Not exact matches
Higher criticism
includes an analysis
of the literary
genre of the text, its historical background, the history
of the oral tradition behind the text, and the cultural and psychological factors at work on the
author and editor (or editors)
of the text.
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Includes 129 original reading passages and comprehension questions *** ***
Includes 30 fluency passages *** ***
Includes 11 Reading Posters *** - character, setting, realism and fantasy, main idea and details, cause and effect,
author's purpose, compare and contrast, sequence, plot, theme, and drawing conclusions ***
Includes four level charts for teachers, parents, or students, so that they can keep track
of their progress *** ***
Includes a roster - words correct per minute for each student / child for fall / winter / spring *** Skills addressed in this resource: # 1 - think and search # 2 -
author and me # 3 - analyze text structure # 4 - identify setting # 5 - identify character # 6 - identify plot # 7 - make and confirm predictions # 8 - cause and effect # 9 - compare and contrast # 10 - retell # 11 - classify and categorize # 12 - alliteration # 13 - rhyme and rhythmic patterns # 14 - onomatopoeia # 15 - similes # 16 - repetition and word choice # 17 - sensory language # 18 - study skills # 19 - text features # 20 -
genres This is GREAT practice for testing while also providing a lot
of fluency practice!
Lessons should
include a global and diverse variety
of authors, time periods,
genres, and cultural perspectives
The aim
of the partnership is to foster independent reading and discussion
of important literary texts,
including novels and short story collections from a range
of genres and
authors, both historical and more contemporary.
The maturity
of their business was immediately apparent from the detailed information available to
authors,
including a per -
genre subscriber count and price for e-book promotions.
We work with
authors of all
genres including fiction, nonfiction, memoir, children's books, and Christian books.
Get an overview
of general book terms,
including author royalties, book
genre, imprint, and subsidiary rights.
In addition,
authors learn more about similar titles,
including genre classification, publisher
of record, publishing date, unit sales data, and online links to Goodreads, helping them learn more about the writer and title history.
Consider getting together with a few other
authors in your
genre to create lists
of recommendations that
include all
of your group's books and others that you enjoy or that have inspired you.
Incidentally, Lynn Viehl is a good example
of an
author who has published in multiple
genres and categories — science fiction, romance, dark fantasy, young adult, christian fiction, and non-fiction (
including many free ebooks on writing craft).
There are special considerations for
authors of every
genre,
including children's books, that need to be considered when writing or pitching a project.
During this insider interview on our literary agent blog, Carol Plum - Ucci,
author of more than half a dozen young adult novels published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, in hardcover and paperback,
including The Body
of Christopher Creed, shares advice for
authors of all
genres about how to write, publish, and / or promote their books.
We offer Independent
Authors that write non-fiction business
genre books an end - to - end set
of publishing pathways that
Include:
Mark Malatesta is a former AAR literary agent turned
author coach, now helping
authors of all
genres (
including children's books), at all stages
of development (novice to veteran), get top agents, publishers, and book deals.
Some
of the greatest and most well - known
authors in the
genre,
including Baldacci but also names like James Patterson and Patricia Cornwell, routinely maintain three - and four - star average ratings for their books.
Included in the responses
of more than 9,000
authors of different
genres and publishing models was the hard truth about how much — or rather,... [Read more...]
Blurb, who began as a limited print company who specialized in niche books like professional portfolios before expanding into
genres like indie cookbooks and art books, announced today that it has a host
of new features for
authors,
including free ISBN numbers, direct to Amazon distribution for print, and a new tool called BookWright that lets
authors upload without having to have the expertise to submit files through Adobe's InDesign.
By the Edgar Award — winning novelist whose thrillers
include The Rules
of Survival (2006), this tale, inspired by the song «Scarborough Fair,» showcases the
author's finesse at melding
genres.
Dark Dreamers on Writing contains interviews
of several prominent
authors in the horror
genre including Stephen King, Robert McCammon, Clive Barker, Dean R. Koontz, Robert Bloch, Ray Bradbury, Neil Gaiman, Jack Ketchum, Richard Matheson, Peter Straub, and many other masters
of the
genre.
The Star interviews Malaysian
genre authors,
including me, about the increasing popularity
of genre fiction in Malaysia.
Word Branch Publishing (WBP) is located in the heart
of Appalachia in North Carolina and specializes in working
authors in a variety
of genres including science fiction, fantasy, spiritual, and young adult.
As a marketing consultant, I've been fortunate to work with a number
of bestselling & highly acclaimed
authors in a range
of genres,
including Andrew Gross, Mary Jo Putney, Julianne MacLean, Bruce Henderson, Sharon Guskin, and Charles Belfoure.
The Bookseller conducted a survey
of 168 e-books taken across -
genres and from frontlist, mid-list and backlist and ranging from large to independent publishers (
including those on agency), Amazon - published and self - published
authors has found little change in prices from 23rd December to 2nd January and from 2nd to 5th January.
While Thomas Nelson is in the area
of trade publications, it can bring some
of the best known
authors in the inspirational
genre to this deal,
including the works
of Billy Graham, Max Lucado, and Dave Ramsey.
This
includes the addition
of new
genres and categories in response to the wide variety
of writings that
authors are now able to publish at their own discretion.
For instance, our sports / travel
author may find that many books in her
genre include a figure
of a person running on the cover, with bright colours and a large title.
Written by some
of the best
authors in these
genres,
including New York Times Best - Selling romance
author Nora Roberts.
Well, sort
of... With options for
authors in almost every
genre, the completely turnkey One - Click Publishing packages
include everything an
author needs to polish and format a manuscript, send it to print, promote, and start selling, all instantly set in action at the moment
of purchase.
Included in the responses
of more than 9,000
authors of different
genres and publishing models was the hard truth about how much — or rather, how little —
authors actually make.
The company has a long history
of publishing successful
authors in the fiction
genre including John B. Keane, Terry Prone,.
Previous winners
of genre interest
include writers Octavia E. Butler, Junot Díaz, Virginia Hamilton, Jonathan Lethem, Karen Russell, George Saunders, and
author / artist David Macaulay.
Thousands
of indie
authors are earning good money publishing in a wide variety
of genres,
including Mysteries, Thrillers, and Suspense, to name just a few.
If you love the book
of an
author in your
genre who has given you a nice review, and you want to avoid any worries, give her a spotlight or interview on your blog or offer a blurb to be
included in the «editorial reviews» instead
of appearing to trade.
It is a good idea to
include on your blog a list
of author blog sites who write in a similar style or
genre to your own.
How much a self - published
author makes in royalties depends on a lot
of factors,
including how many books they have, the
genre they write in, and how savvy they are at marketing.
9 Create a Gift Basket
of Books — gather up a few other
authors (books that are in a different
genre than yours)--
include covers, brief descriptions, links to buy — and everyone cross promotes to their lists.
Author of various book
genres including science fiction, UFO Sightings and children's stories.
While a small literary agency, our client list
includes some
of the best and brightest
authors in their
genres and subject areas.
If they published textbooks or travelogues it wouldn't have stopped me, but they publish fiction in some
of the same
genres I write in,
including a few by some
of my favorite
authors.
Plans are to expand the list to over a dozen books per year and
include a variety
of other writing types,
genres and
authors.
She uses her 20 plus year knowledge
of the industry, love
of the romance
genre, and experience from her years
of workshop presentations,
including «The Other Side
of the Bookshelf» and «Crucial Things to Know BEFORE You Publish» to help published and unpublished
authors understand the publishing process as it relates to the retail and wholesale side
of the business.
This ongoing series
of essays on the craft
of writing will
include all topics related to writing fiction,
including: The Basics Plot & Structure Voice Theme POV Characterization Dialogue Narrative Creating a bond with your reader Pacing Advanced writing and plotting techniques Writer's block Marketing Branding Publishing Self - publishing Healthy habits Bad habits The Writer's Life eBook formatting Paperback formatting Amazon keywords Writing blurbs and descriptions Cover design & layout Productivity The Classics Short stories Poetry The Writing Process Show don't Tell Self - editing Proofreading Building a solid career Targeting a specific
genre Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Sharpening your writing skills Making every word count Deadlines Putting together an Anthology Working with other artists Collaborating Grammar Punctuation Writing for a career Treating it as a business Running a small press Financing your career Keeping track of your royalties Staying motivated Writing movies Writing comics Writing games Building a fan - base Online presence Newsletters Podcasting Author interviews Media appearances Websites Blogging And so much more... Are you ready to be called an au
genre Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Sharpening your writing skills Making every word count Deadlines Putting together an Anthology Working with other artists Collaborating Grammar Punctuation Writing for a career Treating it as a business Running a small press Financing your career Keeping track of your royalties Staying motivated Writing movies Writing comics Writing games Building a fan - base Online presence Newsletters Podcasting Author interviews Media appearances Websites Blogging And so much more... Are you ready to be called an au
Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Sharpening your writing skills Making every word count Deadlines Putting together an Anthology Working with other artists Collaborating Grammar Punctuation Writing for a career Treating it as a business Running a small press Financing your career Keeping track
of your royalties Staying motivated Writing movies Writing comics Writing games Building a fan - base Online presence Newsletters Podcasting
Author interviews Media appearances Websites Blogging And so much more... Are you ready to be called an a
Author interviews Media appearances Websites Blogging And so much more... Are you ready to be called an
authorauthor?
His websites
include The Bestselling
Author, The Directory
of Literary Agents, Literary Agent Undercover, How to Write a Query Letter, The Book
Genre Dictionary, and Writing Quotes.
EM: A good in - person pitch is a to - the - point conversation, not a memorized monologue,
including a book's
genre, word length, similar -
author readership, and a brief description
of the plot and hook.
A survey
of 168 e-books taken across -
genres and from frontlist, mid-list and backlist and ranging from large to independent publishers (
including those on agency), Amazon - published and self - published
authors has found little change in prices from 23rd December to 2nd January and from 2nd to 5th January.
Cool Gus Publishing is one
of the most successful
author - generated publishing partnerships with sales ranking in the top 1 %, and numerous titles selling into the top 100 in their
genres on Kindle, PubIt and other e-book platforms,
including a # 2 National Bestseller on BarnesandNoble.com and two separate # 1 science fiction bestsellers on both US and UK Kindle.
Included in this post are new Kindle book releases by independent
authors in a variety
of genres: I'm certain you will find something to enjoy in the offerings below.
Literary fiction by the likes
of Salman Rushdie, Harper Lee and Toni Morrison helps improve readers» understanding
of other people's emotions, according to new research — but
genre writing, from
authors including Danielle Steel and Clive Cussler, does not.
TMG represents over 1,000 bestselling and emerging
authors in a range
of genres of fiction and nonfiction, many
of whom have appeared on the New York Times Best Sellers Lists and have won major awards and prizes,
including the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the National Book Critics Circle Award, the P.E.N. Faulkner Award, the P.E.N. Hemingway Award, The Booker Prize, and the L.A. Times Book Award, among others.
Even though I know a whole bunch
of well known
authors with big platforms in my
genre,
including some personal friends and many I've met in real life, I still feel uncomfortable asking for favors.