Murder From the Grave    by Pegasus Books
Price: $9.99 USD. 138240 words. Published on November 26, 2009. .
Set in San Francisco, it is the story of Deuteronomy Saint Claire, a brilliant Berkeley professor-turned-police detective, pitted against a prolific serial killer whose perverse ambition is to carry out seven murders after he is already dead.

After the Fire: A Personal Essay    by Fred Bubbers
Price: $0.99 USD. 9900 words. Published on November 29, 2009. .
A young writer struggles to find his voice in a long ago writing workshop. Years later the teacher's lessons still provide inspiration.

Career as an Advertising Copywriter    by Institute For Career Research
Price: $9.95 USD. 9500 words. Published by Institute For Career Research  on December 10, 2009. .
You can write the words: TV, radio, magazine ads. Do you love to write? Are you interested in the world around you? Are you intrigued by the challenges of problem solving? A career as an advertising copywriter may be for you. Being a copywriter is challenging and rewarding. This is a job where you work in jeans, work with interesting people, have a great deal of fun - and can make great money.

How Not to Get Published    by Kathryn Lively
Price: Free! 3510 words. Published by DLP Books on January 13, 2010. .
A brief and unconventional guide, this primer for the true beginning author covers ten suggestions to follow when preparing to contact agents and editors. Adapted from a talk give to the Virginia chapter of Romance Writers of America.

How to Write a Mystery Novel: Behind the Scenes - Creation of a Crime Series    by Gene Grossman
Price: $8.99 USD. 26540 words. Published by Magic Lamp Press  on January 25, 2010. .
This book takes you into the thinking process of a successful novelist who has completed a 15-book series entitled the Peter Sharp Legal Mysteries, all published and available worldwide in print and eBook formats. The 20 Chapters cover How to Get Started, Plot Devices, Resources, Character Development, Finding Your Voice, Suspense Creation and many more subjects any beginning novelist should know

How to Win Writing Contests for Profit    by John Yeoman
Price: Free! 6990 words. Published on January 27, 2010. .
This free mini-book reveals tested ways to enter your short stories in contests world-wide, win cash prizes regularly and profitably, and improve your writing skills - while being paid! Dr John Yeoman, PhD Creative Writing, is the author of eight published books, a university lecturer in creative writing and has been - for forty years - a successful commercial writer.

The Nasty Little Writing Book: Longtime New York Publishing Insider Reveals Secrets Only Best-Selling Authors Know    by D. W. St.John
Price: $0.99 USD. 34000 words. Published by Elderberry Press, Inc.  on February 4, 2010. .
At last! A New York publishing agent reveals secrets that every aspiring author needs to know to break into the publishing scene. "Hilarious!" Publishers Weekly "Highly recommended… for the experienced writer looking to enjoy a good…laugh…should be required reading for aspiring best-selling authors…" Midwest Book Review

The Editor's Lexicon: Essential Writing Terms for Novelists    by Sarah Cypher
Price: $5.99 USD. 13860 words. Published on February 12, 2010. .
Become revision-savvy and talk about fiction like a pro. Written by an experienced editor and writing teacher, this dictionary-style reference book decodes and demonstrates the editorial jargon used in writing workshops and manuscript critiques. In the tradition of Strunk & White's revered "The Elements of Style," this concise, indispensable reference volume will fortify your self-editing skills.

The Quick & Dirty Guide To Successful Blogging    by Peter Miller
Price: $4.99 USD. 14320 words. Published on February 15, 2010. .
Written by Peter G. Miller -- a nationally-syndicated newspaper columnist -- this no-nonsense guide explains in plain English how to get a blog up, running and promoted. Major topics include what blogs really cost, how to register for search engines, how pay-per-click really works, blogs and viral marketing, how to write content and things never to say.

How To Write Winning Non-Fiction: The Complete Writing and Publishing Handbook for Non-Fiction Authors    by Suzan St Maur
Price: $9.99 USD. 43790 words. Published by Bookshaker.com  on February 24, 2010. .
A Non-Fiction Writing Coach in Your Pocket...Getting published is now easier than ever but the fundamental things that distinguish winning non-fiction from the pulp have never been more important. If you're serious about writing a high-quality non-fiction book, getting it published and making it commercially successful then this book treats you to a masterclass that covers all you need to know...