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Freelance Writing for Beginners is a practical, step-by-step guide to building a successful freelance writing business from scratch. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, a college student, or someone who just wants to get away from the office, this book will show you everything you need to know to start making money online as a writer—no experience necessary.

What if your book could succeed without wasting months on social media or thousands on ads? Smart Book Launch is the clear, practical roadmap every nonfiction author needs to turn their message into real book sales — even without a big platform. Whether you’re self-published, traditionally published, or somewhere in between, this guide walks you step by step through what actually works in today’s noisy publishing world. You’ll learn how to build momentum before your launch, sell with confidence even if you’re starting from scratch, and keep sales coming in long after your book goes live.

Whether your story is plot-driven or character-driven, characterization is important. Your readers identify and/or empathize with your characters, and that’s what keeps them on the edge of their seats, wanting to know what happens next to your characters. When your reader is apathetic about your character, they are more likely to put your book down. They simply aren’t as invested in the character and are not as interested in the conflict surrounding them. A three-dimensional character with flaws and strengths usually doesn’t just jump out of a writer’s head. Typically, writers spend...

You've finished your novel! How do you make sure you have a good character arc, strong story structure, good pacing? How can you smooth over rough writing patches, eliminate episodic writing, or increase emotional intensity? My Self-Editing worksheet combines a variety of techniques that I have taught in online workshops into one place, with tips to help you refine and polish your manuscript. By the end of the worksheet you'll have: 1) A good large-scale view of your story structure and character arc, and knowledge about how to fix any problems in that area 2) Tips for how to revise more ...

Has your fiction manuscript been rejected by literary agents or traditional publishing houses, and you're not sure why? Do you feel something's "off" with your novel, but you don't know what? Sometimes the problem isn't the writing—it's the characterization or the overall story structure. If you think this might be a problem with your manuscript, you don't want to pay for a freelance editor when you could fix those story elements yourself. The Story Sensei’s Synopsis worksheet was designed as a way for fiction writers to not only write a synopsis, but also doctor their own manuscript by...

Did you know that knowing public relations (PR) strategies can help amplify your voice and the impact of your work as a science communicator? If you’re a freelance science writer, having a PR strategy can help you gain more clients, make more money, and find more opportunities to talk about and promote your work. Yet, if you have a science background, you may not have ever learned about PR in your classes. This book makes the case for PR in science writing and communication. Learn about the essential foundations of PR, social media, podcasting, media relations, crisis communications, and ...

As a writer, you can provide a richer emotional experience for your reader by utilizing a deeper point of view. Deep point of view draws the reader into the characters’ heads and can elicit a stronger emotional reader response to the characters’ struggles, decisions, and reactions to external conflict. Readers who have read a passage in deep point of view often talk about how the characters seemed more vivid, how the story and prose riveted them to the page. It is very easy for a writer to learn ways to draw the reader into the mind, body, and soul of your characters through deep point ...

Make your character’s story arc resonate more emotionally with readers. What is the Heroine’s Journey? Joseph Campbell originally wrote about the Hero’s Journey in his book, The Hero With a Thousand Faces, as a psychological analysis of the classical myth formula. Maureen Murdock took Campbell’s work, her own psychology experience, and other psychoanalytical writings and world myths to develop The Heroine’s Journey for women. Often, a male and female character will respond differently to conflict in a story because culture and time period will affect a character differently due to...

Multilingual Church is more than a guide; it's a groundbreaking invitation to reflect Christ's universal love. Downie equips church leaders with the resources they need to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing, multilingual landscape. Are you ready to transform your congregation? The path starts here, united in faith across languages.

Le Guin’s sharp and witty voice is on full display in this collection of twenty-four essays, revised by the author a decade after its initial publication in 1979. The collection covers a wide range of topics and Le Guin’s origins as a writer, her advocacy for science fiction and fantasy as mediums for true literary exploration, the writing of her own major works such as A Wizard of Earthsea and The Left Hand of Darkness, and her role as a public intellectual and educator.

1000 Ideas for Writers: Spark your next story—one idea at a time 🖋️ A massive collection of 1000 unique prompts to spark fresh stories in any genre. 🎭 Character concepts and personality quirks to build unforgettable protagonists and villains. 🌍 Worldbuilding jumpstarts to help you create immersive settings, cultures, and histories. 🧩 Plot twists and surprise endings that add tension, drama, and excitement to your narratives. 💬 Dialogue starters and scene openers to break writer’s block and get your characters talking. 🔮 Genre-specific sections for fantasy, sci-fi, ...

Learn how to write a book! If you’re a blogger, writer, and/or an entrepreneur, This book will teach you everything about digital publishing, kindle publishing, book publishing, self publishing, how to write a book, digital publishing Learn how to: Niche Selection and Platforms Your Book’s Cover Keyword Research Writing your Book’s Description Book Creation Tools Getting Your Book’s Reviews Marketing your Book Social Media Marketing Cheat sheet Writing a book has several benefits: 1. Establishes you as an authority 2. Branding 3. Back-End Marketing 4. Building you a List of Buyers (...

Books are forever. So why not make yours the best? Readers want books they’ll love. Books that stay with them long after they’ve finished. Books that make them want to read more from the same author. No amount of marketing will make readers love a book that’s poorly conceived and badly written. If you want your book to get noticed—if you want to find readers—it needs to rise to the top. It needs to be your best book. Whether your form is fiction or nonfiction, whether you publish on your own or through a traditional publisher, your book will benefit from the perspectives, ...

Modern audiences find material and read differently than earlier generations that were relegated to the printed page. This means our writing must adapt to new sources and styles. Learn more about how modern audiences are different and how our writing must change if we are to connect and communicate effectively.

Your book doesn't need to be long to be effective. In Small Book... Big Impact, author and publisher C. Ruth Taylor explores the transformative power of small books. This concise guide reveals 10 success tips drawn from the example of famous small books that continue to have a powerful impact today. With a focus on creating memorable, impactful works, this book also includes tips such as: Small book... timeless relevance Small book ... quick win Small book... tool for transformationWhether you’re a seasoned author or a beginner, this book will inspire you to revolutionize your writing ...

What if your book could make you a millionaire—even if you never sold 100 copies? In this bold and eye-opening guide, Jamaican authorpreneur C. Ruth Taylor unveils three Million-Dollar Book Secrets—a revolutionary approach to making a million dollars with your book without relying on mass book sales. If you’re a Caribbean author or creative in a developing country, this book will help you shift from simply writing books to building purposeful, profitable platforms. Inside, you’ll discover: How to develop a Million-Dollar Money Mindset Ruth’s winning 90-Day Authorpreneur Blueprint ...

Master Practical English for Daily Life. English Vocabulary in Use (2025 Edition) is an up-to-date vocabulary builder designed for adults at beginner to intermediate levels, including ESL students, professionals, and anyone looking to improve their everyday English. Book 1: 600 Everyday Words & Phrases "Abandon-Conduct" – A Practical Vocabulary Guide for Adult ESL Beginners & Intermediate Learners is book focuses on practical, everyday words and expressions that learners will encounter in real life – from the office and classroom to travel and social conversations. You’ll build ...

Unlock the Magic of Romance and Fantasy Together. Whether you're dreaming up fated mates in a kingdom on the brink of war or crafting slow-burn tension between rivals with magical secrets, the Romantasy Storybuilder is your essential guide to writing emotionally rich, high-stakes stories that blend fantasy adventure with swoon-worthy romance. This hands-on resource walks you through everything you need to build a successful romantasy, from worldbuilding and magical systems to character archetypes, tropes, dual-arc plotting, and balancing romantic and fantastical stakes. You'll learn how to ...

Put your science expertise and writing skills to work for you and make money! In this book, Sheeva Azma, a freelance science writer since 2013, shares her best advice for how to transition from science to science writing. If you’re interested in freelance science writing but not sure how to get started, this book is for you. Learn about the basics of freelancing and how you can use your valuable research and critical thinking skills gained from your science background. This book will teach you all the basics you need to pursue a side hustle or even a career in freelance science writing. ...

How can we design for equity and justice in our community partnerships? This field guide offers a vision for enacting social justice with community partners. Working from a community’s resources and strengths toward the goal of building its internal capacity, this book considers how actions such as grassroots activism, decolonization efforts, co-resistance movements, and social change initiatives can support reciprocity and mutuality.