Writing Killer Suspense    by Simon Wood
Price: $0.99 USD. 2010 words. Published on November 4, 2009. .
You're reading. Your heart is slamming against your ribcage, your fingertips are moist and you turn another page. If you’ve ever felt this way reading a book then the writer has done a great job at creating suspense. This doesn’t happen by accident. Simon Wood, a longtime contributor to Writer's Digest, discusses the techniques for building suspense and creating thrills.

Plotting And Outlining Your Novel    by Simon Wood
Price: $0.99 USD. 2390 words. Published on November 4, 2009. .
Plotting out your novel before you begin is a great exercise. Your story is thought through with no bad logic or unnecessary scenes. This process doesn’t have to be some drawn out and creativity killing affair. Simon Wood, a longtime Writer's Digest contributor, has some fast & effective techniques for plotting a novel from beginning to end. Don’t run out of ideas or pad out your novel again.

The Long And Short Of Short Stories    by Simon Wood
Price: $0.99 USD. 1460 words. Published on November 4, 2009. .
A short story is storytelling in its purest sense. It’s concentrated expression. The prose has to be streamlined because every word is an expensive commodity. No wonder so many writers struggle with this form. Simon Wood, a longtime contributor to Writer's Digest, discusses the techniques for writing and writing well in the short form.

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.

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...

Building Blog Content Without Overwhelm    by Suzanna Stinnett
Price: $1.99 USD. 9380 words. Published on March 1, 2010. .
This is Book One in the Creative Assets Series. Great blog content is the key to a successful web presence. Your core content touches your readers deeply and keeps them talking about your blog. Where do you begin? This book gives you insight into the core of magnetic content, with clear instructions, writing exercises, encouragement and ideas for learning in community.

Writing for Content Mills:Make Money, Avoid Pitfalls, Supercharge Your Writing Career    by Maryan Pelland
Price: $3.49 USD. 5480 words. Published on May 6, 2010. .
A complete how-to guide for freelance writers who want to sell their writing. Learn from an experienced content farm investigator/writer how to use content mills like DemandStudios, Suite101, Examiner.com, and Associated Content to create residual income, to become visible on the Web, and to make money selling your original written material. This invaluable, current is information for any writer.

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.

The Cheap Retreat Workbook    by Catharine Bramkamp
Price: Free! 6190 words. Published on June 24, 2010. .
I love the idea of a writing retreat, to travel to exotic locations for inspiration and encouragement. If I could escape the family, my job, the housework, all the distractions of my life, I could create my best work. I didn’t have the cash to finance a get away of great expectations, so I stopped complaining and created my own Cheap Retreat using stuff I found around the house. You can too!

Weinberg on Writing: The Fieldstone Method    by Gerald M. Weinberg
Price: $9.99 USD. 54230 words. Published on December 8, 2010. .
"a delight, a wise and warm book on overcoming the perils of trying to write."—Gabriele Rico, author of Writing the Natural Way "smart, funny, memorable, wise, engaging...most important, it is all stuff that works"—Howard S. Becker, author of Writing for Social Scientists "a gift to writers at all levels—Penny Raife Durant, award-winning author