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Violence: A Writer's Guide Second Edition    by Rory Miller
Price: $5.99 USD. 81360 words. Language: English. Published on May 20, 2013. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.

The first edition of "Violence: A Writer's Guide" received praise from best-selling authors like Barry Eisler, Brent Weeks and Steve Perry. The second edition includes nearly 50% more information. Things like being injured and the psychology of weapon choice. Important details from a working professional in the world of violence.
Wisdom of the Ages At Your Fingertips: 6,500 Quotes from over 1,000 of History's Greatest Minds    by Barry Fetter
Price: Free! 177420 words. Language: English. Published on May 20, 2013. Nonfiction » Reference » Quotations.

Provides easy access to timeless knowledge from over 1,000 of history’s greatest American, European and Asian Minds. Over 6,500 carefully selected quotations, sayings and ideas, some quite rare, are intuitively organized into 81 major subjects. Each subject is consistently divided into 7 sections. You can find excellent ideas, clearly expressed, on any subject, with pinpoint accuracy and ease.
All I Need to Know in Life I Learned From Romance Novels    by Victoria M. Johnson
Price: $2.99 USD. 24780 words. Language: English. Published on May 17, 2013. Nonfiction » Reference » Personal & Practical Guides.

Wouldn't it be exciting if your life was like a romance novel? Now it can be. This uplifting guide proves that real life isn't all that different from fiction. This book contains tips for living a fulfilling romantic life. Johnson's book is the ultimate companion for romance novel loyalists. You'll discover how to apply the wisdom of romance novels in your own life.
Writer's Bites: Writing & Publishing Terminology for Romance Writers    by Maggie Worth
Price: $3.49 USD. 22710 words. Language: English. Published on May 16, 2013. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.

Fiction – and especially romance fiction – has a complex set of rules and terminology all its own. This special version of Writing & Publishing Terminology includes all 550+ terms in the original, some with additional notes helpful to writers of romance fiction, and also adds more than 60 new, romance-specific terms.
Writer's Bites: Writing & Publishing Terminology    by Maggie Worth
Price: $2.99 USD. 20520 words. Language: English. Published on May 15, 2013. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.

Knowing how to talk about your craft, your industry, and your genre allows you to communicate with your peers, helps you figure out the fun stuff, and gives you credibility with agents and editors. This book defines over 550 terms, listed alphabetically. It includes cross-references to common abbreviations, acronyms, and interchangeable terms as well as examples and "see also" references.
Writing About Magic    by Rayne Hall
Price: $3.99 USD. 33580 words. Language: English. Published on May 11, 2013. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.

Do you write fantasy fiction? This book is a resource for authors. Crammed with information, tips, and plot ideas, it helps you create stories about magic and magicians which are believable and exciting.
Publishing: A Survival Guide    by Michaele Lockhart
Price: $3.99 USD. 28040 words. Language: English. Published on May 10, 2013. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

In the 21st Century, publishing a book is a point-and-click away. In this concise handbook editor and author advocate Michaele Lockhart provides guidance for writers navigating a journey to publication. Over 1000 companies compete for an author's money: precious dollars should be spent where they do the most good. Lockhart’s words of wisdom prepare newer writers for a first publishing experience.
Spagtionary Vol. 1    by JM daSilva
You set the price! 27410 words. Language: English. Published on May 9, 2013. Nonfiction » Reference » Grammar and punctuation.

Aesop used fables to teach morals. This style and SPAG guide uses stories to teach you to be a better writer. Learn to use intonation, not pause, to determine punctuation, as the ancient Greeks did to teach actors how to say their lines properly. BOOKS, REPORTS, JOURNALS, RECIPES, ARTICLES, ESSAYS No matter what you write, you'll find this book useful.
Let's Get Visible: How To Get Noticed And Sell More Books    by David Gaughran
Price: $4.99 USD. 35890 words. Language: English. Published on May 9, 2013. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

Take your sales to the next level! The author of the award-winning, bestselling Let's Get Digital is back with an advanced guide for more experienced self-publishers. By using these tips, you will get your book noticed. And getting noticed is the key to growing your sales.
Two Year Novel Course: Set 8 (Final Edits/Submission and Publication)    by Lazette Gifford
Price: $0.99 USD. 49890 words. Language: English. Published by A Conspiracy of Authors  on May 7, 2013. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.

This is the final book of the Two Year Novel Course covering weeks 78 through 104. The final sections cover both traditional and indie material when it comes to publication.