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Writing a Novel That Works by Sean Daniel Shortwinter Writing a Novel That Works by Sean Daniel Shortwinter Jan. 20, 2012 $0.99 20295 words Sample 15%
Dictionary of English Irregular Verbs by Raymond Long Dictionary of English Irregular Verbs by Raymond Long Aug. 08, 2011 $0.99 15362 words Sample 10%
How to Write a Book Blurb that Sells (And Other Ebook Marketing Advice) by Marti Talbott How to Write a Book Blurb that Sells (And Other Ebook Marketing Advice) by Marti Talbott Oct. 07, 2011 $0.99 6266 words Sample 10%
My Thoughts about a 2012 Survival Guide & Strategies Just In Case by Bill Kuipers My Thoughts about a 2012 Survival Guide & Strategies Just In Case by Bill Kuipers Aug. 28, 2011 $0.99 3997 words Sample 15%
The Alien's Guide to Earth Survival, Part One by Paris Tosen The Alien's Guide to Earth Survival, Part One by Paris Tosen Aug. 06, 2010 $0.99 1828 words Sample 25%
50 Ways to Save While Scrapbooking by Autumn Craig 50 Ways to Save While Scrapbooking by Autumn Craig May 14, 2011 $0.99 2279 words Sample 20%
What is Pashmina? Seven Tests for the Real Pashmina by Steven Carlson What is Pashmina? Seven Tests for the Real Pashmina by Steven Carlson March 08, 2012 $0.99 3272 words Sample 20%
100 Free Things to do in Seattle* While Avoiding Bums and Hipsters by Johnny MBA 100 Free Things to do in Seattle* While Avoiding Bums and Hipsters by Johnny MBA May 06, 2011 $0.99 1804 words Sample 20%
The Writing Process by David Tuffley The Writing Process by David Tuffley June 13, 2011 $0.99 2728 words Sample 20%
Build Your Business Online by Antonia Chitty Build Your Business Online by Antonia Chitty Feb. 16, 2012 $0.99 1272 words Sample 20%
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%
The Ultimate Twitter Resource Guide by Penny Sansevieri The Ultimate Twitter Resource Guide by Penny Sansevieri Feb. 27, 2010 $0.99 5728 words Sample 20%
Hook Me: What to Include in Your First Chapter by Rebecca  Talley Hook Me: What to Include in Your First Chapter by Rebecca Talley Feb. 10, 2011 $0.99 4871 words Sample 40%
Sharpening the Pencil: Essays on Writing, Motivation and Enjoying Your Life by Bryan Cohen Sharpening the Pencil: Essays on Writing, Motivation and Enjoying Your Life by Bryan Cohen March 28, 2011 $0.99 38743 words Sample 15%
Write Hard: Prompts, Prods, and Pep-Talks for Writers by Aaron Polson Write Hard: Prompts, Prods, and Pep-Talks for Writers by Aaron Polson Dec. 05, 2011 $0.99 8811 words Sample 20%
5 Minute Writing Prompts for Busy People by Toby Welch 5 Minute Writing Prompts for Busy People by Toby Welch March 30, 2012 $0.99 6138 words Sample 20%
1st Aid for Your Clothes: How to Fix Them Fast by Lisa Deckert 1st Aid for Your Clothes: How to Fix Them Fast by Lisa Deckert Aug. 31, 2011 $0.99 3922 words Sample 45%
The Frugal Way: Smart Budgets for Busy People by Maria Zannini The Frugal Way: Smart Budgets for Busy People by Maria Zannini Dec. 31, 2011 $0.99 20628 words Sample 10%
Coping with Domestic Violence by Edwina Corbett Coping with Domestic Violence by Edwina Corbett March 01, 2012 $0.99 1261 words Sample 30%
Don't Go to the Doctor without Me! by Damiano de Sano Iocovozzi Don't Go to the Doctor without Me! by Damiano de Sano Iocovozzi Oct. 09, 2011 $0.99 16320 words Sample 20%
100 Free Things to do in New York* Without Being a Bum or a Hipster by Johnny MBA 100 Free Things to do in New York* Without Being a Bum or a Hipster by Johnny MBA May 06, 2011 $0.99 2121 words Sample 20%
Book on English Grammar, Punctuation and Capitalization. by The Gifted Learning Project Book on English Grammar, Punctuation and Capitalization. by The Gifted Learning Project April 15, 2011 $0.99 12788 words Sample 3%
So you want to write a novel by J. P. Kurzitza So you want to write a novel by J. P. Kurzitza Sep. 21, 2011 $0.99 9915 words Sample 30%
Steaming Up Your Love Scenes (a how-to for romance writers and others) by Emma Holly Steaming Up Your Love Scenes (a how-to for romance writers and others) by Emma Holly Feb. 11, 2012 $0.99 9922 words Sample 15%
Design & Carry out Successful Surveys by Antonia Chitty Design & Carry out Successful Surveys by Antonia Chitty Feb. 15, 2012 $0.99 2102 words Sample 20%
Two Year Novel Course: Set 1 (Basics) by Lazette Gifford Two Year Novel Course: Set 1 (Basics) by Lazette Gifford Dec. 08, 2011 $0.99 11641 words Sample 20%
Having Fun While Saving Money by Janiera Eldridge Having Fun While Saving Money by Janiera Eldridge Nov. 07, 2011 $0.99 11734 words Sample 5%
Hide My Stash!!! by John Parnell Hide My Stash!!! by John Parnell Jan. 02, 2012 $0.99 2370 words Sample 15%
Things You Were Never Taught In School by Craig Brown Things You Were Never Taught In School by Craig Brown May 01, 2012 $0.99 6265 words Sample 10%
My Ninjas: Choosing A Martial Arts School by Nick Roberts My Ninjas: Choosing A Martial Arts School by Nick Roberts May 17, 2011 $0.99 13053 words Sample 30%
A Torrent of Utter Filth by Francis Grose A Torrent of Utter Filth by Francis Grose Feb. 22, 2012 $0.99 79630 words Sample 20%
100 Free Things to do in San Diego* While Avoiding Bums and Hipsters by Johnny MBA 100 Free Things to do in San Diego* While Avoiding Bums and Hipsters by Johnny MBA May 06, 2011 $0.99 2089 words Sample 20%
Guia Prático da Reforma Ortográfica by Walace Freitas Guia Prático da Reforma Ortográfica by Walace Freitas May 15, 2011 $0.99 21981 words Sample 20%
How To Steal From the United States Government: The Essential Guide To Buying Surplus and Confiscated Items from Federal and State Governments at Garage Sale Prices by William Walter How To Steal From the United States Government: The Essential Guide To Buying Surplus and Confiscated Items from Federal and State Governments at Garage Sale Prices by William Walter Feb. 25, 2011 $0.99 1353 words Sample 26%
How to Watch Stuff Online For Free by Annie Jean Brewer How to Watch Stuff Online For Free by Annie Jean Brewer Dec. 01, 2011 $0.99 4458 words Sample 20%
Step By Step Guide to Getting Free Ebooks to Your Reader by Lynnette Kuipers Step By Step Guide to Getting Free Ebooks to Your Reader by Lynnette Kuipers Jan. 29, 2011 $0.99 413 words Sample 10%
MBA ABCs by Johnny MBA MBA ABCs by Johnny MBA May 07, 2011 $0.99 4158 words Sample 20%
100 Free Things to do in Denver* While Avoiding Bums and Hipsters by Johnny MBA 100 Free Things to do in Denver* While Avoiding Bums and Hipsters by Johnny MBA May 06, 2011 $0.99 2052 words Sample 20%
Come Again? by Graham Murray Come Again? by Graham Murray June 24, 2011 $0.99 6171 words Sample 30%
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%
Famous Quotes: Quotes On Life, Love, Work With Questions To Ponder by Dee Cohen Famous Quotes: Quotes On Life, Love, Work With Questions To Ponder by Dee Cohen Feb. 09, 2012 $0.99 6465 words Sample 25%
Investment Writing Top Tips 2012 by Susan Weiner Investment Writing Top Tips 2012 by Susan Weiner April 06, 2012 $0.99 8104 words Sample 10%
The Drip Theory by John Blandly The Drip Theory by John Blandly Jan. 12, 2012 $0.99 1417 words Sample 30%
100 Free Things to do in ----Los Angeles--- While Avoiding Bums and Hipsters by Johnny MBA 100 Free Things to do in ----Los Angeles--- While Avoiding Bums and Hipsters by Johnny MBA May 06, 2011 $0.99 1425 words Sample 20%
How to Join the eBook Revolution by Graham Murray How to Join the eBook Revolution by Graham Murray July 14, 2011 $0.99 13171 words Sample 40%
Almost Free: 1000 Great Quotations for Business, Management & Training by David Williams Almost Free: 1000 Great Quotations for Business, Management & Training by David Williams Feb. 27, 2012 $0.99 30457 words Sample 20%
Coffee Break anyone? by Louise Narvick Coffee Break anyone? by Louise Narvick March 19, 2011 $0.99 2382 words Sample 20%
Increase Your Credit Score By Knowing Your Credit Card Company Upload Dates by Monica Rich Increase Your Credit Score By Knowing Your Credit Card Company Upload Dates by Monica Rich Nov. 28, 2011 $0.99 3061 words Sample 10%
100 Free Things to do in ----Chicago--- While Avoiding Bums and Hipsters by Johnny MBA 100 Free Things to do in ----Chicago--- While Avoiding Bums and Hipsters by Johnny MBA May 06, 2011 $0.99 1438 words Sample 20%
Self-Editing: Two Half Brains Make a Whole Writer by Deborah J. Lightfoot Self-Editing: Two Half Brains Make a Whole Writer by Deborah J. Lightfoot Sep. 20, 2011 $0.99 13079 words Sample 30%