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500 More Ways To Be A Better Writer
Chuck Wendig - 2012
Those with heart conditions or frail demeanors should not read* * *500 MORE WAYS TO BE A BETTER WRITER is the sequel to 500 WAYS TO BE A BETTER WRITER (which is itself a sequel to 250 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WRITING).Nab this book and you’ll find within a series of lists geared toward enlightening you with the short sharp satori smack of dubious writing wisdom. The book contains a veritable avalanche of writing advice meant to help novelists, screenwriters and other storytellers better understand topics near and dear to the penmonkey existence. The book answers questions such as, “How do I find my voice? What should I know about procuring an agent? How do I find the proper story structure for my story? Where are my pants?”500 MORE WAYS contains the following:25 Financial F**k-Ups Writers Make 25 Mistakes To Look For In Your Writing 25 Reasons Readers Will Keep Reading Your Story 25 Reasons Readers Will Quit Reading Your Story 25 Reasons Writers Are Bug-F**k Nuts 25 Things I Want To Say To So-Called “Aspiring” Writers 25 Things Writers Should Know About Blogging 25 Things Writers Should Know About Agents 25 Things Writers Should Start Doing (As Soon As Possible) 25 Things Writers Should Stop Doing (Starting Right Now) 25 Things You Should Know About Narrative Structure 25 Things You Should Know About Protagonists 25 Things You Should Know About Rejection 25 Things You Should Know About Setting 25 Things You Should Know About Suspense And Tension In Storytelling 25 Things You Should Know About Your Authorial Voice 25 Things You Should Know About Your “Finished” Novel 25 Ways For Writers To Help Other Writers Appendix I: 25 More Writing Challenges Appendix II: 25 Things You Should Know About Me
The Modern Girl's Guide to Motherhood
Jane Buckingham - 2006
With the appearance of one little extra line on a pregnancy test, you're thrown into a world of covering up leaks on shirts and taking a pacifier away from a two-year-old who has the grip of a pit bull.In this funny, smart, and honest book, Jane Buckingham cuts through the clutter to give you simple information and practical advice for navigating the different stages of motherhood. From how to get your child to sleep and how to wean, to how to get him off the pacifier and how to stop his tantrums, this book will help moms feel in the know and in control! Some of Buckingham's favorite tips:If your baby has a hard time feeding because of a stuffy nose, turn on the shower to steam up the bathroom and feed her there.Put your children's paints in an empty egg carton -- it's the perfect size, and there's no mess to clean up when you're done. Use an old raincoat with the arms cut off as a smock.You should buy a new car seat, rather than borrowing a friend's old car seat, as there are constant safety upgrades. Also, be sure you are the person registered to that car seat (send in that registration card!) so that you'll be notified in case of a recall.Keep the three-day rule in mind: Almost any bad habit can be broken in three days. Granted, they may be tough, torturous days, but you can do it!The Modern Girl's Guide to Motherhood helps modern moms do it all with love, style, and flair!
Kindle Fire HDX Guidebook: Getting Started, Tips & Tricks, and Finding Free Apps & Books
Jennifer Mason - 2012
We give you step-by-step instructions on how to do things that you won’t find anywhere else.In over 30 articles and over 18,000 words, this guidebook covers...Maximizing Battery LifeUsing the Camera for Taking Pictures and VideoReplacing the CarouselUsing Text-to-Speech for BooksParental Controls and Preventing Unintentional PurchasesSending free text messagesSetting up and using 4G LTE Wireless InternetSideloading apps and booksOrganizing your books into foldersSetting up EmailSending Documents to the Fire HDX...and much more! Don't miss out on your best chance to master your new Kindle Fire HDX!
Official Dsa Theory Test for Car Drivers
Driving Standards Agency - 2012
It is written in an easy-to-remember way which links the theory back to your practical driving experience to help you really understand.
Herbs That Heal. Shocking Health Benfits of 30 Spices & Herbs! Specific Remedies For Ailments Included
Mabel Roark - 2013
Liquorice has long been consumed as a candy in many parts of the world but did you know it is one of the most effective herbs against coughs and flu? Do you also know that Bay Leafs have very high anti microbial and anti-fungal properties? This book contains specific herbal remedies for:- Menstrual cramps...- Insomnia...- Sprains and pains...- And Many Many More!
Summons to the Chateau D'Arc
Kay Cornelius - 2005
She finds herself falling for the attractive estate manager, who carries secrets of his own. As the tension grows more unbearable, Ellen will have to risk everything she holds dear to discover the secrets that lurk in the shadows of the Chateau D'Arc.
All-New Amazon Echo User Guide: Newbie to Expert in 1 Hour! (Echo & Alexa)
Tom Edwards - 2015
From the Number 1 Best Selling authors in Computers and Technology, this clear and concise guide will show you how to get the very best from your new Amazon Echo. Step by step instructions will take you from newbie to expert in just one hour! About the Authors: Tom and Jenna Edwards are the Amazon Tech authors behind the Number 1 Best-selling e-books 250+ Best Kindle Fire HD Apps for the New Kindle Fire Owner and Fire HD 8 & HD 10 User Guide: Newbie to Expert in 2 Hours!
Takedown Twenty: A Stephanie Plum Novel by Janet Evanovich -- Analysis
BookBuddy - 2013
Fans of the series know protagonist Stephanie Plum as a bond enforcement officer by day and bounty hunter on the side. In the latest addition, Plum tracks down neighborhood gangsters, a giraffe on the loose, and a notorious crime boss who may be her future father-in-law. With strong female companions at her side, Plum finds trouble at every turn in Takedown Twenty. Whether you are a long-time reader of the series or meeting these characters for the first time, this analysis is an ideal reading aid for the adventures within Evanovich's novel. The New York Times bestselling author provides more than just a suspenseful mystery; she entertains her readers with romantic drama and a touch of humor in Takedown Twenty. While facing dangers on the streets of present-day Trenton, Plum struggles to create a happy personal life. The female protagonist is adept at her job but cannot seem to choose between her two lovers. Janet Evanovich creates a fast-paced, entertaining story within a realistic setting featuring modern elements. Takedown Twenty is fun to read as an entertainment source, and this analysis takes you deeper into the characters and underlying themes.
How to Draw Awesome Figures
Neil Fontaine - 2014
Unlike a lot of how to draw books, this book teaches you the how and why so that you fully understand what you are drawing. In How to Draw Awesome Figures, you will learn proportions, mannequin, blocking in the figure with shapes, anatomy, poses, and more! Look inside and check it out.
The Devilish Lyon
Charlotte Wren - 2021
unusually. Welcome to the world of THE LYON'S DEN: The Black Widow of Whitehall Connected World, where the underground of Regency London thrives... and loves.Mrs. Dove-Lyon, proprietor of the Lyon’s Den, London’s notorious gaming hell, has recently had dealings with three new clients:Miss Harriet Hurst, who cannot see a thing without her spectacles and who has an unfortunate aversion to strong perfume, is in search of a husband. Her proposal, however, is a little unorthodox.Ambrose Crossley, fifth Earl of Pendlewood, an upstanding and respected member of the ton, is in search of a wife. His quest, however, is not quite as straightforward as it seems.Edward Fortescue, Viscount Eskdale, aka the Fallen Angel of Mayfair, has no desire to marry at all. His request is somewhat unusual.Being a shrewd business woman, Mrs. Dove-Lyon reckons she can satisfy all their needs in one fell swoop. It will require a little bit of subterfuge, a fair amount of manipulation, and a whole heap of good intentions. But, if the gamble pays off, a happy ending for all is assured. The game starts out well, with everything going exactly as planned. But, just as things seem to be reaching a satisfactory conclusion, a tragic secret emerges from the past. The consequences are heartbreaking. The game, it seems, is up.
Or is it?True love never surrenders without a fight. And time, it is said, heals all wounds. Maybe there’s still a chance for happiness, after all.
10 Step Plan to Promote Your Book: Online Book Marketing on Any Budget
Scott Hughes - 2015
The plan works on any budget. It works for the wealthy busy professional as well as for the struggling artist short on funding. About the Author ~ As the founder of Online Book Club, Scott Hughes has spent over a decade in this new industry, working with thousands of authors to advertise books online. Scott Hughes has worked in the ebook marketing industry before the Kindle ever existed!
Kindle Fire Tips & Tricks
Tim Sievers - 2011
You'll get up to speed quickly with this straight forward guide, full of practical step-by-step visual instructions. Full color screen shots help you learn visually and quickly become productive. <br><br>From the best selling author of the Top 100 Tips for iPad.
A Wanton Heiress for the Duke: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel
Olivia T. Bennet - 2021
Stone Me: The Wit and Wisdom of Keith Richards
Mark Blake - 2008
Sample these nuggets of wit and wisdom chipped from the tablets of Stone:On etiquette: "I've never turned blue in someone else's bathroom. I consider that the height of bad manners."On Mick Jagger: "My aim is always to try to introduce a bit of levity into his life."On the police: "There was a knock on our dressing-room door. Our manager shouted, 'Keith! Ron! The Police are here!' Oh, man, we panicked, flushed everything down the john. Then the door opened and it was Stewart Copeland and Sting."On family: "My father. I snorted my father. He was cremated and I couldn't resist grinding him up with a little bit of blow."On dental care: "Miraculously, due to abstinence and prayer, my teeth grew back."
The Skinnytaste Meal Planner: Track and Plan Your Meals, Week-by-Week
Gina Homolka - 2015
Get on the road to your best selfA meal planner companion to the New York Times bestselling The Skinnytaste Cookbook, this 52-week journal will help you take an organized, proactive approach toward the lifestyle you want. • PLAN MEALS: look ahead and decide to eat healthy all week; choose snacks to pack for each day • TRACK CALORIES OR POINTS: count what you take in so that you know what you’re really eating; compare tallies to your goals in ordeer to make progress • LOG EXERCISE: pick an activity to do each day; note the calories you burned With 20 Skinnytaste recipes, plus inspirational quotes and tips about superfoods, The Skinnytaste Meal Planner can guide you to becoming your best self.