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Advice On Writing A Book
Advice for Writing A Book in another time period?
I Want To Write A Book that is set in Ancient Egypt and have done a lot of research, but I don’t have an Phd in Egyptology. I was wondering if it is still possible to write a book on a time period with extensive research instead of actually going to school for it. I want to make it as historically accurate as possible, any advice?
If you are going to write fiction, of course you don’t need a Phd in Egyptology so long as you have done sufficient research that your story will be believable and able to withstand the scrutiny of those who have similar backgrounds to yours. However, if you are planning to write nonfiction, a book which is intended to be historically valid and which you would hope to have respected by the scholarly community, then you should write with great care, citing your sources, including a bibliography, footnotes, etc. Doubtlessly, you know the requirements. If fiction is to be your vehicle, I think that your objective should be more to write a compelling story than to be absolutely flawless in the historical details. Whatever your goal, good luck!
Advice On Writing a Book and Getting it Published
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Almost Famous $5.95 Almost Famous is the movie Cameron Crowe has been waiting a lifetime to tell. The fictionalization of Crowe’s days as a teenage reporter for Creem and Rolling Stone has all the well-written characters and wonderful “movie moments” that we expect from Crowe (Jerry Maguire), but the film has an intangible something extra–an insider’s touch that will turn the film into the ode to ’70s rock & roll fo… |
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The Squirrels/Fern and Persimmony Glitchet $1.99 … |
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Nixon Gives Fred Financial Advice — And He Loses His Shirt $1.99 … |
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KeyBoard Seal – standard $29.60 KeyBoard seals protect Chester Creek standard-size keyboards from liquids, dirt and dust…. |
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The Newbie’s Guide to Publishing (Everything A Writer Needs To Know) $2.99 Are you a writer?This book was written for you.It doesn’t matter if you’re just getting your ears wet and learning your craft, or if you’re a seasoned pro with an extensive backlist. The Newbie’s Guide to Publishing contains all of the information you need to understand the writing business and maximize your sales and success.There’s over 370,000 words of writing advice, tips, tricks, and observat… |
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Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life $7.32 Think you’ve got a book inside of you? Anne Lamott isn’t afraid to help you let it out. She’ll help you find your passion and your voice, beginning from the first really crummy draft to the peculiar letdown of publication. Readers will be reminded of the energizing books of writer Natalie Goldberg and will be seduced by Lamott’s witty take on the reality of a writer’s life, which has little … |
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Jumbo Book of Writing Lessons $24.99 Designed to become a perpetual reference for all writing skills, Jumbo Book of Writing Lessons is filled with activities to help students improve their writing skills.The book covers: traits of good writing steps of the writing process guidelines for incorporating writing into literacy instructionAs an added bonus, the book includes a reproducible Writer’s Notebook, an excellent reference tool for students. |
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Umbrella of Advice Baby Shower Invitations $1.81 These vintage inspired baby shower invitations boast an “umbrella of advice” for the mom-to-be created from the pages of a 1947 book on expectant motherhood. |
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Beginning Writing $10.99 Give emergent writers the practice they need as they progress from the scribbling stage to writing paragraphs. This book features a variety of activities for the different phases of writing, as well as writing samples from actual emergent writers.The activities target standards in these areas: the writing process conventions in writing writing using graphic methods to describe high frequency vocabulary complete sentences |
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Cursive Writing $5.99 Both teachers and parents appreciate how effectively this series helps students master skills in reading, mathematics, penmanship, writing, and grammar. Each book provides activities that are great for independent work in class, homework assignments, or extra practice to get ahead. |
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Cursive Writing Activities $12.99 Cursive Writing Activities is designed to help students master important handwriting skills. The book provides a variety of activities that allow students to practice letter formations as well as real world skills such as simple sentences, paragraph writing, creative writing, and everyday writing. Anyone using these instructional and fun worksheets will gain the confidence needed to keep his or her handwriting legible and free of mistakes.Activities include: writing letters and numbers, answering questions with written responses, completing creative writing activities, practicing writing with word games, and more. |
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Teaching English, Language and Literacy $34.95 ‘The book is comprehensive, up-to-date, critical and authoritative. It is also, above all, well written. It will undoubtedly become standard reading for the next generation of teachers in training and practising teachers will also learn a great deal from dipping into its contents.’ David Wray, Professor of Literacy Education, University of WarwickAre you looking for one book that covers every aspect of the teaching of English at primary level?This fully updated second edition of Teaching English, Language and Literacy is an essential introduction for anyone learning to teach English at primary school level. Designed for students on initial teacher training courses, but also of great use to those teachers wanting to keep pace with the latest developments in their specialist subject. The book covers the theory and practice of teaching English, language and literacy and includes comprehensive analysis of the Primary National Strategy (PNS) Literacy Framework.Each chapter has a specific glossary to explain terms and gives suggestions for further reading. This second edition covers key areas that students, teachers and English co-ordinators have to manage, and includes advice on:developing reading, including advice on choosing texts, and the role of phonicsimproving writing skills, including advice on grammar and punctuationplanning and assessing speaking and listening lessonsworking effectively with pupils who are multilingualunderstanding historical developments in thesubjectthe latest thinking in educational policy and practice, the use of multimediamaintaining good home-school links.gender and the teaching of English language and |
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#Jobsearchtweet Book01 $14.95 Do you want to know in a nutshell what it takes to market yourself in a competitive job market and get more of what you want? ‘#JOBSEARCHtweet Book01′ gives you 140 digestible sound bites for doing just that. In just 100 pages you will gain compelling insights on how to build a strong resume and cover letter, engage employers with a value-added thank you letter, work with recruiters, leverage your network both online and offline to source key decision makers, interview authentically, confidently, and with ease, and negotiate a robust compensation package.In this timely and essential book, Barbara Safani shares her expertise culled from over fifteen years experience in career management, recruiting, executive coaching, and organizational development for both Fortune 100 companies as well as with individuals. As the owner of Career Solvers and a widely-published author of articles on career advice and triple-certified resume writer, Safani knows first-hand the strategies and secrets to managing a successful job search, including: Resume writing, cover letter, and thank you letter tips that can be implemented immediately.Traditional and online networking strategies that can build efficiencies into your search and get you noticed by decision makers.Interview tips that position you as an authentic, value-driven candidate.Pointers for negotiating for what you want and deserve.General job search insights to keep you motivated and moving forward.A not-to-be missed addition to the bookshelves of active job seekers as well as people interested in managing their career, ‘#JOBSEARCHtweet Book01′ will give readers everything they need to be one step ahead of the competition through proven strategies for success.’#JOBSEARCHtweet Book01′ is part of the THINKaha series whose 100-page books contain 140 well-thought out quotes (tweets/ahas). |
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#Jobsearchtweet Book01 $13.14 Do you want to know in a nutshell what it takes to market yourself in a competitive job market and get more of what you want? ‘#JOBSEARCHtweet Book01′ gives you 140 digestible sound bites for doing just that. In just 100 pages you will gain compelling insights on how to build a strong resume and cover letter, engage employers with a value-added thank you letter, work with recruiters, leverage your network both online and offline to source key decision makers, interview authentically, confidently, and with ease, and negotiate a robust compensation package.In this timely and essential book, Barbara Safani shares her expertise culled from over fifteen years experience in career management, recruiting, executive coaching, and organizational development for both Fortune 100 companies as well as with individuals. As the owner of Career Solvers and a widely-published author of articles on career advice and triple-certified resume writer, Safani knows first-hand the strategies and secrets to managing a successful job search, including: Resume writing, cover letter, and thank you letter tips that can be implemented immediately.Traditional and online networking strategies that can build efficiencies into your search and get you noticed by decision makers.Interview tips that position you as an authentic, value-driven candidate.Pointers for negotiating for what you want and deserve.General job search insights to keep you motivated and moving forward.A not-to-be missed addition to the bookshelves of active job seekers as well as people interested in managing their career, ‘#JOBSEARCHtweet Book01′ will give readers everything they need to be one step ahead of the competition through proven strategies for success.’#JOBSEARCHtweet Book01′ is part of the THINKaha series whose 100-page books contain 140 well-thought out quotes (tweets/ahas). |
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1 & 2 Corinthians $6.91 YOU’VE GOT MAIL – OF ENCOURAGMENT AND SUPPORT – DIRECTLY FROM THE APOSTLE PAUL. When you open the Smart Guide to the Bible Series: Corinthians, it’s like opening your mail box and finding personal letters from the Paul! In writing to his beloved church, he left a Christian “how-to” guide to believers of today. Nowhere will you find more words of encouragement, advice on conflict, the value within suffering and knowledge about your spiritual gifts than from Paul. And this is the book that will help guide you through it all. |
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1001 Words You Need To Know and Use: An A-Z of Effective Vocabulary $11.95 This informative and helpful guide will teach you the meaning and usage of 1001 words that you really do need to know. Whether you need guidance for a letter, job application, essay, proposal, interview, or presentation, this book can help you choose the words you need to create the right effect. 1001 Words You Need to Know and Use is organized alphabetically, to help readers quickly find the word they need, and features a clear, easy-to-read design with an attractive two-color text. Each word is defined according to Oxford Dictionaries’ latest research and includes sample sentences of real usage drawn from the Oxford English Corpus (the world’s largest language databank, with more than two billion words). In addition, many entries include usage notes and word families, showing how related words can be used, with examples of pitfalls to avoid or hints on similar words. For instance, the entry for the verb "mediate" also highlights the different meanings of the related nouns "mediator" and "intermediary". In addition, there is a subject index for quick help on key areas such as application letters, catching attention, writing reports and essays, and advice on how to express yourself persuasively. Learn the words that will help you to describe an event, discuss a topic, speak in an interview, evaluate a point of view, and write more clearly. A gold mine of practical guidance, this valuable language tool contains essential information for anyone wanting to achieve greater success in any written or spoken task. |
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101 Sample Write-Ups for Documenting Employee Performance Problems: A Guide to Progressive Discipline and Termination $1.99 There is perhaps no more dreaded managerial task than ­communicating with an employee about a disciplinary problem. But when performance problems become apparent, you can’t just ignore them. You need to deal with them head-on. Not sure of the best way to handle a particular situation? Turn to 101 Sample Write-Ups for Documenting Employee Performance Problems: A Guide to Progressive Discipline & Termination. Now completely revised and updated, the book has been the trusted resource for managers for more than a decade. Expertly written, the guidebook covers dozens of problems likely to occur in the workplace, from substandard work quality, absenteeism, and poor attitude to sexual harassment, insubordination, and more. Among the new write-ups found in this edition of the highly popular reference guide are how to deal with such problems as: • Politically incorrect behavior • Lack of leadership or trust • Failure to communicate upward and/or follow through • Lack of teamwork • Use of Internet pornography • Managerial misconduct and retaliation • Failure to disclose a conflict of interest or personal relationship • Violation of intellectual property rights This completely updated edition also includes an appendix on SOX requirements and samples of how to deal with intermittent FMLA abuse. Because writing someone up doesn’t always result in a correction of the problem at hand, readers will also find creative alternatives to formal disciplinary warnings that will help turn around those flying “just below the radar.” There are 18 sample termination letters included. Also inside: advice for tying progressive discipline to annual performance reviews; ways to avoid drafting documentation that could later be used against your company; summary dismissals; and much more. The book |
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101 Sample Write-Ups for Documenting Employee Performance Problems: A Guide to Progressive Discipline and Termination $1.99 There is perhaps no more dreaded managerial task than ­communicating with an employee about a disciplinary problem. But when performance problems become apparent, you can’t just ignore them. You need to deal with them head-on. Not sure of the best way to handle a particular situation? Turn to 101 Sample Write-Ups for Documenting Employee Performance Problems: A Guide to Progressive Discipline & Termination. Now completely revised and updated, the book has been the trusted resource for managers for more than a decade. Expertly written, the guidebook covers dozens of problems likely to occur in the workplace, from substandard work quality, absenteeism, and poor attitude to sexual harassment, insubordination, and more. Among the new write-ups found in this edition of the highly popular reference guide are how to deal with such problems as: • Politically incorrect behavior • Lack of leadership or trust • Failure to communicate upward and/or follow through • Lack of teamwork • Use of Internet pornography • Managerial misconduct and retaliation • Failure to disclose a conflict of interest or personal relationship • Violation of intellectual property rights This completely updated edition also includes an appendix on SOX requirements and samples of how to deal with intermittent FMLA abuse. Because writing someone up doesn’t always result in a correction of the problem at hand, readers will also find creative alternatives to formal disciplinary warnings that will help turn around those flying “just below the radar.” There are 18 sample termination letters included. Also inside: advice for tying progressive discipline to annual performance reviews; ways to avoid drafting documentation that could later be used against your company; summary dismissals; and much more. The book |
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101 Sample Write-Ups for Documenting Employee Performance Problems: A Guide to Progressive Discipline& Termination $47.01 There is perhaps no more dreaded managerial task than ­communicating with an employee about a disciplinary problem. But when performance problems become apparent, you can’t just ignore them. You need to deal with them head-on. Not sure of the best way to handle a particular situation? Turn to 101 Sample Write-Ups for Documenting Employee Performance Problems: A Guide to Progressive Discipline & Termination. Now completely revised and updated, the book has been the trusted resource for managers for more than a decade. Expertly written, the guidebook covers dozens of problems likely to occur in the workplace, from substandard work quality, absenteeism, and poor attitude to sexual harassment, insubordination, and more. Among the new write-ups found in this edition of the highly popular reference guide are how to deal with such problems as: • Politically incorrect behavior • Lack of leadership or trust • Failure to communicate upward and/or follow through • Lack of teamwork • Use of Internet pornography • Managerial misconduct and retaliation • Failure to disclose a conflict of interest or personal relationship • Violation of intellectual property rights This completely updated edition also includes an appendix on SOX requirements and samples of how to deal with intermittent FMLA abuse. Because writing someone up doesn’t always result in a correction of the problem at hand, readers will also find creative alternatives to formal disciplinary warnings that will help turn around those flying “just below the radar.” There are 18 sample termination letters included. Also inside: advice for tying progressive discipline to annual performance reviews; ways to avoid drafting documentation that could later be used against your company; summary dismissals; and much more. The book |
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1101 Businesses You Can Start From Home $0.99 Be Your Own Boss. Make Your Own Hours. Make More Money. Rely on Your Own Ingenuity and Initiative: Work at Home.Whatever your dream of self-employment, this idea-packed guide will show you how to make it come true. Its practical, down-to-earth advice will help you join the millions of independent-spirited people like you who have decided to invest in themselves and run their own home-based businesses. Armed with the information in this book, you’ll be able to take that first step toward independence, gain control of your own work life, and reap and keep ALL the fruits of your labors.Now in a new, expanded second edition, 1101 Businesses You Can Start From Home: Gives you 1101 money-making business ideas you can tailor to your own interests, needs, and circumstances—from the mainstream to the highly unusual—in 33 easy-to-use sections. Just reading through them may spark the exact business arrangement you’ve been looking for. Describes each job in detail—its potential income, start-up costs, physical challenges, legal restrictions, and location requirements—information that will save you a fortune in time and money spent on research. Helps you narrow your choices by showing you how to weigh such factors as personal preferences, time and money commitment, space requirements, and the advantages and disadvantages of different types of businesses. You will go in with your eyes wide open, and increase your chances for success. Offers an abundance of practical business tips on loans, advertising, pricing, sales techniques, building a client base, bookkeeping, insurance, and legal issues. Now includes 130 new business ideas, including entrepreneurial consultant, missing persons service, writing business plans, senior day care, computer recycling—and more! Why wait any longer? With the guidance of this invaluable book, you can start on the road to self-employment today. |
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1101 Businesses You Can Start From Home $6 Be Your Own Boss. Make Your Own Hours. Make More Money. Rely on Your Own Ingenuity and Initiative: Work at Home.Whatever your dream of self-employment, this idea-packed guide will show you how to make it come true. Its practical, down-to-earth advice will help you join the millions of independent-spirited people like you who have decided to invest in themselves and run their own home-based businesses. Armed with the information in this book, you’ll be able to take that first step toward independence, gain control of your own work life, and reap and keep ALL the fruits of your labors.Now in a new, expanded second edition, 1101 Businesses You Can Start From Home: Gives you 1101 money-making business ideas you can tailor to your own interests, needs, and circumstances—from the mainstream to the highly unusual—in 33 easy-to-use sections. Just reading through them may spark the exact business arrangement you’ve been looking for. Describes each job in detail—its potential income, start-up costs, physical challenges, legal restrictions, and location requirements—information that will save you a fortune in time and money spent on research. Helps you narrow your choices by showing you how to weigh such factors as personal preferences, time and money commitment, space requirements, and the advantages and disadvantages of different types of businesses. You will go in with your eyes wide open, and increase your chances for success. Offers an abundance of practical business tips on loans, advertising, pricing, sales techniques, building a client base, bookkeeping, insurance, and legal issues. Now includes 130 new business ideas, including entrepreneurial consultant, missing persons service, writing business plans, senior day care, computer recycling—and more! Why wait any longer? With the guidance of this invaluable book, you can start on the road to self-employment today. |