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"Struggling as an Author?
Do you have an amazing story in mind, but you can’t get it down on paper? You’ve got the idea and the characters but soon run out of steam? Perhaps you are a beginner and need help putting it all together. Whatever your reason, this book helps to unlock the secrets of novel writing in simple-to-follow ways that will bring significant results fast.
Tips to Write Engrossing Page-Turners
”How to Write a Novel: Step-by-Step” provides a breakdown of essential aspects of writing Romance, Fantasy and Mystery novels and unveils crucial tips and tricks that will help flesh-out the characters in your book.
Contents Summary
Each section is summarized with a series of short questions to help inspire deeper reflection. These are:
THE OUTLINE – how to refine major schemes & subplots that make sense to the reader & also your protagonist.
THE SETTING – the art of crafting a sense of place & how to work with multiple locations & time-periods.
POINT OF VIEW – helping you to form the best character perspectives for your story.
CHARACTERS – the best way to choose your central character to drive the story forward & one in whom your audience will discover a gripping read.
CONFLICT – how & when to use struggle to keep the reader engaged.
ADDITIONAL TIPS – A final section that motivates the author to think differently to engage emotion & lose the reader in the heart of the story. Marsh helps an author to think outside of the box when faced with over-used clichés, and to deal with the pressures of deadlines and expectations.
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"Is Your Novel Losing the Plot?
Sometimes we can be too close to a story to see clearly. If you find that you begin to change the plot midway, or struggle to think of one at all, this book deals specifically with keeping you on track to create compelling plot outlines your readers will love.
Breaks the Cage Mindset
Outlining is an invaluable tool for a writer. It helps the author to not feel confined by working to a plot summary and instead, demonstrates how, by following best practices, such a framework can liberate the writer to new levels of creativity.
Tricks Any Writer Can Learn
Arranged simply and effectively, this guide is divided into four concise and easy-to-read sections that will bring about fast results. These are:
The Basics of Making an Outline – considers the flow of ideas, how to present characters effectively against a developing storyline, and the way to refine major schemes & subplots that drive the story forward.
Fiction Outline – practical methods that inspire ideas in different ways, to help the sequencing of events unfold in a story & keep sight of the key points.
Non-Fiction Outline – four methods to arrange facts & research in a way that will not leave any gaps in the reader’s understanding.
Best Practices – tips to get to know your characters and story more deeply so that your reader will be fully-absorbed in the novel. Marsh describes ways of bringing in flexibility and simplicity to your outline.
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"Shape Your Story Like a Pro
If you have a phenomenal story to tell but find you can’t quite make it flow or form in a natural, yet moving way, Story Structure will transform your approach to writing and make your novel a compelling and addictive read.
Crammed full of tricks and tips to help both beginner and advanced authors complete their books in an enticing way.
Get Your Acts Together!
Each chapter is dedicated to one aspect of story structures, and begins with a 9-Step Process to dividing up your tale; which includes:
STEP ONE: The First Act – Introducing characters & what is at stake
STEP TWO: The First Major Plot Point – How to leave readers wanting more
STEP FIVE: Second Half of the Second Act – The need to support the protagonist
STEP SEVEN: Third Act – Protagonist is forced to face the enemy before being readyMarsh uses examples to drive home how developing a strong story structure is important to help maintain focus, enrich plot ideas and provide a bird’s-eye view of whether your novel is working.
Tips from Experienced Authors
The final chapter gives a look behind-the-scenes at the thinking of real authors and their recommendations regarding whether to adopt traditional structures for your genre or research new ones, how and when to modify a structure template, and the ways to hide structure in your writing. Story Structure is an indispensable guide for serious authors wanting write professionally.
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"Your ‘Why’ for Writing, Will Also Be Their ‘Why’ for Reading
Are you struggling to take your story to the next level? Would you like to know the best ways to create intrigue and have your readers rave about your book? Plotting is a step-by-step guide that takes you through the process of developing compelling plots from beginning to end.
With tips and tricks taken straight from professional writers, the novelist will learn how to use plotlines for maximum effect, while retaining creative freedom.
Making Conflict Real
Plotting helps the author weave suspense through improved conflict-writing, centered around a developing plot. Characters are challenged, affected and emerge changed in ways that infuse emotions in your readers, so that they cannot help but be personally invested in the welfare of your protagonist.
8 Steps to Conflict Resolution
This book acts as a go-to framework for all levels of writers and introduces an 8-Step Process to adding substance to your story through plotting; these include:
- Get Inspired
- Getting Direction
- Turn Your Ideas into a Story
- Create Your Story Arc
- Start with the End
From understanding the basic principles of a plotline, to placing your characters into situations that will help you get inside their head more, Marsh demonstrates the ways to make a plot event a more profound experience for the reader, to activate emotions and keep them engaged until the end of the book.
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"Need to Breathe Life into Your Characters?
You may have a great story but if your characters are flat and uninteresting your readers will find your story dull. If your lead protagonist isn’t generating empathy, then no one cares what happens to them. Character Development covers every aspect of character building; from developing charismatic and believable people, to making sure they work holistically to drive the narrative forward in realistic ways.
Know Your Anti-Hero from Your Antagonist
In order to create compelling characters your readers will love, Marsh introduces the reader to 12-character types and explains how and when they are introduced to a story. She demonstrates the importance of instilling flaws to create a balance of human qualities that evolve throughout the novel in captivating ways.
Make Unforgettable Characters
Character Development is a much-needed step-by-step guide to help authors create remarkable protagonists and to decide which characters are necessary to the plot. Marsh delivers a groundbreaking 176 questions to consider while creating characters. An author need never struggle again to generate memorable heroes and villains!
Inspires New Connections
There will be many thought-provoking subjects for both beginner and experienced authors that will motivate a much deeper conception of characters, some of which include:
- How Characters are Presented & Revealed
- Creating Expression
- Let You Characters Suffer
- Bringing Characters to Life
- Use Contradictions
- Listen to Them
- Give Your Characters Plenty of Opportunity to Show Up
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"Dating isn't easy But unless you want to be alone forever or are lucky enough to have someone arrange a marriage for you, you're gonna have to do it.
In this collection of books, Cassie Leigh walks you through the basics of online dating for men as well as some of the most common mistakes men make both in online dating and on those crucial first few dates.
She doesn't pull her punches and some parts are probably NSFW, but if you listen to what she has to tell you, you're going to find that relationship you're looking for without as much heartache and confusion.
If you want an insight into what women really think and how to use that to your advantage, this is the book for you."
"In Don't Be A Douchebag, Cassie Leigh walked you through the pitfalls to online dating success.
Now in You Have a Date, Don't F It Up she helps you navigate that next step to finding love: making it through the first few dates.
From how to not screw things up before the actual date, to how to handle yourself on the date, to how to guarantee the best possible outcome, she walks you through it all in her unique NSFW, pull no punches, style.
So if you need a little help, this is the book for you.
So if you're struggling and ready to get your butt kicked into shape, this is the book for you."
"Online Dating Is Hard…Especially For Men
You have to put yourselves out there, reaching out to woman after woman, hoping for some sort of response, handling rejection after rejection.
It's frustrating.
And sometimes you just want to know what you've done wrong…
Why didn't that woman respond?
Why did she suddenly stop communicating?
Well…there are lots of reasons.
You may be coming off as a douchebag and just not know it.
Hell, you may be a douchebag who just doesn't know how to target his efforts properly.
Or you may just need a little help.
That's where Cassie Leigh comes in. She'll give it to you straight, no punches pulled.
If you've been at this a while and just can't figure out what you're doing wrong, this is the book for you."
"Do you know the 7 things you should consider when picking a dating site or app?
What about the 5 key things to consider when completing your profile?
Or the 3 tips for having a safe and fun first date?
And what about your profile photo? What makes a good photo that will attract women?
Online Dating for Men: The Basics covers all of that and more. From how to decide what you're looking for to choosing a site to filling out your profile to communicating with your matches, it walks you through everything you need to know to be successful at online dating.
So what are you waiting for? Buy it today!"
"Do you know the 7 things you should consider when picking a dating site or app?
What about the 4 red flags to look for to know that a man isn't worth dating?
Or the 3 tips for having a safe and fun first date?
And what about your profile photo? What makes a good photo that will attract the men you want?
Online Dating for Women: The Basics covers all of that and more. From how to decide what you're looking for to choosing a site to filling out your profile to communicating with your matches, it walks you through everything you need to know to be successful at online dating.
So what are you waiting for? Buy it today! Let's find you the man you want."
"Online Dating Can Be HELL
Especially if you're a reasonably attractive woman.
From the douchebags who think all women are interchangeable…
To the nice guys who don't have a clue…
To the guys who are so broken down from their last relationship they don't even know where to start…
It's enough to make a woman want to join a nunnery and be done with it.
It does make for some very entertaining stories, though.
This book is for the women who've been there, done that, and need a good laugh before they dive back into the utter chaos that is online dating."
"Death sucks.
Losing a key person in your life changes you in ways you can't even begin to imagine.
And in ways that not everyone around you will understand.
At first, you may feel like you can't go on without them.
Later you may wonder why you still feel so sad. Everyone said you'd get over it, but you haven't. Why?
It's okay. Whatever you're feeling. There isn't some set process we all go through when we lose someone. It isn't just A to B to forget they ever lived.
Fact is, sometimes, with some losses, the pain never truly goes away. You just learn to live with it.
That's what this book is here for. To let you know you're not alone and you can survive this no matter how you feel right now."
