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Writing a Blockbuster    by Andrew Marx
Price: $1.99 USD. 42610 words. Published on July 12, 2011. .

In Writing a Blockbuster, Andrew Marx presents a step-by-step guide to successfully writing and publishing your own book. While many “how-to publish” books focus on the end result, book sales, few carefully examine the process that gets the author to that point. Marx engages the world of self-publishing far beyond the basics, outlining a plan for writing and publishing the next blockbuster.
Ink Stains    by Lara Zielin
Price: $2.99 USD. 7310 words. Published on July 24, 2011. .

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.
Smoky's Writer's Workshop Combo Set    by Smoky Zeidel
Price: $9.99 USD. 41910 words. Published by Vanilla Heart Publishing  on August 10, 2011. .

Special Combination Set combining two of Smoky's most popular writer's workshops, including the basics and more of becoming a published author and a year's worth of fun and educational prompts and lessons.
The Editor is Never Wrong, Mostly: Well, hardly ever    by Hilari Bell
Price: $0.99 USD. 1170 words. Published on August 28, 2011. .

How to respond when you disagree with your editor.
The Meta Corps - Dream of the Youth    by Toby Gard
Price: Free! 51730 words. Published on September 7, 2011. .

There is a deadly cloud swirling in San Fransisco and only the newest meta heroine in a sixty year legacy, Lora Summers the Pink Lemon is able to stop it. Joined with her partners, Frost and the Crimson Cherry, Lora must keep the cloud from sucking up San Fransisco as the shockingly liquid villain, the Electric Beaulieu stands in their way of calming the clouds young telekinetic creator.
Self-Editing for Writers    by Harvey Stanbrough
Price: $2.99 USD. 3510 words. Published on September 13, 2011. .

Avoid the most common errors this editor has seen over 15 years of freelance editing. This is a compilation of notes on punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, usage, etc. that cover the most common errors I've seen in over 15 years of editing. This, combined with The Seven Writerly Sins, would comprise what not to do if you want to be a successful writer.
Self-Publishing in a Nutshell    by Andrew Marx
Price: $0.99 USD. 24820 words. Published on September 18, 2011. .

Self-Publishing in a Nutshell is a step-by-step instruction manual for self-publishing your own book. Topics include drafting and editing the book, interior and cover design and determining the best sales distribution points. The guide includes a detailed chapter on marketing and promotion. Intended for new authors or writers with limited experience in publishing or marketing a book.
Self-Editing: Two Half Brains Make a Whole Writer    by Deborah J. Lightfoot
Price: $0.99 USD. 13070 words. Published by Seven Rivers Publishing  on September 20, 2011. .

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.
PR Basics in a Connected World    by Ann Streetman
Price: $0.99 USD. 4100 words. Published on September 28, 2011. .

This book is for you if one of these scenarios fits: (1) you just inherited the PR function on top of your other responsibilities; (2) you are headed back into the PR job market after several years; (3) you want to acquire some PR savvy for a prospective new job; (4) you have a communications degree, but have never worked in PR; or (5) you are new to PR and want a few tips from a veteran.
What Reviewers Want (An Author's Guide)    by D. L. Graham
Price: $2.99 USD. 9020 words. Published by Twisted Rose Publishing  on October 9, 2011. .

"What Reviewers Want" is a booklet written by D.L. Graham, a reviewer as well as self-published author. It was written to help those venturing into self-publishing to make informed decisions on how to spend their money wisely, in order to produce a quality e-book, and avoid costly mistakes.