TY - BOOK AU - Walsh,Therese AU - Bell,James Scott ED - Writer's Digest Books (Firm) TI - Author in progress: a no-holds-barred guide to what it really takes to get published SN - 1440346712 PY - 2016///] CY - Cincinnati, Ohio PB - Writer's Digest Books KW - Authorship N1 - Includes index; Part One: Prepare -- Part Two: Write -- Part Three: Invite -- Part Four: Improve --Part Five: Rewrite -- Part Six: Persevere -- Part Seven: Release N2 - This book is the perfect no-nonsense guide for excelling at every step of the novel-writing process, from setting goals, researching, and drafting to giving and receiving critiques, polishing prose, and seeking publication; "Writing can be a lonely profession plagued by blind stumbles, writer's block, and despair--but it doesn't have to be. Written by members of the popular Writer Unboxed website, Author in Progress is filled with practical, candid essays to help you reach the next rung on the publishing ladder. By tracking your creative journey from first draft to completion and beyond, you can improve your craft, find your community, and overcome the mental barriers that stand in the way of success."--Amazon.com ER -