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This short story superficially explores the nature of book popularity and purchasing patterns through conducting a simplistic experiment. It is not a scientific study and offers no earth shattering conclusions, but it does present some interesting observations about the preferences and behavior of...

3 Beyond the Style Manual Guides Hook, Tagline, and Sinker, by Kris James Hook, Tagline, and Sinker is a guide for anyone who wants to learn how to write concise, targeted, catchy book descriptions. Potential readers’ first introduction to your writing occurs when they experience...

Welcome to a genre that has zoomed into public notice with the Internet age and yet has a rich history. Flashes in both fiction and nonfiction are highly sought after by editors and publishers across a wide array of publications. This practical guide covers a diverse range of topics from the first...

Tracking the relationship between the theory of press control and the realities of practicing daily press censorship prior to publication, this volume on the suppression of dissent in early modern Europe tackles a topic with many elusive and under-researched characteristics. Pre-publication censorship...

Marni Freedman invites you to fall in love with the magic that is writing with writer-tested-and-approved tools on story structure, scene creation, plot, voice and character. You need this kind of kick in the pants. The master coach whose credits include writing a play that was turned...

'For God's sake, keep your eyes open. Notice what's going on around you.' William S. Burroughs This step-by-step guide to the art and the craft of writing fiction is a refreshing blend of the practical (how to find an agent), with the more cerebral (how to handle point of view; the importance of rhythm)....

Are you an aspiring author who has been writing a short story, a novel, or a children's book? Maybe you’ve written a recipe guide, business guide, or a fitness book?  Regardless of the genre, aspiring authors are the future writers of this world. Why shouldn’t you become one of them?...

Very few students and even professionals know how to write using American Psychological Association Style. You are not the only one. Beth Lee knows this to be true, because she has been teaching APA style for more than a dozen years. Shes accustomed to hearing students say things such as: What...

Writing may be a solitary profession, but it is also one that relies on a strong sense of community. The Write Crowd offers practical tips and examples of how writers of all genres and experience levels contribute to the sustainability of the literary community, the success of others, and to their...

A study guide on English composition and style helps you to study by assisting in the process of identifying and adhering to a schedule of activity so that the use of your time is maximized. You are presented with a strategic way to formulate specific steps for enhancing and completing a study regimen....

The History of the Book in South Asia covers not only the various modern states that make up South Asia today but also a multitude of languages and scripts. For centuries it was manuscripts that dominated book production and circulation, and printing technology only began to make an impact in the...

This book is all about ebook bundling. The hottest, most relevant topic today for every author. Ebook bundles will expand your inventory, increase your discoverability, and most importantly create additional income streams. Learn why to bundle, what to bundle, and how to bundle....

“Twenty-one years after its first ever resource and reference book on children’s literature in the Philippines, the Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) again offers readers a second look at where Philippine children’s literature is today: the huge strides it has taken and the many more fascinating destinations it has set its sights on.”

Written by the best-selling author of "The Reporter Who Knew Too Much" for aspiring authors, "How to Become a Published Author: Idea to Publication" provides practical advice for every writer who dreams of becoming published. Guaranteed to inspire, this reference book is the only...