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In this book, award-winning author and creative entrepreneur Joanna Penn takes you step-by-step through the process of writing, publishing, and marketing a successful non-fiction book. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up your author career, How to Write Non-Fiction gives you the tools and confidence to write the book you’re meant to write.

Michael Chad Hoeppner has coached presidential candidates, prominent CEOs, and Ivy League deans on their communication skills. Now, he shares his wide‑ranging knowledge in Don't Say Um. Hoeppner has created an entirely new approach to communication training, providing physical exercises to quickly improve speaking. With simple-to-master exercises, Don’t Say Um is an essential tool for improving your speech. Don't Say Um challenges our preconceived notions of good speaking techniques and offers powerful tools to become master communicators.

This groundbreaking book revolutionizes our understanding of human communication by revealing the linkages between how we talk and who we are. Talk Types shows us that all people across the globe really only talk for three reasons. When these reasons are ranked by preference, we get six Talk Types. These Talk Types give us the insight we need to confidently say who we are, what we want, and where we want to go! Discover which of the six Talks Types you are!

Imagine standing before a captivated audience, your words flowing effortlessly, your message resonating deeply, and your confidence radiating outwards. This isn't just a dream; it's an achievable reality for anyone who dedicates themselves to mastering the art of confident communication. This book serves as your roadmap to that reality, providing a practical and accessible framework for transforming your communication skills and overcoming the anxieties that may hold you back.

1부에서는 이다혜 작가의 오디오북 경험과 오디오북 활용 전반에 대한 팁과, 박완서 작가의 인기 오디오북들을 포함한 '입문자용' 오디오북 카탈로그가 소개되었죠. 2부에서는 여름 하늘을 배경으로 듣기에 어울리는, 소위 장르소설 오디오북들이 소개되었고요. 3부에서는 스토리텔만의 인기 한국작가 소설선 이야기가, 4부에서는 스웨덴에서 온 스토리텔이 보유한 북유럽 소설 셀렉션 이야기가 있었습니다. 마지막 5부에서는 논픽션 오디오북들이 소개됩니다 : 라이프스타일, 자기계발, 힐링 등 여러 분야에 걸친, '소설이 아닌' 이야기들이죠. '예술하는 습관', '절제의 기술', '두려움 없는 조직', '결단', '사랑한다고 상처를 허락하지 마라'...제목들만 들어도 벌써 내 삶이 개선되는 것 같은 기분이 든다고요? 이다혜 작가가 짚어주는 주요 감상 포인트들을 듣고 나서 이 오디오북들을 차례로 들어보신다면, 앗 저 쪽에서 웃음짓고 있는 것은 새로워진 나 자신...

Struggling to find inspiration or battling writer’s block? Whether you’re an aspiring author, a seasoned storyteller, or someone just looking to reconnect with the joy of writing, this book is your ultimate guide to unlocking your creative potential. With 101 unique exercises, you’ll dive into character creation, sensory details, dialogue, and even explore new genres like mystery, fantasy, or romance.

You need two things to write great stories. Craft. And magic--real magic, meaning access to the mysterium. Are you called to write? Do you have stories that need to be told? Do you feel the magic in great writing and desire to harness that same power and energy? Do you re-read what you've written and wish it were more shiny? Do you worry that you should have studied writing with better teachers? If this is what you feel, then we offer you "Craft and Current," everything you need in one neat package about the size of a bank bag--affordable, accessible, activating, altering.

Tired of staring at a blank page, unsure where your story is headed? Break free from the frustration and discover the secrets to crafting compelling narratives that captivate readers from start to finish. In "Extreme Planning for Authors: Part Two – Writing," seasoned indie publishing expert Christy Nicholas continues her transformative series with a focus on the essential art of writing. If your dream of authorship has been hindered by the fear of the blank page or the uncertainty of plot development, this guide is your key to unlocking the creative flow. Nicholas, with over a decade of ...

Ben Judah is an acclaimed foreign correspondent, but here he turns his reporter's gaze on home, immersing himself in the hidden world of London's immigrants to reveal the city in the eyes of its beggars, bankers, coppers, gangsters, carers and witch-doctors. From the backrooms of its mosques, Tube tunnels and nightclubs to the frontlines of its streets, Judah has supped with oligarchs and spent nights sleeping rough, worked on building sites and talked business with prostitutes; he's heard stories of heartbreaking failure, but also witnessed extraordinary acts of compassion.

On the front lines of the Second World War, a contingent of female journalists were bravely waging their own battle. Barred from combat zones and faced with entrenched prejudice and bureaucratic restrictions, these women were forced to fight for the right to work on equal terms as men.

Why Are We Yelling? is the essential book about how to turn arguments into a productive and enjoyable dialogue rather than a bad-natured confrontation. The way we argue is broken - whether we're arguing about immigration, the existence of ghosts, the best burger in the city or who's allowed to sit in your favourite chair. We end up digging in our heels and yelling at one another or choosing to avoid heated topics entirely. Either way, problems continue to fester under the surface and inevitably return as even bigger problems later on. There has to be a better way.

"Show, don't tell" is a mantra every fiction writer hears, but did you know that effective storytelling sometimes requires a balance of both? In this insightful writing guide, veteran novelist Angela Hunt demystifies the art of showing and telling, teaching writers how to use each technique strategically. Discover when to show for maximum impact, when to tell to keep your story moving, and how to craft narration that's vivid, compelling, and purposeful. Complete with examples and hands-on exercises, this lesson will sharpen your storytelling skills and elevate your craft.

Frustrated by the never-ending cycle of incomplete books? Escape the hamster wheel of incomplete books and discover the key to planning a best-selling novel. Has your dream of authorship turned into a collection of half-finished manuscripts? Inspired by a great idea only to face burnout in the messy middle? Are you terrified by the evils of outlines? Christy Nicholas, a seasoned indie publishing expert, presents Part One of the "Extreme Planning for Authors" Series, Planning. a transformative guide designed to propel you from a wannabe to a skilled and confident writer. In Part One – ...

Dismayed by the daunting task of navigating the publishing maze? Break free from the shadows of unfinished manuscripts and unlock the secrets to successfully publishing your masterpiece, turning your dreams into tangible reality. In "Extreme Planning for Authors: Part Four – Publishing," seasoned indie publishing expert Christy Nicholas concludes her transformative series with a focus on the critical stage of bringing your work to the world. If your journey of authorship has been clouded by uncertainties in the realms of publishing and marketing, this guide is your compass to steer ...

Christian writing has many aspects. You can inform, persuade and inspire. That is Christian writing at its finest. This book allows you to learn how to do all three by writing the history of your local church or another church in your area. There are nearly 500,000 churches in the U.S. according to the Gallup organization, and virtually all could benefit from having their history documented. This book provides step-by-step details for researching, writing and marketing a local church history. It is ideal for church volunteers or professional writers. Capturing Faith: How to Research & Write...

Drowning in the daunting sea of revisions and edits? Break free from the shackles of unfinished manuscripts and conquer the art of refining your work into a polished masterpiece that captivates readers. In "Extreme Planning for Authors: Part Three – Editing," seasoned indie publishing expert Christy Nicholas continues her transformative series, addressing the often-feared editing stage of the writing process. If your dream of authorship has been hindered by the challenges of editing or the overwhelming task of turning drafts into polished gems, this guide is your beacon in the editorial ...

LSAT vocabulary doesn't have to be a dry slog through endless definitions. We're going to make it fun, memorable, and even entertaining. This isn't your typical stuffy, textbook-style study guide. This book has been designed to make you laugh, think, and most importantly—remember. We're talking about mnemonics, wild stories, and sentences that will imprint these words into your memory for good.

Of all the literary forms, the novel is arguably the most discussed . . . and fretted over. From Miguel de Cervantes’s Don Quixote to the works of Jane Austen, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, and today’s masters, the novel has grown with and adapted to changing societies and technologies, mixing tradition and innovation in every age throughout history. Thomas C. Foster—the sage and scholar who ingeniously led readers through the fascinating symbolic codes of great literature in his first book, How to Read Literature Like a Professor—now examines the grammar of the popular novel.

So, you’re writing a book, or you want to write a book, or you have already written a book. Yay! Celebration! But how are you planning to promote your book and get it out to the public? The best time to start building hype for your book was a year ago. The next best time is TODAY. The point is—you don’t want to wait until the book is published to start promoting or you will be late to the game.

In Don’t Say Um, public speaking expert Michael Chad Hoeppner equips you with the physical tools you need to quickly improve your public speaking - for good. Packed with simple-to-master practical exercises like finger-walking to stop yourself using filler words to deep breathing to fix quivering, you'll discover how to transform how you communicate - because how you say something matters more than what you say.