Finish Your Book in Three Drafts

Because you don't want to be writing the same book for the rest of your life. You can Finish Your Book in Three Drafts provided you approach each draft in the right spirit, and know what action steps to take between drafts.

Author: Stuart Horwitz

Publisher:

ISBN: 0986420425

Category:

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How do you write a book? Stuart Horwitz helps you do it in three drafts. Three drafts: that's all you need. - The messy draft: which is all about getting it down. - The method draft: which is all about making sense. - The polished draft: which is all about making it good. Finish Your Book in Three Drafts is for outliners who meticulously script every writing session and pantsers who pilot solely by feel. It will help you get past the fear that can land a first draft in the trashcan, and the confusion that can send a second draft into a dizzying tailspin. Because you don't want to be writing the same book for the rest of your life. You can Finish Your Book in Three Drafts provided you approach each draft in the right spirit, and know what action steps to take between drafts. With clarity, honesty, humor, and even videos, Horwitz discusses the best outlook and direction for each of the three drafts so that you can increase your efficiency, satisfaction, and engagement with both your writing process and your final product.
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Self Publishing Boot Camp Guide for Independent Authors 5th Edition

Your Roadmap to Creating, Publishing, Promoting, and Selling Your Books Carla
King ... That's why I recommend Stuart Horwitz's book, Finish Your Book in Three
Drafts: How to Write a Book, Revise a Book, and Complete a Book While You ...

Author: Carla King

Publisher: Self-Pub Boot Camp

ISBN: 9781945703157

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

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“...the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide for anyone new to self-publishing. Highly recommended.” —Joel Friedlander, The Book Designer “...a must-read for anyone thinking about publishing their own works. She’s a great friend to the indie community and provides this valuable resource as a gift of love.” —Robin Cutler, Director of IngramSpark This 2020 5th edition of the Self-Publishing Boot Camp Guide for Independent Authors offers advice on marketing, editing, design, book production, and business author needs. It's meant for authors willing to do the work to create a readership and make real money from their books. It's meant for authors who want to do it all themselves and for those who want to hire out all or part of the tasks toward publishing. Authors who wish to set up a business as a small press will also benefit from the processes spelled out here. From beta publishing to distribution to media relations, authors will learn how to set a foundation for success from the idea stage to a quality, finished book. The step-by-step process includes recommendations for self-publishing products, tools, and services from reputable companies that are proven and trusted to help authors succeed. Reader's updates keep authors abreast of new offerings and changes in the self-publishing industry. Carla King has more than twenty years of experience as a writer, self-publisher, web developer, and book consultant. She started self-publishing in 1995 as a technology and travel writer. In 2010, she founded the Self-Publishing Boot Camp series of books, workshops, and online courses. She has been connected with the Silicon Valley self-publishing technology industry from its inception and has served as a trusted advisor to authors eager to use the tools to reach readers.
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Writing Selling Short Stories Personal Essays

Trish is currently in the final revision stages of her first novel. ... Book Architecture:
How to Plot and Outline Without Using a Formula (2015), which became an
Amazon bestseller; and Finish Your Book in Three Drafts: How to Write a Book, ...

Author: Windy Harris

Publisher: Penguin

ISBN: 9781440350894

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 256

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Write It Short, Sell It Now Short stories and personal essays have never been hotter--or more crucial for a successful writing career. Earning bylines in magazines and literary journals is a terrific way to get noticed and earn future opportunities in both short- and long-form writing. Writing & Selling Short Stories & Personal Essays capitalizes on the popularity of these genres by instructing on the two key steps to publishing short works: crafting excellent pieces and successfully submitting them. You'll learn how to: • Develop different craft elements--including point of view, character, dialogue, scene writing, and more--specifically for short stories and essays. • Recognize the qualities of excellent short works, using examples from recently published stories and essays in major journals. • Understand the business of writing short, from categorizing your work and meeting submission guidelines to networking and submitting to writing contests. • Master the five-step process for submitting and selling like a pro. Featuring advice and examples from a multitude of published authors, Writing & Selling Short Stories & Personal Essays is a must-have for any writer's bookshelf.
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Get Started in Writing Young Adult Fiction

reworking text that you end up obsessing over the same section, and you never
finish the novel. Even once you ... But in general, if your book is going through
more than three drafts, you might end up in a stage where you never send it out.

Author: Juliet Mushens

Publisher: Hachette UK

ISBN: 9781473607088

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 256

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Learn how to write young adult fiction with imagination and verve. This is an authoritative and engaging introduction to writing young adult fiction for the complete beginner. It will help you understand how the genre works, the big do's and don't's - as well as giving you the inspiration and motivation you actually need to write. Written by a leading literary agent who knows what it takes to make it in this market, this book will give you the advice and tips you need to stand out. An essential book for anyone hoping to emulate the success and addictive qualities that characterize books like The Hunger Games, Twilight, Divergent and The Fault in Our Stars. ABOUT THE SERIES The Teach Yourself Creative Writing series helps aspiring authors tell their story. Covering a range of genres from science fiction and romantic novels, to illustrated children's books and comedy, this series is packed with advice, exercises and tips for unlocking creativity and improving your writing. And because we know how daunting the blank page can be, we set up the Just Write online community at tyjustwrite, for budding authors and successful writers to connect and share.
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How The Hell Do You Write A Book

Because this is a business book we're writing, I'd like to start at the end. ... For
argument's sake, let's set a ninety-day goal (that's three months)—it is possible to
write your book in three months, ... September 29: Finish your Shitty First Draft.

Author: Vicky Fraser

Publisher: Moxie Books

ISBN: 9780463526286

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 353

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It's never been easier to write and publish your own business book... right up until the moment you sit down to start. In this entertaining page-turner of a guide, author and book-writing expert Vicky Fraser breaks down years of experience writing and self-publishing for herself and a host of clients to share everything you need to write your own business book – and use it to grow your business. You'll discover: * How to overcome the Blank Page Of Doom – permanently. * Why your Inner Dickhead wants to sabotage you, and how to stop it. * Where to find inspiration and how to cultivate your hidden creativity. * How to avoid looking like an amateur (tips and tricks to make you look like the professional you are). * Why tedious writing is "fear masquerading as professionalism" – and how to add a little outrageous flair. * How to destroy fluff and waffle so your business book isn't overstuffed and dull. * What to do at the end of your book so your reader yells, "Shut up and take my money!" * Why authors abandon their book projects – and how to make sure you finish yours. * And much more... Grab a copy of How The Hell Do You Write A Book now to unleash your inner author and write the book that could transform your business.
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Finish Your Book

Write your first draft. Remember we said in our previous example that if all we
had were two writing time blocks of twenty-five minutes a day and two hours on
the weekend to write we would have a full length novel in three months?

Author: Lorna F. Kopp

Publisher: Create A Story You Love

ISBN: 9780991936472

Category: Reference

Page: 274

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Have you set aside your half written book, because of self-doubt, worry, procrastination or fear? If any of the above obstacles have created roadblocks in your writing journey, I want to share with you 7 simple steps that will help you finish your book. In this conversational style book, you'll find action steps that will take you beyond frustration, to reach the finish line in a matter of weeks. Finish Your Book, will help you understand a step-by-step process to break down barriers of procrastination, fear and self-limiting beliefs to unlock the story burning inside you. Finish Your Book, inspires your passion for your story and helps you gain momentum to finish your book(even a manuscript 10 years in the making) so you can share your words with the world. Finish Your Book, will connect you with a new level of self-compassion that will help you forgive mistakes, write your authentic story and express the fullness of who you and your gifts onto the page. There's a Story inside you, just waiting to be written. No more worrying. No more procrastinating. No more waiting. It’s your turn to stop letting worry and fear hold you back from your writing dreams so you can finish your book! Get your copy today!
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Quick Guide to Writing Fiction and Nonfiction books

One of the secrets to writing well, is rewriting and then rewriting again. Editing is
a completely different function. You should always plan on having three drafts,
not including your editing stage. The first draft is the creative version. Your goal ...

Author:

Publisher: Old American Publishing

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The Incident at Antioch L Incident d Antioche

AN INTERVIEW WITH ALAIN BADIOU Ward Blanton and Susan Spitzer1 : In your
introduction to your book Saint Paul: The Foundations of ... There are actually
three drafts of the play. The first was finished in , the second in , and the third—
written just for the first public reading of the play in Lyon, France, by the great
French ...

Author: Alain Badiou

Publisher: Columbia University Press

ISBN: 9780231157742

Category: Drama

Page: 208

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The Incident at Antioch is a key play marking Alain Badiou's transition from classical Marxism to a "politics of subtraction" far removed from party and state. Written with striking eloquence and extraordinary poetic richness, and shifting from highly serious emotional and intellectual drama to surreal comic interlude, the work features statesmen, workers, and revolutionaries struggling to reconcile the nature and practice of politics. This bilingual edition presents L'Incident d'Antioche in its original French and, on facing pages, an expertly executed English translation. Badiou adds a special preface, and an introduction by the scholar Kenneth Reinhard connects the play to Paul Claudel's The City, Saint Paul and the early history of the Church, and the innovative mathematical thinking of Paul Cohen. The translation includes Susan Spitzer's extensive notes clarifying allusions and quotations and hinting at Badiou's intentions. An interview with Badiou encompasses the play's settings, themes, and events, as well as his ongoing literary and conceptual experimentation on stage and off.
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From First Draft To Finished Novel

It was at the end of this second scene that I finally introduced the external plot
conflicts . ... Remember , we said in Section A of Layer II that if you have an
85,000 - word novel with three story sparks , the first comes right in the beginning
within ...

Author: Karen Wiesner

Publisher: Writer's Digest Books

ISBN: PSU:000067075232

Category: Reference

Page: 263

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Detailed examples from published novels, the principles of building a story, worksheets and checklists to assist with character development, and the proper steps for submitting a completed work are provided in this comprehensive guide for aspiring writers. Original.
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So You Want to be a Playwright

So you've finished your third draft. Once again, put some distance between the
play and yourself. Go away and do something else. When you return to your work
you will want to ask yourself if your characters are now as familiar to you as ...

Author: Tim Fountain

Publisher: Nick Hern Books

ISBN: 9781854597168

Category: Drama

Page: 132

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How to Complete and Survive a Doctoral Dissertation

After the candidate has completed the calculus of determining just what revisions
simply “won't go away,” they should be slotted into ... If you are planning to derive
a book or a number of articles from your dissertation, you can note that these
materials will be ... It took three drafts and almost four years for my friend to finish.

Author: David Sternberg

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

ISBN: 9781466884700

Category: Study Aids

Page: 240

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How to Complete and Survive a Doctoral Dissertation by David Sternberg Mastering these skills spells the difference between "A.B.D." and "Ph.D." -refuting the magnum opus myth -coping with the dissertation as obsession (magnificent or otherwise) -the fine art of selecting a topic -writing the dissertation with publication in mind -when to stand your ground and when to prudently retreat if the committee's conception of your thesis differs substantially from your own -dealing with obstructive committee members, and keeping the fences mended -how to reconsider "negative" findings as useful data -reviewing your progress, and getting out of the "dissertation dumps" -defending your paper successfully--distinguishing between mere formalities and a serious substantive challenge -exploiting the career potential of your dissertation -and much, much more
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The Art of the Book Proposal

The last element of a book proposal is an announcement of when you expect to
have your book completed. ... looking at your proposal, is adding those nine
months to your statement about when your draft manuscript will be finished and
predicting when your book could first appear. If that date is too far into the future
—if you've said that it will take you three years to write your book—she may be
inclined to ...

Author: Eric Maisel

Publisher: Penguin

ISBN: 1440650454

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 288

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Here is an expert's guide through the elements of a nonfiction book proposal, including the outline, chapter summaries, marketing/publicity, book and chapter titles, and more. Filled with exercises designed to help a writer conceive and create a desirable proposal, and checklists to keep track of the project's progress, The Art of the Book Proposal provides the framework on which to build a great idea, as well as intelligent, empathetic instruction on how to produce a proposal that will capture the interest of an agent or editor. While most how-to writing books focus only on the nuts and bolts of putting a proposal together, Maisel, considered by many to be America's foremost expert on the psychological side of the creative process, also helps the writer overcome mental barriers to producing the best work possible. Using a holistic approach to the sometimes unglamorous work of designing a proposal, his guide enables a writer to transform an idea into a book.
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Writing the Four Blocks Way Grades K 6

The Four-Blocks® Literacy Model Book Series Patricia M. Cunningham, James W
. Cunningham, Dorothy P. Hall, Sharon ... Teachers who have students write at
least three first drafts for every one they revise end up with students who are
more ...

Author: Patricia M. Cunningham

Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing

ISBN: 9781604184136

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

Page: 240

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Write on! Writing the Four-Blocks(R) Way gives teachers of grades K–6 a glimpse into writing classrooms throughout the school year. This resource includes ideas for setting up a writing classroom, motivating students to write and keep writing, teaching reading through writing, supporting struggling writers, and teaching different genres. This 240-page book supports the Four-Blocks(R) Literacy Model and features lessons on editing, revising, sharing, and publishing.
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Fast Fiction

Denise Jaden was part of that fraction, writing first drafts of her two published young adult novels during NaNoWriMo. In Fast Fiction, she shows other writers how to do what she did, step-by-step, writer to writer.

Author: Denise Jaden

Publisher: New World Library

ISBN: 9781608682546

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 216

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Writers flock to National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) each November because it provides a procrastination-busting deadline. But only a fraction of the participants meet their goal. Denise Jaden was part of that fraction, writing first drafts of her two published young adult novels during NaNoWriMo. In Fast Fiction, she shows other writers how to do what she did, step-by-step, writer to writer. Her process starts with a prep period for thinking through plot, theme, characters, and setting. Then Jaden provides day-by-day coaching for the thirtyday drafting period. Finally, her revision tips help writers turn merely workable drafts into compelling and publishable novels. A portion of publisher proceeds will be donated to National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)
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Nonfiction Book Proposals Anybody can Write Revised and Updated

If you fall into a similar situation, don't wait for an agent to tell you to write a third
chapter. ... John had to write a rough draft of his entire book simply to learn how
to write for the general reader. ... If you have finished your book, you have the
luxury of really knowing your material, having worked out changes and bugs from
your ...

Author: Elizabeth Lyon

Publisher: Penguin

ISBN: 9781440624650

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 320

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Sign the contract…then write the book. The good news is that almost every nonfiction book published is sold by a proposal. In this comprehensive yet accessible guide, you will learn exactly what a proposal is, what it must contain, and how to pull yours together into an informative, persuasive selling package. Already a favorite for thousands of aspiring writers, this book has been revised and updated by Elizabeth Lyon to feature nearly two dozen actual proposals, plus: · Choosing a topic based on current trends and competing titles · Drafting the perfect concept statement—daring agents and editors to reject you · Defining and targeting your readership—then connecting with them · Preparing a table of contents and chapter summaries · Submitting exciting and well-written sample chapters · Writing query letters · Devising a marketing plan that will excite agents and publishers
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Write a Book in Two Hours

This book was written using the same strategy. It can be done. And now you can do the same. This ISN’T a book you read for inspiration and walk away feeling good. This is a book about taking ACTION.

Author: Jonathan Green

Publisher: Dragon God, Inc.

ISBN:

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 86

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Who else wants their dream book written today? If you can speak out loud, then YOU have what it takes to become a lightning-fast, bestselling author. Most people dream of writing a book, but those manuscripts end up shoved away in dusty drawers, half-finished and abandoned to be eaten by moths. Many of them are great writers, many of them have great ideas. Yet so many people come to the conclusion that they'll never finish their books. Why? Because they aren't following a proven system. Maybe this is you right now. Maybe you believe that you're not good enough, that you'll never have enough time, or that it's a terrible book idea. You wonder how on earth other people manage to find time to write alongside their jobs, family and other commitments. But the assumption that writing is a slow process and books take six months or years to write is outdated. You can easily increase your efficiency three to four times MORE by using this system. As much value as there is in quality, quantity also plays a significant factor. The days where you need to have access to expensive or special equipment are gone. And one of the fastest ways to become profitable as an author nowadays is to write faster. Let me show you how you can hit the finish line at record speed.Every. Single. Time. This is the same system that allows me to spend more time with my family, earn more money and accomplish four times the amount of work in the same eight hours a day. It’s allowed me to release books on an exponential scale, to set goals of writing fifty books per year. This book was written using the same strategy. It can be done. And now you can do the same. This ISN’T a book you read for inspiration and walk away feeling good. This is a book about taking ACTION. I want you to be generating MORE CONTENT THAN YOU EVEN NEED. What you will walk away with... Learn The Conveyor Belt Method: The step-by-step process which will give you an unshakeable FOUNDATION for your writing career Become One With Your Creative Mind: How to become so efficient with your methodology that you can AVOID writer's block entirely Master Your Location Independence: The secret writing anytime and ANYWHERE you want! Harness Your Long Term Sales: Get the exact ingredients you need to capture your readers for good and turn them into lifelong fans! Imagine if... Writing books was no longer a struggle and you could churn out bestsellers on a whim You could write a book in your spare time and don't need to fight against your other commitments You could come up with an idea in the morning, plan out your content and have your first draft FINISHED by the afternoon! Don't let your book rot in a drawer like all the rest. Your time is NOW. You could have the book you've always dreamed of writing in your hands TODAY. Begin your journey by clicking the button above.
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The Legacy of Writing

In the meantime, you are working on Book B, and the First Draft of Book B duly
goes to its Author on March 1st and is expected to be returned by April 30th. ...
Then AuthorA returns the First Draft of BookA on June 1st, three months past the
deadline. ... Even when you are simply writing your own projects, maintaining
incremental deadlines – “Finish research by January 31st ... finish first draft by
July 1st ...

Author: Jeanne Halsey

Publisher: Lulu.com

ISBN: 9780557417537

Category:

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An experienced, published writer teaches a Creative Christian Writing Class.
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The World Within

I like it when people say to me , “ Oh , God , I had to stay up until three in the
morning finishing your book because I wanted to know how it ended . ” EF : You '
ve said that after reading the first draft of Falling Angels , you cried , because you
 ...

Author: Win Mccormack

Publisher:

ISBN: STANFORD:36105124034195

Category: Literary Collections

Page: 364

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The World Within pulls aside the curtain on a variety of literary personalities and careers with the freshest, funniest, and most intriguing interviews In the history of the award-winning literary journal Tin House. A veritable "who's who" of contemporary writers, poets, and graphic novelists discuss their work and lives (and how the two fit together), offer fascinating literary anecdotes, and show another facet in the making of the world's favorite literature.
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Beat Until Stiff EasyRead Large Bold Edition

First of all, I must thank my family: my husband, Mark, who for the past three years
has yet to finish a mystery novel without saying, “Your book is a thousand times
better”; my children, Emma and Paul, who have been robbed of Thursday nights
 ...

Author: Claire M. Johnson

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

ISBN: 9781458727992

Category: Cooking

Page: 336

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Experienced pastry chef Johnson whips up an insider's look at San Francisco's cut-throat restaurant trade. Cranky Mary Ryan has sunk a lot of time and talent into the in-vogue American Fare, the town's hottest spot, while grieving over her broken marriage. At work very early one morning, she steps on a laundry bag stuffed with the dead body of one of her employees. The investigation soon exposes all the dirty secrets that the food business would like to keep secret: the philandering chefs, the silly whims of the dining public, the hiring of illegal aliens, and the subsistence-living pay scale. Events begin to spiral that, in time, take out the restaurant's celebrity chef and force Mary to use her unique skills to uncover a poisonous scheme... Beat Until Stiff gives a frank view of the cooking/restaurant scene and explores why food has become theater, with all the waiters, the busboys, the chefs, and the dining public on stage, each with their own parts to learn and perform. Dessert is the last word, the amen of a meal. And Mary Ryan always has to have the last word. Hard edged, filled richly with restaurant lore, sharply characterized, this is a debut to savor.
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How to Write and Sell Your First Novel

Each article has its theme and is complete within itself . Just deal with ... Only
after you have your first draft need you study each chapter and fine - tune the
book . Keep a ... Do you think you could write just three double - spaced pages a
day ?

Author: Oscar Collier

Publisher:

ISBN: UOM:39015015165825

Category: Fiction

Page: 231

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