Writing First

Ready to Start Writing Your Book? Discover What Every First-Time Author Needs to Know For years now, you’ve been saying, “I need to write this book.” But every year, you still don’t write it. The real reason… basically, you don’t know where to start. Sure, you’ve jotted down some notes on your phone and you’ve scripted content or scenes out in your head, but when it actually comes to the writing process, you’re stuck and nothing has made it onto paper. You’ve tried Googling and YouTubing ways to get started, but each article or video just leads you further down the ...

The Apostolic Fathers in Modern English Experience the earliest Christian writings, clearly translated for today. This edition presents the complete collection traditionally known as the Apostolic Fathers in fresh, readable modern English, paired with concise, thematic essays at the end of the book that frame the world, worship, and witness of the early church. If you’ve tried public-domain or Victorian renderings and bounced off the archaic phrasing, this volume is built to be faithful, direct, and readable, without dumbing anything down. What’s Included (Complete Texts) 1 & 2 Clement ...

The day before Murray McBride moves Jenny, his beloved wife of eighty years, into a memory care center, she convinces him to search for a case her grandfather buried long ago, said to contain “a treasure worth more than gold.” With the help of some new friends, Murray and Jenny retrace their steps from years before. Over the course of the day, Murray tenderly retells their love story—how they met, the challenges they faced and overcame, and their initial attempt at the quest.

In 1963 Colin Fletcher became the first man to walk the length of Grand canyon, below the Rim. It began with a dream, when he and a friend detoured from a cross-country trip to take a hurried look at the great natural wonder. Standing on the Rim, surrounded by the profound and almost mystical silence, Fletcher knew that something had happened to the way he looked at things. He also knew that the Canyon, with its depths and distances, cliffs, buttes, and hanging terraces, beckoned to him, calling him on a journey that would challenge both his body and his mind.

Soothe your inner critic and start writing. So, you want to write a book... Maybe being a published author is your lifelong dream. Or maybe you’ve recently been inspired to put pen to paper (or fingers to your keyboard). But when it comes time to sit down and actually do the writing, you freeze. What if my idea isn’t any good? What if I’m a terrible writer? What if no one wants to read what I put out there? What if I get nothing but one-star reviews on Amazon? And just like that, the notebook is closed, and writing a book is nothing more than a distant fantasy. Sound familiar? Well, ...

In this book, Justin Martyr boldly defends the Christian faith before the Roman government. He addresses the core beliefs of the early church and refutes the lies spread abroad about them. A truly inspirational piece of literature that should not disappoint the hungry soul looking for pure doctrine and teaching. He truly was a man of God that held great understanding of godly virtue and wisdom. May you be abundantly blessed as you partake in this book!

When we’re writing a book, we need inspiration, and we need the “how-to” pieces that we were never taught in school. Start Writing Your Book Today provides both. Over the last 10 years as a writing coach, Morgan has developed a blend of mindset and mechanics to help authors through feeling stuck and into power writing through their books. In this book, Morgan shares her methods with you, so that you can step up and become the writer you know you’re meant to be.

To write for the theater, you need to know about theater. Ideas are easy to come by. Examine your background, interest, and beliefs. Examine the world around you. Exercises can help you come up with ideas. Choose the audience you want to reach, and write to that audience.

Struggling with writer’s block? Haunted by the blank page? Write Your Worst First Draft is your ultimate guide to overcoming perfectionism and rediscovering the joy of writing. This refreshingly practical and inspiring book is packed with tips, tools, and real-life examples to help you: Write freely without judging yourself. Embrace the messiness of first drafts—because all great stories start somewhere. Use proven strategies like freewriting, writing sprints, and word count tracking to build momentum. Learn from the struggles of famous authors who turned rough drafts into iconic works....

Discover the ultimate beginner-friendly guide to Amazon KDP success! This comprehensive audiobook + PDF package breaks down the entire self-publishing journey into simple, actionable steps that anyone can follow — no tech skills required.

Grow your audience. Sell your product. Share your wisdom. Make more money... fast. A book is the perfect way to boost your brand, business, or profile—but writing one traditionally takes months of effort and specialized knowledge. Fortunately, in 2025, with tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Google Gemini, creating an incredible nonfiction book has never been quicker or easier! In How to Write a Nonfiction Book with AI in 2025, bestselling author and tech journalist Anthony P. Carter reveals how to use artificial intelligence to write smarter and faster—without sacrificing your unique ...

Your Ultimate Guide to Writing, Editing, and Self-Publishing Success Have you dreamed of becoming a self-published author, but felt overwhelmed by the process? Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this comprehensive guide is your roadmap to turning your writing aspirations into reality. Packed with expert insights, step-by-step instructions, and actionable strategies, this book is designed to help you transform your ideas into a professionally polished eBook—and get it in front of the readers who will love it. Learn the Essentials of Crafting an Engaging ...

Still living with that book idea in your head? What if that idea were a book by ... Sunday evening? What if it were not only DONE but FUN? In this breakthrough book, you'll discover: How to put aside the mountain you're up against--and climb the hill first. How tiny, daily action (the tortoise) wins over the quick fix (the hare). How to laser focus your idea and remove the fluff. You might be wondering, "Wait a minute here. How am I going to get my 317-page masterpiece done by Sunday?" Answer: you're not. PRO TIP: in this single weekend, we're going to start, write, and finish a short, ...

The opening pages of your screenplay are so important, it is here that you need to grab the reader's attention and not let go. Established writer Robin Bailes outlines how you can get your screenplay to grab the reader by the throat. With examples for popular movies as well as original un-filmed scripts, this is the book you need to get your story moving in the right direction!

Everybody wants to write a book, but most authors fall short. If only there was a clear, systematic, structured approach to crafting bestsellers that would... help you organize your creative ideas unravel the messy writing process save months of editing and revision increase engagement and get more book reviews keep readers glued to each page with dramatic tension impress your mom (and everyone else) with your genius When I started out as an author, I read every book on craft, plotting and writing techniques I could find - but they left me more confused than ever. I ended up quitting, and ...

Immortalized as Dean Moriarty by Jack Kerouac in his epic novel, On the Road, Neal Cassady was infamous for his unstoppable energy and his overwhelming charm, his savvy hustle and his devil-may-care attitude. A treasured friend and traveling companion of Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, and Ken Kesey, to name just some of his cohorts on the beatnik path, Cassady lived life to the fullest, ready for inspiration at any turn. Here are his autobiographical writings, the rambling American saga of a free man.

“Do you want to write clearer, livelier prose? This witty primer will help.” —The New York Times Book Review An exploration of how the most ordinary words can be turned into verbal constellations of extraordinary grace through the art of building sentences The sentence is the common...

Known to historians as "the First American," Benjamin Franklin is without a doubt the most accessible of America's founding fathers. His writings have inspired millions of Americans, and even now, more than 200 years after his death, his wit and humor still brighten lives all across the world. But what was this great man's view on faith? Was he really a Deist as so many historians have proposed? Was he a humanist like so many of his French friends? Is there any possibility that he could have been a Christian? In this unique volume, Bill Fortenberry has collected everything that Franklin ...

Writing a short book for children ought to be easy, right? Not if you don't know what you're doing. The picture book is an art form with a definite blueprint, and you deviate from it at your peril. Like all of the writing lessons from the Front books, this book is brief. There are other books with philosophies and backgrounds and lots of full color illustrations on glossy pages, and this isn’t one of them.

Are you ready to take the plunge into publishing your book? Not so fast. The difference between a poorly written book and a publication that can capture hearts, change lives, entertain, or inform lies in the words. Your job, as author, is to get the words in the right order. Every. Word. Matters. First-time authors, and even veteran writers, go down rabbit holes with their writing, and sometimes it’s the editor who helps dig them out of those traps. Nothing like an amateur blunder to label your manuscript substandard. Amateurish. Real writing takes place after you have the bones down ...