Writers on Writing

Learn the craft of writing from those who know it best. This is Writers On Writing – An Author's Guide, where your favorite authors share their secrets in the ultimate guide to becoming – and being – an author. In this first volume you'll find in-depth essays from authors such as Jack Ketchum, Brian Hodge, Mercedes M. Yardley, Tim Waggoner, Jasper Bark, Kevin Lucia, Monique Snyman, Todd Keisling, and Dave-Brendon de Burgh. Edited by Joe Mynhardt. "The Infrastructure of the Gods: 11 Signposts for Going all the Way" by Brian Hodge "The Writer's Purgatory: Between Finishing the First Draft and Submitting the Manuscript" by Monique Snyman "Why Rejection is Still Important" by Kevin Lucia "Real Writers Steal Time" by Mercedes M. Yardley "What Right Do I Have to Write" by Jasper Bark "Go Pace Yourself" by Jack Ketchum "A Little Infusion of Magic" by Dave-Brendon de Burgh "Never Look Away: Confronting Your Fears in Fiction" by Todd Keisling "Once More With Feeling" by Tim Waggoner Writers On Writing is an ongoing series of 15,000 to 20,000 word eBooks, with original 'On Writing' essays by writing professionals. A new edition will be launched every few months. Future volumes will include essays by the likes of Kealan Patrick Burke, Richard Thomas, Mark Scioneaux, Rena Mason, J.G. Faherty, William Meikle, Lucy A. Snyder, Kate Jonez, Chantal Noordeloos, Taylor Grant, Gary McMahon, Lori Michelle, Robert W. Walker, Brian Kirk, Lisa Morton, Lynda E. Rucker, Maria Alexander, and many more. Writers On Writing give young authors the guidance they need, but has advice for all authors, from the interested newbie to the seasoned veteran (sounds delicious, right?). This ongoing series of essays on the craft of writing will include all topics related to writing fiction, including: The BasicsPlot & StructureVoiceThemePOVCharacterizationDialogueNarrativePacingAdvanced writing and plotting techniquesWriter's blockMarketingBrandingPublishingSelf-publishingHealthy habitsThe Writer's LifeeBook formattingPaperback formattingAmazon keywordsWriting blurbs and descriptionsCover design & layoutProductivityThe ClassicsShort storiesPoetryThe Writing ProcessSelf-editingProofreadingBuilding a solid careerTargeting a specific genreGenre FictionLiterary FictionSharpening your writing skillsMaking every word countDeadlinesPutting together an AnthologyWorking with other artistsCollaboratingGrammarPunctuationWriting for a careerRunning a small pressFinancing your careerKeeping track of your royaltiesStaying motivatedWriting moviesWriting gamesBuilding a fan-baseOnline presenceNewslettersAnd so much more…Are you ready to be an author?

Learn the craft of writing from those who know it best. This is Writers On Writing — An Author's Guide, where your favorite authors share their secrets in the ultimate guide to becoming — and being — an author. In this third volume you'll find in-depth essays from authors such as Jonathan Janz, Kealan Patrick Burke, Nerine Dorman, Hal Bodner, Ben Eads, and James Everington. Edited by Joe Mynhardt. "Creating Effective Characters" by Hal Bodner "Fictional Emotions; Emotional Fictions" by James Everington "Home Sweet Home" by Ben Eads "You" by Kealan Patrick Burke "How about them free books, eh? (the art of becoming a book reviewer)" by Nerine Dorman "Treating Fiction like a Relationship" by Jonathan JanzWriters On Writing is an ongoing series of 15,000 to 20,000 word eBooks, with original 'On Writing' essays by writing professionals. A new edition will be launched every few months. Writers On Writing give young authors the guidance they need, but has advice for all authors, from the interested newbie to the seasoned veteran (sounds delicious, right?). This ongoing series of essays on the craft of writing will include all topics related to writing fiction, including: The Basics Plot & Structure Voice Theme POV Characterization Dialogue Narrative Creating a bond with your reader Pacing Advanced writing and plotting techniques Writer's block Marketing Branding Publishing Self-publishing Healthy habits Bad habits The Writer's Life eBook formatting Paperback formatting Amazon keywords Writing blurbs and descriptions Cover design & layout Productivity The Classics Short stories Poetry The Writing Process Show don't Tell Self-editing Proofreading Building a solid career Targeting a specific genre Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Sharpening your writing skills Making every word count Deadlines Putting together an Anthology Working with other artists Collaborating Grammar Punctuation Writing for a career Treating it as a business Running a small press Financing your career Keeping track of your royalties Staying motivated Writing movies Writing comics Writing games Building a fan-base Online presence Newsletters Podcasting Author interviews Media appearances Websites Blogging And so much more... Are you ready to unleash the author in you?

This is Writers On Writing, the fourth and final installment in the series – an Author's Guide, where your favorite authors share their secrets in the ultimate guide to becoming and being an author.Line-up:Blunt Force Trauma: How to Write Killer Poetry by Stephanie M. WytovichHappy Little Trees by Michael KnostIn Lieu of Patience Bring Diversity by Kenneth W. CainNetworking is Scary, but Essential by Doug MuranoAre You In The Mood? by Sheldon HigdonWhat if Every Novel is a Horror Novel? by Steve DiamondDescription: You Can't Win so Why Play by Patrick FreivaldLong Night's Journey Into…This? A First-Time Novelist's Odyssey by William GormanI Am Setting by J.S. BreukelaarFinding Your Voice by Lynda E. RuckerWriters On Writing gives young authors the guidance they need, but has advice for all authors, from the interested newbie to the seasoned veteran. This series of essays on the craft of writing include all topics related to writing fiction, including:The BasicsPlot & StructureVoiceThemePOVCharacterizationDialogueNarrativeCreating a bond with your readerPacingAdvanced writing and plotting techniquesWriter's blockMarketingBrandingPublishingSelf-publishingHealthy habitsBad habitsThe Writer's LifeeBook formattingPaperback formattingAmazon keywordsWriting blurbs and descriptionsCover design & layoutProductivityThe ClassicsShort storiesPoetryThe Writing ProcessShow don't TellSelf-editingProofreadingBuilding a solid careerTargeting a specific genreGenre FictionLiterary FictionSharpening your writing skillsMaking every word countDeadlinesPutting together an AnthologyWorking with other artistsCollaboratingGrammarPunctuationWriting for a careerTreating it as a businessRunning a small pressFinancing your careerKeeping track of your royaltiesStaying motivatedWriting moviesWriting comicsWriting gamesBuilding a fan-baseOnline presenceNewslettersPodcastingAuthor interviewsMedia appearancesWebsitesBloggingAnd so much more…Are you ready to unleash the author in you?

Learn the craft of writing from those who know it best. This is the Writers on Writing Vol.1 - 4 Omnibus — An Author's Guide where your favorite authors share their ultimate secrets in becoming and being an author. Includes: The Infrastructure of the Gods by Brian Hodge, The Writer's Purgatory by Monique Snyman, Why Rejection is Still Important by Kevin Lucia, Real Writers Steal Time by Mercedes M. Yardley, What Right Do I Have to Write by Jasper Bark, Go Pace Yourself by Jack Ketchum, A Little Infusion of Magic by Dave-Brendon de Burgh, Confronting Your Fears in Fiction by Todd Keisling, Once More with Feeling by Tim Waggoner, Embracing Your Inner Shitness by James Everington, The Forgotten Art of Short Story by Mark Allan Gunnells, Adventures in Teaching Creative Writing by Lucy A. SnyderSubmit (to psychology) for Acceptance by Daniel I. Russell, Character Building by Theresa Derwin, Heroes and Villains by Paul KaneDo Your Worst by Jonathan Winn, Creating Effective Characters by Hal Bodner, Fictional Emotions, Emotional Fictions by James Everington, Home Sweet Home by Ben Eads, You by Kealan Patrick Burke, The art of becoming a book reviewer by Nerine Dorman, Treating Fiction like a Relationship by Jonathan Janz, How to Write Killer Poetry by Stephanie M. Wytovich, Happy Little Trees by Michael KnostIn Lieu of Patience Bring Diversity by Kenneth W. Cain, Networking is Scary, but Essential by Doug Murano, Are You In The Mood? by Sheldon Higdon, What if Every Novel is a Horror Novel? by Steve Diamond, Description by Patrick Freivald, A First-time Novelist's Odyssey by William GormanI Am Setting by J.S. Breukelaar, Finding Your Voice by Lynda E. Rucker, Are you ready to unleash the author in you? Proudly brought to you by Crystal Lake Publishing — Tales from the Darkest Depths.