Writing Fiction Step by Step

Reference

Josip Novakovich

Writing, Research & Publishing Guides

F & W Pubns Inc

Woodworkers can put an end to shop math frustration once and for all. This easy-to-reference guide puts all of woodworkings' integral formulas, conversions, and measurements right at thier fingertips.

The Woodworker's Guide to Shop Math

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Begnal, Tom

Crafts & Hobbies

This practical guide takes beginners step-by-step through the research process, and includes advanced tips for more experienced researchers. You'll learn general guidelines of genealogy that ensure success; how to use major American records such as census and naturalization records, ship passenger lists and passport applications; how to use minor American records such as family letters, church and cemetery records and newspapers; how to find Italian vital records - civil documents that record births, marriages and deaths; how to read the margin notations in Italian records to learn even more about your family; how to interview relatives; and how to make the most of every piece of information you uncover. This easy-to-use reference even includes information on Italian naming traditions, how to read foreign handwriting from hundreds of years ago, ingenious tips for using an English/Italian dictionary, and a letter-writing guide you can use to request data from Italian officials - in Italian!

Genealogists Guide to Discovering Your Italian Ancestors: How to Find and Record Your Unique Heritage

Nelson, Lynn

Genealogy

Creating strong plots can be one of the most challenging aspects of writing narrative. This guide provides instruction for writers on analysing their work, and also introduces tools and methods for writing better plots from the outset.'

Building Better Plots

Kernen, Robert

This exceptional book will be applauded by writers, students, historians and casual readers alike. From soldiers and statesmen to farmers and firing lines, Everyday Life During the Civil War offers an in-depth exploration of this fascinating era. Using dozens of illustrations, timelines and maps, Michael J. Varhola illuminates the details of Northern and Southern economy; town and country living; food and the impact of the war on diet; popular entertainment; clothing; military life; tools and weapons; slang and much more!

Everyday Life During The Civil War

History

Varhola, Michael J.

Americas

In today's changing publishing world, getting an agent is crucial to getting published--but where do aspiring writers begin? New York literary agent, Lori Perkins, takes the mystery out of finding and keeping the right agent. Perkins simplifies the industry, explaining the role of literary agents and what writers should and should not expect. She then guides writers through researching and contacting an agent, including advice for writing agent queries, proposals, synopses, outlines, cover letters, and follow-up correspondence. Throughout, Perkins keeps writers keenly aware of an agent's needs and goals, so they can communicate effectively and benefit more from the agent/client relationship. Writers will also gain helpful knowledge on everything from contracts and editors to subrights and promotions, and Perkins also provides a throrough checklist to help writers assess their efforts and chart their careers.

Insider's Guide To Getting An Agent

Perkins, Lori

Words, Language & Grammar

To successfully write books that children will read and treasure, you need to discover what makes a kid want to curl up with a book in the first place. CREATING CHARACTERS KIDS WILL LOVE can make the difference between publishing success and failure. The book explains how characters, more than any other story element, draw kids to the page and keep them hooked from the beginning to end. You'll find dozens of methods you can use to make your own characters more lively and compelling.

Creating Characters Kids Will Love

Alphin, Elaine Marie

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