Writers on Writing Vol.1

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 Are you ready to be an author? 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 Pacing Advanced writing and plotting techniques Writer’s block Marketing Branding Publishing Self-publishing Healthy 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 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 Running a small press Financing your career Keeping track of your royalties Staying motivated Writing movies Writing games Building a fan-base Online presence Newsletters And so much more… Are you ready to be an author?