Think Inside the Box! This intelligent, fun-to-use kit is perfect for every writer looking for top-notch instruction, creative sparks, original solutions, and the latest list of markets open to working with first-time authors. What helps to make this kit stand out from others on the market is its well-executed design and portability. This is a kit that's meant to be used by serious writers who want to keep all of their necessary resources in one place. Each of the two books and two card decks inside can be easily used and put neatly back into the sturdy box. A magnet built into the box flap allows the kit to close with a tidy, strong 'snap' every time you're finished using it. Inside the Writing Kit, you will find: 70 Solutions to Common Writing Mistakes
Penned by New York Times best-selling novelist Bob Mayer, this 128-page guide addresses issues common to all writers at one time or another. For example, what do you do when every idea you think up fails to stand out from others in the marketplace? What if you're unable to succinctly say what your work is about? Bob provides information about these dilemmas and others. He offers cut-to-the-chase advice for plot, scene, structure and character development and rounds out his instruction with a look at the rewriting and editing process, tips for selling your work and understanding how the publishing business works. The Mini Market Book
If you're an aspiring writer or one changing genres or markets, this is a very helpful 136-page book of information and listings personally selected by the editors of Poet's Market, Writer's Market, Novel & Short Story Writer's Market, Children's Writers & Illustrator's Market, and the Guide to Literary Agents. They have included 125 of the best markets for beginners interested in writing and submitting novel-length and short story fiction (literary, romance, mystery, speculative and mainstream/cross-genre), children's fiction (books and magazines), poetry (book, chapbook, magazines, and journals), magazine articles (pets, animals, hobbies, crafts, home and garden, health and fitness, sports and women's interest), and personal essays (memoir, religious, literary and parenting). Also included are helpful appendices that include a glossary of listing terms, word-count and formatting guidelines, helpful Web sites and much more. 30 Writing Exercises & 30 Prompt Cards
Pick a card—any card—and your creative energy will begin to flow. Prompts are original and range from specific situations to new things to try (like outlining your favorite novel and noting subplots and interjections of backstory!). The writing exercises will challenge you to think about every detail of your work, and if writer's block sets in, you can turn them over and fit together the pieces for more words of wisdom! All the writing resources you need are included in this terrific package. So what's stopping you? Get started on your way toward publication today!
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