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How to Say It, Third Edition
by Rosalie Maggio?For anyone who has ever stared at a blank page or screen?(Kaylene Weiser, organized consultant, The Wiser Way)? the revised third edition of the bestseller that offers ?a crisp, elegant way to say everything.?(Vivian Jenkins Nelson, founder, The International Institute for Interracial Interaction) The ?exceptional, wonderful, amazing?(Vivian Jenkins Nelson, founder, The International Institute for Interracial Interaction) book that has sold nearly one million copies!How to Say It® provides clear and practical guidance for what to say?and what not to say?in any situation. Covering everything from business correspondence to personal letters, this is the perfect desk reference for anyone who often finds themselves struggling to find those perfect words for: ? Apologies and sympathy letters ? Letters to the editor ? Cover letters ? Fundraising requests ? Social correspondence, including invitations and Announcements This new edition features expanded advice for personal and business emails, blogs, and international communication.
How to Self-Publish for Under $100: The Step-by-Step Handbook to Publishing Your Book Without Breaking the Bank
by Cinquanta Cox-SmithWrite your own success story with this practical, comprehensive guide that covers everything from outline to marketing plan.No one understands the world of modern self-publishing better than author and entrepreneur Cinquanta Cox-Smith. Now she shares all her tips and tricks to finding success as a self-published author—without spending a fortune.From the benefits of beta readers to landing great endorsements, Cinquanta offers practical, detailed advice on every aspect of launching your own book. Going beyond ISBNs, covers and word count, you’ll learn about:Vanity publishingHybrid publishingSecrets to successful categorizingSEO (Search Engine Optimization)DiscountingBlog tours and endorsementsSelf-publishing on AmazonThe growing scene outside of Amazon
How to Self Publish Inexpensive Books and Ebooks
by William AllanAre you a first-time author? Have you already published your first book and didn't like the experience? Or are you thinking of writing a book, but just dread the printing and marketing of it? Well How to Self Publish Inexpensive Books and Ebooks is the book for you.William Allan has written a book recounting his experience of getting his first book published into both print and ebook formats and promoting them. His first book, a short fictional crime story entitled Four Murders in a Small Town, can be purchased at www.fourmurdersinasmalltown.com in print format and at https://store.bookbaby.com/book/Four-Murders-in-a-Small-Town in ebook format.Allan's retired living on a fixed income, so he needed to find inexpensive but professional publishing options. Many first-time authors face similar financial constraints, having more words than money. Allan tells you what you need to know and what to be wary of in the publishing industry. He tells you how to organize your copyright page and all the other pre-book pages. He addresses editing, cover design, page layout and tax issues.Allan gives you an overview of the U.S. and Canadian book publishing industries and offers advice if you're thinking about print-on-demand publishing. Most importantly, he offers costs and details on 27 U.S. and 13 Canadian book publishers so you can tell what company might best fit your situation. He also offers details of 27 mostly smaller Canadian book publishers and eight children's book publishers.Allan then outlines the costs and details of getting an ebook at 30 publishers in the U.S. and Canada. In all, details of 105 book and ebook publishers are cited in the book. By citing so many publishers, his book includes printers specializing in every imaginable genre of book, including children's, religious, indigenous, fiction and nonfiction, novels, poetry, sports, travel, biographies, mysteries, environment, current affairs, children who are authors, humour, wellness, self help, graphic novels, cookbooks, drama, French, culture, historical, film and more, as well as translation services.It's a complete book for every first-time author. In fact, some of these publishers would print your book at no expense to the author if the content meets their submission lists. And Americans using Canadian publishers would pay considerably less due to the value of the Canadian dollar.Allan offers his picks for print and ebook winners, but he leaves it up to you to decide who to trust with your manuscript. After you get published, you need book launch and marketing advice. Allan offers that too. I offer options to help novelists as well. You spent all that time writing your book. Now you need How to Self Publish Inexpensive Book and Ebooks to help you get your masterpiece out to readers. Buy it today.An interview with author William Allan Author of How to Self Publish Inexpensive Books and EbooksThis interview is made possible thanks to Self Publishing Review www.selfpublishingreview.comTell us something about your book.The basics: what's it about?I tried to write the complete book for every first-time author. It covers how to organize your copyright page and all other pre-book pages. I address editing, cover design, page layout and tax issues. I include an overview of the U.S. and Canadian book publishing industries and I offer advice to anyone thinking about print-on-demand publishing. Most importantly, I offer cost and details on 27 U.S. and 13 Canadian book publishers and 30 ebook publishers. I also include details on 27 mostly smaller Canadian book publishers and eight children's book publishers. In all, 105 book and ebook publishers are cited in the book. By including so many publishers, the book lists printers specializing in every imaginable genre of book. After you get published, you need book launch and marketing advice. I offer that too. I also offer advice to novelist
How to Self Publish Inexpensive Books and Ebooks: U.S. Edition
by William Allan<P><P>There are many books telling you how to self publish your book for less than $100 or virtually free. They recommend CreateSpace or IngramSpark. Or Smashwords for ebooks. You can do that, but you will get a book that will look like it was self published and not a professional product that will compete with books from traditional publishers. <P><P>William Allan's new book will tell you: <br>- Why you need and how to get professional editing, cover design and page layout; <br>- Where to publish your manuscript; and <br>- Get online distribution and publication for as little as $245. It also tells you which three publishers offer extensive marketing and promotion with every proposal they issue to authors. Allan's book lists 12 reasons to self publish your book and 25 ways to market your book. <P><P>The title of this book emphasizes it is aimed at finding inexpensive, quality book publishers for authors so they can market their book with confidence. With the marketing advice in Allan's book, those authors will know their book has a far better chance than most of finding an audience and being successful. <P><P> There are no guarantees in the book publishing industry today. Allan cannot and will not guarantee your book will sell thousands of copies. <P><P>What he can guarantee, if you follow the ideas in this book, is you will enter the market with a book that has all the prerequisites for success. <P><P> You will be preparing to market a book people will want to read rather than a book they will be sorry they purchased.
How To Sell And Market Your Book: A Step-by-step Guide
by Darin JewellCovers new media opportunities and targeted at both self-published and traditionally-published authors. All authors want to sell as many copies of their books as possible. They also want to raise their literary profile as high as possible. There are more new routes to publication and also for sales and marketing than ever before. But where does the author start in such a competitive market? This book sets out clearly the promotional tools available and advises which paths are likely to sell the highest number of copies and which will help to establish the writer's name as a published author. It takes careful planning and know-how, but there is nobody better to promote a book than its author. The opportunities are out there and this guide will provide the information required for an author to maximise their chance of success.
How to Speak Any Language Fluently: Fun, stimulating and effective methods to help anyone learn languages faster
by Alex RawlingsThis book will give you the skills to learn to speak any language with confidence. It uses techniques that can easily be incorporated into your daily life, while making use of whatever resources you have available. Whether you are starting out with your first foreign language or wishing to add to your repetoire, you'll find a wealth of easy-to-follow advice and achievable goals. Discover how to:-Speak with greater confidence and accuracy-Effectively learn vocabulary and grammar -Use time on the internet and social media to learn a language-Read real books, websites and articles in a foreign language-Pass exams that certify your language skills
How to Speak Any Language Fluently: Fun, stimulating and effective methods to help anyone learn languages faster
by Alex RawlingsThis book will give you the skills to learn to speak any language with confidence. It uses techniques that can easily be incorporated into your daily life, while making use of whatever resources you have available. Whether you are starting out with your first foreign language or wishing to add to your repetoire, you'll find a wealth of easy-to-follow advice and achievable goals. Discover how to:-Speak with greater confidence and accuracy-Effectively learn vocabulary and grammar -Use time on the internet and social media to learn a language-Read real books, websites and articles in a foreign language-Pass exams that certify your language skills
How to Speak Brit: The Quintessential Guide to the King's English, Cockney Slang, and Other Flummoxing British Phrases
by Christopher J. MooreThe quintessential A to Z guide to British English--perfect for every egghead and bluestocking looking to conquer the language barrier Oscar Wilde once said the Brits have "everything in common with America nowadays except, of course, language." Any visitor to Old Blighty can sympathize with Mr. Wilde. After all, even fluent English speakers can be at sixes and sevens when told to pick up the "dog and bone" or "head to the loo," so they can "spend a penny." Wherever did these peculiar expressions come from? British author Christopher J. Moore made a name for himself on this side of the pond with the sleeper success of his previous book, In Other Words. Now, Moore draws on history, literature, pop culture, and his own heritage to explore the phrases that most embody the British character. He traces the linguistic influence of writers from Chaucer to Shakespeare and Dickens to Wodehouse, and unravels the complexity Brits manage to imbue in seemingly innocuous phrases like "All right." Along the way, Moore reveals the uniquely British origins of some of the English language's more curious sayings. For example: Who is Bob and how did he become your uncle? Why do we refer to powerless politicians as "lame ducks"? How did "posh" become such a stylish word? Part language guide, part cultural study, How to Speak Brit is the perfect addition to every Anglophile's library and an entertaining primer that will charm the linguistic-minded legions.
How to Speak Dutch-ified English: An "Inwaluable" Introduction To An "Enchoyable" Accent Of The "Inklish Lankwitch (Vol #1)
by Gary GatesHere is a book for anyone tired of speaking flat, colorless, homogenized English. Pennsylvania Dutchman Gary Gates provides a glossary, read-aloud section, songs, recipes, and more in this delightful, inwaluble introduction to Dutch-ified English. Learn the meaning of "rutch" and "spritz," what a "clod" and a "crotch" are, how to pronounce and make "Cussin Rachel's Snitz und Knepp," and what has happened to food when it's all. As you read this book you will not only learn how to speak better, but when an American Dutchman becomes president you will understand him when he addresses the nation in Dutch-ified English.
How to Speak Like a Pro
by Leon FletcherThis book contains step-by-step strategies to help you develop both the confidence and skills necessary to become a good speaker, and features a handy "checklist" at teh end of each chapter.From the Paperback edition.
How to Speak Midwestern
by Edward McClelland&“A long-overdue study of the middle-American vernacular, and how that vernacular informs our identity . . . A regionally specific Urban Dictionary.&” —Inside Hook The Pittsburgh toilet. Squeaky cheese. City chicken. Shampoo Banana. Chevy in the Hole. These are all phrases that are familiar to Midwesterners, but foreign to anyone living outside the region. Find out what they mean in How to Speak Midwestern. Edward McClelland will not only explain what Midwesterners say, but how and why they say it. He examines the causes of the Northern Cities Vowel Shift, one of the most significant changes in English pronunciation in a thousand years; explains why the accents in Fargo miss the nasality that&’s a hallmark of Minnesota speech; and reveals why Chicagoans talk more like people from Buffalo than their next-door neighbors in Wisconsin. For outsiders, McClelland will include helpful information such as &“How to Talk Through Your Nose,&” &“How to Mispronounce Foreign Place Names,&” and &“&‘Well, That&’s Different&’: How to Passive-Aggressively Criticize People, Places and Things.&” If you&’re from the Midwest, you&’ll have a better understanding of why you talk the way you do. If you&’re not, well, you&’ll know exactly what to say the next time someone ends a sentence with &“eh?&” &“How to Speak Midwestern is a fascinating read, whether you hail from WOWOland, the UP, Cereal City, or Baja Minnesota.&” —Chicagoist &“A dictionary wrapped in some serious dialectology inside a gift book trailing a serious whiff of Relevance.&” —The New York Times
How to Start a Sentence: Words to Begin Sentences (English Daily Use #1)
by Manik JoshiHow to Start a Sentence: Words to Begin Sentences (English Daily Use) (Volume 1) by Manik Joshi
How to Start Writing (and When to Stop): Advice for Writers
by Wislawa SzymborskaAt once kind and hilarious, this compilation of the Nobel Prize-winning poet’s advice to writers is illustrated with her own marvelous collages In this witty “how-to” guide, Wislawa Szymborska has nothing but sympathy for the labors of would-be writers generally: “I myself started out with rotten poetry and stories,” she confesses in this collection of pieces culled from the advice she gave—anonymously—for many years in the well-known Polish journal Literary Life. She returns time and again to the mundane business of writing poetry properly, that is to say, painstakingly and sparingly. “I sigh to be a poet,” Miss A. P. from Bialogard exclaims. “I groan to be an editor,” Szymborska responds. Szymborska stubbornly insists on poetry’s “prosaic side”: “Let’s take the wings off and try writing on foot, shall we?” This delightful compilation, translated by the peerless Clare Cavanagh, will delight readers and writers alike. Perhaps you could learn to love in prose.
How to Study Linguistics
by Finch Geoffrey Peck John Coyle MartinAfter decades of being overlooked, corpus evidence is becoming an important component of the teaching and learning of languages. Above all, the profession needs guidance in the practicalities of using corpora, interpreting the results and applying them to the problems and opportunities of the classroom. This book is intensely practical, written mainly by a new generation of language teachers who are acknowledged experts in central aspects of the discipline. It offers advice on what to do in the classroom, how to cope with teachers' queries about language, what corpora to use including learner corpora and spoken corpora and how to handle the variability of language; it reports on some current research and explains how the access software is constructed, including an opportunity for the practitioner to write small but useful programs; and it takes a look into the future of corpora in language teaching.
How to Submit: Getting Your Writing Published with Literary Magazines and Small Presses
by Dennis James SweeneyA comprehensive guide to getting published and building a literary reputation through small presses and magazines — and taking ownership of your own publishing life This essential guide is the first of its kind to chart a path to publication that is writer led, community based, and accessible to all. How to Submit speaks to writers who want to publish short stories, essays, or poems in literary magazines, as well as to those looking for a fresh route to publishing a full-length book. Whether you’re a first-time submitter or you have experience sending out your work, How to Submit provides you with the tools and knowledge to successfully share your writing. It’s also a manifesto for finding joy in the process, arguing that seeking publication should give writers energy, not take it from them. Perfect for writers of any genre, How to Submit demystifies the independent publishing landscape for those seeking a place for their work that really feels like home.
How to Success!: A Writer's Guide to Fame & Fortune
by Corinne CaputoA clever writing self-help parody that skewers writers’ guides while offering amusing, almost-helpful advice.This parody self-help book for writers is filled with hilariously misguided tips, factual-looking charts, and other advice that knowingly pokes fun at writerly foibles while still cheering would-be authors on. With this book, struggling writers can find suggestions for effective paragraph shapes, tips on where to find inspiration (in your reflection, in the shapes of gum stuck to the ground, in a consultation with your doctor), thoughtful poses for author photos, pull-out procrastination excuses, and much more. How to Success! is filled with enough almost-helpful advice to keep aspiring writers amused, unblocked, and on their way to literary fame.“How to Success! lightens the pressure many creatives put on themselves to succeed. In effect, it acts as a mirror, showing readers how silly and elusive writing—and writers—can be. Caputo offers practical advice with a comedic twist that will have you laughing out loud.” —Failure Magazine
How to Suppress Women's Writing (Louann Atkins Temple Women & Culture)
by Joanna RussAre women able to achieve anything they set their minds to? In How to Suppress Women’s Writing, award-winning novelist and scholar Joanna Russ lays bare the subtle—and not so subtle—strategies that society uses to ignore, condemn, or belittle women who produce literature. As relevant today as when it was first published in 1983, this book has motivated generations of readers with its powerful feminist critique.“What is it going to take to break apart these rigidities? Russ’s book is a formidable attempt. It is angry without being self-righteous, it is thorough without being exhausting, and it is serious without being devoid of a sense of humor. But it was published over thirty years ago, in 1983, and there’s not an enormous difference between the world she describes and the world we inhabit.”—Jessa Crispin, from the foreword“A book of the most profound and original clarity. Like all clear-sighted people who look and see what has been much mystified and much lied about, Russ is quite excitingly subversive. The study of literature should never be the same again.”—Marge Piercy“Joanna Russ is a brilliant writer, a writer of real moral passion and high wit.”—Adrienne Rich
How to Suppress Women's Writing (Louann Atkins Temple Women & Culture)
by Joanna RussThis landmark feminist critique presents a &“brilliant and scathing&” survey of the forces that work against women who dare to write (Nicole Rudick, New York Review of Books). Are women able to achieve anything they set their minds to? In How to Suppress Women&’s Writing, award-winning novelist and scholar Joanna Russ lays bare the subtle—and not so subtle—strategies that society uses to ignore, condemn, or belittle women who produce literature. As relevant today as when it was first published in 1983, this book has motivated generations of readers with its powerful feminist critique. &“What is it going to take to break apart these rigidities? Russ&’s book is a formidable attempt. It is angry without being self-righteous, it is thorough without being exhausting, and it is serious without being devoid of a sense of humor. But it was published over thirty years ago, in 1983, and there&’s not an enormous difference between the world she describes and the world we inhabit&” (Jessa Crispin, from the foreword).&“A book of the most profound and original clarity.&” —Marge Piercy&“Joanna Russ is a brilliant writer, a writer of real moral passion and high wit.&” —Adrienne Rich
How To Suppress Women's Writing
by Joanna RussA provocative survey of the forces that work against women who dare to write, by the renowed author of The Female Man and other classic science fiction.
How to Survive Middle School: A Do-It-Yourself Study Guide (HOW TO SURVIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL books)
by Nina CiattoBEWARE—THIS BOOK MIGHT MAKE YOU SMARTER THAN YOUR PARENTS! Navigate the wilderness of middle school English with this hands-on, comprehensive study guide for 6th-8th graders!This highly illustrated, handy field guide makes learning an adventure inside and outside of the classroom. Study with helpful illustrations, annotated excerpts, writing prompts, essential vocabulary lists, and expert knowledge presented in a fun, bold, and easy-to-understand format. Explore and master topics like: • Grammar and Roots of Language • Metaphors, Symbols, & other Literary Devices • Types of Fiction and Nonfiction • Textual Analysis • Sources and Evidence • Tone and Voice • Narrative Themes • and more! The How to Survive Middle School study guides cover essential middle school subjects with interactive texts, useful study techniques, and engaging illustrations that make information stick! The included reflective questions and write-in sections foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, helping readers become independent learners. Each book is vetted by curriculum experts to perfectly complement middle school lesson plans. Other available subjects: World History, Math, Science, and U.S. History.
How to Talk About Books You Haven't Read
by Pierre BayardIf civilized people are expected to have read all important works of literature, and thousands more books are published every year, what are we supposed to do in those awkward social situations in which we're forced to talk about books we haven't read? <p><p>In this delightfully witty, provocative book, a huge hit in France that has drawn huge attention from critics around the world, literature professor and psychoanalyst Bayard argues that it's actually more important to know a book's role in our collective library than its details. <p><p>Using examples from such writers as Graham Greene, Oscar Wilde, Montaigne, and Umberto Eco, and even the movie Groundhog Day, he describes the many varieties of "non-reading" and the horribly sticky social situations that might confront us and then offers his advice on what to do. <p><p>Practical, funny, and thought-provoking. This book is in the end a love letter to books, offering a whole new perspective on how we read and absorb them.
How To Talk About Writing: A Fundamental Shift in Perspective
by Barbara Turner-VesselagoWith insight and clarity, Barbara Turner-Vesselago distils the essentials of ‘How To Talk About Writing’ into six revolutionary discoveries. This book provides invaluable advice for all who long to respond constructively to writers who seek their input, but who don’t know how or where to begin.Seasoned writing mentors and editors will be inspired to abandon old paradigms of editorial criticism. Those new to giving feedback will find straightforward tips—easy to comprehend and instantly rewarding to apply.Barbara Turner-Vesselago is the author of two successful writing books and a mentor to hundreds of published authors worldwide. Informative and user-friendly, this is a vital guide for writers’ groups, university seminars, and even for frank and informal one-on-one discussions between friends.
How to Talk Language Science with Everybody
by Laura Wagner Cecile McKeeDo you want to talk about the linguistic research that you think is important but you don't know where to start? Language is a topic that is relevant to everyone, and linguists are often asked to speak publicly about their research, to a range of lay audiences in the media, politics, festivals and fairs, schools, museums and public libraries. However, relaying this vital information in an engaging way can often feel like an insurmountable task. This accessible guide offers practical advice on how to talk about language to a range of non-academic audiences. It draws on the linguistics behind effective communication to help you have cooperative conversations, and to organize your information for a diverse range of people. It is illustrated with a wealth of examples from real-life scenarios, and includes chapter-by-chapter worksheets, enabling you to make your own fun and interesting language science activities to share with others.
How to Talk Like a Local: A National Phrasebook from the author of Word Perfect
by Susie Dent'Susie Dent is a national treasure' RICHARD OSMAN'Susie Dent is a one-off. She breathes life and fun into words and language' PAM AYRES__________________________________________Would you be bewildered if someone described you as radgy?Do you know how to recognise a tittamatorter?And would you understand if someone called you a culchie?How to Talk Like a Local gathers together hundreds of words from all over the country and digs down to uncover their origins. From dardledumdue, which means daydreamer in East Anglia, through forkin robbins, the Yorkshire term for earwigs, to clemt, a Lancashire word that means hungry, it investigates an astonishingly rich variety of regional expressions, and provides a fascinating insight into the history of the English language.If you're intrigued by colourful words and phrases, if you're interested in how English is really spoken, or if you simply want to find out a bit more about the development of our language, How to Talk Like a Local is irresistible - and enlightening - reading.__________________________________________________'Nobody on earth knows more about the English language than Susie Dent and nobody writes about it more entertainingly' GYLES BRANDRETH'It's an interesting and, at times, hilarious read. One for word-lovers' THE SUN
How To Talk So People Will Listen: And Sound Confident (Even When You’re Not)
by Lizzie WaterworthFind your voice and own the room, even when your legs are shaking!Professional cartoon voice artist Lizzie Waterworth tells you all about her strategies for confident speaking, from breathing exercises to what to do with your hands, and how to conquer that pesky inner voice that whispers "what if...?".Packed with funny stories from Lizzie's world of cartoons, and top tips from a host of professional voice artists and public figures, such as Stephen Fry, David Menkin, and BBC presenter Ben Shires, this book is full of practical advice to help you find your voice!'We teach our children reading and writing but we forget listening and speaking, which are essential life skills. Lizzie brilliantly fills that gap for speaking in this fun, easy to read manual for children of all ages (and parents too!). Every child should have this!' - Julian Treasure, top-10 TED speaker and author of How To Be Heard'The book looks really brilliant - I will definitely be using it for homework sessions with my younger ones.' - Dr Natalie Cawley, counselling psychologist and psychotherapist'Lizzie has a terrific way of helping folks overcome natural fears about speaking in front of others, and this book very much captures her spirit and energy. In How to Talk so People Will Listen, she draws on her professional knowledge and experience to treat the topic seriously while also making it fun.' - James Tierney, Yale University English Language Programs'This book is perfect for helping young ones learn essential skills and grow self-confidence all whilst having fun reading!' - Claudia Dalley, Head of POP Channels'This book is great because it's instructional without being full of jargon...and it's funny too! Definitely one for children and adults even!' - Monique Berry, Headteacher'It&’s like a cartoon on the outside and inside the playfulness continues. I really think this book is an invaluable resource. Although this book is designed for young people, Lizzie&’s advice is applicable to people of any age.' - Ranny Levy, Founder and President, KIDS FIRST! / Coalition for Quality Children's Media