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A Novice's Guide To The Art Of Writing by Dorothy Paula Freda A Novice's Guide To The Art Of Writing by Dorothy Paula Freda June 30, 2009 $3.95 10428 words Sample 8%
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About the Author Paula Freda's books range from Fiction and Non-fiction Adventure, Romance, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Poetry, Articles, Essays and How-to-Write Instructional complete with Lessons and optional assignments. Homemaker, mother of two grown sons, and former off-the-desk publisher of a family-oriented print small press, (1984 thru 1999), The Pink Chameleon, that she now publishes on line, Paula was raised by her grandmother and mother, and has been writing for as long as she can remember. Even before she could set pencil to paper, she would spin her stories in the recording booths in the Brooklyn Coney Island Arcades for a quarter per 3-minute record. She states, "I love the English language, love words and seeing them on display, typed and alive. A romantic at heart, I write simply and emotionally. One of my former editors kindly described my work, '...her pieces are always deep, gentle and refreshing....'" Paula further states, "My stories are sensitive, deeply emotional, sensual when appropriate, yet non-graphic, family fare, pageturners. My hope is that my writing will bring entertainment and uplift the human spirit, bring a smile to your face and your soul, and leave you filled with a generous amount of hope."
Book Marketing 101 by Charles Weinblatt Book Marketing 101 by Charles Weinblatt June 25, 2009 $1.99 3988 words Sample 20%
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Charles S. Weinblatt was born in Toledo, Ohio in 1952. He is a retired University of Toledo administrator. Weinblatt is the author of "Jacob's Courage, Job Seeking Skills for Students" and "Runaway Ducks." His biography appears in the Marquis Who's Who in America and he received the 2004 Douglas Frasier Swift Award. Weinblatt writes novels, short stories and published articles. He lives in Ohio.
Front-Word, Back-Word, Insight-Out by Smoky Trudeau Zeidel Front-Word, Back-Word, Insight-Out by Smoky Trudeau Zeidel June 14, 2009 $6.99 29179 words Sample 35%
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Smoky Trudeau is the author of two novels, On the Choptank Shores and The Cabin, a photo/essay Observations of an Earth Mage, and two books on writing and writers, all from Vanilla Heart Publishing. She has published short stories and poetry in literary journals such as CALYX and online e-zines such as Smashed Ink. She was a 2003 Pushcart Prize nominee. Smoky spent most of her life on the flat plains of Illinois, where she taught writing workshops at several community colleges and was a frequent speaker at writers conferences and book fairs. She is a freelance editor, writing coach, and book doctor who has helped hundreds of aspiring writers achieve their dream of becoming published. Finally succumbing to her bohemian spirit and need to live near the mountains and the ocean, Smoky moved to Southern California in 2008, where she lives in a ramshackle cottage in the woods overlooking the San Gabriel Valley and the San Gabriel Mountains beyond. When she isn’t writing, she spends her time hiking in the mountains and fighting the urge to speak in haiku.
Resource Manual for International Business by Kelly Kasic Resource Manual for International Business by Kelly Kasic June 11, 2009 $4.99 34733 words Sample 10%
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Kelly Kasic, MSIB is the founder and president of GLOBAL ID LLC, a management consulting and international market research company. Ms. Kasic has taught Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and International Business classes through Johnson & Wales University, Emmanuel College, Sanford Brown College, the World Trade Center Association, and Colorado Free University. Ms. Kasic began her professional career with the NY State Department of Law, Office of the Attorney General. She has worked for an exclusive investment company and two multinationals, both of which were number one in their respective industries. In those positions, she ran the most successful branches in the region and, for a few months, the most profitable branch in the world. Kelly Kasic has been published in the Central New York Business Journal, Asian Avenues magazine and, most recently, on Smashwords.com. Her company has been featured in the Denver Business Journal and the Asian Pacific American Bar Association monthly publication.
How We Saved Our Home from Foreclosure - Tips You can Use Too! by Katrina Belcher How We Saved Our Home from Foreclosure - Tips You can Use Too! by Katrina Belcher June 09, 2009 $2.99 7055 words Sample 25%
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Katrina Belcher has been self-employed for 20 years, successfully marketing four businesses. She’s won numerous national division and zone sales awards for highest-producer, highest-premium-per-lead, and highest-producing national district office. She now provides services to MMA fighters and event promoters; has an online MMA e-zine; and is the founder of NAFMMAF, an association for MMA fight professionals. As one of the behind-the-scenes personalities in the sport of mixed martial arts, Katrina is also involved in such diverse undertakings as training for MMA referees, MMA journalism and advancing the cause of females in the sport.
Journey to Creativity Exploring Your Writing Through Your Senses by Sandra Lee Schubert Journey to Creativity Exploring Your Writing Through Your Senses by Sandra Lee Schubert April 23, 2009 $5.77 6635 words Sample 15%
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Sandra Lee Schubert has been always been a storyteller. At nine she created her first family newsletter that told the horrifying tale of giant pizza that attacked New York. Luckily the Empire State building saved the day once again by stopping the wayward pizza in its track. OK, it took days to clean up the cheese but who cared; New York City was safe again. Later in life she created a writers group at the magnificent Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine; offering a diverse selection of speakers to inspire writers to craft their own masterpieces. Each year they spread their words through an anthology and yearly reading. Writing for Life: Creating a Story of Your Own, an online subscription course, was developed when Sandra saw that people had a real desire to tell their own unique stories; in a few short lessons you can craft your own life tale. Sandra continues to introduce people to the unique stories of others by developing, producing and hosting her own radio show on BlogTalkRadio. Conversations with Creative Vagabonds, Thinkers and Innovators weekly show brings on guests with diverse stories for an intimate 45 minute conversation. She has interviewed priests, PR executives, hotel owners all with a unique story to share.
The Writing Experience by George Angus The Writing Experience by George Angus April 09, 2009 $2.99 8481 words Sample 20%
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Owner of Tumblemoose Writing Services. The tag line reads: "Inspiring Writers Every Day" I write and have been published in the following venues: Magazine Articles Web Copy Student Workbooks Textbooks Ad Copy e-books I have two novels in progress. My style is fun and conversational. My approach is real and laid back.
The Sense-ible Writer by Nadene Carter The Sense-ible Writer by Nadene Carter April 03, 2009 $7.99 46480 words Sample 10%
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Nadene Carter lives in northern Utah in a rural setting with her husband, Royce; two horses, two cats, and Rico--a rule-the-roost MinPin dog. Besides writing, she enjoys working with her hands: gardening, knitting, crocheting, spinning, and weaving.
Speaking of Dialogue by Sammie Justesen Speaking of Dialogue by Sammie Justesen April 02, 2009 $7.99 27771 words Sample 10%
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Elizabeth Lee (aka Sammie L. Justesen) is a literary agent whose clients include best-selling business and self-help authors. Prior to becoming an agent she worked as a registered nurse, then as a clinical editor for major publishing companies. She founded Northern Lights Literary Services in 2004. From her location in beautiful Nashville, Indiana, Justesen has ties to editors and publishers across the United States. She has been a guest speaker on the subject of writing and publishing at various writing conferences and forums. If you wish to contact the author, you may visit the Northern Lights website at www.northernlightsls.com or send an email to sammie@northernlightsls.com
Basic Video Production for Beginners by Gregory Franklyn Basic Video Production for Beginners by Gregory Franklyn March 26, 2009 $6.99 14144 words Sample 25%
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Gregory Franklyn is a 50 something native of Detroit, now calling the Pacific Northwest his home. He is a published author and currently promotes his latest book "Basic Video Production for Beginners" available now at http://video.glfranklyn.com. Franklyn Boasts a background Television Production, National and Foreign Policy dating back to BoysTown High School in 1966 and maintains a political opinion blog at http://glfranklyn.com.
4Ps to Publishing Success: Get Your Manuscript Off Your Desk & Into Print by Shelley Lieber 4Ps to Publishing Success: Get Your Manuscript Off Your Desk & Into Print by Shelley Lieber March 22, 2009 $0.99 12499 words Sample 10%
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You may know me as Shelley Lieber, The Wordy Woman, author and publishing consultant. In that persona I wrote 4Ps to Publishing Success and Publishing Made Easy & Profitable; created the VIP Authors writers community; and founded Visual Impressions Publishing, a publishing vehicle for independent authors. But there’s another protagonist in this story. About ten years ago I was transitioning from life as a wife, writer and mother to single, writing mother. A few years later, I was writing Sex in the Suburbs, a nonfiction book about my midlife experiences re-entering the dating world when the story abruptly morphed into fiction. I had interviewed dozens of women for dating and relationship stories to use in Sex in the Suburbs. One day as I struggled with the structure and organization of the book, the interviews suddenly merged into the life stories of two characters, Leah Gold and Roxanne Stein: two friends with contrasting personalities and a shared propensity for choosing Mr. Wrong. Their story became The Prince Charming Hoax, my debut novel. I use my pen name, Elyse Grant, for fiction because truly the inspiration for storytelling comes from a source inside myself that is not a person I’ve yet showed the world. The Prince Charming Hoax, a sizzling hot story of self-growth and empowerment, was almost seven years in the making. While in the final editing stage and preparing for the release of the ebook, it occurred to me that I was also gearing up for my personal “release” as the author of erotic fiction. Contemplating these momentous events, I was struck by the realization that Shelley Lieber and Elyse Grant are the real-life models for Leah Gold and Roxanne Stein. Shelley and Leah are the “good girls,” smart, successful with nurturing mom-type personalities. Roxie and Elyse are the “naughty girls,” sharp, ambitious with a penchant for bending the rules and having fun. Please follow our escapades in the real and literary worlds at http://shelleylieber.com.
From Idea to Book: Writing, self-publishing and print-on-demand... for your book by Joanna Penn From Idea to Book: Writing, self-publishing and print-on-demand... for your book by Joanna Penn March 19, 2009 $4.99 23192 words Sample 35%
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I am an author, speaker and consultant living in London, England. I love thriller novels, travelling, cats, scuba diving and pinot noir. I run The Creative Penn - Adventures in writing, publishing and book marketing. The website is packed full of free, useful information for writers and authors including articles, videos and audios.
The Self-Publishing Manual, Volume 2 by Dan Poynter The Self-Publishing Manual, Volume 2 by Dan Poynter Feb. 01, 2009 $7.97 30811 words Sample 10%
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Dan Poynter is a pioneer in book writing, producing and promoting. His New Book Model or “Simultaneous Publishing” is revolutionizing the book industry and information dissemination. He is a frequent speaker, successful publisher and renowned book publishing consultant, who has a unique, pioneering approach to marketing books—which he so generously shares. Since 1969, Dan Poynter has written and published more than 100 books including Writing Nonfiction, The Self-Publishing Manual, The Skydiver's Handbook and The Expert Witness Handbook. He has also created more than 50 reports, nine audio CDs, four video programs, a dozen eBooks and more than 500 magazine articles. He is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). Dan is an author and he is a publisher who has experienced every phase of the book publishing process. He has sold his manuscripts to other publishers, he has published other authors, he has published his own books and his books have been translated and published in seven other countries. Dan does not just work in the book publishing business, he studies the book publishing business. He doesn't just talk about book promotion, he teaches book promotion. He is an evangelist for books, an ombudsman for authors, an advocate for publishers and the godfather to thousands of successfully-published books. Dan Poynter's seminars have been featured on CNN, his books have been pictured in The Wall Street Journal, and his story has been told in U.S. News & World Report. The media comes to Dan because he is the leading authority on book publishing. A well-known aviation speaker, Dan is a licensed pilot, a skydiver with all the ratings and a Master Parachute Rigger. He has served as vice-president of the Publishers Marketing Association as well as president of the Parachute Industry Association, chairman of the board of the US Parachute Association and president of the international hang gliding commis¬sion. Often described as “Mr. Publishing,” Dan Poynter shows publishers how to sell more books using some surprisingly simple marketing concepts. No one gives away more help, advice and expertise than Dan Poynter. He is a caring, sharing publisher who is dedicated to putting more than just something back into the system. Dan shows people how to make a difference while making a living by coaching them on the writing, publishing and promoting of their book. He has turned thousands of people into successful authors. His mission is to see that people do not die with a book still inside them.
Are You Still Submitting Your Work to a Traditional Publisher? by Edward C. Patterson Are You Still Submitting Your Work to a Traditional Publisher? by Edward C. Patterson Dec. 24, 2008 $0.99 34462 words Sample 99%
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Edward C. Patterson has been writing novels, short fiction, poetry and drama his entire life, always seeking the emotional core of any story he tells. With his eighth novel, The Jade Owl, he combines an imaginative touch with his life long devotion to China and its history. He has earned an MA in Chinese History from Brooklyn College with further post graduate work at Columbia University. A native of Brooklyn, NY, he has spent four decades as a soldier in the corporate world gaining insight into the human condition. He won the 1999 New Jersey Minority Achievement Award for his work in corporate diversity. Blending world travel experiences with a passion for story telling, his adventures continue as he works to permeate his reader's souls from an indelible wellspring. Works: Bobby's Trace No Irish Need Apply Cutting the Cheese Surviving an American Gulag The Road to Grafenwöhr The Closet Clandestine The Academician - Southern Swallow - Book I The Nan Tu - Southern Swallow - Book II Look Away, Silence Turning Idolater Come, Wewoka The Jade Owl The Third Peregrination - The Jade Owl - Book II The Dragon's Pool - The Jade Owl Book III The People's Treasure - The Jade Owl Book IV Are You Still Sumitting Your Work to a Traditional Publisher? Oh, Dainty Triolet
Josef K. Prokurist by Sergio Caldarella Josef K. Prokurist by Sergio Caldarella Oct. 15, 2008 You set the price! 4270 words Sample 30%
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Sergio Caldarella, epistemologo, scrittore e saggista, è autore dei libri: "Cade ancora neve" (Oros Ediz. 1996), una raccolta di ballate; "Metafisiche del Mondo" (Oros Ediz., 1997), un libro sui rapporti tra pensiero filosofico ed esistenza; "Memoria e dolore" (Edizioni Zambon, 2004), una raccolta di saggi, poesie, spunti e riflessioni varie; "La Società del Contrario" (Ediz. Zambon, 2005) “un appassionato atto di difesa della cultura nella forma di un moderno j’accuse” e della raccolta di aforismi, dall'autore stesso definiti come "aforemi", dalla contrazione di "aforisma" e "fonema", dal titolo "L’Algebra degli Scacchi" (Zambon, 2008). Vive e lavora a Princeton negli Stati Uniti d'America.
How To Become a Published Author: Idea to Publication by Mark Shaw How To Become a Published Author: Idea to Publication by Mark Shaw Sep. 30, 2008 $5.00 91405 words Sample 50%
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Lawyer turned author of nearly twenty books including five on the writing and publishing process. Others include Melvin Belli: King of the Courtroom, Miscarriage of Justice: the Jonathan Pollard Story, The Perfect Yankee, and Down for the Count. Mentor aspiring authors around the world to realize their publishing dreams. Married to Wen-ying Lu and live with her and our beloved Labrador, Black Sox, in East Lansing, Michigan.