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With real-world advice on issues ranging from bidding for freelance jobs and pricing artwork, to filing for taxes, to building a network of connections within the community, this title helps readers learn to navigate the business of being an artist.

Want to find your voice? Learn from the best!In your development as a writer, you've likely been told to develop your own unique writing style, as if it were as simple as pulling it out of thin air. But finding your voice isn't easy--it requires time, practice, and a thorough understanding of how great fiction is written."Fiction Writing Master Class" analyzes the writing styles of twenty-one superior novelists including Charles Dickens, Edith Wharton, Franz Kafka, Flannery O'Connor, Ray Bradbury, and many others. This fascinating and insightful guide mines the writing secrets of these exceptional authors and shows you how to use them to develop a writing style that stands out in a crowd.You'll discover how to: Create characters as memorable as Herman Melville's Captain AhabMaster point of view with techniques from Fyodor DostoevskyPick up the pace by keeping your sentences lean like Ernest HemingwayIncorporate sensual details like James Bond creator Ian FlemingAdd suspense to your story by following the lead of horror master Stephen King And that's not all, "Fiction Writing Master Class" is your key to understanding and implementing the proven techniques of history's greatest authors, taking your writing to a whole new level of excellence in the process.

Follow along with author Gayle Bird as she teaches you everything you need to know to create her signature jewelry designs. First learn the basics of color and design, then move into essential wire tutorials.

Let your fabrics inspire you to create your own lovely combinations!Quilt designer Jen Kingwell brings you fifteen amazing new quilt designs in Quilt Lovely. With nine gorgeous quilt projects that use a variety of techniques, including applique, hand sewing and hand quilting, and six fun pillow projects that can be expanded easily into quilts, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Full-size paper patterns make template creation quick and simple, and an easy-to-navigate reference section provides advice on quilting basics and finishing.

Give your story a solid foundation-a plot that engages readers from start to finish!The best stories linger in the hearts and minds of readers for decades. These tales gain their power through plots that connect with the audience on both an emotional and intellectual level.Inside Ronald B. Tobias details these 20 time-tested plots. Each is discussed and analyzed, illustrating how a successful plot integrates all the elements of a story. Tobias then shows you how to use these plots effectively in your own work.Tobias then goes to the next level, showing you how to choose and develop plot in fiction. He shows you how to craft plot for any subject matter, so that you develop your work evenly and effectively. As a result, your fiction will be more cohesive and convincing, making your story unforgettable for readers everywhere."Plot isn't an accessory that conveniently organizes your material according to some ritualistic magic. You don't just plug in plot like a household appliance and expect it to do its job. Plot is organic. It takes hold of the writer and the work from the beginning." -Ronald Tobias

Offers readers easy to follow instruction for achieving detailed, realistic art from photographs with an encouraging "You can do it!" attitude. Suitable for beginners, this big guide offers helpful graphing technique for achieving a likeness and enjoy painting popular subjects like people, animals, flowers and more.

Helps readers to put the fun back into quilting. This title presents a fresh approach to quilting with two simplified, carefree methods: sew & flip and stack, slice & swap, where skills like matching seams and measuring are not important. It also features a getting started section that explains which rules are necessary and which are optional.

Saddle up for some creative fun! The pure beauty and spirit of horses makes them a favorite subject for artists. With the friendly instruction in this book, rendering these magnificent animals is both achievable and fun, even for beginners.

A collection that includes two core North Light watercolour guides showing readers the basics. It clarifies and simplifies various aspects of painting with watercolours while at the same challenging artists with different possibilities.

Provides the reader with an impressive array of techniques and ideas for mixed media surface treatments.

The follow-up book to Workbenches: From Design & Theory to Construction & UseComplete plans, expert instruction and rationale for building nine workbench formsInstruction on improving existing workbenches for better workholding and an improved woodworking shop.The Workbench Design Book not only shows how to design a workbenchâ€"it also discusses and presents nine specific designs plus critiques of 10 additional workbenches, with suggestions for making any bench work most effectively for the kind of work the user does. The 9 workbench plans have a range suitable for all workshop needs, from handwork to power tools. A discussion of workbench design rules teach what's effective and why in a multitude of workshop situations. Additional workholding optionsâ€"from shop-made jigs and commercial bench dogs to vise hardwareâ€"are also provided.

Mastering the basics is the only way to shoot faster or more accurately, and this goal can be achieved only with proper instruction and critiques.

Be inspired to craft your own fantastic masterpiece with The Crafter's Book of Clever Ideas! Andrea and Cliff Currie give you 25 fun projects with his and hers variations for a total of 50 unique gift giving and craft party ideas. Try clever techniques with a wide range of materials, including glitter, glass, felt and glue gun resin. Create everything from a cactus pal that'll hide your personal items to a magnetic dino board for holding all your messages. Pick projects to make at parties or throw your own shindig with the mosaic partyware, confetti popper and booby-trapped gifts! There's something for every occasion with plenty left over for crafting fun at home.

Make your first steps in watercolor fun and rewarding!Watercolor's vivid colors and fresh, direct brush strokes make it the most exciting way to paint. "But," you think, "Learning to paint must be hard and frustrating." Not with Cathy Johnson as your teacher! Here, she makes learning to paint in watercolor fun-even easy!With Painting Watercolors, you'll learn to paint by picking up a brush and painting-not by reading about a bunch of confusing theories.Cathy tells you everything you need to begin-including: • Which tools and materials you should buy to get off to a good, affordable start • When, what, even where to paint • Explanations of watercolor terms (such as "washes" and "puddles") • Easy and useful painting tricks-such as glazing and drybrush.Exercises help you loosen up and learn the ins and outs of putting paint on paper. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions show you how to paint water, believable skies, a variety of trees in different seasons and other popular elements. Plus, a dozen demonstrations show you how paintings come together, from initial sketch to final brushstrokes.With Cathy's help, you can start painting right away!

Follow simple steps to draw owls, peace signs, shooting stars and other adorable doodles, then let loose with crazy-cool color and designs to make each creation totally original and uniquely yours. No two will be exactly the same, so the fun never ends!

Suitable for artists, this book offers instruction (primarily graphite, coloured pencil and watercolour) on overcoming the 'intellectual brain' and focusing on the observant 'artist's brain'.

Magnificent and powerful creatures, with bone-crushing jaws and razor-sharp teeth, it's difficult to tell whether you're dealing with a hotheaded nature or a wise and benevolent beast. Therein lies the trouble with drawing them from life. Make your dragon portraits more authentic (while avoiding loss of life and limbs) with the help of this guide.

20 step by step demonstrations help readers draw fabulous shojo manga characters and their cool clothes.

Stylish Kids' Parties shows you how to confidently tackle party preparation by using color palettes and themes that carry through--from invitations and decorations to party favors and treats.

Helps beginning watercolourists learn the materials and techniques needed to start painting. This work also helps readers learn the benefits of working with quality materials, see the wonder of watercolour in action and be challenged to express themselves through paint.

Offers instructions on supplies and references; shapes and values; a variety of people, animal and nature subjects; and, refining your drawings.