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Get Noticed: How to Hook Agents, Editors and Readers    by Dara Girard
Price: $4.99 USD. 11250 words. Language: English. Published on July 26, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Publishing and books.

Don’t fall for tricks or gimmicks. Be the writer editors, agents and readers clamor for. Learn: How to pitch your story to an editor Discover the power of your voice How to write past fear How to put together a writer’s game plan And more… Discover how professional writers build successful careers and other tips that will make you stand out from the crowd. Don’t blend in…get noticed.
How I Managed to Write My First Book and Maybe You Can Too!    by Lisa Davis
Price: $1.99 USD. 4060 words. Language: English. Published on July 24, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Publishing and books.

This work is my gift to other aspiring authors. How I Managed to Write My First Book is a heartfelt journey on what it was like to uncover the joys and pitfalls of self-publishing as a first time author. This 12 step process is outlined in an easy-to-read format for those who dare to give their lives to writing. Thanks for reading, Lisa
1001 Romance Story Starters    by Annette Elton
Price: $5.99 USD. 36090 words. Language: English. Published on July 24, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Publishing and books.

"1001 Romance Story Starters" covers myriad genres, from erotic romance to inspirational and everything in between. Designed to help kick start your imagination – the starters include dialogue starters, scenes, open ended scenarios, and even story endings. You can change ANYTHING about the story starter. Take the idea and bend it to your will – you’re the boss.
First Sentences    by Don Denio
Price: $0.99 USD. 47070 words. Language: English. Published on July 17, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Publishing and books.

Snowflakes - no two are the same. First sentences are like snowflakes. Read over 1,000 first sentences of novels from Dickens to Clancy. Each has been placed in one category or several, such as Time or Location. Whether an author who wants to see how other novels have started with their first sentence or you are an avid reader who wants a taste of a thousand novels at one sitting - enjoy!
Stepwise: eBook and Print-on-Demand Formatting Using Word 2010    by Arshad Ahsanuddin
Price: $0.99 USD. 3000 words. Language: English. Published on July 15, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Publishing and books.

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A simplified approach to formatting for indie authors, suitable for generating Kindle, EPUB, and Smashwords ebook editions, as well as CreateSpace print editions.
Become A Research Expert & Scope Out The Competition For Your Book    by Shawn Fields
Price: $4.99 USD. 11270 words. Language: English. Published on July 12, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Publishing and books.

Research is not boring anymore! Learn from this great guide on how to conduct research in general, with a special focus on teaching writers who need to research topics and the potential market for books that they want to publish. Written by a librarian and research expert. The guide is easy to read and includes many illustrations.
How To Write An eBook For Fun and Profit    by Dwight Budden
Price: $0.99 USD. 3980 words. Language: English. Published on July 9, 2012. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

You can create your eBook and get it published and available for resale at little to no cost to you. In fact, the little you spend on this eBook guide may be the only expense you face in this whole process. This guide is a practical look at some of the most important things that you need to know to get your eBook out of your head and available for download.
Writing Annie Wu    by Sandra McDonald
Price: $0.99 USD. 4950 words. Language: English. Published on July 7, 2012. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

A handbook for writers interested in writing Young Adult fiction, including tips for persevering in today's market and a behind the scenes look at the science fiction adventure Annie Wu Saves the Future.
Writing Scary Scenes    by Rayne Hall
Price: $3.99 USD. 28080 words. Language: British English. Published on July 7, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Publishing and books.

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Are your frightening scenes scary enough? Learn practical tricks to turn up the suspense. Make your readers' hearts hammer with suspense, their breaths quicken with excitement, and their skins tingle with goosebumps of delicious fright. This book is for advanced-level and professional authors. It is not recommended for beginners.
Self-publishing creed    by Kerekes Pál
Price: Free! 980 words. Language: English. Agented by Publio Kiadó  on July 3, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Publishing and books.

Kerekes Pál, the author of e-book Guide (published in Hungary, 2011) attempts to formulate the basic idea of ​​self-publishing. In short, it would be like a manifesto of the text. A few sentences of the first paragraph: