The Nasty Little Writing Book: Longtime New York Publishing Insider Reveals Secrets Only Best-Selling Authors Know    by D. W. St.John
Price: $2.99 USD. 34120 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

Build a Better Story    by Hank Quense
Price: $4.99 USD. 28490 words. Published on July 12, 2010. .
Have a story that needs to be told? Here's the best way to go about doing it. The book describes a process that eases the work involved in developing a story. This reduces the time spent in reworking flawed and imperfect drafts. Following the process allows more time to be spent on the creative activities and shortens the time spent on less creative work.

Dr. Jargonlove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Technobabble    by Mark Stucky
Price: Free! 870 words. Published on December 7, 2010. .
Why would somebody write "the biota exhibited a 100 percent mortality response" when he really meant all the fish died? Sometimes people use jargon to be taken seriously, sometimes to be clear and precise, sometimes to not work so hard, and sometimes to deliberately evade and confuse. This essay humorously examines the various motivations for using jargon in both good and bad communication.

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.

Love It Enough    by Tinney S. Heath
Price: $0.99 USD. 6530 words. Published by Callihoo Publishing on November 16, 2011. .
Humorous contemporary fantasy short story. It's hard enough to find a literary agent and get a publishing contract these days. But does supernatural help make it easier--or harder?