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The Writing Life Fiction Nonfiction Queries, Manuscripts and Style Guides
Agents, Market and Publishing Guides Self Publishing Kids (Publishing guides) Poetry
Travel Periodicals Miscellaneous Wisconsin Poet's Calendar

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The Writing Life

Artist's Way - Julia Cameron- 1997
The Writing Life - Julia Cameron - 1999
The Writing Life - Julia Cameron (Reader), audio cassette 1999
The Artist's Date Book : A Companion Volume to the Artist's Way - 1999
The Artist's Way 2001 Engagement Calendar - Julia Cameron - 2000
The Artist's Way Creativity Kit  - Julia Cameron - 2000
The Artist's Way Morning Pages Journal : A Companion Volume to the Artist's Way - Julia Cameron - 1998
The Right to Write : An Invitation and Initiation into the Writing Life - Julia Cameron - 2000
Bird by Bird : Some Instructions on Writing and Life - Anne Lamott, Paperback, 1995
Bird by Bird : Some Instructions on Writing and Life - Anne Lamott, Hardcover, 1994
Bird by Bird : Some Instructions on Writing and Life - Anne Lamott, Audio Cassette, 1996
Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within - Natalie Goldberg, 1998
Writing Down the Bones : Freeing the Writer Within - Natalie Goldberg, Audio Cassette, 1999
Living Color: A Writer Paints Her World - Natalie Goldberg, 1997
Wild Mind : Living the Writer's Life - Natalie Goldberg, 1990
Wild Mind : Living the Writer's Life [ABRIDGED] - Natalie Goldberg, 1996
>Steering the Craft : Exercises and Discussions on Story Writing for the Lone Navigator or the Mutinous Crew - Ursula K. Le Guin, 1998
Room to Write : Daily Invitations to a Writer's Life - Bonni Goldberg, 1996
Reclaiming the Magic: A Writer's Guide to Success (3.5 Inch Diskette) - 1999
Writing in a New Convertible With the Top Down : A Unique Guide for Writers - Sheila Bender (Contributor), Christi Killien, 1997
  

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Fiction

Story Starters : How to Jump-Start Your Imagination, Get Your Creative Juices Flowing, and Start Writing Your Story or Novel - Lou Willett Stanek, 1998
The Weekend Novelist - Robert J. Ray, 1994
The Weekend Novelist Writes A Mystery - Robert J. Ray, 1998
So You Want to Write a Novel -  Lou Willett Stanek, 1994
The Career Novelist : A Literary Agent Offers Strategies for Success - Donald Maass, 1996
The Writer's Digest Handbook of Novel Writing - 1998
The Writer's Digest Handbook of Short Story Writing - 1991
The Writer's Digest Sourcebook for Building Believable Characters - 1996
How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy (Writer's Digest Genre Writing Series) - 1990
The Writer's Digest Character Naming Sourcebook - 1994
Dynamic Characters : How to Create Personalities That Keep Readers Captivated - Nancy Kress, 1998
  

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Nonfiction

Before You Write Your Nonfiction Book (Writing AC Seminar Series) - 1996
Writing Your Life : Putting Your Past on Paper - 1996
Writing Personal Essays : How to Shape Your Life Experiences for the Page - Sheila Bender, 1995
Writing Successful Self-Help and How-To Books (Wiley Books for Writers Series) - Jean Marie Stine, 1997
The Complete Guide to Magazine Article Writing - John M. Wilson, 1993
Before You Write Your Nonfiction Book (Writing AC Seminar Series) - Gordon Burgett, Audio Cassette, 1996
Writer's Digest Handbook of Magazine Article Writing - 1990
Sell & Resell Your Magazine Articles - Gordon Burgett , 1997
Writing Comedy Greeting Cards That Sell! - Gordon Burgett, Audio Cassette
Writing Life Stories - Bill Roorbach, 1998
How to Write Fast (While Writing Well) - David Fryxell, 1995
Writer's Digest Handbook of Making Money Freelance Writing - 1997
A Year in the Life : Journaling for Self-Discovery  - Sheila Bender, 2000
  

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Queries, Manuscripts, Style Guides

The Writer's Digest Guide to Manuscript Formats - latest
Every Page Perfect : A Full-Size Writer's Manual for Manuscript Format and Submission Protocol; Mary Lynn
The Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual - latest
Your Novel Proposal From Creation to Contract : The Complete Guide to Writing Query Letters, Synopses and Proposals for Agents and Editors - 1999
How to Write Irresistible Query Letters - Lisa Collier Cool - 1990
How to Write Attention-Grabbing Query & Cover Letters 1996
Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript (Writer's Market Library Series) Jack Neff, et al
The Writer's Digest Dictionary of Concise Writing - 1996
The Writer's Digest Guide to Good Writing - 1997
  

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Agents, Market and Publishing Guides

2000 Writer's Market : 8,000 Editors Who Buy What You Write - 1999
2000 Writer's Market: The Electronic Edition with CD-ROM - 1999
Novel & Short Story Writer's Market, 2000 : 2.000 Places to Sell Your Fiction (Novel and Short Story Writer's Market, 2000) - 2000
Guide to Literary Agents, 2000 : 500 Agents Who Sell What You Write - 2000
Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market, 2000 : 800 Editors & Art Directors Who Buy Your Writing & Illustrations - 2000
Freelance Rates and Standard Practice : National Writers Union Guide to Freelance Rates & Standard Practice  - 1995
Writer's Guide to Book Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents, 2000-2001 : Who They Are! What They Want! and How to Win Them Over! - 1999
Writer's International Guide to Book Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents: Make the Whole English-Speaking Publishing World Yours with This One-of-a-Kind Guide - 1999
The Writer's and Photographer's Guide to Global Markets - 1998
How to Get Happily Published (5th Ed) - Judith Appelbaum, 1998
Every Writer's Guide to Copyright and Publishing Law - Ellen M. Kozak, 1997
From Pen to Print : The Secrets of Getting Published Successfully - Ellen M. Kozak, 1992
Get Published : Top Magazine Editors Tell You How; 1994
Book Blitz : Getting Your Book in the News : 60 Steps to a Best Seller - 1994
Publishing to Niche Markets - Gordon Burgett, 1995
Be Your Own Literary Agent : The Ultimate Insider's Guide to Getting Published - 1996
The Insider's Guide to Getting an Agent - 1999
Mystery Writer's Sourcebook : Where to Sell Your Manuscripts - 1995
Writer's Digest Handbook of Making Money Freelance Writing - 1997
  

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Self Publishing

All-By-Yourself Self-Publishing - 1996
Book Promotion for the Shameless: 101 Marketing Tips That Really Work (3.5 Diskette) - 1999
Book Promotion for Virgins: Answers to a New Author's Questions About Marketing and Publicity, 3.5 inch - Diskette
Business and Legal Forms for Authors and Self-Publishers - 2000
The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing: Everything you need to know to write, publish, promote and sell your own book - 1994
The Complete Guide to Successful Publishing - 1998
The Complete Self-Publishing Handbook - 1999
The Complete, Authoritative Guide to Self Publishing : Earn Money by Designing, Producing and Promoting Your Own Books, Newslette Rs and Magazines - 1997
The Economical Guide to Self-Publishing : How to Produce and Market Your Book on a Budget - 1996
A Guide to Successful Self-Publishing 1992
How to Be Your Own Literary Agent : The Business of Getting a Book Published - 1996
How to Make Money Publishing from Home : Everything You Need to Know to Successfully Publish : Books, Newsletters, Greeting Cards, Zines, and Software - 1997
How to Publish, Promote, and Sell Your Own Book - 1986
How to Self-Publish & Market Your Personal Growth Book - 1999
How to Self-Publish Your Own Comic Book : The Complete Resource Guide to the Business, Production, Distribution, Marketing and Promotion of Comic book - 1997
How to Publish Your Own Book and Earn $50,000 Profit (Writing AC Seminar Series) - Gordon Burgett, Audio Cassette, 1996
How You Can Become a Successful Self-Publisher in America and Elsewhere - 1991
Make a Zine : A Guide to Self-Publishing Disguised As a Book on How to Produce a Zine - 1997
Publish It Now! Your Guide to Self-Publishing Success and Small BusinessExpansion - 1997
The Publish It Yourself Handbook (25th Anniv Ed) - 1998
Publish Your Own Novel -   1996
Publishing Your Own Book  1998
The Self Publisher's Guide - 1998
Self Publishing Made Easy  1999
The Self-Publisher's Writing Journal -
Self-Publishing Can Be Profitable and Immensely Rewarding : A Common Sense Approach to Publishing, Promoting, and Marketing Your Own Books -   1995
Self-Publishing in Audio and Making Money from the Start - 1997
The Self-Publishing Manual; How to Write, Print & Sell Your Own Book - 1998
A Simple Guide to Marketing Your Book : What an Author and Publisher Can Do to Sell More Books -   1998
A Simple Guide to Self-Publishing: A Step-by-Step Handbook to Prepare, Print, Distribute & Promote Your Own Book - 3rd edition -   2000
Smart Self-Publishing : An Author's Guide to Producing a Marketable Book - 1997
Start Your Own Zine : A Jet Lambert Gumption Guide (Jet Lambert Gumption Guide) - 1997
Successful Self-Publishing : Making and selling your own book - 1998
The Woman's Guide to Self-Publishing - 1999
You Can Do It! : A Guide to Christian Self-Publishing - 1998
Zine Scene: The Do It Yourself Guide to Zines  1998
  

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Kids

Market Guide for Young Writers : Where and How to Sell What You Write - 1996
Getting Kids Published : A Practical Guide for Helping Young Authors See Their Works in Print - 1994
  

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Poetry

Writing Personal Poetry : Creating Poems from Your Life Experiences - Sheila Bender, 1999
2000 Poet's Market : 1,800 Places to Publish Your Poetry (Poet's Market, 2000) -Chantelle Bentley (Editor), 1999
In the Palm of Your Hand : A Poet's Portable Workshop : A Lively and Illuminating Guide for the Practicing Poet - Steve Kowit, 1995
A Poetry Handbook - Mary Oliver, 1995
Haiku Handbook : How to Write, Share, and Teach Haiku - William J. Higginson, Penny Harter, 1992
How to Write Poetry (3rd Ed) - Nancy Bogen, March 1998
Kid's Poems : Teaching First Graders to Love Writing Poetry - Regie Routman, 2000

Poemcrazy : Freeing Your Life With Words - Susan Goldsmith Wooldridge, 1997
Seeds from a Birch Tree : Writing Haiku and the Spiritual Journey - Clark Strand, 1998
Kid's Poems : Teaching Third and Fourth Graders to Love Writing Poetry - Regie Routman, 2000
Finding What You Didn't Lose : Expressing Your Truth and Creativity Through Poem-Making (Inner Workbook.) - John Fox, 1995
A Poet's Guide to Poetry (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing and Publishing) -Mary Kinzie, 1999
Making Your Own Days : The Pleasure of Reading and Writing Poetry - Kenneth Koch, 1999
The Poet's Companion : A Guide to the Pleasures of Writing Poetry - Kim Addonizio, Dorianne Laux, 1997
Kid's Poems : Teaching Kindergartners to Love Writing Poetry - Regie Routman, 2000
Kid's Poems : Teaching Second Graders to Love Writing Poetry - Regie Routman, 2000
Poetry : Starting from Scratch : A Two Week Lesson Plan for Teaching Poetry Writing - Michael A. Carey, 1989
The Poet's Handbook - Judson Jerome, 1986
The Art of Writing : Teachings of the Chinese Masters - Tony Barnstone (Editor), et al., 1996
Favorite Poetry Lessons - Paul B. Janeczko, 1998
The Art and Craft of Poetry - Michael J. Bugeja, 1994
The Poetry Dictionary - John Drury, 1995
Poetic Medicine : The Healing Art of Poem-Making - John Fox, 1997
How to Write Poetry (Scholastic Guides) - Paul B. Janeczko, 1999
Poem-Making : Ways to Begin Writing Poetry - Myra Cohn Livingston, 1991
Feminism and Poetry : Language, Experience, Identity in Women's Writing - Jan Montefiore, 1994
The Poet's Dictionary : A Handbook of Prosody and Poetic Devices - William Packard, 1994
Mooring Against the Tide : Writing Fiction and Poetry - Jeffrey Knott, 2000
 
 
 
  

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Travel

The Travel Writer's Guide - Gordon Burgett, 1994
How to Sell 75% of Your Travel Writing (Writing AC Seminar Series) - Gordon Burgett, Audio Cassette, 1996
Travel Writing : A Guide to Research, Writing and Selling - L. Peat O'Neil, 2000
  

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Periodicals

Creativity connection
Newsletter for Writers by Marshall J. Cook
Call, write or e-mail for info.
610 Langdon St. #622
Madison, WI 53703
608-262-4911
mcook@dcs.wisc.edu

Rosebud
The Magazine For People Who Enjoy Good Writing
PO Box 459
Cambridge, WI 53523
1-800 786-5669 to subscribe
1-800-221-3148 for nearest bookstore carrying Rosebud

Poets & Writers Magazine
72 Spring Street
New York, NY 10012
212-226-3586
www.pw.org

The Writer
120 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02116-4615
617-423-3157
www.channell.com/thewriter

Writer's Digest
Box 2123
Harlan, IA 51593
800-333-0133
www.writersdigest.com
  

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Miscellaneous

2000 Sure Fire Jokes for Speakers and Writers : The Encyclopedia of One-Liner Comedy - 1986
An Encyclopedia of British Women Writers - 1999
Encyclopedia of British Women Writers - 1999
A to Z of American Women Writers (The Encyclopedia of Women Series) - 1999
Women Writers of Great Britain and Europe : An Encyclopedia (Garland Reference Library of the Humanities, Vol 1980) - 1997
Writer's Encyclopedia - 1996
Thesaurus of Alternatives to Worn-Out Words and Phrases
The Writer's Journal : 40 Contemporary Authors and Their Journals - Sheila Bender (Editor), 1997
  

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Wisconsin Poet's Calendar

A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting poetry and poets in Wisconsin
To order this book, contact:

Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets
311 Meadow Lane
Poynette, WI 53955-9349
1-608-635-7997
  

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