Download or read book Rut Busting Book for Writers written by Nancy Christie and published by . This book was released on 2023-09-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rut-Busting Book for Writers, a 2018 Notable Indie by Shelf Unbound and a Best Book Awards finalist by American Book Fest, is for writers who are stuck in creative ruts and unable to move forward. It has strategies and proactive suggestions from other writers who have "been there and done that" and are now willing to share their knowledge and experience. The book covers the following topics: - The Power of Passion - Why it's important to keep your passion for writing burning strongly and how to handle those times when the writing "flame" starts to go out. - What's Your Rut? - How to identify three common writing ruts and what you can do to break out of them. - Your Writing "Road Map" - Why it's not enough to "want to write" and how having a writing plan can make you more productive as a writer. - Raising the Bar - How it can be all too easy to settle for writing "just good enough to get by" and why you need to stretch yourself creatively on a regular basis. - It's All About Connections - Why you need to build relationships with other writers and how attending writing-related events is essential for professional and creative development. - The Money Issue - How to handle "talking money" with editors or clients and why you need to start from a "position of power" when setting and negotiating your rates. - "Thanks, But No Thanks" - How to overcome the negative feelings that accompany rejections and what you can learn from hearing "Thanks, but no thanks" from editors, clients, agents, or publishers. - Writing Roadblocks - How to recognize writing roadblocks and what to do when they get in the way of your writing. - The Procrastination Predicament - How to overcome the tendency to "put off until tomorrow" your writing goals and what are some of the reasons you tend to procrastinate. - Creating Your Writing Space - Why you need to have a dedicated writing space and what are some off-site options that can serve as your temporary writing "home." - Your Writing Toolbox - Why you need to have some writing "tools" to get you started and keep you going and why you need to build in some "fun writing" time in your schedule. - Living the Writing Life - How to follow the 5 Cs of Living the Writing Life: confidence, courage, curiosity, commitment, and creativity. By following the tips in this book, writers will spend less time trapped in their writing rut and more time following their creative passion!
Download or read book Rut Busting Book for Authors written by Nancy Christie and published by . This book was released on 2023-09-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rut-Busting Book for Authors, an American Book Fest's 2019 Best Book Awards Finalist, Independent Author Network 2020 Book of the Year Finalist, and 2019 Readers' Favorite 5-Star award-winner, addresses the ruts that would-be and current authors can fall into when writing, publishing, and promoting their books. The book includes tips, techniques, and strategies from authors as well as editors, literary agents, literary attorneys, publishers, book marketing experts, and other experts to help guide you on the path from concept to finished product. It provides information on the three stages involved in writing, publishing, and marketing a book: ?The Process--what it takes to turn your book idea into a publishable manuscript ?The Publication--what publishing methods are available ?The Promotion--what strategies will work best for you to create a "book buzz" If you want to write, publish and market a book, Rut-Busting Book for Authors will get you from concept to completion!
Download or read book Rut Busting Book for Writers written by Nancy Christie and published by Mill City Press, Incorporated. This book was released on 2017-09-26 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you in a writing rut? Do you have writing dreams you want to turn into reality but aren't sure how to do it? Do you struggle with time challenges, organization or procrastination? Do you want to move forward in your writing life but feel "stuck"--creatively or professionally? Then Rut-Busting Book for Writers is what you need! Rut-Busting Book for Writers has strategies to get you unstuck along with proactive suggestions from other writers who have "been there and done that" and are now willing to share their knowledge and experience. Break out of your creative or professional rut and get back on your writing track! www.rutbustingbookforwriters.com "A powerful Vitamin B12 shot into your writing muscle to boost your creativity. Whether you are just getting started in the literary arts or an old hand needing a refresher, Nancy Christie has pulled together a treasure trove of advice and useful references. Keep it on your bookshelf and consult as needed." - Annette Libeskind Berkovits, author, poet and conservationist "In her excellent guide for writers, Nancy Christie provides concrete action plans and roadmaps to better navigate the ups, downs, and ruts of the writing life." - Elizabeth S. Craig, best-selling mystery writer "This book is a bible for how to be a productive and a happy writer. What could be better than that?" - Beca Lewis, author, coach and founder of Shift The Story podcast Nancy Christie is a professional writer, author and creator of the "Rut-Busting" series of workshops. www.nancychristie.com
Download or read book The Gifts Of Change written by Nancy Christie and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-06-30 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Change is an ever-present part of our personal and professional lives. It is not something to be tolerated, endured or adapted to. Rather, change is to be embraced, welcomed, and regarded as an opportunity to gain a new perspective. Like a plow that tills the soil, events and conditions (whether unexpected or planned) turn our lives inside out and upside down, and give us the chance to grow stronger. The Gifts of Change encourages readers to push beyond self-imposed boundaries, using the changes that come into their lives as a way to develop new abilities as well as find those that have lain dormant. The Gifts of Change will provoke thought, encourage reflection, and create an enhanced awareness in readers; and along the way it can ignite physical, mental, emotional and spiritual growth. Writer, essayist and entrepreneur, "change master" Nancy Christie uses her own experiences with change as a basis for her writing and workshops. Her work has appeared in Woman's Day, Better Homes & Gardens, Tai Chi Magazine and other publications, frequently focusing on identifying opportunities for personal development in everyday life.
Download or read book Rut Busting Book for Authors written by Nancy Christie and published by Mill City Press, Incorporated. This book was released on 2019-08-29 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THINKING OF WRITING A BOOK BUT CAN'T GET OUT OF YOUR RUT AND DO IT? Are you unsure how to get started--or keep going? Are you wondering what publishing option to choose: traditional, hybrid or indie? Are you confused about how best to market your book and reach your readers? Rut-Busting Book for Authors can help, with advice from more than 60 authors and industry experts: literary agents and attorneys, publishers and publicists, book editors and book reviewers. It provides information on the three stages involved in writing, publishing and marketing a book: The Process--what it takes to turn your book idea into a publishable manuscript The Publication--what publishing methods are available The Promotion--what strategies will work best for you to create a "book buzz" If you want to write, publish and market a book, Rut-Busting Book for Authors will get you from concept to completion! www.rutbustingbookforauthors.com "Loaded with actionable advice you can use to prioritize your writing and improve your productivity" - Stephanie Chandler, author of The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan and CEO of NonfictionAuthorsAssociation.com
Download or read book The Story Keeper written by Lisa Wingate and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-03-17 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "She'd noticed immediately that I understood the lure of a good story. Sometimes a world that doesn't exist is the only escape from the one that does." When successful New York editor Jen Gibbs discovers a decaying slush-pile manuscript on her desk, she has no idea that the story of Sarra, a young mixed-race woman trapped in Appalachia at the turn of the twentieth century, will both take her on a journey and change her forever. Happy with her life in the city, and at the top of her career with a new job at Vida House Publishing, Jen has left her Appalachian past and twisted family ties far behind. But the search for the rest of the manuscript, and Jen's suspicions about the identity of its unnamed author, will draw her into a mystery that leads back to the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains . . . and quite possibly through the doors she thought she had closed forever.
Download or read book Midlife No Crisis written by Lisa Levine and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this useful and lovely guidebook to midlife for women, life and health coach Lisa Levine provides easy, actionable tools to help readers let go of what's holding them back and become the best version of themselves. Packed with humor, inspirational quotes, and practical advice, Midlife, No Crisis encourages readers to practice self-care, cultivate positive habits, and overcome fear so that they can start living an awesome life.
Download or read book Runner s World How to Make Yourself Poop written by Meghan Kita and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every runner knows how important it is to prevent an unfortunate bathroom accident midrun. This book can show you how. For any runner who wants a quick, easy reference guide to every running issue under the sun, look no further. With tips on training, nutrition, gear, motivation, health, and racing, Runner’s World How to Make Yourself Poop is essential reading for runners who want to improve their performance. From “The Best Way to Tie Your Shoes” to “9 Tactics for Busting Out of a Running Rut” and everything in between, these short, easy-to-use tips from reliable experts are the perfect gift for any runner in your life.
Download or read book Everybody Has a Book Inside of Them written by Ann Marie Sabath and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2019-06-13 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You have undoubtedly read books by many esteemed prolific authors, but have you ever wished you could get inside their minds and learn how to bring out the book inside of YOU? In Everybody Has a Book Inside of Them, you will do just that. You will learn firsthand from Ann Marie Sabath and her army of author colleagues the answers to the questions you've always wanted to ask about the writing process. Whether it is how to get your writing motor revved, rid yourself of those dirty writing doubts, or learn the power of KITA for meeting deadlines, Sabath will show you how to make your dream of becoming an author a reality. Some of the 40 topics addressed are: •How long does it take to write a book?•Why knowing your reader is a must before you begin•What motivates authors? Love or money?•When to stop writing while you are ahead•What seasoned authors would tell their younger selves•How a bestselling author structures their bookWith her honesty, sense of humor, and encouragement, Ann Marie will bring you several steps closer to bringing out that book in you. Her easy-to-follow guidelines, trade tips, and valuable insights from other experienced authors will get your writing engine revved. In reading Sabath's guide, you will find the voice of a compassionate coach who simply will not let you get away with NOT writing a book of your own.
Download or read book I Thought You Said This Would Work written by Ann Garvin and published by Lake Union Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A road trip can drive anyone over the edge--especially two former best friends--in bestselling author Ann Garvin's funny and poignant novel about broken bonds, messy histories, and the power of forgiveness. Widowed Samantha Arias hasn't spoken to Holly Dunfee in forever. It's for the best. Samantha prefers to avoid conflict. The blisteringly honest Holly craves it. What they still have in common puts them both back on speed dial: a mutual love for Katie, their best friend of twenty-five years, now hospitalized with cancer and needing one little errand from her old college roomies. It's simple: travel cross-country together, steal her loathsome ex-husband's VW camper, find Katie's diabetic Great Pyrenees at a Utah rescue, and drive him back home to Wisconsin. If it'll make Katie happy, no favor is too big (one hundred pounds), too daunting (two thousand miles), or too illegal (ish), even when a boho D-list celebrity hitches a ride and drives the road trip in fresh directions. Samantha and Holly are following every new turn--toward second chances, unexpected romance, and self-discovery--and finally blowing the dust off the secret that broke their friendship. On the open road, they'll try to put it back together--for themselves, and especially for the love of Katie.
Download or read book Blind Spots written by Alexandra Levit and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-10-04 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You want-you need-Alexandra Levit as your guide." -Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of Drive There's been a major paradigm shift in business practices and the workplace. Alexandra Levit tells readers what no longer holds true for getting ahead today, and debunks business myths that are more dangerous and less viable than ever-given the current climate of ethical scrutiny and intense competition-including it's best to climb the ladder as fast as possible, and that employers want you to be yourself. Levit offers something better in place of these myths: practical advice on what it really takes to succeed in this new values-driven environment.
Download or read book The Cure for Dreaming written by Cat Winters and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2016-03-08 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “spellbinding” tale of a headstrong young woman, a mysterious hypnotist, and a battle for freedom in early twentieth-century Oregon (School Library Journal). Olivia Mead is a headstrong, independent young suffragist in an age that prefers its girls to be docile. It’s 1900 in Oregon, and Olivia’s father, concerned that she’s headed for trouble, convinces a stage mesmerist to try to hypnotize the rebellion out of her. But the hypnotist, an intriguing man named Henri Reverie, gives her a terrible gift instead: she’s able to see people’s true natures, manifesting as visions of darkness and goodness, while also unable to speak her true thoughts out loud. These supernatural challenges only make Olivia more determined to speak her mind, and so she’s drawn into a dangerous relationship with the hypnotist and his mysterious motives, all while secretly fighting for the rights of women. Cat Winters, award-winning author of The Uninvited, breathes new life into history once again with an atmospheric, vividly real story, including archival photos and art from the period throughout.
Download or read book Creative Strength Training written by Jane Dunnewold and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-06-10 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover a Deeper Connection to Your Artist Self! Artists and athletes alike benefit from strength training. Building creative stamina takes encouragement, mentoring, and regular practice. In Creative Strength Training, you'll discover powerful strategies that combine writing and hands-on art-making to overcome creative stumbling blocks, develop a unique voice and make creating art a regular habit. • Overcome resistance while dismantling "the Committee" (that group of inner critics). • Explore 10 exercises for making art that stands apart as uniquely yours. • Receive support and inspiration from contributing artists who share how each chapter has improved their practice and helped them evolve. Begin a fresh approach to your creative practice. Begin building stamina today with Creative Strength Training! "In a world of bookshelves lined with self-help guides to overhauling ourselves, Jane Dunnewold gives us, instead, a way to discover ourselves. Creative Strength Training is a gift to the artist just starting out, and a powerful resource for those of us who feel like we may have grown stale." --Mary Fisher, artist and AIDS activist "Jane's approach will resonate with anyone who has ever been stymied in his or her attempt to be original and creative. She guides readers on a journey of self-discovery to seek the core of the creative spirit. This newfound self-awareness and confidence is sure to unleash brand new avenues of creativity for those who read this important new work." --Maureen Hendricks, owner of Gateway Canyons Resort, home of Alegre Quilt Retreat "Jane Dunnewold's approach to the creative process is as refreshing as it is realistic--building stamina means making your art a priority. This method feels at once personal and prolific--a must-have for anyone looking to push his/her boundaries." --Joe Pitcher, founder of textileartist.org
Download or read book John Dies at the End written by Jason Pargin and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2009-09-29 with total page 479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Dies at the End is a genre-bending, humorous account of two college drop-outs inadvertently charged with saving their small town--and the world--from a host of supernatural and paranormal invasions. Now a Major Motion Picture. "[Pargin] is like a mash-up of Douglas Adams and Stephen King... 'page-turner' is an understatement." —Don Coscarelli, director, Phantasm I-V, Bubba Ho-tep STOP. You should not have touched this flyer with your bare hands. NO, don't put it down. It's too late. They're watching you. My name is David. My best friend is John. Those names are fake. You might want to change yours. You may not want to know about the things you'll read on these pages, about the sauce, about Korrok, about the invasion, and the future. But it's too late. You touched the book. You're in the game. You're under the eye. The only defense is knowledge. You need to read this book, to the end. Even the part with the bratwurst. Why? You just have to trust me. The important thing is this: The sauce is a drug, and it gives users a window into another dimension. John and I never had the chance to say no. You still do. I'm sorry to have involved you in this, I really am. But as you read about these terrible events and the very dark epoch the world is about to enter as a result, it is crucial you keep one thing in mind: None of this was my fault.
Download or read book The Writer s Process written by Anne Janzer and published by Cuesta Park Consulting. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to be a better writer? Perfect your process. For example, do you fear the blank page? You may be skipping the essential early phases of writing. Do you generate swarms of ideas but never publish anything? You need strategies to focus and persist to the finish. When you learn to work with your brain instead of against it, you'll get more done and have more fun. Master the inner game of writing The Writer's Process combines proven practices of successful authors with cognitive science research about how our minds work. You'll learn: How to invite creativity and flow into the writing process Why separating the writing process into different steps makes you more productive How to overcome writer's block, negative feedback, and distractions How to make time for writing in a busy, interrupt-driven lifeIt's filled with ideas that you can put into practice immediately. The Writer's Process is a 2017 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner and a Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Silver Award winner.
Download or read book Abs Revealed written by Jonathan Ross and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2010-09-30 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chiseled abs, a defined midsection, and a powerful core require more than sit-ups, crunches, and the latest miracle diet. To achieve true six-pack success, you’re going to need a plan—one based on the most effective exercises and sound programming. You need Abs Revealed. In Abs Revealed, award-winning personal trainer Jonathan Ross provides a complete program for strengthening, sculpting, and maintaining your midsection. More than a collection of exercises, Abs Revealed shows you how to fire your ab muscles regardless of your current fitness level, identify your goals, and develop a personalized workout program to fit your schedule with progressions built in for quick and clear results. This results-oriented, step-by-step guide also includes more than 60 core exercises, ready-to-use workout plans, and advice on integrating abdominal development into cardio and strength routines. Moreover, you’ll discover strategies for applying the latest research on diet and nutrition to enhance and maintain muscle definition and tone throughout the year. If you’re tired of doing endless crunches with limited results, let Abs Revealed show you a better way. With proven plans and personalized programming, it’s your step–by-step guide to six-pack success.
Download or read book Evil Ernie Vol 4 1 written by Scott Lobdell and published by Dynamite Entertainment. This book was released on 2021-12-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents an all-new Evil Ernie #1, written by Scott Lobdell and illustrated by Ariel Medel! Featuring two amazing covers: The King of the Undead -- Arthur Suydam and amazing superhero artist Brett (Titans) Booth! After EARNEST GLECKMAN is mortally wounded, he discovers he must “pay down his new lease on life” by serving as a part time fixer for a death cult. Each time he manifests his dark side as EVIL ERNIE it becomes harder to maintain his tenuous grip on his inherently good humanity.
