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Science and technology have starring roles in a wide range of genres--science fiction, fantasy, thriller, mystery, and more.

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Don't wait for inspiration to strike! Whether you're an aspiring or published poet, this book will help you get in a frame of mind to make creative writing a consistent part of your life.

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Songwriter's Market is the go-to source for songwriters and performing artists who seek career advice and up-to-date information for placing their songs with music publishers, discovering record companies or producers, securing representation with a manager, and much more.

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From story concept to character development to scene construction and beyond, this title helps you learn the big picture of storytelling at a professional level through a fresh approach that shows how to combine six core competencies: the four elemental competencies of concept, character, theme, and story structure (plot).

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Youve got a great story idea. So now what How do you take that idea and turn it into a novel Building upon his Six Core Competencies approach to story creation presented in his book Story Engineering, bestselling author Larry Brooks helps writers do just that.

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A good story flows from a solid understanding of writing and structure, along with a confident grasp of character, plot, and dialogue. This book deals with those fundamentals. It explores beginnings, middles, and ends; what keeps readers turning the pages; premise, theme, and tone; and many other elements of storytelling.

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A tennis guide which gives readers advice (learning proper position, shot selection, mental toughness, and more.) and information about the important strokes they should learn, defensive strategies, advanced drills, choosing a league, winning and losing as a team, and more. It features diagrams and illustrations of the court, positions, and shots.

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Strategies and Tactics for the Master Novelist. Successfully starting and finishing a publishable novel is often like fighting a series of battles.

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Inside you'll find concrete steps, evaluations, sample business plans, in-depth training activities, editor and agent commentaries, and much more--all designed to help you stand out, from the slush pile to the shelf.

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Offers specific strategies and tools that can help players to play the best tennis of their life. This title provides a glimpse into the mental game that gets to the heart of a player's inner struggle. It includes numerous examples that highlight the impact of the mind on personal performance.

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Just as a compass provides direction for an explorer, so does motivation provide direction for characters in fiction. The "compass" of character motivation is composed of four points: Lack, Yearning, Resistance, and Desire.

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Modern journalism can be a treacherous terrain, but with The Complete Guide to Article Writing as your companion, you'll not only survive the journey--you'll be able to write pieces that inform, entertain, inspire, delight--and sell!

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Get advice from the best in the business on every stage of the novel-writing and publishing process!.

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The editor's job encompasses much more than correcting commas and catching typos. Your chief mission is to help writers communicate effectively--which is no small feat. Whether you edit books, magazines, newspapers, or online publications, your ability to develop clear, concise, and focused writing is the key to your success.

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While writers might disagree over showing versus telling or plotting versus pantsing, none would argue this: If you want to write strong fiction, you must make your readers feel.

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Quit your lackluster day job, and live the life you've always wanted.Filled with insider secrets, candid advice, and Zachary Petit's trademark humor and blunt honesty, The Essential Guide to Freelance Writing won't just show you how to survive your freelancing writing career--it will teach you how to truly thrive.

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Whether you're just beginning your family tree or a longtime genealogy researcher, the Family Tree German Genealogy Guide will help you conquer the unique challenges of German research and uncover your ancestors' stories.

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Discover your Irish roots! Trace your Irish ancestors from American shores back to the Emerald Isle.

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Has your family history research hit a brick wall Marsha Hoffman Rising's newly updated bestselling book The Family Tree Problem Solver has the solutions to help you find the answers you seek. Here, you'll find answers to genealogy's toughest problems.

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Trace your Swedish, Norwegian, or Danish ancestors! This convenient guide will help you discover your Northern European family history while optimizing your research time.

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How do widely published authors keep their stories burning hot This work shows readers how to write compelling stories filled with interesting settings and vivid characters, and how to do it over and over again. It also shows readers how to infuse writing with life.

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First impressions are vital and the opening scenes of a novel are crucial if the reader is going to stick around until the story's end. This guide walks writers through the tasks their first 50 pages must accomplish in order to avoid leaving the reader disoriented, angry, or, worse.