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Your brain holds an impressive vocabulary of more than 20,000 words, but chances are you only use a small fraction of them. That fraction is usually filled with worn-out oldies that have lost their impact, such as interesting, good, and nice.
Inside, you’ll find more than fifteen alternatives for each of the one hundred most commonly overused words in the English... [click here for more] |
Untreed Reads Publishing |
$4.99
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Mastering the Tools of a Powerful Narrative
HOOK YOUR AUDIENCE WITH UNFORGETTABLE STORYTELLING
What do Luke Skywalker, John McClane, an da lonely dog on Ho'okipa Beach have in common? Simply put, we care about them. Great storytelling is making readers care about your characters, the choices they make, and what happens to them. It's making your audience feel the tension and emotion of a situation... [click here for more] |
F+W Media |
$17.99 $9.99
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The author writes:
This book began as an expansion of my essay, "H. P. Lovecraft: The Decline of the West," in The Weird Tale, but very quickly became something quite different, to the degree that the two works have little save the title in common. I have always been interested in Lovecraft the philosopher, and in my Starmont Reader's Guide to Lovecraft (1982) I attempted a very compressed... [click here for more] |
Wildside Press |
$4.99
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How to Write Gripping Stories That Keep Readers on the Edge of Their Seats
Enthrall Your Readers!
Suspense is one of the most powerful tools a writer has for captivating readers--but it isn't just for thrillers. From mainstream fiction to memoir, suspense creates the emotional tension that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Mastering Suspense, Structure, & Plot is your hands-on... [click here for more] |
F+W Media |
$17.99 $9.99
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A Handbook by the Horror Writers Association
The masters of horror have united to teach you the secrets of success in the scariest genre of all!
In On Writing Horror, Second Edition, Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Harlan Ellison, David Morrell, Jack Ketchum, and many others tell you everything you need to know to successfully write and publish horror novels and short stories.... [click here for more] |
F+W Media |
$16.99 $10.99
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Your average book on mythology will tell about, say, Hades, and in the course of it mention that he was a death divinity. If you want to learn about death divinities in general, then you've still got a lot of work ahead of you.
This book approaches things from the opposite direction, which should be useful for worldbuilders. Rather than tell you about individual gods, this book explains... [click here for more] |
WMB Saltworks |
$4.95
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Why take the Make Art Not War Challenge?
When times are tough, the feeling that artists are not necessary tends to permeate. Art is viewed as frivolous or a luxury since we don’t produce food, clothing, or housing. The exact opposite is true, however, because in charged political climates artists document and represent our humanity and all our struggles be they violent or peaceful... [click here for more] |
Books of M |
$2.99 $1.99
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Enter the magical woods of Meadowshire!
43 pages of images just waiting for you to color them!
Fun for all ages!
PDF: Now with all 43 pages!
Printable pdf format lets you print just one, some, or all of them as you wish! Want to try a different color scheme for an image or want to print a favorite image again? Do it!
POD: 43 #70 paper pages with laminated color softcover .
Features... [click here for more] |
Spare Change Games |
$2.00
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Humans Are Weird is chock full ideas for making humans stand out from other beings in your setting, letting you avoid both well-worn tropes like "Humans are average at everything" or "Humans are, um, adaptable, I guess?" and nonsensical traits like "Only humans come from a multi-biome world."
This book contains 21 scenarios, from a galaxy where humans are the only bipeds to a fantasy world... [click here for more] |
WMB Saltworks |
$2.95
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Starve Better offers practical advice for making a living as a writer. In Apex Publications' survival guide, Nick Mamatas touches on both craft and business.
Starve Better makes no promises of making you a bestselling author. It won't feed aspiring writers' dreams of fame and fortune. This book is about survival: how to generate ideas when you needed them yesterday, dialogue and plot... [click here for more] |
Apex Book Company |
$4.99
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In this book they go over everything from the mechanics of writing, to how to find the time to write, to dealing with allthe paper writers tend to collect.
They discuss plot, point of view, setting, characterization, and more, all in an informal tone that invites you to become part of their conversation. Learn how to find your stories because they are Yours to Tell.
Steve Rasnic Tem and Melanie... [click here for more] |
Apex Book Company |
$4.99
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This sourcebook is for all writers of fantasy or science fiction--whether novels, short stories, games, or any other form of storytelling. The following topics are covered: Animals Without Ancestors Armor Made From Unusual Materials Battle Hymn of Lieutenant Calley, The Bayer Corporation and Haemophiliac Blood Products Bees, the, Telling Big Alien Theory, The Births Booth, Mark Castaneda,... [click here for more] |
Good Looking Corpse |
$0.99
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Add more terror and suspense to your horror adventures!
Horror Stories (Genre Structure Vol. 1) helps you to develop and tell frightful tales of dread and darkness. It is an essential sourcebook for creating fiction and tabletop adventures. Written for writers and roleplayers, with clear step-by-step instructions, you can:
Determine which horror genre elements you wish... [click here for more] |
Dancing Lights Press |
$7.50
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How can you add more excitement and bold vision to your science fiction adventures?
Science Fiction (Genre Structure Vol. 2) helps you to develop and tell tales of discovery and possibility. It is an essential sourcebook for creating fiction and tabletop adventures. Written for writers and roleplayers, with clear step-by-step instructions, you can:
Determine which science... [click here for more] |
Dancing Lights Press |
$7.50
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Decades of GMing Experience at Your Fingertips!
“Kobold Press builds on its excellent track record with another great release—new and provocative.” —Mike Mearls
Whether it’s advice from grognards who were running games at the dawn of RPGs, or suggestions from the new generation of game designers, these 21 essays by experts are here to help you improve your... [click here for more] |
Kobold Press |
$19.99 $9.99
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It's easy to make aliens: take a person or a dog, slap some antennae on 'em, maybe some ooze and some spooky talons, and then put some random letters together in a nigh-unpronounceable combination.
As I said, it's easy to make aliens. What isn't easy is making them well.
Even when you're working hard to be creative, it can sometimes be hard to get out of the rut of familiarity, to go... [click here for more] |
WMB Saltworks |
$2.95
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Essential Techniques for Identifying and Solving Manuscript Problems
Take your story to the next level of excellence!
You've completed the first draft of your novel--now what? Chances are, it's not perfect...at least not yet. In order to increase your chances of getting a literary agent, selling your manuscript to a publisher, or garnering an audience for your self-published work, you need targeted,... [click here for more] |
F+W Media |
$19.99 $9.99
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If you want to spark new ideas for worlds, plots or characters, you want Ideas and Inspiration for Fantasy and Science Fiction Writers. Medicinal corpses, the jargons of thieves and carnies, Nazi UFOs, the colonization of space and green children from nowhere are only a few of the topics covered. This sourcebook is for all writers of fantasy or science fiction--whether novels, short stories,... [click here for more] |
Good Looking Corpse |
$0.99
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Everything You Need to Know to Create & Sell Your Work
Get advice from the best in the business on every stage of the novel-writing and publishing process! In The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing, 3rd Edition, you'll learn from established writers about how to make your novel a reality. Discover techniques and strategies for generating ideas, connecting with readers emotionally,... [click here for more] |
F+W Media |
$19.99 $9.99
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How to Enhance Your Fiction with More Descriptive, Dynamic Settings
Enhance Your Fiction with the Power of an Active Setting!
Setting is one of the most underutilized and misunderstood elements of the writing craft. And when writers do focus on setting, they often pull readers out of the narrative and jolt their attention from the action on the page.
A Writer's Guide to Active Setting will... [click here for more] |
F+W Media |
$17.99 $5.50
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Look around at the world we live in.
Isn't there something wrong?
Don't you feel powerless to make a positive change? Don't the problems of the world feel so big, so overwhelming, that you feel defeated? Like you can't possibly make a difference? So you don't even start?
What if I told you, you could change that? What if I said that the interests and influence of a select few groups have purposely... [click here for more] |
My Illuminati Media |
Pay What You Want
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H. P. Lovecraft created a whole genre of horror with his mythos stories, a genre that others have taken and expanded upon or with which they have created their own visions and of cosmic horror. Gaming has been no less active in bringing Lovecraft’s horror to the masses with the advent of the Call of Cthulhu RPG, few horror classics RPGs can bring players to a place of thrills like a good CoC... [click here for more] |
Avalon Game Company |
$14.99
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Prolific, popular and critically acclaimed, Michael Moorcock is the most important British fantasy author of his generation. His Elric of Melnibone is an iconic figure for millions of fans but Moorcock has also been a pioneer in science fiction and historical fiction. He was hailed as the central figure of the "New Wave" in science fiction, and has won numerous awards for his fantasy and... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
$29.95 $15.99
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Become the Writer You Were Meant to Be and Succeed on Your Own Terms
Produce your best work. Live your best life. Make your greatest impact.
You have everything you need--and you are everything you need--to do the writing you are meant to do. And yet the path to success can be difficult to find and follow. Veteran author and writing guide Sage Cohen believes that ferocity is... [click here for more] |
F+W Media |
$16.99 $9.99
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Becoming a Better Writer Through Roleplaying is a series of essays on using RPGs to improve your writing, how and why you should build a fandom, horror and the heroine's journey, writing fight scenes, and point of view (both the fourth person point of view, if such a thing even exists, and the second person point of view).
This content previously appeared on Seventh Sanctum, The... [click here for more] |
WMB Saltworks |
$2.95
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Innovative Tools for Perfecting Your Fiction and Captivating Readers
You've just boarded a plane. You've loaded your phone with your favorite podcasts, but before you can pop in your earbuds, disaster strikes: The guy in the next seat starts telling you all about something crazy that happened to him--in great detail. This is the unwelcome storyteller, trying to convince a reluctant audience to care... [click here for more] |
F+W Media |
$19.99 $9.99
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Mastering the Elements of Composition and Revision
Transform your writing!
If you're ready to empower your writing but are unsure of where to start, let Keys to Great Writing Revised and Expanded show you the way. Award-winning author and veteran writing coach Stephen Wilbers provides invaluable instruction on every aspect of the craft, from word choice and sentence structure... [click here for more] |
F+W Media |
$17.99 $9.99
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Crafting Three-Dimensional Stories with Depth and Complexity
Craft a Story That Towers Above the Rest
You know it when you read it: In page after page and scene after scene, a truly engrossing novel has qualities that set it apart. Authentic characters, a well-rounded plot, and immersive settings work in harmony to create a three-dimensional experience--one you can practically step inside and explore.... [click here for more] |
F+W Media |
$17.99 $9.99
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There are many good resources out there for creating new languages, but they tend to focus more on how words change over time than on the meanings of place-names. This booklet is intended to fill the gap. It not only includes lists of historical place-names but discusses the patterns and logic behind these names.
Don't forget to buy the companion to this booklet, The Meaning of Names: Persons and... [click here for more] |
WMB Saltworks |
$2.95
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Generally, designing a culture for a book or a game presents you with a choice: either you base it on real-world cultures and likely end up with something that could be described as "Fantasy Bedouin with some Navajo bits tacked on" or you run hog wild and run the risk of overlooking something that, however innocuous, turns out to be vitally important for that type of culture.
There's another way... [click here for more] |
WMB Saltworks |
$2.95
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Aliens, Dystopias, & Monster Ecologies is a series of worldbuilding essays on alien psychologies and ethical systems, functional dystopias, recreating vampires and werewolves, original elemental systems, and figuring out just how many human-eating monsters your setting can support.
This content previously appeared on Seventh Sanctum, The Oak Wheel, Sanitarium Magazine,... [click here for more] |
WMB Saltworks |
$4.95
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Political Fantasies is a series that takes names for governments and plays around with them to see how far they can be pulled. In the tradition of Strange Nations, the results of each exploration can be dropped into your setting with little-to-no adaptation required.
This volume explores necrocracy or "rule by the dead," with possibilities like restricting the... [click here for more] |
WMB Saltworks |
$2.95
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Generally, designing a culture for a book or a game presents you with a choice: either you base it on real-world cultures and likely end up with something that could be described as "Fantasy Bedouin with some Navajo bits tacked on" or you run hog wild and run the risk of overlooking something that, however innocuous, turns out to be vitally important for that type of culture.
There's another way... [click here for more] |
WMB Saltworks |
$2.95
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Political Fantasies is a series that takes names for governments and plays around with them to see how far they can be pulled. In the tradition of Strange Nations, the results of each exploration can be dropped into your setting with little-to-no adaptation required.
This volume explores thalassocracy, or "rule by the sea." The first section discusses the common traits... [click here for more] |
WMB Saltworks |
$2.95
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There are many good resources out there for creating new languages, but they tend to focus more on how words change over time than on the meanings of personal or group names.
This booklet is intended to fill the gap. It not only includes lists of historical names (personal, family, and ethnic) but discusses the patterns and logic behind these names.
Don't forget to buy the companion to this booklet,... [click here for more] |
WMB Saltworks |
$2.95
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Generally, designing a culture for a book or a game presents you with a choice: either you base it on real-world cultures and likely end up with something that could be described as "Fantasy Bedouin with some Navajo bits tacked on" or you run hog wild and run the risk of overlooking something that, however innocuous, turns out to be vitally important for that type of culture.
There's another way... [click here for more] |
WMB Saltworks |
$2.95
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A beginner's guide to the paranormal, through the eyes of a professional paranormal investigator. If you’ve ever wanted to head out on your very own ghost hunt, but don’t quite know how to get started, this guide will get you on your way. Learn the basic information for a successful ghost investigation, plus a handy reference of vocabulary and investigative forms to use to keep you organized.... [click here for more] |
Deslisle Publications |
$3.99
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The Most Trusted Guide to Getting Published
Novel & Short Story Writer's Market 2018 is the only resource you need to get your short stories, novellas, and novels published. This edition of NSSWM features hundreds of updated listings for book publishers, literary agents, fiction publications, contests, and more, and each listing includes contact information, submission guidelines,... [click here for more] |
F+W Media |
$29.99 $14.99
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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... [click here for more] |
F+W Media |
$17.99 $9.99
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The most trusted guide to getting published!
Want to get published and paid for your writing? Let Writer's Market 2018 guide you with thousands of publishing opportunities--including listings for book publishers, consumer and trade magazines, contests and awards, and literary agents. These listings feature contact and submission information so you can get started right away. Beyond the listings,... [click here for more] |
F+W Media |
$29.99 $9.99
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This is exactly what it says on the tin: a list of 108 forms of money. If you've ever wanted someone in your setting to use something other than cash or gold coins, then look no further.
This list includes 16 food items, 19 animal products, 8 consumable items, 16 plant products, 27 forms of metal money from balls to nails, and 22 more forms of money that couldn't fit into a neat category like the... [click here for more] |
WMB Saltworks |
$1.00
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Mythic Models for Creating Original Characters
Create unforgettable characters your readers will love!
Want to make your characters and their stories more compelling, complex, and original than ever before? 45 Master Characters is here to help you explore the most common male and female archetypes--the mythic, cross-cultural models from which all characters originate.
Explore a wide variety... [click here for more] |
F+W Media |
$9.99
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Find the courage to create your best writing life.
Whether you're a fledgling writer or a veteran with years of experience, fearlessness--that elusive blend of self-acceptance, confidence, and curiosity--is the defining quality of those who find fulfillment and success. Truly fearless authors banish writer's blocks with ease, receive critiques gracefully, and infuse their passion for the... [click here for more] |
F+W Media |
$9.99
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This is exactly what it says on the tin: a list of 108 swords, polearms, and other sharp things from Europe. If you've ever wanted to give a little more detail to your character's sword or give some flavor to the weapons of your NPCs, then look no further.
This list includes 42 swords, 42 polearms & javelins, and 24 other sharp things like bodkin arrows, morning stars, and throwing darts. It... [click here for more] |
WMB Saltworks |
$1.00
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The J. Lloyd Eaton Conferences on Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature--long held at the University of California, Riverside--have been a major influence in the study of science fiction and fantasy for thirty years. The conferences have attracted leading scholars whose papers are published in Eaton volumes found in university libraries throughout the world.
This collection brings together 22 of... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
$49.95 $26.99
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Toys--those celebrated childhood cohorts and lead actors in children's imaginative play--have a fantastic history of heroism in fiction. From teddy bears that guard sleeping babies to plastic soldiers and cowboys who lay siege to wooden block castles, toys are often the heroes of the stories children inspire authors to tell.
In this collection of new essays, scholars from a range of disciplines... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
$29.95 $15.99
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The Multifarious Walking Dead in the 21st Century
Since the early 2000s, popular culture has experienced a "Zombie Renaissance," beginning in film and expanding into books, television, video games, theatre productions, phone apps, collectibles and toys.
Zombies have become allegorical figures embodying cultural anxieties, but they also serve as models for concepts in economics, political... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
$25.00 $14.99
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Fiction writers can now learn to craft an engaging plot with this new book from the best-selling author and columnist.James Scott Bell offers clear, concise information that will help you create a believable and memorable plot including techniques for crafting strong beginnings, middles and endings, with easy to understand plotting diagrams and charts.
Bell also provides brainstorming techniques... [click here for more] |
F+W Media |
$16.99 $9.99
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Aradia is a prominent figure for many Wiccan traditions, as well as other neo-pagan belief systems. Some have revered her as a Moon Goddess, while to others she is the Queen of Witches.
First published in 1899 by Charles Leland, and believed to be a collection of religious rites utilized by a coven of pagan witches in Tuscany, The Gospel of Witches holds spells to invoke and conjure Diana,... [click here for more] |
5Realms Publishing |
Pay What You Want
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Beginning with the structural features of design and play, this book explores video games as both compelling examples of story-telling and important cultural artifacts.
The author analyzes fundamentals like immersion, world building and player agency and their role in crafting narratives in the Mass Effect series, BioShock, The Last of Us, Fallout 4 and many more. The text-focused "visual... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
$45.00 $17.99
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