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A Genealogist's Guide to Greek Names: A Reference for First Names from Greece
By Connie Ellefson. 2011
Genealogists understand the value of a name and all the family history information names can provide. Now you can learn…
more about the Greek names in your family tree with this comprehensive guide. Discover the meaning of popular Greek names.You'll also find:Greek naming patterns and traditionsGreek emigration patternsA pronunciation guideA Genealogist's Guide to French Names: A Reference for First Names from France
By Connie Ellefson. 2011
Genealogists understand the value of a name and all the family history information names can provide. Now you can learn…
more about the French names in your family tree with this comprehensive guide. Discover the meaning of popular French names.You'll also find:French naming patterns and traditionsFrench emigration patternsA pronunciation guideThe Most Trusted Guide to the World of Children's Publishing! If you're a writer or an illustrator for young readers…
and your goal is to get published, Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market 2018 is just the resource you need. Now in its 30th edition, CWIM contains more than 500 listings for children's book markets, including publishers, literary agents, magazines, contests, and more, making it the definitive guide for anyone seeking to write or illustrate for kids and young adults. These listings also include helpful information about who to contact, how to properly submit your work, and what categories each market accepts. Inside, you'll also find:Interviews with accomplished authors, such as Kwame Alexander, Dandi Daley Mackall, and Kenneth OppelAdvice from 21 debut authors of picture books, middle-grade fiction, and young adult fiction sharing their personal journeys to success and publicationRoundtable discussions with agents on what they're currently seeking, interviews with authors who published with small presses, and informative articles on the craft of writingA one-year subscription to the children's publishing content on WritersMarket.com (print version only)+ Includes exclusive access to the webinar "How to Query Agents for Children's Picture Books, Middle-Grade, and Young Adult Fiction" by agent Jennifer De Chiara of the De Chiara Literary AgencyPoet's Market 2019: The Most Trusted Guide for Publishing Poetry (Market #2019)
By Robert Lee Brewer. 2018
Want to get your poetry published? There's no better tool for making it happen than Poet's Market 2019, which includes…
hundreds of publishing opportunities specifically for poets, including listings for book and chapbook publishers, print and online poetry publications, contests, and more. These listings include contact information, submission preferences, insider tips on what specific editors want, and--when offered--payment information. In addition to the completely updated listings, the 32nd edition of Poet's Market offers all-new articles devoted to the craft and business of poetry, including poets and collaboration, dealing with problem editors, increasing your odds of publication, and more. You will also gain access to:A one-year subscription to the poetry-related information and listingson WritersMarket.comLists of conferences, workshops, organizations, and grantsGuidelines to more than 60 poetic forms you can use to diversify your poetic arsenal+ Includes exclusive access to the webinar "Creative Ways to Expand the Reach of Your Poetry" from poet and editor Robert Lee BrewerThe Writer's Guide to Wattpad: The Comprehensive Guide to Building and Sustaining a Successful Career
By Benjamin Sobieck, Wattpad Wattpad. 2018
Engage with the Next Generation of Writers! Wattpad is an online storytelling community where users can post their writing, such…
as articles, stories, novels, fan fiction, and poems. This platform offers writers the chance to connect directly with readers, fans, and story enthusiasts. With the ability to release stories and chapters one at a time, authors can receive continual encouragement and real-time feedback on their work. The Wattpad staff supports successful writers through their Stars program, which provides them opportunities to work with successful brands, publish to print, connect to film and television industries, and more. The potential of Wattpad for writers is limitless, and, for the first-time ever, the staff, writers, and stars of Wattpad have created the guide to help you launch and sustain a successful writing career through this platform. In The Writer's Guide to Wattpad, you'll learn how to:Get started using Wattpad, prepare your writing to be published, and develop a unique cover design.Interact with readers, use multimedia to enhance and tell stories, and leverage social media to create a stronger platform.Attract the attention of an agent or publisher and sell copies of your work elsewhere.Tap into the brand of Wattpad to understand their Stars Program, brand campaigns, and what success looks like.Written to be accessible to beginners and veterans alike, The Writer's Guide to Wattpad is your essential companion to navigating the Wattpad platform and brand, and leveraging your writing to millions of users worldwide.Novel & Short Story Writer's Market 2019: The Most Trusted Guide to Getting Published (Market #2019)
By Robert Lee Brewer. 2018
THE BEST RESOURCE FOR GETTING YOUR FICTION PUBLISHEDNovel & Short Story Writer's Market 2019 is the only resource you need…
to get your short stories, novellas, and novels published. The 38th edition of NSSWM features hundreds of updated listings for book publishers, literary agents, fiction publications, contests, and more. Each listing includes contact information, submission guidelines, and other essential tips.Novel & Short Story Writer's Market also offers valuable advice to elevate your fiction:Break down the anatomy of a great short story.Learn how to create an antagonistic setting and incorporate conflict into your fiction.Discover the important elements of complexity and how to use those elements to develop your story.Gain insight from best-selling and award-winning authors, including George Saunders, Kristin Hannah, Roxane Gay, and more.You will also receive a one-year subscription to WritersMarket.com's searchable online database of fiction publishers (NOTE: the subscription comes with the print version ONLY). + Includes access to the webinar "Pillars of Perfect Structure" hosted by bestselling author James Scott BellHow To Write A Page-Turner: Craft a Story Your Readers Can't Put Down
By Jordan Rosenfeld. 2019
Infuse Your Fiction with the Powerful Tug of Tension! Tension is the heart of conflict, the backbone of uncertainty, the…
hallmark of danger. It keeps readers guessing and characters on their toes. When you've got tension in place, stories leave readers breathless and wanting more. When it's missing, scenes feel inconsequential, plots drag, and characters meander. Learning the craft of writing can sometimes feel like a paint by numbers approach--connect compelling character A to plot event B. To avoid writing that's formulaic, predictable, and slow, How to Write a Page Turner will help you sew the threads of tension tight for an unforgettable story. You'll learn how to:Recognize the essential tension elements of danger, conflict, uncertainty, and withholding, and add them to your fictionCreate levels of tension in your characters through flaws, dialogue, power struggles, and moreBuild tension at energetic markers throughout the plotUse intimate imagery, strong sentences, and well-chosen words to build tension in expositionWhile this book walks you through the key areas that need tension building, from character to plot, it also delves deeper, analyzing exceptional examples from contemporary fiction's most gripping page-turners. So as you dive into the inner conflicts of a character's deepest psyche, to the mechanics of how you reveal information to the reader, you'll also discover how to craft a story your readers can't put down!The Guide to Publishing Audiobooks: How to Produce and Sell an Audiobook
By Jessica Kaye. 2019
What You Need to Know to PUBLISH YOUR AUDIOBOOK!The Guide to Publishing Audiobooks has everything you need to know to…
acquire rights, produce, publish, and distribute audiobooks to expand your audience for both fiction and nonfiction, and how you can increase your bottom line in the process. Multiple Grammy Award-winning audiobook producer and director Jessica Kaye shares invaluable knowledge garnered in her years as an entertainment and publishing attorney, and audiobook publisher, producer, director, and distributor. With her insights, you'll learn how to evaluate a potential audiobook project, obtain the rights for audio publishing, or self-publish your own audiobook. This comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide shows you how to:Create a high-quality production including best practices for effectively working with narrators, producers, directors, engineers, and sound editors.Choose an appropriate narrator.Understand and manage distribution in the digital age.Plus, this guide includes examples of commonly used audiobook contracts and explanations of key industry terms so you can feel confident in your business dealings. Whether you're an independent publisher looking to expand your business or an author trying to grow your readership, The Guide to Publishing Audiobooks is your go-to resource for navigating the audiobook industry.Smash Poetry Journal: 125 Writing Ideas for Inspiration and Self Exploration
By Robert Lee Brewer. 2019
A Poetry Journal to Poem Your Days Away! Don't wait for inspiration to strike! Whether you're an aspiring or published…
poet, this book will help you get in a frame of mind to make creative writing a consistent part of your life. With prompts from Robert Lee Brewer's popular Writer's Digest blog, Poetic Asides, you'll find 125 ideas for writing poems along with the journaling space you need to respond to the prompt.125 unexpected poetry prompts such as from the perspective of an insect, about a struggle, or including the word changePlenty of blank space to compose your own poemsTips on unique poetic forms and other poetry resourcesPerfectly sized to carry in a backpack or purse, you can jot down ideas for poems as you're waiting in line for a morning coffee or take it to the park for a breezy afternoon writing session. Wherever you are, your next poem is never more than a page-turn away.The Family Tree Historical Atlas of Germany
By James Beidler. 2019
Delve into German history with beautiful historical maps and useful, comprehensive timelines. This book will help you untangle the complicated…
mess that is German history, tracing how state boundaries have changed throughout the centuries. With 100-plus full-color maps, this gorgeous atlas will guide you from the region's earliest days to the Holy Roman Empire and from Unification (1871) to Reunification (1990). The book also provides detailed summaries of major events in German history, giving you the tools you need to find records in various time periods. Inside, you'll find:Curated maps of German states from medieval times to present, each with detailed captions to explain what the map depicts and why it can be useful in researchExtensive histories of Germanic regions to walk you through the country's complex pastBeautiful, full-color maps bound in a hardcover format that makes a great gift for historians and genealogistsGuide to Literary Agents 2019: The Most Trusted Guide to Getting Published (Market #2019)
By Robert Lee Brewer. 2018
THE BEST RESOURCE AVAILABLE FOR FINDING A LITERARY AGENT No matter what you're writing--fiction or nonfiction, books for adults or…
children--you need a literary agent to get the best book deal possible from a traditional publisher. Guide to Literary Agents 2019 is your go-to resource for finding that literary agent and earning a contract from a reputable publisher. Along with listing information for more than 1,000 agents who represent writers and their books, the 28th edition of GLA includes:A one-year subscription to the literary agent content on WritersMarket.com (NOTE: the subscription comes with the print version ONLY).The key elements of a successful nonfiction book proposal.Informative articles on crafting the perfect synopsis and detailing what agents are looking for in the ideal client--written by actual literary agents.Plus, debut authors share their varied paths to finding success and their first book publications.+Includes exclusive access to the webinar "Land the Right Agent for Your Writing Career" by GLA and Writer's Market editor Robert Lee BrewerStop What You're Doing and Write! Yes, You; Write! Most writing guides imply--or outright state--that there's a fixed, specific formula…
or list of rules you must follow to achieve writing and publishing success. And all of them are phonies. Well, not completely. There are real, applicable techniques and strategies in any writing reference to help you. But the idea that there's only one way of writing? Nuts! With unconventional approaches to the craft, fresh angles on novel writing and selling, a healthy dose of humor, and no promise of refunds, Writing Without Rules is for those writers who have tried and tried again--and are ready to success on their own terms. In these pages, accomplished author Jeff Somers will show you:The key to a successful writing career is doing the actual writing, no matter the circumstances.Fantastic ideas are available everywhere--you just need to know how to tap into sources through a variety of approaches.Important craft aspects that you should focus on, such as characters and dialogue, while spending less time on others, like setting.Effective ways to get published--whether it's traditional or self-publishing--and how to supplement your income.Whether you're a plotter, a pantser, or somewhere in-between, Writing Without Rules is for those writers who are looking for a fresh take on tackling the challenge of writing and selling a novel, and building a career. As Somers will show you, it's less about being perfect in everything, and more about having the confidence to complete everything.Writer's Market 2019: The Most Trusted Guide to Getting Published (Market #2019)
By Robert Lee Brewer. 2018
Want to get published and paid for your writing? Let Writer's Market 2019 guide you through the process with thousands…
of publishing opportunities for writers, including listings for book publishers, consumer and trade magazines, contests and awards, and literary agents--as well as new playwriting and screenwriting sections. These listings feature contact and submission information to help writers get their work published. Beyond the listings, you'll find all-new material devoted to the business and promotion of writing. Discover the secrets to ten-minute marketing, how to make money covering live events, and seven steps to doubling your writing income. Plus, you'll learn how to do video effectively, create a business plan for success, and so much more. This edition includes the ever-popular pay-rate chart and book publisher subject index! You also gain access to:Lists of professional writing organizationsSample query lettersA free digital download of Writer's Yearbook, featuring the 100 Best Markets: WritersDigest.com/WritersDigest-Yearbook-18+ Includes exclusive access to the webinar "Find More Success With Your Submissions" from Writer's Market Editor Robert Lee BrewerNovel & Short Story Writer's Market 2018 is the only resource you need to get your short stories, novellas, and…
novels published. This edition of NSSWM features hundreds of updated listings for book publishers, literary agents, fiction publications, contests, and more, and each listing includes contact information, submission guidelines, and other essential tips.Inside Novel & Short Story Writer's Market, you'll find valuable tips for:How to take your readers on a roller-coaster ride by mastering the art of the unexpectedWeaving foreshadowing and echoing into your storyDiscovering the DNA - dialogue, narrative, and action - dwelling inside all memorable charactersGaining insight from best-selling and award-winning authors, including Steve Berry, Liane Moriarty, Junot Díaz, and moreNot all research can be done from home--sometimes you have to head into the field. Cemeteries are crucial for any…
genealogist's search, and this book will show you how to search for and analyze your ancestors' graves. Discover tools for locating tombstones, tips for traipsing through cemeteries, an at-a-glance guide to frequently used gravestone icons, and practical strategies for on-the-ground research. And once you've returned home, learn how to incorporate gravestone information into your research, as well as how to upload grave locations to BillionGraves and record your findings in memorial pages on Find A Grave.Detailed step-by-step guides to finding ancestors' cemeteries using websites like Find A Grave, plus how to record and preserve death and burial informationTips and strategies for navigating cemeteries and finding individual tombstones in the field, plus an at-a-glance guide to tombstone symbols and iconographyResources and techniques for discovering other death records and incorporating information from cemeteries into genealogical researchWrite It Short, Sell It Now Short stories and personal essays have never been hotter--or more crucial for a successful…
writing career. Earning bylines in magazines and literary journals is a terrific way to get noticed and earn future opportunities in both short- and long-form writing.Writing & Selling Short Stories & Personal Essays capitalizes on the popularity of these genres by instructing on the two key steps to publishing short works: crafting excellent pieces and successfully submitting them. You'll learn how to:Develop different craft elements--including point of view, character, dialogue, scene writing, and more--specifically for short stories and essays.Recognize the qualities of excellent short works, using examples from recently published stories and essays in major journals.Understand the business of writing short, from categorizing your work and meeting submission guidelines to networking and submitting to writing contests.Master the five-step process for submitting and selling like a pro.Featuring advice and examples from a multitude of published authors, Writing & Selling Short Stories & Personal Essays is a must-have for any writer's bookshelf.Your First Novel Revised and Expanded Edition: A Top Agent and a Published Author Show You How to Write Your Book and Get It Published
By Laura Whitcomb, Ann Rittenberg. 2018
Your Expert Guide to Writing and Publishing a NovelIn this revised and expanded edition of Your First Novel, novelist Laura…
Whitcomb, seasoned literary agent Ann Rittenberg, and her knowledgeable assistant, Camille Goldin, team up to provide you with the essential skills needed to craft the best novel you can--and the savvy business know-how to get it published. Complete with updated references, analysis of new best-selling novels, and the same detailed instruction, Whitcomb will show you how to:Practice the craft of writing, using both your right- and left-brainDevelop a flexible card system for organizing and outlining plotCreate dynamic characters that readers love--and love to hateStudy classic novels and story structure to adapt with your ideasFeaturing two new chapters on choosing your path as an author and understanding the world of self-publishing, Rittenberg and Goldin dive into the business side of publishing, including:What agents can--and should--do for your futureWho you should target as an agent for your burgeoning careerHow the mysterious auction for novels actually goes downWhy you should learn to work with your agent through thick and thinGuiding your first novel from early words to a spot on the bookshelf can be an exciting and terrifying journey, but you're not alone. Alongside the advice of industry veterans, Your First Novel Revised and Expanded also includes plenty of firsthand accounts from published authors on their journeys, including Dennis Lehane, C.J. Box, Kathleen McCleary, David Kazzie, and more.The Family Tree Irish Genealogy Guide: How to Trace Your Ancestors in Ireland
By Claire Santry. 2017
Discover your Irish roots! Trace your Irish ancestors from American shores back to the Emerald Isle. This in-depth guide from…
Irish genealogy expert Claire Santry will take you step-by-step through the exciting--and challenging--journey of discovering your Irish roots. You'll learn how to identify immigrant ancestor, find your family's county and townland of origin, and locate key genealogical resources that will breathe life into your family tree. With historical timelines, sample records, resource lists, and detailed information about where and how to find your ancestors online, this guide has everything you need to uncover your Irish heritage.In this book, you'll find:The best online resources for Irish genealogyDetailed guidance for finding records in the old country, from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern IrelandHelpful background on Irish history, geography, administrative divisions, and naming patternsCase studies that apply concepts and strategies to real-life research problemsWhether your ancestors hail from the bustling streets of Dublin or a small town in County Cork, The Family Tree Irish Genealogy Guide will give you the tools you need to track down your ancestors in Ireland.Poet's Market 2018: The Most Trusted Guide for Publishing Poetry (Market #2018)
By Robert Lee Brewer. 2017
Want to get your poetry published? There's no better tool for making it happen than Poet's Market 2018, which features…
hundreds of publishing opportunities specifically for poets, including listings for book and chapbook publishers, print and online poetry publications, contests, and more. These listings include contact information, submission preferences, insider tips on specific editors want, and - when offered - payment information.In addition to the completely updated listings, Poet's Market offers brand-new articles devoted to the craft and business of poetry, including how to handle a book launch, delivering poetry in unusual places, starting your own poetry workshop, and more.You will also gain access to:Lists of conferences, workshops, organizations, and grantsA free digital download of Writer's Yearbook, featuring the 100 Best Markets: WritersDigest.com/WritersDigest-Yearbook-17Children's Writer's Word Book (Children's Writer's Word Book Ser.)
By Alijandra Mogilner. 2006
In this revised and expanded 2nd edition, Children's Writer's Word Book helps you immediately determine if you're using the right…
vocabulary and language for your audience. With its intuitive organization, you'll easily find appropriate words for children of various ages, and discover substitute words that might work even better.This comprehensive resource keeps you in touch with reading levels for today's kids, and saves you valuable research time by putting all the information you need in one volume. You'll find:Lists of specific words that are introduced at seven key reading levels (kindergarten through sixth grade)A thesaurus of those words with synonyms, annotated with reading levelsDetailed guidelines for sentence length, word usage, and themes at each reading levelA thorough explanation of guidelines for national standards on reading This new edition also addresses important timely topics of the day, such as disability issues and sensitivity to race, religion, and culture. Other new additions relate to divorce, the concept of death, space exploration, the internet, fantasy and science fiction, ethnic and cultural pride, and much more.With Children's Writer's Word Book, 2nd edition, you can rest assured you'll be able to address your young audience with a vocabulary and style they'll understand and enjoy-and improve your chances with children's publishers.