Writing First

Unlock the Secrets to Captivating Storytelling You sit at your desk, staring at a blank page, struggling to bring your ideas to life. What if you could uncover the keys to turning those ideas into compelling narratives? This guide is your roadmap, showing you how to harness the power of storytelling, no matter your experience level. Imagine crafting characters and scenes so immersive that readers feel every laugh, tear, and thrill. With practical strategies, you’ll break through creative blocks, develop your unique voice, and make each writing milestone an achievement worth celebrating. ...

We live in the golden age of self-publishing books. If you want to write a book, now is your time to do it. Now is the time to write your book. The Minimalist Author will show you how to do it in this golden era of self-publishing too. The Minimalist Author doesn’t need a traditional publisher, an agent, thousands of dollars, or even thousands of followers. They also don’t need to commit to writing their book over six months. The Minimalist Author needs an idea, thought, or problem to solve. They need an email list, a platform with a built-in following, and a platform to publish their ...

"What Shall We Do Today? - A Special April Adventure" Children's Educational Story for Ages 6-9 Perfect for Classroom Reading & Family Storytelling Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya in their most exciting adventure yet! When the friends discover that April 10th celebrates FIVE special days at once, they embark on a journey that combines learning and fun in this heartwarming tale of friendship and discovery. In this delightful educational story, children will: Explore a real working farm and meet adorable animals while learning about National Farm Animals Day and...

Named one of Time Magazine International's 30 most important people of 2005, Maud Fontenoy presents us with a terrific, entertaining adventure story on the high seas as she challenges the Pacific Ocean - a feat no woman before her ever accomplished. Already the first woman to row alone across the North Atlantic, Maud raised the bar to defy the elements, the daunting solitude, and the circling sharks of the South Pacific on her second solo voyage.

Delve into the shadowy world where loyalty is currency and deception an art form in Jim Stovall's captivating exploration of espionage history, literature, and tradecraft. Unlike any other genre study, "Spy Story" illuminates the unique territory that separates espionage fiction from mysteries and thrillers – a realm where ambiguity reigns supreme and moral certainty dissolves into shades of gray. This meticulously researched collection introduces readers to the extraordinary individuals who shaped intelligence history: Francis Walsingham, Elizabeth I's spymaster, who pioneered modern ...

You’ve always wanted to write a novel “one day.” This book will help you make that dream a reality. Whether you’re yet to write a word, or whether you’ve started a dozen novels and never finished one, How To Write Your First Novel is the book you need to take you from the first sparks of ideas, all the way through to publication of your first book. This book will teach you: The blocks that have been holding you back from writing your novel. Important mindset shifts every writer needs to make to find success. How to find ideas. How to turn ideas into stories. How to structure a ...

Wie lange dauert es eigentlich, ein Buch zu schreiben? Mehrere Wochen, Monate oder sogar Jahre? Die Antwort ist, es kommt darauf an… Und zwar nicht nur auf den Umfang des Buches oder die Technik und Kreativität des Autors, auch auf die äußeren Umstände jedes einzelnen. Aber mit Lust am Schreiben und dem Reiz, ein eigenes Buchprojekt zu realisieren, lässt sich dieser Traum deutlich schneller umsetzen, als Sie wahrscheinlich denken. Der Schlüssel liegt in der richtigen Planung und Vorbereitung.

Forty-seven multi-published Christian writers share what happened to the first novel they attempted to write . . . and why some of those books never made their way to bookstore shelves. Read these stories and be encouraged-- everyone starts with a blank page or computer screen! Contributors include Hannah Alexander, Tamera Alexander, Mesu Andrews, James Scott Bell, Lori Benton, Heidi Chiavaroli, Mindy Starns Clark, Colleen Coble, James R. Coggins, Susan Page Davis, Melanie Dobson, Robert Elmer, Eva Maria Everson, Linda Ford, Cathy Gohlke, Louise M. Gouge, Robin Lee Hatcher, Veronica Heley, ...

Write Your Book on the Side will show you how to write your first nonfiction Kindle book while you're working a full-time job, even if you've never written a book before. You'll learn how to come up with a winning topic, how to choose the right title, and how to publish your book in 10 easy steps.

In this audiobook marketing guide, you will learn: Mike’s proven book-selling formula, 16 marketing tools that he used and their results, the effectiveness rating, cost, and time required for each tactic, plus 12 common rookie mistakes to avoid. This handy guide also includes a summary of all the marketing strategies that Mike tried so you can decide which tactics to use for your book.

Honorée Corder is the author of more than 50 books, a publishing consultant, a TEDx speaker, and the founder of Indie Author University. Honorée passionately coaches business professionals, writers, and aspiring non-fiction authors to write their own bestselling books. Writing a great book can be daunting . . . unless you know the secrets. This is her method. This guide is easy to read, remember, do, share, and implement. The goal is to understand the mechanics of how best-selling authors write books that consistently rank at the top.

A scientist and former evangelical argues that holding onto a belief in a literal, historical Adam has forced many Christians to reject science and become intellectually isolated from the modern world.

Have you always wanted to write a book, but not sure how? Have you got an idea, but you just don’t know what to do with it? Have you tried writing your first draft, but are never happy with what you write? Amazon US and UK best-selling horror and thriller author, Rick Wood, takes you through the process that has seen him publish over 30 books and grew a loyal fanbase to his work.

El 28 de enero de 2008, con veintidós años, Aniko se tomó un bus de Buenos Aires a Bolivia y dio por iniciada su vida de viajera. Desde ese día, recorrió más de treinta países en cuatro continentes, con mochila y sola, trabajando de escritora y fotógrafa independiente en el camino. Al vivir viajando, su calendario dejó de estar marcado por números y meses y pasó a estar puntuado por historias.

As it is with all stories, there is an origin. Events that happen now will have consequences for the future. At this point, all of Pangaea is still one continent. Dinosaurs were the most dominant of all species, both on the land and below the waters of Pangaea before Magic. Some of the creatures living in the Ocean can live both on land and in water. No Clans have been formed and declared yet.

In a world where the first casualty of war is truth, journalism has become the new battleground. Peter Greste spent two decades reporting from the front line in the world's most dangerous countries before making headlines himself following his own incarceration in an Egyptian prison. Charged with threatening national security, and enduring a sham trial, solitary confinement and detention for 400 days, Greste himself became a victim of the new global war on journalism.

What if I told you you could write and publish your first novel in 90 days? All you have to do is ignore conventional wisdom and follow this book’s proven steps and techniques. In this book, best-selling author Jerry Minchey shows you his easy-to-implement, proven techniques for writing your first novel.

Enjoy this first reader series focused on sharing the fun of cooking fresh foods and desserts.

Enjoy helping early learners sound out and speak their first words about home, love, and family.

Think about your career as a writer...How would you want to put out great songs out there, without having to hire a writer and still remain satisfied with the results? How would you help them recognize bad decisions so they could prevent the same choices in the future? What would you do if your songs didn't have this unique touch? This book can provide you with the tools to change all of that and give you a positive outlook on writing good songs in a short delay.