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Sandra Gerth
Biography
Sandra Gerth is a writer and an editor who divides her time between writing her own books and helping other writers revise and polish theirs.
She holds a degree in psychology and worked as a psychologist for eight years before transitioning into a career as a full-time novelist—the best job in the world as far as she’s concerned.
She earned a certificate in editing from the Academy of German Book Trade and is now the senior editor of Ylva Publishing, a small press that publishes women’s fiction.
Under her pen name, Jae, she has published an ever-growing number of novels, novellas, and short stories, most of them in English and in German. Her books have won numerous awards and have been #1 bestsellers on Amazon on various occasions.
She’s also the author of a series of nonfiction books for writers, including Goal Setting for Writers and Time Management for Writers.
She holds a degree in psychology and worked as a psychologist for eight years before transitioning into a career as a full-time novelist—the best job in the world as far as she’s concerned.
She earned a certificate in editing from the Academy of German Book Trade and is now the senior editor of Ylva Publishing, a small press that publishes women’s fiction.
Under her pen name, Jae, she has published an ever-growing number of novels, novellas, and short stories, most of them in English and in German. Her books have won numerous awards and have been #1 bestsellers on Amazon on various occasions.
She’s also the author of a series of nonfiction books for writers, including Goal Setting for Writers and Time Management for Writers.
Where to find Sandra Gerth online
Website: http://www.sandragerth.com
Series
Writers’ Guide Series
by Sandra Gerth
Goal Setting for Writers. How to set and achieve your writing goals, finally write a book, and become a successful author
Time Management for Writers – How to write faster, find the time to write your book, and be a more prolific writer
Show, Don't Tell - How to Write Vivid Descriptions, Handle Backstory, and Describe Your Characters’ Emotions
Point of View - How to Use the Different Point of View Types, Avoid Head-Hopping, and Choose the Best Point of View for Your Book
Write Great Beginnings
Writing a book is on the bucket list of millions of people worldwide, but very few actually finish their book or manage to fulfill other writing dreams such as making a living as a writer.
Goal Setting for Writers. How to set and achieve your writing goals, finally write a book, and become a successful author
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Time Management for Writers – How to write faster, find the time to write your book, and be a more prolific writer
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Show, Don't Tell - How to Write Vivid Descriptions, Handle Backstory, and Describe Your Characters’ Emotions
Price:
Free!
Point of View - How to Use the Different Point of View Types, Avoid Head-Hopping, and Choose the Best Point of View for Your Book
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Write Great Beginnings
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Books
Write Great Beginnings
by Sandra Gerth
Series: Writers’ Guide Series.
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 42,440.
Language:
English.
Published: March 18, 2020
by
Ylva Publishing.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills, Nonfiction » Reference » Publishing & books
The beginning is the most important part of your book. It’s what convinces readers, editors, and agents to give a book a chance. But writing a compelling opening is hard because there are so many things a great beginning needs to do.
In this book, Sandra Gerth draws on her experience as an editor and author to teach you how to avoid common pitfalls and hook readers right away.
Show, Don't Tell - How to Write Vivid Descriptions, Handle Backstory, and Describe Your Characters’ Emotions
by Sandra Gerth
Series: Writers’ Guide Series.
Price:
Free!
Words: 15,350.
Language:
English.
Published: October 20, 2016
by
Ylva Publishing.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Publishing & books, Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills
"Show, don’t tell" is probably the single most-important piece of advice given to writers. But many writers struggle to understand this powerful principle or have difficulty applying it to their own work.
This book will help you spot telling in your own manuscript and turn bland passages into powerful scenes that will keep your readers turning pages.
Point of View - How to Use the Different Point of View Types, Avoid Head-Hopping, and Choose the Best Point of View for Your Book
by Sandra Gerth
Series: Writers’ Guide Series.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 24,080.
Language:
American English.
Published: October 19, 2016
by
Ylva Publishing.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Publishing & books, Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills
Point of view (POV) is the most powerful tool in a writer’s kit, but it’s also the hardest to master.
This book will help you understand the different types of POV, choose the best one for your book, and fix common POV problems.
You’ll learn how to use point of view in a way that will make your readers identify with your main character and keep them captivated until the very last page.
Time Management for Writers – How to write faster, find the time to write your book, and be a more prolific writer
by Sandra Gerth
Series: Writers’ Guide Series.
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 45,730.
Language:
American English.
Published: December 13, 2015
by
Ylva Publishing.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills, Nonfiction » Reference » Publishing & books
Finding the time to write a book is becoming harder and harder. With day jobs, family obligations, household chores, and the time spent on marketing and promoting their books, many writers struggle to get any writing done.
This book will help you find enough time to write, become a more productive writer, and get your first drafts written more quickly—while still writing well.
Goal Setting for Writers. How to set and achieve your writing goals, finally write a book, and become a successful author
by Sandra Gerth
Series: Writers’ Guide Series.
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 39,550.
Language:
English.
Published: March 24, 2015
by
Ylva Publishing.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills, Nonfiction » Reference » Publishing & books
Writing a book is on the bucket list of millions of people, but few achieve their writing dreams.
This book will help you set effective writing goals and develop an action plan that will guide you through every step of the writing process. You will learn how to break down your goals into manageable chunks, how to overcome writer’s block and other obstacles, and how to finally finish your book.