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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.
Business Planning for Editorial Freelancers: A Guide for New Starters    by Louise Harnby
Price: $6.99 USD. 28410 words. Language: English. Published on March 27, 2013. Nonfiction » Reference » Careers.

(5.00 from 4 reviews)
Published in association with The Publishing Training Centre, this practical guide takes new freelance proofreaders and copyeditors through the basics of planning their business. Chapters focus on the different aspects of editorial freelancing, training, client focus, getting experience, financial assessment, promotion, networking, tools for the job and real-world case studies.
The Turkish Language Explained for English Speakers    by John Guise
Price: $9.99 USD. 85600 words. Language: English. Published on March 31, 2012. Nonfiction » Language Instruction » Turkish.

This Treatise explains and answers some of the difficulties that the learner of Turkish may encounter along their way. It focuses on the understanding of Turkish grammar and logic with many examples and explanations. There are no practice exercises included as these can be found in many text books or on the internet. It covers the learning process from beginner to intermediate and advanced.
Get it Right: A cranky editor's no-frills easy-to-understand tips for usage, style and punctuation    by Maureen Milliken
Price: $3.99 USD. 15180 words. Language: English. Published on May 20, 2013. Nonfiction » Reference » Grammar and punctuation.

(5.00 from 1 review)
Tips on punctuation, word and usage errors, and other writing wisdom from a veteran editor in easy-to-understand language. This writing guide not only covers common mistakes and rules, but also has a liberal dose of cranky peeves from someone who's spent 30 years in a newsroom (and is also a freelance book editor). Want a hug? Wrong book. Want to get it right? Let's talk.
Writing Short: A Quick Guide to Writing Short Stories    by Lazette Gifford
Price: $0.99 USD. 22330 words. Language: English. Published by A Conspiracy of Authors  on June 15, 2013. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.

This short work includes 4 classes on the basics of short story writing, editing and publication.
Journeys under the Moon: Writing and the Hero's Quest    by Michael Hiebert
Price: $9.49 USD. 79390 words. Language: English. Published on May 5, 2013. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.

An examination of what makes for solid storytelling, Hiebert dissects the structural components of story, breaking them down into simple pieces that immediately breathe new life and professionalism into your work. Mythic Structure, archetypes, archetypal themes and general writing practices are all covered. Having trouble getting your writing noticed? This book is for you!
From Shelter To Service Dog - A Practical Guide To Behavioral Rehabilitation    by Rick Dillender
Price: $8.99 USD. 42370 words. Language: English. Published on May 23, 2013. Nonfiction » Home and Garden » Pets & livestock.

From Shelter To Service Dog is a practical guide for creating a calm, stable state of mind in your dog that allows access to rehabilitation and advanced training. The information presented here is the culmination of years of experience working with hundreds of families for various issues. This method is also the foundation of our Service Dog training programs.
Your Neighborhood Gold Mine: How to Make Amazing Profits From Gold and Silver That You Buy for Pennies on the Dollar in Your Own Community    by David Conner
Price: $9.99 USD. 26550 words. Language: English. Published on May 17, 2013. Nonfiction » Antiques & Collectibles » Jewelry.

The most complete book yet written on the subjects of where and how to find fantastic bargains on gold and silver jewelry, household sterling, platinum and palladium. A small group of savvy pickers is out there right now, making huge profits by using these secrets, even though many of them know far less than what you will learn in this book. This is The Must-Read Book for Urban Treasure Hunters
Write The Fight Right    by Alan Baxter
Price: $2.99 USD. 12700 words. Language: English. Published on April 4, 2011. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.

0.5 star(4.60 from 5 reviews)
A fiction writer's resource for creating realistic, convincing fight scenes from author and martial arts instructor, Alan Baxter.
Inciting Incident: How to Begin Your Screenplay and Engage Audiences Right Away    by H.R. D'Costa
Price: $2.99 USD. 23860 words. Language: English. Published on June 9, 2013. Nonfiction » Reference » Screenwriting.

This guide will teach you all you need to know about the inciting incident--your secret weapon against boring your audience. You’ll learn about the 4 key traits of the inciting incident; when to keep it off-screen; its connection to genre; 4 ways to handle what happens afterwards; how it can help you edit; and strategies for writing your first pages. Plus, 10 case studies from blockbuster movies!