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  • Writing Projects : How to Buy Used Textbooks

    Posted by admin on April 1st, 2010 and filed under used books | No Comments »

    Used textbooks can be bought online at such Web sites as Amazon, eBay or Craigslist, or they can be purchased at local used book stores. Find used textbooks to save a little money with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.

    Expert: Laura Minnegerode
    Bio: Laura Minnigerode is a writing instructor and former classroom teacher.
    Filmmaker: Todd Green

    Duration : 0:1:54

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    Teaching, Writing & Books : How to Read Mystery Books Online

    Posted by admin on April 1st, 2010 and filed under books online | 3 Comments »

    When it comes to reading mystery books online, it’s helpful to think about public domain books that are available for free. Find public domain books, including mystery books, at gutenberg.org with tips from a former teacher in this free video on education.

    Expert: Laura Minnigerode
    Contact: www.youngwritersworkshops.com
    Bio: Laura Minnigerode is a writing instructor and former classroom teacher.
    Filmmaker: Todd Green

    Duration : 0:2:8

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    Teaching, Writing & Books : How to Read Fiction Books Online

    Posted by admin on April 1st, 2010 and filed under fiction books | 3 Comments »

    Reading fiction books on the Internet can often be as simple as searching the Gutenberg Project for public domain books that have become digitized online. Join a favorite author’s mailing list to read fiction books online with tips from a former teacher in this free video on education.

    Expert: Laura Minnigerode
    Contact: www.youngwritersworkshops.com
    Bio: Laura Minnigerode is a writing instructor and former classroom teacher.
    Filmmaker: Todd Green

    Duration : 0:1:54

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    Authors take note: A new way to sell children’s books?

    Posted by admin on March 26th, 2010 and filed under childrens books | 12 Comments »

    From http://cbiclubhouse.com, a look at a fascinating new service that may change the way children’s books are sold.

    Duration : 0:4:38

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    The Future of Publishing – created by DK (UK)

    Posted by admin on March 20th, 2010 and filed under publishing books | 25 Comments »

    This video was prepared by the UK branch of Dorling Kindersley Books and produced by Khaki Films (http://www.thekhakigroup.com/). Originally meant solely for a DK sales conference, the video was such a hit internally that it is now being shared externally. We hope you enjoy it (and make sure you watch it up to at least the halfway point, there’s a surprise!).

    Read an interview with the creator of the video on the Penguin Blog: http://bit.ly/futureofpublishing
    The clip was inspired by a video created by an Argentinian agency, Savaglio/TBWA entitled Truth:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFz5jb…

    http://us.penguingroup.com

    Duration : 0:2:26

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    Writing Children’s Books: A Crash Course in Submitting a Manuscript to a Publisher

    Posted by admin on March 11th, 2010 and filed under childrens books | 6 Comments »

    Visit http://cbiclubhouse.com for more info about writing children’s books! This vid is a no-nonsense guide to submitting a picture book or a longer piece of fiction or nonfiction to a children’s book publisher. Tips include formatting the manuscript, finding publisher, writing query letters and more. Presented by Jon Bard of CBIClubhouse.com, the essential resource for children’s authors.

    Duration : 0:5:5

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    Get Published! Book Publishing for Self Publishing Authors

    Posted by admin on March 8th, 2010 and filed under publishing books | 18 Comments »

    Author Originated Book Publishing puts our authors in the driver’s seat. Retain all rights to your book, enjoy royalties paid monthly, and benefit from extensive distribution outlets with a book that is guaranteed returnable to bookstores. Find out how our POD book publishing method can take you from un-published writer to published author.

    Duration : 0:9:56

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    Writing Fiction & Poetry : How to Write a Book or Story

    Posted by admin on February 24th, 2010 and filed under fiction books | 25 Comments »

    When writing a book or story, first determine the reason for writing it, and then stay committed to writing every day to establish the exposition, complication, climax and resolution of the story. Compose a book, whether as a form of expression or a form of financial stability, with tips from a published author and English professor in this free video on writing.

    Expert: David M. Harris
    Bio: David M. Harris has taught English at Vanderbilt University and elsewhere.
    Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

    Duration : 0:2:19

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    How to Write a Book Proposal : How to Write a Chapter Synopsis

    Posted by admin on January 16th, 2010 and filed under fiction books | 8 Comments »

    Trying to summarize a chapter? Learn tips for writing a chapter synopsis in this free video clip about book proposal examples and ideas.

    Expert: Tim Kimmel
    Contact: www.familymatters.net
    Bio: Tim Kimmel is the CEO of Family Matters Inc., has written and published 11 non-fiction books, and speaks all over the nation to audiences of thousands on marriage and family.
    Filmmaker: Cody Kimmel

    Duration : 0:1:35

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    How to write popular fiction novels Showing not Telling

    Posted by admin on January 6th, 2010 and filed under fiction books | 25 Comments »

    It was hard to find videos that taught how to write a novel, so I decided to make some. The information I share is information you can read in several books on the topic, such as On Writing by Stephen King, or Writing Popular Fiction by Dean Koonts.

    Duration : 0:9:58

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