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The Writing Experience    by George Angus
Price: $2.99 USD. 8480 words. Published on April 9, 2009. .

"The Writing Experience... offers the beginning writer down-to-earth and proactive advice for how to start—and succeed—in writing. Dozens of clever writing prompts are guaranteed to get your pen or keyboard moving!" - Maria Schneider, Former editor of Writer’s Digest magazine
The Modern Muse    by Karena Andrusyshyn
Price: $9.99 USD. 19510 words. Published on June 24, 2009. .

This book teaches you how to write poetry and advertising copy. They are two sides of the same coin, though they are certainly based upon different aims. One who can learn to write good ad copy can learn to write some kind of poetry, and any poet can write good ad copy. It is merely a difference of goals, though true poetry also requires a certain kind of vision.
Youdunit Whodunit! How to Write Mysteries    by Nicola Furlong
Price: $4.99 USD. 9550 words. Published on September 9, 2009. .

Improve your writing today with Youdunit Whodunit!, a short and practical how-to guide to crafting mystery stories. Created by multi-published mystery author, Nicola Furlong, this e-book offers simple tricks and techniques, supported by concrete examples, which you can apply immediately to novels, short stories, etc. "...she knows what she's talking about." Maureen Jennings, Murdoch Mysteries.
The Story Engine    by Matt Schutt
Price: $7.99 USD. 47300 words. Published by NorLightsPress  on January 17, 2010. .

The cure to writer’s block is here! THE STORY ENGINE is the best new reference guide for fiction writers since the thesaurus. It contains thousands of ideas for generating interesting characters and exciting scenes. This nuts-and-bolts guide shows writers how to generate ideas while building stories. Throw the dice and see what happens next. This is one book that invites you to steal from it!
The CT Method: Revision and Editing for Fiction and Creative Nonfiction    by David B. Schlosser
Price: $2.99 USD. 9490 words. Published on March 18, 2010. .

Written from the perspective of a developmental editor advising an author with a newly completed book draft, this article details a step-by-step method for revising and editing novel-length fiction or creative/narrative nonfiction manuscripts. It is a holistic, integrated process that applies to writers at every skill level and at any stage of their project.
How to Make Real Money with Freelance Writing    by Maryan Pelland
Price: $3.49 USD. 5550 words. Published on May 6, 2010. .

Easy-to-use how-to tells about starting or enhancing a freelance writing career, even in today's markets. Learn secrets of localizing marketing efforts to find new clients for your writing, in your own back yard. HOW TO MAKE REAL MONEY WITH FREELANCE WRITING doesn't rehash old advice about queries or submissions. Find out how a successful freelance writer built a full-time career outside the box.
Bill Idelson's Writing Class - A Scriptwriting Curriculum    by Ben Ohmart
Price: $14.00 USD. 17860 words. Published on May 19, 2010. .

Learn how to write for television from someone who really Did it. Bill has written for Get Smart, The Flintstones, MASH, Happy Days, Bob Newhart, Andy Griffith, and MANY more. 2 sample scripts from Andy Griffith and Get Smart round out your lessons!
The Word Weaver's Grimoire    by Daniel Arenson
Price: $1.99 USD. 9070 words. Published on June 6, 2010. .

Creative writing is a mysterious art. This booklet teaches you its secrets: how to create memorable characters, plot your stories and novels, write elegantly, and captivate your readers. Offering multiple examples from popular novels and films, this guide will bring your storytelling to the next level.
Dialogue, More Than Just Talk    by Lori  Devoti
Price: $1.29 USD. 2680 words. Published on July 20, 2010. .

Learn what dialogue can and should be doing for your book, the two things dialogue absolutely shouldn’t be, plus how to fix those issues if you have them. Then learn 14 techniques that will make your dialogue pop and your characters come to life. Bonus Content: Great Starts, five things the opening of your novel should have/do.
Writing Through the Dark Night: Talking about Creativity and Depression with novelist Tim Farrington    by D. Patrick Miller 
Price: $2.95 USD. 8560 words. Published on July 30, 2010. .

This wide-ranging, fascinating feature interview focuses on the subjects of creativity, depression, and the "dark night of the soul." Noted author and literary coach D. Patrick Miller talks with novelist Tim Farrington, author of A HELL OF MERCY and THE MONK DOWNSTAIRS.