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“Story Engineering” by Larry Brooks: A Review

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[*NB:* Between now and the end of March, if you buy a copy of Story Engineering: Mastering the 6 Core Competencies of Successful Storytelling, you'll also get a free copy of Larry Brooks's eBook 101 Slightly Unpredictable Tips for Novelists and Screenwriters. Just purchase Story Engineering, then send an email to storyfixer [at] gmail [dot] com with the

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What Are Your Favourite Books on Writing?

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UPDATE: See the end of this post for a complete list of recommendations given by the wonderful readers here at Write It Sideways. Here’s an email I got yesterday: I was wondering if you had any suggestions on books I should buy as a reader who wants to become a writer. The library close to

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Your Top Reading Recommendations from 2010

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I read more than 30 books in 2010. Last year was the first time I made a concerted effort to record the titles and authors of the books I read. In hindsight, I’m so glad I did. I would never have remembered half the titles if I hadn’t. I’d love to recommend some of my

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Amazon Kindle 3 eBook Reader: A Review

Click here to download a transcript of the Amazon Kindle 3 Review video. A couple of weeks ago, I received my new Amazon Kindle 3 (6″ Wi-Fi) eBook reader in the mail, and I’m loving it. Here’s a brief run-down of why I think the Kindle 3 is a great tool for readers and writers:

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Demand Studios: Scam or Legitimate Freelancing?

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Write from home in your jammies and get paid for it? Stay home with your kids and make money on the side? We’ve heard it all before. When I first saw an ad for Demand Studios several months ago, I was doubtful as to its legitimacy. Demand Studios is a company that pays freelance writers

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Reading Recommendations for Writers, Summer ’10

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With August quickly coming to an end, I thought we should take a moment to reflect on the books we’ve read this summer, and recommend any gems to our fellow readers. Here are some brief descriptions of the 5 books I’ve read this summer, along with my thoughts on recommending them to other readers:

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