Crafts & Hobbies

A publisher reveals for the first time the inside secrets that any writer can use to get their book published. Having published over 500 books and rejected more than 10,000 authors, Stewart Ferris know why books get accepted or rejected and has distilled that knowledge into this essential book. The concept that a good book will always find a publisher is outdated and over-simplistic. The truth is that most writers remain unpublished because they pay attention only to the quality of their writing. Publishers are business people. Their job is to make money from selling books. They know that high quality writing alone is not always enough to make a profitable book, so when choosing which manuscripts to sign up for publication they think about many more elements than just the words on the page. Find out what those elements are in this book. more...

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The only career book to match the right job to your clever personality. The inspiring Careers for Crafty People and Other Dexterous Types encourages you to embrace your individuality by finding the job that matches your character traits. Includes:.:.; Suggested jobs in a wide range of settings, from the office to the outdoors.; A selection of jobs with different levels of educational requirements.; Advice on competing in hot job markets.; Tips on transforming hobbies into job skills. more...

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You're no idiot, of course. You know that 'English' isn't just the name of a language, it's also the type of spin you use to control the cue ball in pool. But when it comes to racking them up, making a break shot, and sinking balls in the corner pocket, you feel like 'English' is your second language. Don't hang up your cue stick yet! more...

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Song has been a part of people's culture since the beginning. From classical and rock and roll to country and jazz - there are hundreds of thousands of budding and established songwriters burning to write the next great hit. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Songwriting is the one-stop resource for all inspiring songwriters to learn how much musical training is needed, how to put together the basics of a song for various popular genres, how to tailor songs to different industries (TV and film), how to get great ideas, where to find collaborators, publishers and agents and how the Internet is impacting the world of songwriting. more...

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This fun, funky guide helps you find your style and create great hand-knit clothes and accessories that express it. Easy-to-follow instructions with colorful illustrations get you going even if you've never picked up knitting needles before. C more...

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