Writing Books

If you’re a writer, you know the importance of craft. Each of the small ebooks listed on this poster is derived from a 3- to 6-hour seminar I taught on the topic. Here I’ll feature the four main books, the first two of which are also available in print:

This edition of Writing Realistic Dialogue & Flash Fiction is exactly like the print version, but in digital format and with a different cover, this book explores why and how authentic, realistic dialogue works to engage the emotions of the reader. It also explains why and how narrative is effective when used in conjunction with realistic dialogue. Includes a chapter on writing flash fiction. For reviews and more Click Here. WRD&FF is available for $5.99 in any eformat or for $14.95 in paper.

The knowledge you glean from Punctuation for Writers will enable you to wield punctuation as a tool to direct the reading of your work. It will no longer be just a series of symbols that you fear because their effect on the reader has never been properly explained to you. PFW is available for $4.99 in any eformat or for $19.95 in the rare, out of print paper edition.

Notes contains the full text of Narrative in Fiction, The Seven Writerly Sins, Creating Realistic Characters; Writing Dialect; Writing Great Beginnings; Writing Flash Fiction; and Self-Editing for Writers. You will learn the tips and tricks and techniques the author picked up during almost 40 years of writing and editing. To purchase this ebook, you need only go to http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/50958. Note: You can also buy each individual title for $1.99.

The Essentials of Digital Publishing discusses manuscript preparation for submission to Smashwords and other sales outlets and includes how to create an attractive ebook cover. This details step by step manuscript preparation, including screenshots, how to create an interactive table of contents (not with Word’s TOC feature), and several other notes and tips. Cover design section includes step by step instructions for changing the color and texture of your stock cover photo, adding and adjusting stylized text, and using the Print Screen feature on your PC and the Paint program to create your own JPG files. Includes how to size the cover for Smashwords, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and others, how to create a thumbnail image, and more. Also includes a section on marketing, social networks and much more. This one is available at http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/55256 for $9.99. But if you use coupon code WG36Z during checkout, it will cost you $2 less.

Remember, if I may ever be of assistance, I’m as near as an email. Send your constructive comments or questions to h_stanbrough@yahoo.com and I’ll get back to you ASAP.

Happy reading and writing!