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Have thirty minutes? That's all you need... Requirements are: a notebook, a pencil, and a functioning brain. Writing is your dream career. We know exactly how you feel. Hand cramps are well worth it when you're spending several months fleshing out an amazing story. Therefore fast, simple editing is what you seek.

The essentials of dialogue truly depend on taste and voice. However unnatural dialogue can prevent readers from enjoying a story. This is a simple, useful audiobook. You can listen to it while you're walking your dog, brushing your hair, or even getting ready for a date.

Whether you’re writing science fiction, historical friction or a crime novel, you want to write a story that will draw readers in - that will engage them. We’re talking about writing realistic fiction or fiction that is at least entertaining enough that the reader will be willing to suspend disbelief. So how do you write a story that feels real to the reader? Research is the answer your looking for.

Let me guess: you have everything about the writing art pretty much mastered except one of the most important skills--infusing emotional impact in your writing. You enjoy seeing your characters change and grow, and you love the story you've created, but your beta readers or editor can't seem to feel much emotion for them. Been there, done that. We're in the same boat, so you're not alone.

The definition of the word "imagine" is compelling. Imagination can induce you into a hypnotic trance, making you forget your own reality. In order to imagine a fictional world, you have to leave your rational brain and reach into your unconscious right brain. Listen to this audiobook to discover how.

You like creating your own stories. And scenes are what drives your novel towards the right path; however they are also one of the most difficult things to write. We've all been there. Trust me, you're not alone. But because of your difficulty with fleshing out scenes, you tend to get stuck and resort to yahoo answers, or worse, stop writing altogether.

Think of the synopsis like an elevator pitch. You have only a few minutes, a one-time opportunity to sell your novel idea. Agents and publishers have busy days. Get it right the first time and you will see results.

Is your exposition up to par? Exposition exists to deepen your audience's understanding of the world in which your story takes place. It also provides readers additional information about the events of your story, such as explanation of necessary background information.

Have 20 or 30 minutes? If so, that’s plenty of time. Write your detective novel now!

Mystery is one of the biggest genres. It’s sales on Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble, and so on, have always been remarkable. Why is that? Well, because it raises questions in the listener's mind (like a puzzle), where they have to figure our where the pieces connect. Your requirements: a mystery story idea that is waiting to be written.

You just came up with a great story for a mystery/crime novel, but there's a problem: You don't know how to plant clues in your story. And after hours upon hours of Googling "how to hide clues in a detective novel", your results end up as zilch, zero, nada!

To tell or not to tell, that is the ultimate question... Writing a novel is all about showing the reader things they've never seen before. And since there is no movie screen, the only way to do this is through imagination and lots of it. This book includes places and location, actions, seasons and weather, and more. Remember, give your reader the pieces and let them put it together inside their head.

Think: creativity on a whole new high - bursts of colorful imagery, radiant characters, and interesting dilemmas all thrown into a very short story! Then that twist ending, shining a light so bright, blinding your readers with awesomeness and, best of all, yourself....

Passionate reporter Irving Michaels was recently sent on a mandatory vacation by his boss. Irving gladly accepts only because he has a throbbing headache that just wouldn't go away. After doing everything he can to get rid of it, Irving ends up going to the most dreaded place: The hospital. During his wait for the doctor he meets several patients who show him the truth about what really goes on in the hospital.

Characters are the soul of your novel. This is why you need to make them memorable. The authors of this novel have done research so you don't have to. This book includes dialogue (what not to do and how to make the characters distinguishable), how to do background stories (what draws readers in and what makes them turn the pages), physical appearance (not everyone should look the same, adding diversity makes your story believable).... and so much more.

Voice is what makes you, you. It's identifiable, easily remembered, and most importantly, it is why readers keep reading your book. Other than the amazing characters you've created, plot, and more... voice is what you need to develop. Voice is what is distinctly yours and no one can take that away from you. No one!

Query Perfection: Revealed! The ultimate guide to query perfection for your letter. Master the art and uncover the truth behind why most queries are thrown in the trash by agents. This Query Perfection audiobook will cover how to format a query letter; it also covers what you can say to draw in both your readers and query agents. Best of all, Query Perfection is short, sweet, and to the point.

We gathered information from the real deal and incorporated it into this book. Not only will this give your writing that much more realism, but it will directly reflect you and as a debut writer.

Some writers like to draw from raw material, others like an outline. Even if you're not sure what you want yet, it's a bonus to read this book. Many writers start off great but then halfway through they get writer's block. NOT COOL. Then what? What do they have as a reference? So the manuscript gets put away for months, sometimes even years all because they didn't have an outline.

Have you wondered what is the difference between a page-turner novel that will give you paper cuts and one you would abandon (maybe even throw away) before you reach page six? There is no mathematical formula or recipe for a gripping plot, but there is an outline and a few simple tips to keep in mind. The key is to write a plot that will remain fixed in the memory of a reader long after the last page of the novel.

This book is mainly going to focus on red herrings; however we do provide more information about hiding clues in your novel for creating a pretty epic story. When it comes to detective novels, the trick is to know more than your audience and your detective. Be ahead of the game as the writer. You control where your story goes!