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To tell or not to tell, that is the ultimate question... Writing a novel is all about showing the reader things they've never seen before. And since there is no movie screen, the only way to do this is through imagination and lots of it. This book includes places and location, actions, seasons and weather, and more. Remember, give your reader the pieces and let them put it together inside their head.

Is your exposition up to par? Exposition exists to deepen your audience's understanding of the world in which your story takes place. It also provides readers additional information about the events of your story, such as explanation of necessary background information.

Have 20 or 30 minutes? If so, that’s plenty of time. Write your detective novel now!

Mystery is one of the biggest genres. It’s sales on Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble, and so on, have always been remarkable. Why is that? Well, because it raises questions in the listener's mind (like a puzzle), where they have to figure our where the pieces connect. Your requirements: a mystery story idea that is waiting to be written.

Have you googled "How to pace a novel" and still haven't found the answer you're looking for? Pace, pace, pace! What is it exactly and how can you do it flawlessly? You may be writing your romance novel and in the fifth chapter there is a car crash. Should that scene's pace be different from your other scenes? Discover the answer in this informative audiobook.

Voice is what makes you, you. It's identifiable, easily remembered, and most importantly, it is why readers keep reading your book. Other than the amazing characters you've created, plot, and more... voice is what you need to develop. Voice is what is distinctly yours and no one can take that away from you. No one!

Have thirty minutes? That's all you need... Requirements are: a notebook, a pencil, and a functioning brain. Writing is your dream career. We know exactly how you feel. Hand cramps are well worth it when you're spending several months fleshing out an amazing story. Therefore fast, simple editing is what you seek.

Think of the synopsis like an elevator pitch. You have only a few minutes, a one-time opportunity to sell your novel idea. Agents and publishers have busy days. Get it right the first time and you will see results.

You like creating your own stories. And scenes are what drives your novel towards the right path; however they are also one of the most difficult things to write. We've all been there. Trust me, you're not alone. But because of your difficulty with fleshing out scenes, you tend to get stuck and resort to yahoo answers, or worse, stop writing altogether.

Years may pass after a listener has listened to your book, but one thing will remain with them. Yes, it is theme alright. Theme is what breathes life and meaning into your novel. It is what makes your novel something worth listened toing again; something worth remembering; something worth sharing. Some authors overlook theme… which isn’t a good thing. What seems to be a trivial matter really can make or break your story. And get this, whether you choose a theme or not, it will always be there no matter what.

If you're a self-publishing writer then you'll need a good beta reader. Beta readers are people who read your books before you publish them to make sure your stories are logical to your readers. Every author should have at least one beta reader, and this book will explain how to get one.

You just came up with a great story for a mystery/crime novel, but there's a problem: You don't know how to plant clues in your story. And after hours upon hours of Googling "how to hide clues in a detective novel", your results end up as zilch, zero, nada!

Co-authoring a Book? The good, the bad, the ugly.

Say it isn't so! You are coming to the end of your novel...DUN, dun, dunnnnn...and now you have no idea what to write or what to do. How are you going to wrap up those loose ends in time (before the deadline of your debut novel)? I mean, brainstorming doesn't seem to work; inspiration from similar novels and the support of fellow authors doesn't seem to work. What, oh what, can a serious writer do in order to get the job done?

We gathered information from the real deal and incorporated it into this book. Not only will this give your writing that much more realism, but it will directly reflect you and as a debut writer.

Please don't keep that headache of yours. It isn't going to help you, and it probably will not be kind to your health. So, instead of taking Advil, listen to Wedding on a Budget. It's worth it, and it's cheap!

Think: creativity on a whole new high - bursts of colorful imagery, radiant characters, and interesting dilemmas all thrown into a very short story! Then that twist ending, shining a light so bright, blinding your readers with awesomeness and, best of all, yourself....

This book is mainly going to focus on red herrings; however we do provide more information about hiding clues in your novel for creating a pretty epic story. When it comes to detective novels, the trick is to know more than your audience and your detective. Be ahead of the game as the writer. You control where your story goes!

Some writers like to draw from raw material, others like an outline. Even if you're not sure what you want yet, it's a bonus to read this book. Many writers start off great but then halfway through they get writer's block. NOT COOL. Then what? What do they have as a reference? So the manuscript gets put away for months, sometimes even years all because they didn't have an outline.

We all have questions, and this is why I've started this series in order to answers some of the questions that both you and I have. For this topic I wonder why some people became an atheist. I've compiled a few stories from people who want to share their experiences. Throughout this book, there will be a rating system of up four stars.

The definition of the word "imagine" is compelling. Imagination can induce you into a hypnotic trance, making you forget your own reality. In order to imagine a fictional world, you have to leave your rational brain and reach into your unconscious right brain. Listen to this audiobook to discover how.