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Excuse My Dust: Ten Quick Steps to Writing Success    by Eileen Birin
Price: $2.99 USD. 8800 words. Language: English. Published on April 21, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.

You want to write, but don't know how to begin? Author coach Eileen Birin provides ten successful basic steps to help keep your newborn writing career moving in the right direction during its critical early years. As you progress, you'll discover what works for you and what tips you'll want to pass on to future new writers. Visit Eileen's blog at www.write-today.com -eileenbirin-
Finding Your Voice: How to Put Personality in Your Writing    by Les Edgerton
Price: $4.99 USD. 79720 words. Language: English. Agented by MacGregor Literary  on April 16, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.

The writers who succeed are those who develop a distinctive voice—Les Edgerton shows you how to bring out your own unique voice without years of struggle.
25 Professional Query and Cover Letters    by Gordon Burgett
Price: $4.99 USD. 14730 words. Language: English. Published on April 12, 2012. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

Nothing is more important to selling your magazine articles and nonfiction books than sharp, tight query letters, while cover letters are vital to selling to newspapers and to selling reprints or second rights. Most beginners have few examples of what professionals actually send editors. So in this report Gordon Burgett has written the five cover letters and other professionals, 20 queries.
Purple Snowflake Marketing    by Lillian Brummet
Price: $12.99 USD. 89080 words. Language: English. Published on April 9, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Publishing and books.

The book offers a realistic outlook on what a new author can expect and how to employ research and preparation to make a memorable first impression. Viewed realistically it is packed with statistics to assist in making informed decisions. As you put together a marketing plan, you will be able to proceed with the confidence of a seasoned writer. Get your book into the hands of paying readers!
Words With JAM - April 2012    by Danny Gillan
Price: $1.99 USD. 43970 words. Language: English. Published on April 6, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Publishing and books.

What do you get if you cross Frank Quitely, Jane Goldman and Michael Morpurgo? Either Superman on a horse fighting the X-Men, or the April 2012 issue of Words With JAM, that’s what! I honestly can’t say which option is the most exciting.
Smashwords Formateringsguide    by Mark Coker
Price: Free! 23280 words. Language: Danish. Published on March 31, 2012. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

Smashwords Formateringsguide har hjulpet tusindvis af forfattere med at producere og udgive ebøger af høj kvalitet. Denne gratis guide giver dig simple trinvise instruktioner til, hvordan du skaber, formaterer og udgiver en eBog. Det er nødvendig læsning for enhver forfatter, der gerne vil have distribueret deres bog via Smashwords til større forhandlere af ebøger, såsom Apple iBookstore og Kobo
The Secrets to Ebook Publishing Success    by Mark Coker
Price: Free! 36030 words. Language: English. Published on March 26, 2012. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

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The Secrets to Ebook Publishing Success reveals the best practices of the most commercially successful self-published ebook authors. This ebook is a must-read for every writer, author, publisher and literary agent. Learn over 25 best-practices you can implement today at no cost. These secrets will help you become a more professional, more successful writer and publisher. Share the secrets!
How To Be An Author - The Ultimate Guide To Get Published    by Kevin Franklin
Price: $9.97 USD. 12770 words. Language: English. Published by S C Books  on March 16, 2012. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

Discover the secrets to how to write a book! This book is an ultimate guide on how to get a book published, using both conventional and digital publishing methods.
Turning Articles Into Ebooks    by Venice Kichura
Price: $1.99 USD. 7290 words. Language: English. Published on February 29, 2012. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

“Turning Articles Into Ebooks” is an article (7,000 words plus) that shares how writers can create informative eBooks that are articles rather than full-length books. It features some of the guidelines of major self-publishing platforms, including formats and other tips. This article also offers encouragement as to how readers are buying eBook articles.
Start Writing - A guide for Beginners - Creative writing Tips and Techniques    by Don Hale
Price: $3.00 USD. 17820 words. Language: English. Published on February 28, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Publishing and books.

Liz Ashworth has taught creative writing to all age groups for many years. She thought it would be fun to gather together some of the points that have cropped up in her sessions with students. In Start Writing she discusses the writing techniques to be found in poetry, fiction and journalism, ranging over topics such as the various poetic forms, short stories and how to write a feature article.