In this supplemental volume to the Writing Lessons from the Front series, veteran writer Angela Hunt shares what's she's learned as a Christian writer--about the process, the plans, the critics, the risks, and the ethics of being a writer of faith. These brief essays, written at various points over a long career, were designed to entertain, inspire, and challenge other writers who want to merge their spiritual and professional callings. The previous lessons in this series are designed to teach various aspects of writing and publishing. Angela Hunt has offered this volume in the hope that it will help Christians learn how to live as faith-filled writers.
Are you a writer looking for the perfect list guide to help you create and publish a compelling short story or novel? Look no further! The Fiction Writer's Book of Checklists will give you the information and tools you need to check your character development, set your plot structure, and listen to your work-in-progress. This book is the ultimate guide for any writer, whether you're an organized planner or a spontaneous seat-of-the-pants creator. Benefits of reading THE FICTION WRITER'S BOOK OF CHECKLISTS:- Gain valuable insight into the writing process, from character development to plot structure and more- Get the confidence boost you need to take your writing to the next level- Transform your writing style with expert advice and helpful exercises - Unlock your imagination and create stories that will captivate and inspireWhat's In the Book:- Step-by-step instructions on how to craft compelling stories- Exercises to help you hone your writing skills - Tips for staying organized and motivated - Ideas for developing characters and building plot structure Don't wait - buy THE FICTION WRITER'S BOOK OF CHECKLISTS now before the price changes!
Make your novel the best it can be with veteran novelist Angela Hunt's THE ART OF REVISION. In this book, you'll discover the five-draft system to help you move from creative author to exacting editor, and how to resolve the problems in your novel, deepen characters, and strengthen your writing. You'll also learn how to polish your manuscript and get it ready for publication.Benefits of this book include:- Unlocking the power to make your novel the best it can be- Discovering emotional depth and captivating stories- Transforming your writing to a professional levelWhat's included in the book:- An expert guide to the five-draft system- Tips on how to cut out unnecessary words- Advice on traditional and self-publishing- Finding beta readers
Are you looking for a book that will help you learn how to write a captivating novel? Then this writing lesson is for you! In The First Fifty Pages, veteran novelist Angela Hunt explains why the first pages of a novel are crucial to hooking and compelling readers to keep reading. With this lesson, you'll learn how to:* Create an unforgettable first line* Develop a protagonist with whom your reader can bond* And make certain your story starts at the right placeThough brief, this book contains practical advice on how to write an engaging first chapter and guidelines for creating an unforgettable start to your novel. Plus, if you're designing your own cover, you'll also find tips to make your cover look professional.
Writing picture books for children can be a challenge, but it doesn't have to be. Veteran author Angela Hunt, who has written over 160 books including the best-selling THE TALE OF THREE TREES, has created a simple and practical guide for writing picture books that will give readers the confidence to craft stories that will capture the imagination of children. With this book, readers will gain a blueprint to help them create stories that will entertain and educate young minds. Benefits of reading this book:- Gain confidence in writing engaging stories for children - Unlock creative potential to captivate young minds - Transform lives by crafting stories that will inspire and educate What's included in the book:- A simple guide to writing picture books - Practical tips to craft stories that will entertain - Inspiration and imagination to create stories that will educate Don't miss this opportunity to learn the secrets to writing picture books. Buy this lesson from the Writing Lessons from the Front series before the price changes!
Scarlett O'Hara, Anne Shirley, Wilbur the pig, Katniss Everdeen. Why do we love these characters? Why do we remember them long after we've forgotten the details of their stories? In this second lesson from the Writing Lessons from the Front series, Angela Hunt explains how you can create unforgettable characters that will bring your fiction to life.These lessons, Hunt says, "are brief for a reason-I don't want you to spend most of your time reading how-to books. I will give you what you need so you can put what you've learned into practice. That's the best way to improve."Enjoy this writing lesson for a fraction of the cost of attending one of Angela's writing classes--your writing will never be the same.
Tension is the key to an unforgettable story. In Angela Hunt's lesson, 'Tension on the Line', part of the Writing Lessons from the Front series, writers will learn how to keep readers hooked from the first page till the last. With this book, writers will be able to:¿ Create suspense that will keep readers engaged and turning the pages¿ Generate emotional intensity that will move readers emotionally¿ Craft a story that will leave readers feeling satisfied and transformedIn this book, readers will find:¿ In-depth analysis of what creates tension in a story¿ Practical advice on how to inject tension into every scene¿ Exercises to help readers practice writing with tension¿ Examples from published authors to learn fromDon't wait, buy now and discover the secrets to writing with tension and craft an unforgettable story.
This brief book will be a transformational experience for any writer looking to craft an authentic and immersive historical fiction story. In WRITING HISTORICAL FICTION, part of the Writing Lessons from the Front series, readers will learn how to research, construct an authentic historic story world and make the reader feel as though they are in the midst of the action. This lesson will:- Unlock the secrets of writing effective historical fiction with practical tips and actionable advice- Help you craft engaging and historically accurate stories that will captivate readers- Provide invaluable insight on how to research and recreate a historic story world - Show how to bring characters and settings to life with compelling dialogue- Teach how to captivate readers with vivid language and sensory detailsWRITING HISTORICAL FICTION includes:- Step-by-step instructions for researching and writing a historical fiction story or novel- Tips for creating an authentic setting and believable characters- Advice on how to use dialogue to bring the story to life- Strategies for creating vivid language and sensory detailsFor anyone looking to create an immersive and gripping historical fiction story, WRITING HISTORICAL FICTION is the key. Buy now before the price changes!
After writing more than 165 books in multiple genres, Angela Hunt is a master of writing success. If you are looking to write a book of any kind, this book will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to do so. From conceptualizing, to research, to drafting and beyond, you will learn the essential steps to creating a professional book. Read this lesson and you will be closer to achieving your writing dreams. What's Included: --Step-by-step guidance to get your book written, no matter the genre- Tips and tricks to help you stay organized and motivated- Advice to help you become a successful, professional writer- A lesson in writing that's much more affordable than attending a writing workshopWhat You'll Get:- A comprehensive understanding of the writing process- The knowledge to create a book that looks, reads, and feels professional- A newfound confidence to get your writing dreams published- The ability to write with clarity and styleBuy now before the price changes and gain essential insight into the writing world from a master of writing success.
Few books can transform the way you write and bring your stories to life like Angela Hunt's Writing Lessons from the Front. This lesson, Evoking Emotion, provides readers with tools, techniques, and insights to create stories that evoke powerful feelings in the reader. Whether you are a veteran writer or a beginner, Evoking Emotion will help you craft stories that will draw readers in and leave them wanting more. What's inside? - Benefit from Angela Hunt's years of experience and learn the techniques to create powerful stories - Feel the joy of mastering craft elements to bring your stories to life - Change your writing life by learning how to draw readers in with emotion Evoking Emotion also includes: - Proven strategies to help writers create a compelling story - Helpful tips on how to structure stories for maximum emotional impact - A breakdown of the elements of storytelling Buy now before the price changes and start crafting stories that will captivate readers!
Suppose you took your car to the mechanic. When you returned, he smiled and said, "I not only replaced your dead battery, but added 250 unnecessary parts!" Just as unnecessary parts can cause a car engine to run badly, they can also clunk around in a piece of writing. Veteran writer Angela Hunt shares tips and strategies to revise and polish your manuscript, from big picture concepts to tiny matters of correct punctuation. Your writing will never be the same after reading this little book.Enjoy this writing lesson for a fraction of the cost of attending one of Angela's writing classes--your writing will never be the same.
Unlocking the mystery behind POINT OF VIEW: why is point of view important to a novelist, and how can we make sure we're using it correctly? Which serves the story better--first person, third person, omniscient, or the quirky second? Using more than thirty years of writing experience, Angela Hunt presents a brief lesson on point of view that should answer all your questions in practical, simple terms. You don't need an entire book to understand it--you only need these thirty pages. These lessons, Hunt says, "are brief for a reason-I don't want you to spend most of your time reading how-to books. I will give you what you need so you can put what you've learned into practice. That's the best way to improve." ¿Enjoy this writing lesson for a fraction of the cost of attending one of Angela's writing classes--your writing will never be the same.
In high school English class, our teachers made sure we understood how to write a five-paragraph theme: introduction, thesis sentence, points one, two, and three, followed by the conclusion. But rarely did any teacher tell us how to write fiction--they simply urged us to write a story. But how is that done? Angela Hunt has been writing and teaching for more than thirty years, and she has boiled plotting down to the basics in thirty pages. Not only will you come away knowing how to plot, you'll be able to point the important structural points in movies and other books you read. It's all about the skeleton, Hunt says, and every working story has one. Enjoy this writing lesson for a fraction of the cost of attending one of Angela's writing classes--your writing will never be the same.
As famine overtakes the land, Simeon leads his brothers into Egypt to buy grain. He doesn't recognize the vengeful ruler he must bow before: Joseph, his long-lost brother, the very brother Simeon sold into slavery years ago. Now, it is the brash Simeon's turn to endure imprisonment. Only Mandisa, the handmaid who interprets the ruler's language, is his saving grace. The beautiful widow and her young son see another side of Simeon, the tenderness beneath the tough exterior. As much as he would like to, he will never be free to love them until he unshackles the chains around his own heart.
One called him son. One called him brother. One called him husband. And all three suffered for him.¿This epic novel tells the story of Moses from the viewpoints of the women who loved him-from his mother and sister, who saved him by giving him up to the Egyptian princess who adopted him, to the shepherd's daughter he married. Under the shadow of ancient Egypt, a baby boy is born to a peasant woman. His young sister leaves him in a basket in a river, hiding in the rushes to watch over him until a princess comes to claim the child as her own. The princess names him Moses, and he grows to become a man whose life is characterized by violence and terror, but equally by faith, and whose sacrifice ultimately leads to the redemption and liberation of his people from slavery. "The Shadow Women" is a novel full of passion and intrigue that offers a fresh perspective on one of the most enigmatic figures in biblical history.
How do you cope when God asks you to bury a dream? In this new series by best-selling author Angela Hunt, readers will meet Jennifer Graham, the no-nonsense chief of staff for a Virginia senator who quits her job after a divorce and finds herself an unemployed single mom. Forced to live with her mother until she can find work on Capitol Hill that does not involve her gregarious ex-husband, her efforts are stymied until she learns that she has inherited a funeral home in picturesque Mt. Dora. Jennifer journeys to the small Florida town with her two sons and her mother, never dreaming that she will inherit a rewarding career that teaches her far more about life than death.
When a devastating hurricane threatens the residents of a high-rise office building, three very different women find themselves trapped in the elevator, each with a shattering secret and an unwavering will. There's the betrayed wife, eager to confront her faithless husband with rage in her heart and a gun in her pocket; the determined mistress, finally ready to tell her lover she wants marriage and a family; and the fugitive cleaning woman, tormented by the darkest secret of all. As the hours tick by and the storm outside intensifies, each woman must face her own truth and confront a fateful decision. If you enjoyed The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, you'll love this suspenseful story of secrets and consequences.
The Proposal is a pulse-pounding thriller about a rarely discussed women's medical issue from one of America's most prolific novelists. It begins with a foolish error. While attending a writers' conference in Washington, D.C., Theodora Russell gets a call from an editor who wants to discuss her book proposal. During their meeting, however, Theo quickly discovers that the editor actually wanted to meet with Theodore Russell and talk about his book proposal. Before Theodora can correct the misunderstanding, she becomes intrigued by Theodore's proposal. It's for a book that links breast cancer with first-pregnancy abortions. Determined to do a very different treatment of the topic, Theo researches the link-only to wind up running for her life. The Proposal is a brilliantly written novel that tells a compelling story at a mind-boggling pace. You won't be able to put it down.
Mary Magdalene: The controversial woman with a past only one Man could forgive. A true love story that changed the face of history. "I was Miryam of Magdala, seller of fine fabrics and wife of Yaakov the fisherman. With my husband and son, I held a place of honor among my countrymen until a company of rogue soldiers took everything from me. I might not be Roman, but I knew injustice when I saw it. And I had been most grievously wronged."In an era when women are sequestered and silenced, Miryam of Magdala lives a contended life until her son's careless gesture evokes a hostile action that shatters her serenity. With no hope of justice, Miryam commits an unthinkable act...and descends into depths of darkness that threaten her life and her sanity.Even after Yeshua the Messiah dramatically restores her life, Miryam can neither forget nor forgive unresolved injustices. Prodded by a hunger for vengeance she will not deny, this woman of uncommon courage risks her life and her heart by drawing destiny into her own hands.
A complete writer's workshop in a book . . . The first ten Writing Lessons from the Front are compiled into this volume. Lessons cover plot structure, characterization, point of view, evoking emotion, self-editing, creating and maintaining tension, writing historical fiction, writing the children's picture book, plans and processes to get your book finished, self-publishing, and a complete writer's checklist that will take you from prewriting to publication, including details on how to publish on Kindle Direct Publishing.By Angela Hunt, who has written and published more than 150 books and taught at several major writing conferences.
All Lara Godfrey wants is to have the child she and her late husband dreamed of . . . but a wealthy and powerful man has other ambitions for her baby. When the infant becomes a five-year-old boy who can sense who is telling the truth and who isn't, he demonstrates a gift some will do anything to silence and his mother will do anything to protect.
The murder trial promises to be the most sensational to hit Chicago in years. And attorney Briley Lester knows it could make-or break- her career. The tabloid headlines are screaming that a long-mistreated society wife has killed her abusive husband-the scion of one of the city's wealthiest, most powerful, most dangerous families....It seems like a hopeless, open-and-shut case, but Briley is becoming more and more convinced that her client truly is innocent. A tragic secret, almost too shocking to be believed, could be the key to proving it. But before she can bring the truth into the light, she'll have to face this woman's shadow-haunted past-and her own- and let darkness come...."Readers will find the story gripping and compelling from start to finish." --Publishers Weekly
Jennifer Graham-mother, student, and embalmer's apprentice-could use a friend. She finds one in McLane Larson, a newcomer to Mt. Dora. While McLane's soldier-husband serves overseas, Jen promises to support McLane, then learns that her tie to this woman goes far deeper than friendship. When a difference of opinion threatens their relationship, Jennifer discovers weaknesses in her own character . . . and a faith far stronger than she had imagined.A Romantic Times Top Pick! "Be prepared to shed a few tears in Hunt's emotionally gripping tale, the second in the Fairlawn series. With themes of family, friendship, and trusting God, the plot is enhanced by realistic and engaging characters. Jennifer's growth as a character is evident, and the supporting cast enhances the story in a significant way. " -Melissa Parcels, Romantic Times reviewerRead less
How do you cope when God asks you to bury a dream? In this series by best-selling author Angela Hunt, readers will meet Jennifer Graham, the no-nonsense chief of staff for a Virginia senator who quits her job after a divorce and finds herself an unemployed single mom. Forced to live with her mother until she can find work on Capitol Hill that does not involve her gregarious ex-husband, her efforts are stymied until she learns that she has inherited a funeral home in picturesque Mt. Dora. Jennifer journeys to the small Florida town with her two sons and her mother, never dreaming that within a mortuary she will discover she has inherited a rewarding career that teaches her far more about life than death.
One of the best books of 2008, says PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY. Born without a face, Sarah Sims, who has been kept hidden away in a secret CIA facility, believes she is all alone in the world . . . until she meets her aunt, a woman determined to help Sarah create a new life for herself. Will Sarah find the courage to leave her safe, cloistered existence and enter a world that prizes beauty? Will she have the strength to pay the cost of such a great sacrifice?"Compelling characterization drives this enthralling tale of second chances and new beginnings, centered on the struggles of a young woman born without a face." --Publisher's Weekly
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