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Book Proposals That Sell, by W. Terry Whalin Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none Writing a book? Most people start with a blank page and write their entire manuscript unaware of a crucial step necessary for publication. According to author W. Terry Whalin, more than 80% of all nonfiction books are sold from a book proposal. As an acquisitions editor, W. Terry Whalin was often the first person to read these proposals and now he reveals insider information to help you avoid the pitfalls of rejection. New Product!

Christian Writers' Market Guide 2010, by Sally Stuart Price: $24.99 Quantity in Basket: none This is the most comprehensive and highly recommended resource for Christian writers, agents, editors, publishers, publicists, and writing teachers on the market today. A must-have reference tool for anyone looking to break into the Christian publishing market, the guide is filled with information on more than 400 book publishers; 600 periodicals; and extensive listings of agencies, writers’ conferences, workshops, groups, and tips for publishing in the Christian industry.

Effective Magazine Writing, by Roger Palms Price: $10.99 Quantity in Basket: none Roger C. Palms (M.A., M. Div., D.D.) was the editor of Decision magazine for twenty-two years. He now writes for newspapers and magazines and has authored fourteen books. Palms teaches writing in colleges, seminaries, writers’ conferences, and for the Billy Graham School of Evangelism.

Fiction Writing Demystified, by Thomas B. Sawyer Price: $15.99 Quantity in Basket: none REQUIRED FOR JOURNEYMAN FICTION Full of expert, effective advice from a producer and professional writer for 15 network television series, this book offers pragmatic techniques for constructing a compelling story and developing rich characters and extraordinary dialogue. In clear and concise language, this lively guide explains that the same methods used in the high-pressure world of writing for television can be applied to fiction storytelling in all its forms, from poetry, short stories, and novels to memoirs, stage plays, and movie scripts. Included is advice on such writing elements as building a story, constructing action sequences, creating memorable characters, developing scene structure, and avoiding cliché dialogue. Also covered are problem-solving strategies for polishing the final product.

Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript, by Cynthia Laufenberg Price: $19.99 Quantity in Basket: none Provides the comprehensive information every writer needs to prepare stand-out submissions -- while also adding new information on specific genres, electronic submissions, and more. Readers will find an expanded selection of sample manuscripts, query letters, proposals, cover letters, outlines, synopses and more -- all featuring callouts that clearly identify and explain critical elements. From specific fiction genres to nonfiction books to pictures books and poetry, this comprehensive guide provides crucial information for any writer hoping to be published.

Guide to Getting Published, by Sally Stuart Price: $17.99 Quantity in Basket: none With practical tips and anecdotes, technical details and legal helps, this essential compendium provides the information every writer needs to get in print and stay in print. Whether you are just beginning or you have been published for years and want to polish up on a few fine points, this is your guide to publishing success.

How to Write What You Love & Make a Living at it, by Dennis Hensley Price: $12.99 Quantity in Basket: none The author of 49 books and over 3,000 articles, Dennis Hensley shares his secrets for making it as an author. He discusses how to find a distinctive style, how to make time to write, and how to negotiate contracts. In easy-to-follow steps, the book outlines the keys to contacting agents, securing copyrights, and selling manuscripts to more than one market.

Introduction to Christian Writing, by Ethel Herr Price: $17.00 Quantity in Basket: none A practical textbook on writing designed to encourage writers to develop their God-given talent. Ethel Herr, whose other writings include Chosen Women of the Bible and The Citadel and the Lamb, presents 11 comprehensive writing lessons for Christian writers—but lessons any writer might find useful.

On Teaching And Writing Fiction, by Wallace Stegner Price: $13.00 Quantity in Basket: none From Wallace Stegner, the Pullitzer Prize-Winning Author of such novels as Angle of Repose, comes this collection of work with a scope large enough and a precision narrow enough to assist and enlighten fiction writers in all stages.

Plot & Structure, by James Scott Bell Price: $16.99 Quantity in Basket: none Written by award-winning thriller and suspense author James Scott Bell, the second book in the Write Great Fiction series offers clear and concise information on creating a believable and engaging plot that readers can't resist.

Publicize Your Book!, by Jacqueline Deval Price: $15.95 Quantity in Basket: none Jacqueline Deval, publisher of Hearst Books and former director of publicity for William Morrow, Doubleday, Villard and Book-of-the-Month Club, covers every conceivable aspect of generating and participating in book publicity, from creating press materials to engaging in a publicity tour, from getting on Oprah to marketing on the Internet, from conducting media interviews to hiring a freelance publicist and much more. And she gives advice that's applicable to both veterans and novices, authors with publishing houses backing them and those who are self-published. With all this information, plus an extensive resource section, this is the book for authors who want to expand publicity for their books, and there's not a publishing professional who won't learn something new and useful from it as well.

Revision & Self-Editing, by James Scott Bell Price: $16.99 Quantity in Basket: none Don't let the revision process intimidate you any longer. Discover how to successfully transform your first draft into a polished final draft readers won't be able to forget. Bell draws on his experience as a novelist and instructor to provide specific revision tips geared toward the first read-through, as well as targeted self-editing instruction focusing on the individual elements of a novel like plot, structure, characters, theme, voice, style, setting, and endings. You'll learn how to: write a cleaner first draft right out of the gate using Bell's plotting principles; get the most out of revision and self-editing techniques by honing your skills with detailed exercises; and systematically revise a completed draft using the ultimate revision checklist that talks you through the core story elements.

Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, by Renni Browne & Dave King Price: $13.95 Quantity in Basket: none Hundreds of books have been written on the art of writing. Here at last is a book by two professional editors to teach writers the techniques of the editing trade that turn promising manuscripts into published novels and short stories. In this completely revised and updated second edition, Renni Browne and Dave King teach you, the writer, how to apply the editing techniques they have developed to your own work. Chapters on dialogue, exposition, point of view, interior monologue, and other techniques take you through the same processes an expert editor would go through to perfect your manuscript. Each point is illustrated with examples, many drawn from the hundreds of books Browne and King have edited.

Stein On Writing, by Sol Stein Price: $14.99 Quantity in Basket: none REQUIRED FOR JOURNEYMAN FICTION Stein on Writing provides immediately useful advice for writers of fiction and nonfiction, whether newcomers or accomplished professionals. As Sol Stein, renowned editor, author, and instructor, explains, “This is not a book of theory. It is a book of usable solutions—how to fix writing that is flawed, how to improve writing that is good, how to create interesting writing in the first place.” With examples from bestsellers as well as aspiring students’ writing, Stein offers detailed section on characterization, dialogue, pacing, flashbacks, liposuctioning flab, the “triage” method of revision, using the techniques of fiction to enliven nonfiction, and more.

The Art of Fiction, by John Gardner Price: $12.00 Quantity in Basket: none John Gardner was almost as famous as a teacher of creative writing as he was for his own works. In this practical, instructive handbook, based on the courses and seminars that he gave, he explains, simply and cogently, the principles and techniques of good writing.

The Christian Imagination, by Leland Ryken Price: $17.99 Quantity in Basket: none The Christian Imagination brings together in a single source the best that has been written about the relationship between literature and the Christian faith. This anthology covers all of the major topics that fall within this subject and includes essays and excerpts from fifty authors, including C.S. Lewis, Flannery O’Connor, Dorothy Sayers, and Frederick Buechner.

The Christian Writer’s Manual of Style, by Bob Hudson & Shelley Townsend Price: $19.99 Quantity in Basket: none Focusing on the unique demands of religious publications, The Christian Writer’s Manual of Style is the most detailed and comprehensive guide of its kind. This second edition has been thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded to include more than twice the information of the original. It includes points of grammar, punctuation, usage, book production and design, and written style that are often overlooked in other manuals. It also includes hard-to-come-by information, such as an author’s guide for obtaining permissions, guidelines for using American, British, and mid-Atlantic styles, discussions of Internet and computer-related language styles, and much more.

The Power of Productive Positivity, by Dennis Hensley Price: $12.95 Quantity in Basket: none Have you ever felt stuck and afraid that life's going to pass you by if you don't soon make something more happen? Would you like to get to the point where things are just falling into place, and you are reaching your goals faster than ever? Are you sick and tired of living paycheck to paycheck and not enjoying the lifestyle you would really like to have? As you develop the habits of a positive producer, you'll start getting results faster than ever before and accelerate your success. In a most easy-to-read, straightforward way, Dennis shows you the fastest way to the top!

The Scene Book, by Sandra Scofield Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none A treasure-trove of scene-writing wisdom from award-winning author and teacher Sandra Scofield. To write a good scene, you have to know the following: Every scene has an EVENT; every scene has a FUNCTION in the narrative; every scene has a STRUCTURE: a beginning, middle, and end; every scene has a PULSE The Scene Book is a fundamental guide to crafting more effective scenes in fiction. In clear, simple language, Sandra Scofield shows both the beginner and the seasoned writer how to build better scenes, the underpinning of any good narrative.

The Sell Your Novel Took Kit, by Elizabeth Lyon Price: $14.95 Quantity in Basket: none Elizabeth Lyon offers novelists the wisdom of her experience as an author, book editor, writing instructor, and marketing consultant. Step-by-step, she details what editors want, what questions to ask them, and how to develop a marketing strategy.

Write the Perfect Book Proposal: 10 that Sold and Why, by Jeff Herman and Deborah Levine Herman Price: $15.95 Quantity in Basket: none Charismatic authors and literary agents Jeff Herman and Deborah Levine Herman have successfully sold hundreds of titles and learned -- through trial and error -- how to write a flawless book proposal that publishers can't resist. New Product! A great resource for Operation: First Book!

Writers on Writing, ed. by James N. Watkins Price: $14.99 Quantity in Basket: none Jerry B. Jenkins, Liz Curtis Higgs, James Scott Bell, James L. Garlow, Sally Stuart, Stan Toler, and Karen Ballare just some of the Christian authors who, in this book,give their tips on writing and publishing to the next generation of Christian writers.

Writer’s Digest Handbook of Magazine Article Writing Price: $16.99 Quantity in Basket: none This highly anticipated update of the Writer's Digest Handbook of Magazine Article Writing builds off the excellent reputation the first edition enjoys with more of the great information readers have come to expect. With original material as well as articles taken from the pages of Writer's Digest, the leading authority in the field, this book is the only resource readers need for all of their questions on how to: * Brainstorm creative article ideas magazine editors will find irresistible * Find the right magazine for their work * Compose a professional, sophisticated query letter that catches the editor's eye * Keep editors coming back for more (get repeat assignments from magazines) This book is the writer's treasure map to the lucrative field of magazine writing!

Writing For The Soul, by Jerry B. Jenkins Price: $24.99 Quantity in Basket: none In Writing For The Soul, best-selling author Jerry B. Jenkins takes you on a personal and inspiring journey, imparting experience and wisdom gained from his impressive writing career. Unknown in his early days, Jenkins persisted in his passion to write, and his story reveals the rewards that can come to writers who put in the hard work and keep their priorities stright. Jenkins shares the honest and straightforward truth about how to find writing success and why the journey is a continuous one.

Writing the Breakout Novel, by Donald Maass Price: $16.99 Quantity in Basket: none REQUIRED FOR JOURNEYMAN FICTION A breakout novel is one that rises out of its category–such as literary fiction, mystery, romance, or thriller–and hits the bestseller lists. Maass explains the elements that all breakout novels share and shows readers how to use these elements to write a novel that has a good chance of succeeding in a crowded marketplace. They&rsqup;ll learn to: create a powerful and sweeping sense of time and place develop larger-than-life characters sustain a high degree of narrative tension from start to finish weave sub-plots into the main action explore universal themes that will interest a large audience of readers