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Write Through It

An Insider's Guide to Publishing and the Creative Life

by Kate McKean ...

Discover what every new and aspiring author needs to know about the publishing industry and how to navigate all the complicated feelings that come with writing a book in this no-nonsense guide from literary agent, author, and creator of the popular newsletter Agents & Books Kate McKean.Writers all want the secret to getting published: the magic formula for a query letter, the list of agents who ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

Discover what every new and aspiring author needs to know about the publishing industry and how to navigate all the complicated feelings that come with writing a book in this no-nonsense guide from literary agent, author, and creator of the popular newsletter Agents & Books Kate McKean.Writers all want the secret to getting published: the magic formula for a query letter, the list of agents who
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Revising Your Novel: First Draft to Finish Draft Omnibus

Foundations of Fiction

by Janice Hardy ...

Series series Foundations of Fiction
Get all three Fixing Your Revision Problems books in one omnibus!This book contains Fixing Your Character & Point-of-View Problems, Fixing Your Plot & Story Structure Problems, and Fixing Your Setting & Description Problems--PLUS a BONUS workshop: How to Salvage Half-Finished Manuscripts.A strong story has many parts, and when one breaks down, the whole book can fail. Make sure your story is the ... Read more

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Get all three Fixing Your Revision Problems books in one omnibus!This book contains Fixing Your Character & Point-of-View Problems, Fixing Your Plot & Story Structure Problems, and Fixing Your Setting & Description Problems--PLUS a BONUS workshop: How to Salvage Half-Finished Manuscripts.A strong story has many parts, and when one breaks down, the whole book can fail. Make sure your story is the
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Wrede on Writing

by Patricia C. Wrede ...

The authoritative guide to the craft and business of writing.Patricia C. Wrede has been a stalwart of the sci-fi/fantasy world for decades, publishing dozens of books across multiple series, storming bestseller lists and corralling accolades from critics and fans alike. Now, with brilliant insight and a sparkling wit, Wrede shows beginning writers the ropes in Wrede on Writing.Wrede tackles all ... Read more

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The authoritative guide to the craft and business of writing.Patricia C. Wrede has been a stalwart of the sci-fi/fantasy world for decades, publishing dozens of books across multiple series, storming bestseller lists and corralling accolades from critics and fans alike. Now, with brilliant insight and a sparkling wit, Wrede shows beginning writers the ropes in Wrede on Writing.Wrede tackles all
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Creative Self-Publishing

ALLi’s Guide to Independent Publishing for Authors & Poets

by Alliance of Independent Authors, Orna A. Ross ...

Series Book 1 - Publishing Guides for Indie Authors
It has never been easier to publish a book, but publishing a book is never easy.Creative Self-Publishing is a comprehensive guide to every step in the publishing process, written by the Director of the Alliance of Independent Authors, and drawing on the experience of thousands of members, from those who are just starting out to those who are staggeringly successful.The book takes an individual ... Read more

$8.09 CAD

It has never been easier to publish a book, but publishing a book is never easy.Creative Self-Publishing is a comprehensive guide to every step in the publishing process, written by the Director of the Alliance of Independent Authors, and drawing on the experience of thousands of members, from those who are just starting out to those who are staggeringly successful.The book takes an individual
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Kickstarter for Authors, Second Edition

Empowering Writers to Fund and Flourish

by Anthea L. Sharp ...

Bring your author dreams to life!Make awesome books & special editionsNurture superfansBoost your incomeFree yourself from the retailer hamster wheel!Whether you're writing fiction, poetry, nonfiction, children's books, editing anthologies, or involved with any number of bookish endeavors, <st... ... Read more

$11.69 CAD

Bring your author dreams to life!Make awesome books & special editionsNurture superfansBoost your incomeFree yourself from the retailer hamster wheel!Whether you're writing fiction, poetry, nonfiction, children's books, editing anthologies, or involved with any number of bookish endeavors, <st...
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Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel

The Ultimate Guide to Writing a YA Bestseller

by Jessica Brody ...

Series series Save the Cat!
An indispensable guide in the bestselling Save the Cat! story structure series that reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any young adult novel a success, from an accomplished novelist and the author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel.In Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel, prolific author and story coach Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story structure guide for anyone who ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

An indispensable guide in the bestselling Save the Cat! story structure series that reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any young adult novel a success, from an accomplished novelist and the author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel.In Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel, prolific author and story coach Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story structure guide for anyone who
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Présentez votre manuscrit littéraire comme un pro en 5 étapes

by Dominic Bellavance ...

Series Book 2 - L'écrivain professionnel
La démarche complète pour soumettre un livre aux éditeurs.Vous venez de placer le mot « Fin », sur la dernière page de votre roman, et il est temps de le soumettre aux éditeurs. À cette étape, savez-vous au moins comment concevoir un manuscrit destiné aux maisons d’édition?Il n’existe pas mille façons de présenter un manuscrit aux éditeurs. Ces documents sont régis par des normes très strictes que ... Read more

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La démarche complète pour soumettre un livre aux éditeurs.Vous venez de placer le mot « Fin », sur la dernière page de votre roman, et il est temps de le soumettre aux éditeurs. À cette étape, savez-vous au moins comment concevoir un manuscrit destiné aux maisons d’édition?Il n’existe pas mille façons de présenter un manuscrit aux éditeurs. Ces documents sont régis par des normes très strictes que
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Your Book, Your Brand

The Step-By-Step Guide to Launching Your Book and Boosting Your Sales

by Dana Kaye ...

"Out-of-the-box PR campaigns" for authors to get their books to legions of readers from "one of the best publicists in the business" (James Rollins, #1 New York Times bestselling author).From the rise of ebooks to the impact of online retail sales to the wide acceptance of self-publishing as a natural path, countless authors are writing books and then wondering what to do with them. Self-published ... Read more

$15.83 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Out-of-the-box PR campaigns" for authors to get their books to legions of readers from "one of the best publicists in the business" (James Rollins, #1 New York Times bestselling author).From the rise of ebooks to the impact of online retail sales to the wide acceptance of self-publishing as a natural path, countless authors are writing books and then wondering what to do with them. Self-published
... Read more
Toni at Random

The Iconic Writer’s Legendary Editorship

by Dana A. Williams ...

NPR SPRING PICKAn insightful exploration that unveils the lesser-known dimensions of this legendary writer and her legacy, revealing the cultural icon’s profound impact as a visionary editor and titan of publishing history who helped define an important period in American literature.A multifaceted genius, Toni Morrison transcended her role as an author, helping to shape an important period in ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

NPR SPRING PICKAn insightful exploration that unveils the lesser-known dimensions of this legendary writer and her legacy, revealing the cultural icon’s profound impact as a visionary editor and titan of publishing history who helped define an important period in American literature.A multifaceted genius, Toni Morrison transcended her role as an author, helping to shape an important period in
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Nothing Random

Bennett Cerf and the Publishing House He Built

by Gayle Feldman ...

A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS’ CHOICE • The “exhilarating” (The Boston Globe) story of the legendary Random House founder, whose seemingly charmed life at the apogee of the American Century afforded him a front-row seat to literary and cultural history in the making“[A] big, beautiful biography . . . There’s a new Power Broker in town.”—The New York Times“Feldman depicts a lost world, at ti ... Read more

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A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS’ CHOICE • The “exhilarating” (The Boston Globe) story of the legendary Random House founder, whose seemingly charmed life at the apogee of the American Century afforded him a front-row seat to literary and cultural history in the making“[A] big, beautiful biography . . . There’s a new Power Broker in town.”—The New York Times“Feldman depicts a lost world, at ti
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How to Write Ebooks For A Living

by Annie Jean Brewer ...

Do you Want to Earn a Living from Ebooks?As a single mother I asked the question: How can I be at home with my child but still pay the bills?Job after job kept taking me away from my daughter's fleeting childhood. My frustration grew every time I missed another milestone in her life.I combed the Internet in search of the answer. I found several places online where you could work from home but many ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you Want to Earn a Living from Ebooks?As a single mother I asked the question: How can I be at home with my child but still pay the bills?Job after job kept taking me away from my daughter's fleeting childhood. My frustration grew every time I missed another milestone in her life.I combed the Internet in search of the answer. I found several places online where you could work from home but many
... Read more
How to Self Publish

A Guardian Masterclass

by Ed Peppitt ...

If youre interested in publishing your own book, then this Guardian Short is for you.In a short, direct manner, it will introduce you to all the major questions you will face, including: What do you need to know about editing? Should you print copies of your book or go ebook only? How do you price your book? How do the economics of self-publishing break down?Steering you through an increasingly ... Read more

$2.69 CAD

If youre interested in publishing your own book, then this Guardian Short is for you.In a short, direct manner, it will introduce you to all the major questions you will face, including: What do you need to know about editing? Should you print copies of your book or go ebook only? How do you price your book? How do the economics of self-publishing break down?Steering you through an increasingly
... Read more
The Canadian Guide to Creative Writing and Publishing

by Patricia Westerhof ...

The essential guide for Canadian writers seeking to have their work published today.How do you get your writing published in Canada? What are the industry standards for publishable work and how do you reach them? This lively, practical guide shows you how to think more creatively, cultivate a strong writing voice, and make your sentences powerful. It explains the elements of style and offers ... Read more

$7.82 CAD

The essential guide for Canadian writers seeking to have their work published today.How do you get your writing published in Canada? What are the industry standards for publishable work and how do you reach them? This lively, practical guide shows you how to think more creatively, cultivate a strong writing voice, and make your sentences powerful. It explains the elements of style and offers
... Read more
Email Marketing for Authors

Grow an Email List that Actually Sells Books

by Dale L. Roberts ...

Series Book 9 - Self-Publishing with Dale
You’ve heard it a hundred times.Email marketing is the key to selling more books.So why haven’t you started?Maybe it feels too technical. Too time-consuming. Too easy to mess up. You’ve got writing to do, and the idea of building a list, crafting automations, or sending emails just sounds exhausting.You’re not alone. Most authors avoid email until it’s too late. But the truth is, it doesn’t have ... Read more

$6.29 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

You’ve heard it a hundred times.Email marketing is the key to selling more books.So why haven’t you started?Maybe it feels too technical. Too time-consuming. Too easy to mess up. You’ve got writing to do, and the idea of building a list, crafting automations, or sending emails just sounds exhausting.You’re not alone. Most authors avoid email until it’s too late. But the truth is, it doesn’t have
... Read more
The Canadian Writer's Market, 19th Edition

The Essential Guide for Freelance Writers

Edited by Heidi Waechtler ...

The essential guide for freelance writers, now completely updated and revised.The Canadian Writer's Market is the authority on who publishes what and how best to bring your work to their attention. It offers practical advice on everything from manuscript preparation to copyright law, from information on pay rates to writers' workshops. This useful guide also includes comprehensive and up-to-date ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

The essential guide for freelance writers, now completely updated and revised.The Canadian Writer's Market is the authority on who publishes what and how best to bring your work to their attention. It offers practical advice on everything from manuscript preparation to copyright law, from information on pay rates to writers' workshops. This useful guide also includes comprehensive and up-to-date
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Paper Hearts, Volume 3: Some Marketing Advice

by Beth Revis ...

Series Book 3 - Paper Hearts
Designed with new writers in mind, Volume 3 focuses on tried-and-true practices for writers to help get their books in front of audiences. Including specific information on what’s worthwhile and what’s a waste of time and money, this volume will help give a foundation for ways for authors to enhance their career goals. ... Read more

$6.29 CAD

Designed with new writers in mind, Volume 3 focuses on tried-and-true practices for writers to help get their books in front of audiences. Including specific information on what’s worthwhile and what’s a waste of time and money, this volume will help give a foundation for ways for authors to enhance their career goals.
... Read more
Slushpile Memories

How NOT to Get Rejected

by Kevin J. Anderson ...

Series series Million Dollar Writing Series
Turn those rejections into acceptances—and contracts.“Dear Author, Your story does not meet our needs at this time...”You know your story is good, but still it was rejected. Over and over again. What are you doing wrong?Are the odds against you?How can an author climb to the top of a pile of competing manuscripts and actually catch an editor’s attention? ... Read more

$7.19 CAD

Turn those rejections into acceptances—and contracts.“Dear Author, Your story does not meet our needs at this time...”You know your story is good, but still it was rejected. Over and over again. What are you doing wrong?Are the odds against you?How can an author climb to the top of a pile of competing manuscripts and actually catch an editor’s attention?
... Read more
Write Your Novel in a Month

How to Complete a First Draft in 30 Days and What to Do Next

by Jeff Gerke ...

One of these days, I'm going to sit down and write that novel....Everyone thinks about doing it, yet most people who do start a novel end up stalling after a few chapters. Where do these would-be novelists go wrong? Are the characters dull and cliched? Did the story arc collapse? Did they succumb to a dreaded bout of "writer's block"? Or maybe it was all just taking too long?These problems used to ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

One of these days, I'm going to sit down and write that novel....Everyone thinks about doing it, yet most people who do start a novel end up stalling after a few chapters. Where do these would-be novelists go wrong? Are the characters dull and cliched? Did the story arc collapse? Did they succumb to a dreaded bout of "writer's block"? Or maybe it was all just taking too long?These problems used to
... Read more
Harry, A History - Now Updated with J.K. Rowling Interview, New Chapter & Photos

The True Story of a Boy Wizard, His Fans, and Life Inside the Harry Potter Phenomenon

by Melissa Anelli ...

Series series Harry Potter
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, UPDATED FOR A NEW GENERATION OF FANS!From Melissa Anelli, former editor-in-chief of the legendary fan site The Leaky Cauldron, an unforgettable behind-the-scenes history of the Harry Potter fandom, the rise of online communities, and the fans who changed the world.Before Bookstagram and BookTok fandoms went mainstream, there was MySpace, chatrooms, message ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, UPDATED FOR A NEW GENERATION OF FANS!From Melissa Anelli, former editor-in-chief of the legendary fan site The Leaky Cauldron, an unforgettable behind-the-scenes history of the Harry Potter fandom, the rise of online communities, and the fans who changed the world.Before Bookstagram and BookTok fandoms went mainstream, there was MySpace, chatrooms, message
... Read more
Better-Faster Author Success

QuitBooks Bundle

by Becca Syme ...

Series series QuitBooks for Writers
Want more success in your author career? Wondering why you're not writing or not selling? Check out this bundle today.This is a collection of three books from the Quitbooks for Writers Series by author success coach, Becca Syme. They've been specifically bundled in order to answer three main questions that authors often ask:* What am I doing wrong?* What could I be doing better?* What is standing ... Read more

$10.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Want more success in your author career? Wondering why you're not writing or not selling? Check out this bundle today.This is a collection of three books from the Quitbooks for Writers Series by author success coach, Becca Syme. They've been specifically bundled in order to answer three main questions that authors often ask:* What am I doing wrong?* What could I be doing better?* What is standing
... Read more
The Business of Being a Writer

by Jane Friedman ...

Series series Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
"Destined to become a staple reference book for writers and those interested in publishing careers." — Publishers WeeklyWriters talk about their work in many ways: as an art, as a calling, as a lifestyle. Too often missing from these conversations is the fact that writing is also a business. Those who want to make a full- or part-time job out of writing are going to have a more positive and ... Read more

$23.03 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Destined to become a staple reference book for writers and those interested in publishing careers." — Publishers WeeklyWriters talk about their work in many ways: as an art, as a calling, as a lifestyle. Too often missing from these conversations is the fact that writing is also a business. Those who want to make a full- or part-time job out of writing are going to have a more positive and
... Read more
Stet

An Editor's Life

by Diana Athill ...

Diana Athill helped shape some of the most celebrated books in modern literature. For nearly five decades, she edited (and nursed and coerced and coaxed) writers including Jean Rhys, V. S. Naipaul and Philip Roth. From the pleasures, intrigues and complexities of a life spent among authors and manuscripts to an account of Diana's own turn to writing, this is the story of an illustrious career. ... Read more

$14.66 CAD

Diana Athill helped shape some of the most celebrated books in modern literature. For nearly five decades, she edited (and nursed and coerced and coaxed) writers including Jean Rhys, V. S. Naipaul and Philip Roth. From the pleasures, intrigues and complexities of a life spent among authors and manuscripts to an account of Diana's own turn to writing, this is the story of an illustrious career.
... Read more
Create Your Writer Platform

The Key to Building an Audience, Selling More Books, and Finding Success as an Author

by Chuck Sambuchino ...

Creating a platform isn't just beneficial--it's essential!In today's world of blogging, websites, Twitter feeds, and Facebook updates, building a writer platform from the ground up can seem a daunting task. Never fear--author and editor Chuck Sambuchino provides expert, practical advice for increasing your visibility, selling more books, and launching a successful career. In Create Your Writer ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Creating a platform isn't just beneficial--it's essential!In today's world of blogging, websites, Twitter feeds, and Facebook updates, building a writer platform from the ground up can seem a daunting task. Never fear--author and editor Chuck Sambuchino provides expert, practical advice for increasing your visibility, selling more books, and launching a successful career. In Create Your Writer
... Read more
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need

by Jessica Brody ...

Series series Save the Cat!
The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a
... Read more

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