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Bird by Bird meets Save the Cat in this new writing advice book by NY Times bestselling author Beth Revis. With more than 100000 reads on Wattpad, this newly expanded and rewritten edition features 350 pages of content, including charts and a detailed appendix. ~~~ Fight the blank page. When it comes to writing, there's no wrong way to get words on paper. But it's not always easy to make the ink flow. Paper Hearts: Some Writing Advice won't make writing any simpler, but it may help spark your imagination and get your hands back on the keyboard. Practical Advice Meets Real Experience With information that takes you from common mistakes in grammar to detailed charts on story structure, Paper Hearts describes: -How to Develop Character, Plot, & World -What Common Advice You Should Ignore -What Advice Actually Helps -How to Develop a Novel -The Basics of Grammar, Style, & Tone -Four Practical Methods of Charting Story Structure -How to Get Critiques and Revise Your Novel -How to Deal with Failure ...And much more! BONUS! More than 25 "What to do if..." scenarios to help writers navigate problems in writing from a NY Times Bestselling author who's written more than 2 million words of fiction.
Launch the right career for you. There are more options than ever to get your book published. But what’s the right path to a career as an author for you? Discover the different publishing paths, learn what’s right for your story, and use specific tools and activities to present your work in the best possible way. Practical Advice Meets Real Experience With information that explores both traditional and self publication, Paper Hearts describes: -How to Pick the Right Publishing Path for You -Basic Professional Advice -Practical Information on Agents -How to Write a Query Letter -Dealing with Traditional Publication -Developing a Book for Self Publishing -Budgeting and Investing Money in Your Career -Steps to becoming a Career Author …And much more! BONUS! Includes an actual query letter that snagged an agent, plus guidelines and models to write a query or book description from an author who has successfully published in both methods.
Designed with new writers in mind, Volume 3 focuses on tried-and-true practices for writers to help get their books in front of audiences. Including specific information on what’s worthwhile and what’s a waste of time and money, this volume will help give a foundation for ways for authors to enhance their career goals.
Discover your story with the PAPER HEARTS WORKBOOK. A companion to the acclaimed Paper Hearts writing and publishing guides, NY Times Bestselling author Beth Revis has collected years of experience with teaching and workshopping writing. The result is a comprehensive workbook perfect for any aspiring author. Start with setting goals before writing and complete the workbook with ideas on what to do once the novel's complete. The activities compiled here help writers understand their characters, discover their voice, develop the story, and structure the plot.