms for Novelists    by Sarah Cypher
Price: $5.99 USD. 13860 words. Language: English. Published on February 12, 2010. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.
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Become revision-savvy and talk about fiction like a pro. Written by an experienced editor and writing teacher, this dictionary-style reference book decodes and demonstrates the editorial jargon used in writing workshops and manuscript critiques. In the tradition of Strunk & White's revered "The Elements of Style," this concise, indispensable reference volume will fortify your self-editing skills.