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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 Swat the Killer Be's Out of Your Writing    by Nancy Owens Barnes
Price: $2.99 USD. 9400 words. Published on August 3, 2010. .

Great story, great plot, great characters, but…! Reliance on the "to be" verbs—the Killer Be's—results in passive writing. How to Swat the Killer Be's Out of Your Writing is a handy booklet designed to assist serious writers in turning their passive voice into active voice and allowing their writing to reach a new level.
Do you want a Cookie? The question of revising on spec    by Hilari Bell
Price: $0.99 USD. 730 words. Published on August 29, 2011. .

Whether you should make substantial revisions for an editor or agent who hasn't bought your book.
The Art & Craft of Fiction: A Practitioner's Manual    by Victoria Mixon
Price: $9.95 USD. 74650 words. Published by La Favorita Press  on September 23, 2011. .

Based on Mixon's work as a successful independent fiction editor, The Art & Craft of Fiction: A Practitioner's Manual brings together in one place everything you need to know about writing a novel, an in-depth exploration of the myriad aspects of creating fiction in a warm, entertaining voice that welcomes you into the greater fellowship of all writers.
The Art & Craft of Story: 2nd Practitioner's Manual    by Victoria Mixon
Price: $9.95 USD. 66800 words. Published by La Favorita Press  on September 24, 2011. .

This sequel to Mixon's popular The Art & Craft of Fiction explores in detail the complex crafts of character development and plot structure, illuminating exactly how the greats have done this work to such powerful effect and teaching how to apply their lessons to your own fiction. Mixon's voice is warm and entertaining, your personal welcome into the greater fellowship of all writers.
The Writer's Guide to Getting Organized: Take Control of Your Creative Life 10 Minutes at a Time    by Lynn Johnston
Price: $2.99 USD. 33840 words. Published on October 25, 2011. .

Writers are different. We don't always think in straight lines. We take leaps of logic, and we think metaphorically. Don't shoehorn your creative process into a system of organization designed for left-brain activities! This ebook will show you how to get organized while nurturing your unique writing process. (Originally published as The Kaizen Plan for Organized Authors.)
Don't Fall in Love With Your Words: Fall in Love With Your Craft    by Kelli Jae Baeli
Price: $2.99 USD. 30390 words. Published on April 25, 2012. .

Indie Author of 26 books shares her insights on being a writer and doing the writing
You Too Can Study More Easily: Tips for Dummies and Others    by Kevin Bucknall
Price: Free! 24130 words. Published on April 29, 2012. .

Advice to students on how to improve study methods; this is of relevance to both high school and university students
GCSE German Controlled Assessment Guide    by Iain Coleman
Price: $2.99 USD. 10660 words. Published on January 7, 2013. .

Are you studying GCSE German? This e-book will ensure you know exactly what you have to do to get top marks in the speaking and writing controlled assessments. Suitable for all major exam boards, this guide is broken down into logical sections, giving you specific guidance for the spoken and written tasks.