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Book Magic: Turning Writers into Published Authors is an indispensable, 90 page book for every emerging writer who yearns for publication. Easy to read and practical, it provides all the information and tools to understand the industry and enable you to reach your goal. Discover how to weave some uniquely Canadian spells that boost your chances of commercial and/or self-publication; explore the wizardry surrounding agents, query letters, book proposals/synopses, and phone calls to editors; and look, into a crystal ball at trends in the North American market. Find out how the Canadian and American publishing scenes differ and how approachable Canadian publishers really are. Join Julie as she waves her magic wand and takes you ...from inspiration to publication!™
ISBN 978-0-9731892-5-4
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"...extremely thorough, informative, and thought-provoking."
"Absolutely excellent!" Joyce Gram, editor extraordinaire
"...gave me the tools and confidence."
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Crafting Irresistible Query Letters that Result in Publication! is for writers of magazine articles, non-fiction books, or novels who want to write query letters to editors/agents that generate excitement and result in an invitation to submit more material. Using a variety of annotated examples, resources, and a unique questionnaire, this 66 page book covers the essential ingredients of an effective query, finding the "marketing slant" for your work-in-progress, how to grab and hold an editor's attention, and the art of electronic querying. Tips and secrets include: query packages, editing, and how to do follow-ups. Crafting Irresistible Queries will drop your rejection rate immediately....
ISBN 978-0-9731892-9-2
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"Fantastically informative"
"...highly detailed, well targeted sales methods."
"Very valuable stuff! I would pay double..."
Students of the Creative Writing Diploma Program, Surrey, BC, 2002-05

"I wish to thank you for your great advice via your book, Crafting Irresistible Query Letters. I sent out query letters to 11 publishers and so far have received 5 responses...."
Allan Forest, September 2005

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How to Write for the Online Market and Build Your Publishing Portfolio has 70 pages packed with practical tips on writing articles and books for the exploding online market. Writers learn about the online scene, the benefits of online publishing, online audiences, how to find markets, the secrets to crafting articles for the computer screen, and tips on electronic rights, etc. With explanatory illustrations and examples, How to Write for the Online Market is guaranteed to bring you into the new millennium and will provide you with the know-how and confidence to submit your work online immediately.
ISBN 978-0-9731892-8-5
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"Practical and applicable information. Concise and interactive."
"Author has lots of up-to-date knowledge and is able to discuss all aspects of e-publishing."
"Awesome!!!"          Students of Creative Writing Diploma Program, Surrey, BC, 2002-05

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Proven in dozens of live workshops for all levels of writers, Writing with Power: a Creative Approach that Gets You Published is a simple, foolproof method that rapidly improves your writing and increases your acceptance rate. Everyone can write well - it is a learnable process based on proven principles. You can write well too, if you separate the creative process from the mechanics. Sadly most of us are not taught to write this way. Learn how to warm-up your brain, get your creative juices flowing, banish boring beginnings, ramp-up your use of power words, and quickly develop outlines. Order Writing with Power!! now and revitalize your written word immediately.
ISBN 978-0-9731892-1-5
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"Excellent! What impressed me most was Julie's organization, clarity, and faith in our ability as writers."
"Fast-paced, a non-threatening atmosphere, and professional leader."
"We achieved so much in a short time!"
Students of the Surrey Creative Writing Diploma Program, 2001

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Writing with Power: Proven Tools and Tips for Your Classroom (for teachers) is a proven and fun-filled creative writing system for grade 5-12 teachers who wish to jump-start their students' writing. There is no grammar or spelling in this method!! It's simple and guarantees that you and your students will enjoy writing more than ever before! This print workshop is filled with professional writers' tools and tips including: how to identify and use power triplets, how to develop simple outlines for any length project, and how to self-edit. Revised November 2004. Order Writing with Power!! now for you and your students.
ISBN 978-0-9739493-0-8
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"I have two of your books--use the concepts ALL the time." Lee Thomas, a teacher in Florida
"...it is some of the best writing "stuff" I have found." Craig Smith, teacher, SD 48 (Whistler, BC)

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Speaking and Writing A Guide to Promotional Writing for Professional Speakers has 43 pages of invaluable how-to information on crafting outstanding one sheets, presentation descriptors, long and short bios, and much, much more. Using a unique questionnaire, annotated examples, and other resources, Speaking and Writing will soon have you writing powerful text for your web- and print-based promotional material that results in booking more engagements!
ISBN 978-0-9731892-7-8
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“Competent, well-prepared, and high value!”           Joyce Gwilliam, CAPS
“...all very effective, very hands-on, and ‘do-able."
“ Great samples."                                                     Members of CAPS, 2001-05

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