The Writers Edge

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5-Minute PDF Creator Get professional digital documents - without spending a lot of time or money. Author Resources Agents Agent FAQs Aids For Writers Book Reviewers Children's Awards Children's Writing Compilers Contests Copyright Dream Jobs Editors Fab Jobs Freelance Jobs Illustrators Illustrator Agents ISBN Faq Literary Agents Mystery Writing Online Reference Poetry Writing Publishers The Query Letter Reference Library Romance Writing Sci Fi Writing Self-Publishing Writers Assoc Writing Awards Writing Courses Publisher Resources ePublishing eSellers eZine Publishing Marketing Publisher Assoc Services Web Publishing Reader Resources Articles Author Bios Book Reviews eBook Readers PDAs Cassette Players CD Players Computers DVD Players Here's how you can learn how to write your book faster than you ever thought possible! Click here. Software Character Pro 5 Character Pro develops your characters by showing you what makes them tick. Using The Enneagram, a proven psychological system for understanding human behavior, Character Pro creates a "Character Spine" by assessing each part of your character’s behavioral traits. Dramatica Pro 4 Got an idea for a novel or script? Work it out with Dramatica Pro, a virtual creative writing partner with a totally unique approach to story development. Life Journal LifeJournal is a personal journal software program filled with innovative features to promote creative self-discovery. FirstAid for Writers As the old saying goes, ‘…a pound of cure’ pretty much describes FirstAid for Writers, an online intensive care unit for writers. With over 60 prescriptions, FirstAid shows you how to revive your work, jump start inspiration, and plow through problems. Power Structure Power Structure is outlining software with a story development heart. If you are a writer who’s learned your craft you want software that will learn YOUR system and keep you on track. Power Structure’s fully customizable interface is eager to create an environment that totally works for you. StoryCraft Pro To understand story is to understand modern myth and the classic 3-Act Structure. StoryCraft guides writers through each stage of masterful story telling with its Concept Design, Type/Genre Determination, Environment/Characters Description, and Structure Creation. Whether a novice or a published author, here you will find a complete collection of writing essentials to improve your skills, progress your career - and to sell what you write. "Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang best." ~ Henry Van Dyke Recommended Resources Research, Write and Publish Your Mystery Novel in Half the Time... Murder By Proxy is an Ezy-link Resource book that will take you step-by-step from the very beginning of writing your mystery right thru the publishing and sales process. The concept is unique and simple. This book is jam-packed with categorized and annotated hyperlinks that takes you to the information you need - with the click of your mouse. Here are just a few of the categories that have been researched for you: Setting Up Your Writing Business Networking The Craft of Writing Your Weapon of Choice Anatomy Of A Crime Criminal Investigation Editing and Publishing Marketing and Publicity And So Much More... This guide will assist any mystery or crime writer, new or established. It contains hundreds and hundreds of links to the information you need to make your mystery story the best and most realistic that it can be. Whether you need assistance with dialogue, grammar, forensics, whatever - help is only a click away! Click Here Now - you'll be glad you did! The Basics of Writing For Children If you dream of being an author of children's books this introductory guide will give you a starting place. Unfortunately, there is no "quick" way to break into the world of children's publishing. If you love childrens writing and would do it even if you never make much money or never get published you may just have the passion needed to be successful! If you've decided that writing for children is your passion - let’s get started... Click here to read the Guide To Writing For Children For more genre specific writing information the following pages provide links and resources for the listed genre. Children's Writing Mystery Writing Poetry Writing Romance Writing Science Fiction Writing Writing Aids Listing of our top picks of how-tos, tutorials, software and more to assist you in your writing career. Articles For information on the craft, publishing and selling your books, and everything related, check out the article section. Self-Publish Worldwide Learn how to self-publish your book quickly, affordably and achieve worldwide sales. Imagine what it would be like if you wrote a book and it was selling in book stores all over the world and was listed on every online book store on the internet - this book tells you how! Authors Showcase List your book in the Authors Showcase - complete with your own dedicated search engine optimized page, a direct link to your ordering information and free listings in the eBook Directory and the eBook Crossroads "Insider" newsletter. Literary Agents Today, more than ever, Publishing houses and Editors rely on Literary Agents to submit the books that will end up on their "published" list. eBook Crossroads provides a listing of online Agency's to assist you in your search for representation. Before you begin your search, read the Agent FAQs  - remember, knowlege is your most useful tool! 25 Ways To Write For Money Discover 25 Ways To Get Paid As A Writer - From Writing Ebooks To Copywriting To Freelance Articles To Greeting Cards And Resumes. This is NOT a book about improving your writing skills. It's a book about how to get paid for writing. Directory of Audiobook and Book Reviewers Book Reviewers provide kudos, constructive criticism and legitimacy for our books. Reviews can be a real plus for sales and publishing, and can provide needed assistance to those works that are not quite right yet. eBook Crossroads provides a comprehensive listing of those brave souls who have chosen to read and provide feedback on our works. Contests Win a writing contest - get your name in print, add credits to your portfolio, win cash. Possible? Sure. Probable? Probably not, but you need the practice anyway, so why not use writing contests as a vehicle to practice your craft and have the possibility of winning cash and prizes? Novel Writing Made Easy Discover the surefire secrets to publishing success. Professional authors' step-by-step system (manual & workbook included) for planning a novel that practically writes itself. Copyright Resources Get the facts on copywriting your material. You'll find information, how to's, links and more... Dream Jobs Each eBook provides a step-by-step plan, how-tos, links and tips to follow to make your dreams come true. Choose your new career - and then go for it! Directory of Editors Directory of freelance Editors that provide professional copyediting, proofreading, critiquing, and other services for authors. Fab Jobs New book series showing how to break in and succeed in a new career.Available in eBook or CD format. Freelance Market Database of freelance writing jobs updated weekly, plus articles and news of the writing market. ISBN FAQ Every author needs the facts about ISBN numbers - and this is where you'll find them. Secrets to Churning Out Bestsellers Learn how to write non-fiction bestselling books in hard copy format. Finally, you can discover the secrets to writing for profit and creating your own bestsellers. Online Writing Reference eBook Crossroads' portal for online reference books and resources, punctuation rules, grammar usage, quotes and much more... Directory of ePublishers Need a publisher? The ePublisher Directory provides a database of ePublishers complete with submission guidelines, formats and genre listings. Reference Library The essential books on our craft that every author should have. Directory of Writers Associations These groups provide authors a way to keep in touch with the writing industry. Most offer networking, support, resources, and news. They may also offer competitions, newsletters, media mailings and more... How to Write a GREAT Children's Book Want to write childrens books? Robyn Opie, author of more than 70 published childrens books, reveals inside information on how to write for children and get published! Travel the World For Free as a Published Travel Writer Editors are clamouring for your travel articles right now. With this blueprint you can now learn in days what it has taken other writers many years to learn. Just imagine what your life would be like as a successful travel writer... Literary Awards Listing of Literary Awards with requirements and instructions for submitting your work. Writing Courses Find online writing courses and workshops to learn new skills or brush up on the basics. "There are perhaps no days of our childhood we lived so fully as those we spent with a favorite book." ~ Marcel Proust