How To Become a Published Author: Idea to Publication
by Mark Shaw
Price: $5.00 USD. 91400 words.
Published on September 30, 2008. .
Featuring practical tips that have permitted many writers around the world to become published, this book is written BY the published author of nearly twenty books FOR aspiring authors and poets. The ten-step strategy outlined in the book is easy to follow and there are also writing tips, punctuation and grammar exercises, sample query letter and book proposal forms, and sample legal documents.
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THE MUSE’S MIRE: 2005-2008 COLLECTION
by Shannon Miller
Price: $3.00 USD. 24660 words. Published on April 9, 2009. .
Collection of short stories, flash fiction and poetry spanning various genres including a fantasy novella.
Price: $3.00 USD. 24660 words. Published on April 9, 2009. .
Collection of short stories, flash fiction and poetry spanning various genres including a fantasy novella.
Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Genre and Rating Guide
by Blue Tyson
Price: Free! 263140 words. Published on May 6, 2009. .
SH = Scary Horror SF = Science Fiction SI = Shootist SO = Sorcery Fantasy SU = Supernatural Fantasy SL = Sleuth SD = Soldier SE = Speculative SP = Sport SY = Spy ST = Study SP = Superhero SW = Swords Second Position N = Novel C = Collection A = Anthology M = Magazine O = Omnibus S = Short Story E = Excerpt R = Serial X = Non-Fiction Out Of 5 Stars
Price: Free! 263140 words. Published on May 6, 2009. .
SH = Scary Horror SF = Science Fiction SI = Shootist SO = Sorcery Fantasy SU = Supernatural Fantasy SL = Sleuth SD = Soldier SE = Speculative SP = Sport SY = Spy ST = Study SP = Superhero SW = Swords Second Position N = Novel C = Collection A = Anthology M = Magazine O = Omnibus S = Short Story E = Excerpt R = Serial X = Non-Fiction Out Of 5 Stars
A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS: A Practical Guide To Strategy by Miyamoto Musashi
by Theresa M. Moore
Price: $2.99 USD. 24670 words. Published on June 8, 2009. .
This guide to martial arts strategy is a retranslation of the original five books by the most famous ronin and kensei(sword saint) of them all. The principles can be applied in all aspects of everyday life to any field of study. This ebook contains essays on the history of Japan and the traditional and religious background that shaped Musashi's philosophy of the sword. Partially illustrated.
Price: $2.99 USD. 24670 words. Published on June 8, 2009. .
This guide to martial arts strategy is a retranslation of the original five books by the most famous ronin and kensei(sword saint) of them all. The principles can be applied in all aspects of everyday life to any field of study. This ebook contains essays on the history of Japan and the traditional and religious background that shaped Musashi's philosophy of the sword. Partially illustrated.
Choose Your Publishing Option
by D. Patrick Miller
Price: $4.95 USD. 6380 words. Published on June 18, 2009. .
Google the term "how to get published" and you'll find the world-famous Fearless Publishing Guide at the top of the links. Now this popular online resource has been expanded into an e-book that gives even more valuable information on how to get an agent, get published in the mainstream or outside it, how to self-publish, and more. Part of the "Fearless Practicals" e-book series.
Price: $4.95 USD. 6380 words. Published on June 18, 2009. .
Google the term "how to get published" and you'll find the world-famous Fearless Publishing Guide at the top of the links. Now this popular online resource has been expanded into an e-book that gives even more valuable information on how to get an agent, get published in the mainstream or outside it, how to self-publish, and more. Part of the "Fearless Practicals" e-book series.
Evacuated
by Kevin Bates
Price: $1.99 USD. 38380 words. Published by Natasha Moore on July 7, 2009. .
Surprisingly eloquent, Evacuated takes readers on a familiar yet seldom acknowledged journey to the outer limits of human sanity. Few men are brave enough to confess their bouts with insanity, but Kevin does it unapologetically, boldly taking his readers into the sacred places of his heart and mind - places you will not soon forget.
Price: $1.99 USD. 38380 words. Published by Natasha Moore on July 7, 2009. .
Surprisingly eloquent, Evacuated takes readers on a familiar yet seldom acknowledged journey to the outer limits of human sanity. Few men are brave enough to confess their bouts with insanity, but Kevin does it unapologetically, boldly taking his readers into the sacred places of his heart and mind - places you will not soon forget.
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.
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.
Iron Desire: The Legacy Of Notre Dame Football Coach Frank Leahy
by K Raven Rozier
Price: $2.99 USD. 74790 words. Published on September 25, 2009. .
In the world of football, Frank Leahy was as important as Beethoven to music, Shakespeare to dramatic poetry, Michelangelo to sculpture. The life story of Notre Dame football coach, Frank Leahy, is one of fiery inspiration, humor, and unwavering determination. Leahy's philosophy and antics, both on and off the field, illustrate a model for greatness and the fantastic stuff of legends.
Price: $2.99 USD. 74790 words. Published on September 25, 2009. .
In the world of football, Frank Leahy was as important as Beethoven to music, Shakespeare to dramatic poetry, Michelangelo to sculpture. The life story of Notre Dame football coach, Frank Leahy, is one of fiery inspiration, humor, and unwavering determination. Leahy's philosophy and antics, both on and off the field, illustrate a model for greatness and the fantastic stuff of legends.
My Oldest Memory
by Stacy Sorrells
Price: Free! 1010 words. Published on October 1, 2009. .
This writing sample is in the form, “Child as the narrator" I have a new appreciation for the memories that young children make and keep. This is my actual memory from when I was 20 months old. A great read for anyone who dares to underestimate the memory retention of infants and toddlers. For adults 18+ for drug reference.
Price: Free! 1010 words. Published on October 1, 2009. .
This writing sample is in the form, “Child as the narrator" I have a new appreciation for the memories that young children make and keep. This is my actual memory from when I was 20 months old. A great read for anyone who dares to underestimate the memory retention of infants and toddlers. For adults 18+ for drug reference.
Questionstruck
by William Walsh
Price: $2.99 USD. 45880 words. Published by Keyhole Press on October 27, 2009. .
Questionstruck traces the line of questioning throughout Calvin Trillin’s twenty-five books, compiling all of Trillin's interrogatives—the rhetorical, the political, and the victual—into one dizzying collection. Questionstruck is an inventive and experimental text that begs to be defined.
Price: $2.99 USD. 45880 words. Published by Keyhole Press on October 27, 2009. .
Questionstruck traces the line of questioning throughout Calvin Trillin’s twenty-five books, compiling all of Trillin's interrogatives—the rhetorical, the political, and the victual—into one dizzying collection. Questionstruck is an inventive and experimental text that begs to be defined.