Download or read book Strong Girl Brave Girl written by Kelsey Baldwin and published by Paper + Oats, LLC. This book was released on 2018-09-14 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When life-changing pain is coupled with the welcoming of a new story for yourself, the word bittersweet just doesn't do it justice. You are quite literally in the middle - anchored between where you thought you were headed and where you're going now. In that uncertain middle space is where this story takes place, and maybe where you find yourself, too. The life Kelsey Baldwin had imagined for herself, the one she was right in the middle of, quickly crumbled around her on a single day as she was faced with a looming divorce while staring at a positive pregnancy test. It wasn't the way it was supposed to go. With each uncertain transition she went through - divorce, pregnancy, giving birth, moving cities, dating, raising a child without a partner - she clung to what she knew for sure: she was a strong girl and a brave girl, and the middle was not the ending. (Spoiler: that's why it's called the middle.)My story might look really different than yours, but I'm willing to bet you find threads from my messy middle that are also woven into yours.

Download or read book Self Published Millionaire written by Joseph Alexander and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-14 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crack the Code of Profitable Self-Publishing. Learn how to plan, write, publish and market your book from a proven seven-figure author. Joseph Alexander has set the self-publishing world alight, earning over $2,500,000 in royalties. This book is a step-by-step guide to his unbelievably effective writing and publishing process.

Download or read book The New Author written by R.A. Barnes and published by Marble City Publishing. This book was released on 2015-01-29 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beginner’s guide to writing a novel, publishing as an independent ebook author and promoting your brand using social networks. With foreword by Jim Williams, author of ten internationally published novels including the Booker Prize nominated Scherzo. The New Author is an excellent piece of writing, combining deceptive simplicity, lucidity and charm: a trick which in practice is very difficult to pull off. The book is also informed by considerable intelligence and analysis founded on firsthand experience. Barnes explicitly warns against the trap that engagement at the required level can become obsessive and time consuming, and in a couple of nice vignettes he makes his point with wit and style. The New Author is a terrific companion for independent e-publishing and I recommend it. There are at least three reasons why you might want to buy this book: 1. you want to be an author; 2. you have already written a novel and want to publish it as an ebook; 3. you want to promote yourself as an author. This book is a beginner’s guide on how to do the above. It isn’t a magic elixir for foolproof million copy marketing of your ebook. It is based upon the experiences of this author and a broad-based peer group. I have to warn you right now, this is not going to be an easy journey. Less of a country stroll, more of a trek up Kilimanjaro. The good news is that almost anyone can trek up Kilimanjaro with the right support, appropriate equipment and a positive attitude. See you at the top. The New Author is a non-fiction work of 44,000 words. What this book does and does not contain The scope of this edition is deliberately limited to basic novel writing guidelines, first practical steps in building and operating a social media platform for authors, and the process of epublishing a novel on Amazon KDP and other market channels via Smashwords. A list of recommended further reading is provided that covers the subject matter, should readers wish to delve deeper into these areas. This edition of The New Author does not contain a method approach to novel writing, advice on publishing in print or a prescriptive ‘silver bullet’ approach to ebook marketing. The internet is a labyrinth of blogs, websites and web-based tools. User interfaces are constantly being improved, upgraded and changed. No screenshots have been included in this book in order to avoid early obsolescence and to keep the format and page display simple and readable. Hyperlinks to the internet have not been used for similar reasons and to avoid accidental use by the increasing number of ereaders with touch screens. Contents Introduction Foreword Part 1 - writing a novel - Have you got what it takes? - The time, space, support continuum - The Rules - Plot and premise - Planning and structure - Characters - Narrative Voice - Tense - Settings – the six senses - Pace & structure - Dialogue – people will talk - Theme - metaphor - Language and grammar - Editing - Writing peer groups - Beta readers - Vignette 1 - Peer review; the blind leading the blind? Part 2 - Promoting your brand using social networks - Brand - Nom de Plume? - Content - the nitty gritty of your social network platform - Website / blog style - Search Engine Optimisation SEO for your blog / website - Facebook - Twitter - Reader groups - Other social networks - Vignette 2 - Compulsive Communication Syndrome Part 3 - publishing an independent ebook - Getting your manuscript into shape for publishing - Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) - KDP reports - KDP Community - Amazon Author Central - Smashwords - AutoVetter - Premium status - Your pricing on the web - Your ebook’s reviews on the web And finally… - Self-publishing in print - Marketing an ebook - Vignette 3 - Under the influence - social networks Ruby’s Top Ten Tips for Ebook Publishing Recommended reading

Download or read book Publish and Profit written by Mike Koenigs and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever dreamed of writing and publishing a book that's the sum total of your expertise with the ultimate goal of attracting paying clients...but it always seems too hard? You tell yourself, "It will take me years to do...how do I organize it, or even start to design a book cover?" You tell yourself you'll never be able to get it done, so why even try? NOT TRUE. In this revolutionary new book, Mike Koenigs takes your hand and leads you step-by-step through the same process that has helped over 300 of his clients write, publish, and profit from a book in as little as TWO weeks. Many of those authors are attracting paying clients, getting traffic, leads, product sales and speaking engagements. If you follow this process, this can and will work for you, too.

Download or read book You Are an Author written by Matt Rudnitsky and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 98% of self-published books suck. But among the 2% are The Martian, 50 Shades of Grey, and - wait for it - A Christmas Carol.When Matt Rudnitsky's first self-published book earned $14,000 in profits and an offer from Simon & Schuster ... he was shocked. But Matt quickly realized "getting published" is a glorified scam, and you can reach the same audience (and earn ~5x the profits) by self-publishing.If you know what you're doing, that is.Matt insists that anyone can equal or surpass his success (and self-publish a true "classic") ... if they follow the steps in this book.This isn't your ordinary "book about writing books." It's real, no-BS advice from someone who's done it - and has learned from the dozens of successes and failures of himself and his clients - from self-help to memoir to business, and everything in between. It demystifies every single step of the book writing process, from ideation to validation to outlining to writing habits, publishing and marketing.

Download or read book Miniature Food Masterclass written by Angie Scarr and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is packed full of ideas, techniques, and easy-to-follow images, Angie reveals the secrets of her amazingly intricate work and invites us to share her passion for miniature food.

Download or read book Diplomatic Baggage written by Brigid Keenan and published by John Murray. This book was released on 2011-03-17 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Sunday Times fashion journalist Brigid Keenan married the love of her life in the late Sixties, little idea did she have of the rollercoaster journey they would make around the world together - with most things going horribly awry while being obliged to keep the straightest face and put their best feet forward. For he was a diplomat - and Brigid found herself the smiling face of the European Union in locales ranging from Kazakhstan to Trinidad. Finding herself miserable for the first time in a career into which many would have long ago thrown the towel, she found herself asking (during a farewell party for the Papal Nuncio): was it worth it? As this stream of it-really-happened-to-me stories shows, it most certainly was - if only for our vicarious bewilderment at how exactly you throw a buffet dinner during a public mourning period in Syria, remain viable as a fashion journalist when taste-wise you are three seasons out of it and geographically a world away, make people believe that there are actually terrible things going on in paradise, be a good mother and save some of the finest architecture in Damascus and Brussels from demolition - seemingly all simultaneously.

Download or read book Gates of Fire written by Steven Pressfield and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2007-01-30 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “Steven Pressfield brings the battle of Thermopylae to brilliant life.”—Pat Conroy At Thermopylae, a rocky mountain pass in northern Greece, the feared and admired Spartan soldiers stood three hundred strong. Theirs was a suicide mission, to hold the pass against the invading millions of the mighty Persian army. Day after bloody day they withstood the terrible onslaught, buying time for the Greeks to rally their forces. Born into a cult of spiritual courage, physical endurance, and unmatched battle skill, the Spartans would be remembered for the greatest military stand in history—one that would not end until the rocks were awash with blood, leaving only one gravely injured Spartan squire to tell the tale. . . .

Download or read book The Influential Author written by Gregory V. Diehl and published by Identity Publications. This book was released on 2018-12 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you have something important to say? Are your knowledge and experience unique, valuable, and in demand? Do you want to write a book that changes the way people think and live? By combining his experience as an educator and entrepreneur, author Gregory V. Diehl teaches passionate thinkers how to turn unique messages into profitable books--without sacrificing royalties or creative control to a publisher. With in-depth advice about all stages of book creation, publication, and marketing, The InfluentialAuthor takes a uniquely grounded and intellectual approach to nonfiction self-publishing. Unlike self-publishing guides that promise to teach you how to write a bestselling book quickly and easily, Diehl's book actually walks you through the complex details of planning, writing, editing, and promoting your work at the standards of traditional publishing. Whether you are an experienced writer or have just started thinking about how to write a nonfiction book, The Influential Author will teach you about: -Combining your passions and experience with reader demand to decide what book to write. -Organizing your knowledge into sections and chapters for maximum comprehension and flow. -Refining your book with feedback from editors, proofreaders, beta readers, and market testing. -Choosing a title, subtitle, description, and cover design that capture your message and create sales. -Pricing and promoting each format of your book (digital, print, and audio) for maximum readership and revenue. Enjoying lifelong passive income, influence, and meaning from your book's success. Publishing a book could be one of the most important things you ever do. Read The Influential Author to begin your path to writing nonfiction books that matter.

Download or read book The Everything Store written by Brad Stone and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authoritative account of the rise of Amazon and its intensely driven founder, Jeff Bezos, praised by the Seattle Times as "the definitive account of how a tech icon came to life." Amazon.com started off delivering books through the mail. But its visionary founder, Jeff Bezos, wasn't content with being a bookseller. He wanted Amazon to become the everything store, offering limitless selection and seductive convenience at disruptively low prices. To do so, he developed a corporate culture of relentless ambition and secrecy that's never been cracked. Until now. Brad Stone enjoyed unprecedented access to current and former Amazon employees and Bezos family members, giving readers the first in-depth, fly-on-the-wall account of life at Amazon. Compared to tech's other elite innovators -- Jobs, Gates, Zuckerberg -- Bezos is a private man. But he stands out for his restless pursuit of new markets, leading Amazon into risky new ventures like the Kindle and cloud computing, and transforming retail in the same way Henry Ford revolutionized manufacturing. The Everything Store is the revealing, definitive biography of the company that placed one of the first and largest bets on the Internet and forever changed the way we shop and read.

Download or read book Making Miniature Food and Market Stalls written by Angie Scarr and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 2001 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A how-to guide for making miniature food out of polymer clay

Download or read book Two of Everything written by Babette Cole and published by Vintage. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demetrius and Paula Ogglebutt have problem parents who are in a chronic state of war with each other, which ultimately forces the children to devise a peace plan for the family - an un-wedding, to un-marry their parents.

Download or read book Get Off Your Path written by Jon Petrick and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-10-31 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instead of continuing to rely on a broken healthcare system that continues to mistreat, misdiagnosis and misguide millions of people; Get off Your Path and start trusting your mind and body to the self-management strategies outlined in this book and you will:* Feel and move better* Have better Sex* Know how to decrease stress* Know how to turn on the trillions of brain cells utilizing more oxygen* Sleep more restful* Eat healthier and cheaper* Exercise smarter* Have more knowledge of your own body inside and out* Start to enjoy the great outdoors and Mother Nature* Become Self-Sustainable* Live a happier, healthier, longer more fulfilled life

Download or read book Present Naked written by Brad Waldron and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-06-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Communicating with an audience is essential for professionals in almost every field. And while some presenters light up the floor and leave the audience wanting more, others fall flat and leave attendees wondering why they are even there. In Present Naked, author and award-winning speaker Brad Waldron offers an essential resource that will help you develop your presentation skills and present with substance, style, and sizzle. Providing proven coaching and development techniques, this book brings together the very best tools, theories, and practices to assist you as you increase your personal confidence and ability-whether you're speaking to one person or an arena of ten thousand. Working with the style, content, and structure inherent to all presentations, this book draws on world-class exhibition skills and even adapted theater methods to empower you to prioritize your key messages and draw out your own personal style. By putting these proven techniques into practice, you'll be able to advance your nonverbal communication, increase your impact, and make attention-grabbing presentations that are audience-centered, memorable, and highly effective.

Download or read book How to Get Anything You Want written by Elsie Benedict and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Get Anything You Want: Lessons I - VII Almost 100 years ago, the foundation for motivational speakers like Napoleon Hill and Dale Carnegie was laid by the author of this book, Elise Lincoln Benedict. Today, the Benedict family has presented these powerful messages in print form to inspire readers today. This series of seven distinct lessons explains the principles that can transform lives in this generation just as they did in the early twentieth century. Much of your success depends on what is happening in your subconscious mind. In fact, what takes place there, beneath the surface will most certainly move you toward achieving your dreams or close the doors to your greatest potentials and opportunities. GET READY TO BE INSPIRED by the writings of the world's most famous lecturer, Elise Lincoln Benedict. This 1923 motivational book is packed with useful ways on how to train yourself to truly get anything you want. The author explains profound principles in simple, practical terms that are well-illustrated from real life examples. Although originally presented as lectures, they read with vivid clarity even today. If you want to be stirred and changed at the deepest levels, this book is for you. If you want your dreams to become personal reality, you'll find your answers within these pages.

Download or read book Don t Project Your Shit on Me written by Dawnyel Smink and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-02 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bright, frank, direct look at clearing out what you do not want in your life, "Don't Project Your Shit on Me" is a guidebook for a shit-free life. Ever find yourself across the table from someone who just radiates crap? Anger, snark, self-pity and you haven't even started the conversation? Entrepreneur D Smink knew there was a better way to live and set out to find it. Her journey becomes YOUR "To-Do List" for the life you want. Everyone has pain, hurt, negative people and difficulty that shows up in life, whether the product of one's own actions or not. D found a way to firm up her own resolve for success and set out to create a process that will make certain that others do not dump their failures and negative "shit" on her. Now, D brings this process to the world in "Don't Project Your Shit on Me!" Part memoir, part self-help book, "Don't Project Your Shit on Me" is the only book you will ever need to become the person you know you were meant to be. It is also a "How To" for respectfully rejecting others' shit as you move through your new shit-free life. Change is possible for everyone. D's book leads you gently, yet powerfully on your road to strength and happiness.

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