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Are you tired of writing dull, lifeless dialogue? Do you struggle with finding the balance between too much and not enough explanation? Want to create characters that feel like real people? And what about historical dialogue-- how do you capture the essence of a different time? Can dialogue effectively deliver exposition? What, exactly, is "on the nose" dialogue, and why should we avoid it? And the age-old question: to swear or not to swear?Look no further, because after publishing more than 165 books, bestselling author Angela Hunt has the answers to all of your burning questions about crafting compelling dialogue in this brief lesson. With her expert guidance, you will learn how to transform your writing and bring your characters to life through dynamic and authentic dialogue. Benefits from reading this book: - Master the art of crafting engaging dialogue that keeps readers hooked and invested in your story- Create characters that feel like real people, with unique voices and personalities that jump off the page and into readers' heartsThis book includes: - Expert advice and tips from a successful, experienced author- Practical examples to help you visualize the dynamic principle- Techniques for writing historical dialogue, using profanity, and avoiding "on the nose" dialogue- Insights into how to use dialogue to reveal character, advance the plot, and build tension- And much more!Included in this book: - Strategies for writing natural and believable dialogue- Tips for incorporating foreign flavor and slang into your dialogue- Common mistakes to avoid when writing dialogue- Examples of effective dialogue- And so much more!

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.

Forty-seven multi-published Christian writers share what happened to the first novel they attempted to write . . . and why some of those books never made their way to bookstore shelves. Read these stories and be encouraged--everyone starts with a blank page or computer screen! Contributors include Hannah Alexander, Tamera Alexander, Mesu Andrews, James Scott Bell, Lori Benton, Heidi Chiavaroli, Mindy Starns Clark, Colleen Coble, James Coggins, Susan Page Davis, Melanie Dobson, Robert Elmer, Eva Maria Everson, Linda Ford, Cathy Gohlke, Louise M. Gouge, Robin Lee Hatcher, Veronica Heley, Roxanne Henke, Pam Hillman, Angela Hunt, Sunni Jeffers, Jerry B. Jenkins, Jane Kirkpatrick, Harry Kraus, D'Ann Mateer, DiAnn Mills, Tom Morrisey, Kerry Nietz, John Otte, Carrie Stuart Parks, Trish Perry, Deborah Raney, Gayle Roper, James L. Rubart, Jill Eileen Smith, Carla Stewart, Kathleen Y'Barbo-Turner, Dan Walsh, Beth White, Roseanna White, Stephanie Grace Whitson, Brad Whittington, Jill Williamson, Kimberley Woodhouse, and Lenora Worth.

Six writers share stories of how a "passing stranger" touched and influenced their lives. Compiled by Angela Hunt.

Did you know the pretzel is symbolic of the Trinity? Best-selling author, Angela Elwell Hunt shares the compelling story of the Christian symbolism behind the pretzel and helps children ages 4 to 8 discover its fascinating history. In this delightful rhyming tale children will be captivated by the stunning, life-like illustrations by Bill Dodge. Learn surprising facts about one of America's favorite treats-from the first evidence of pretzels to their introduction in America. Plus, kids can enjoy making their very own tasty pretzel treats using the recipe included in the book. So share the story and make delicious memories with your children as you learn about--and make--delicious pretzels of your own.

Cassie Perkins is being sent to Camp Katumba for spring break, and she's sure it will be boring, boring, boring! No doubt about it, this will be the worst week of Cassie's life. Then, a miracle happens--Cassie falls in love! Suddenly Camp Katumba is the most wonderful place in the world. Nothing can bother Cassie now that she has handsome Ethan Wilcox all for her own. Not even the fact that Ethan may not be as wonderful as he seems . . .

For ages 11-15 Cassie Perkins is sick and tired of being told she's self-centered. She's determined to prove it isn't true. Fortunately, she has the perfect plan: making over the class misfit, Sandy Shore. All it will take is a little makeup and a good diet, and Sandy's life will be all she could ever want it to be. But there's something Cassie doesn't know. Something that all the makeup and dieting in the world can't fix. And she's about to learn that helping people isn't always as easy as it seems.

Ages 11-15 Cassie's finally back at her old school with her old friends. Life should be wonderful, but for some reasons, Cassie can't seem to fit in anywhere. Her best friend doesn't even talk to her now that she's got a boyfriend. Just when Cassie is ready to give up, a miracle happens: Arien Belle, the most popular senior girl in school, chooses her for a friend! With Arien's help, Cassie's life takes a definite turn for the better . . . just in time for her to receive some shocking news that rattles her world!

For ages 10-14 "I hate this school!" Cassie had dreamed all summer about attending the School for the Performing Arts. But now that she's finally there, she feels out of place. As if that isn't bed enough, her mother announces that she is going to get remarried! Suddenly there's only one thing in Cassie's life that matters: putting a stop to her mother's new romance!

Ages 10-14 Cassie knows she is meant to be a professional singer. So it only makes sense that she should attend the prestigious--and expensive--School for the Performing Arts. Unfortunately, her newly divorced parents don't agree. "Too expensive," her mom says. "A waste of time," her dad says. Then, just when Cassie begins to lose all hope of making her dream come true, she discovers an unlikely ally--her mother's new boyfriend. There's only one problem: Cassie can't stand the man!

Ages 10-14 Life is wonderful! At least that's what thirteen-year-old Cassie believes. Everything seems perfect: she's tried out for--and won--the lead role in the eighth-grade musical and she's singing with the best-looking guy in school. Cassie is sure of one thing: nothing can stop her now! Then her dad moves out. And Cassie's perfect world comes crashing down around her . . .

Ages 13-16 The final book in the Cassie Perkins series. Everyone likes Dustin Gray--everyone except Cassie, that is. Oh sure, he's tall, good-lloking, and muscle-bound--but there's just something about him that bothers her. Unfortunately, even her family seems to have fallen under Dustin's spell. But Cassie is determined--she won't let Dustin fool her into thinking he's a nice guy. Then something amazing happens--and suddenly she knows that Dustin gray is going to change her life forever!

Ages 12 to 15 Cassie has always wanted to be a real singer. Now she has a chance to join a singing group made up of the best young singers in the country! Ahead of her is a nationwide tour, complete with TV performances and a record album. This is Cassie's big chance. All she has to do in return is promote candidate Jim Foreman for president. And that will be easy! After all, he's a great guy . . . isn't he? Then a series of startling-and life-threatening-events takes place, and Cassie discovers what really matters most.

When Cassie and her best friend, Andrea, enter the Prestige Model Search, they do it just for kicks. But Andrea wins! And asks Cassie to go with her to New York. At first the trip is a lot of fun. Then things change--Andrea's attitude, for example. Suddenly she thinks Cassie is thing between a secretary and a slave; and suddenly she gets involved in things that will land her in BIG trouble. Now Cassie isn't so sure she can take care of herself, let alone anyone else! Ages 12-15

A train roars over the rails, carrying passengers on a trip that will change their lives. Among the many people aboard the 97 Silver Meteor are Andie Crystal, a lonely young woman hiding from her youth as a reality TV star; Matthew Scofield, a widower trying to manage his responsibilities to his two young children; and Janette Turlington, a middle-aged mother running from a situation that has destroyed the peace in her home and marriage. These three form a makeshift family on an Amtrak tour through the Southern seaboard, a journey that just might heal their wounded hearts and restore them to the people to whom they matter most . . .

Beautiful, headstrong Afton is taken from her parents at an early age and raised in the castle, a companion to the earl's daughter. Schooled in the ways of kings and surrounded by splendor, Afton falls in love with the earl's son, brave, Calhoun, her childhood protector. But Calhoun's mother, the Lady Endeline, has much different plans for him than marriage to a villein's daughter. Suddenly Afton's world is torn viciously apart. She is cast out of the castle, given to a man she fears and despises as a reward for his loyalty-an all too clear reminder that, for all her dreams, she is nothing but a villein. Now all she has left is a burning desire for vengeance . . .

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but in the case of a shelter animal, a picture may mean the difference between life and death. Novelist Angela Hunt has been photographing shelter animals for more than a year, and in this book she shares information and tips for working with a shelter, handling the animals, and making their inner spirit shine in a photograph. If you've ever wanted to do something to help homeless animals, this book will give you all the information you need. Plus, who wouldn't enjoy looking at pictures of beautiful, photogenic animals? Yes, the price is high for this slim book, but that's because it's expensive to print pages with color images. It is also available in a much less expensive ebook version. Note: The author's previous books, SNAPPING SHELTER DOGS and SNAPPING SHELTER CATS, have been combined and updated in this new edition.

Whatever beauty advice you seek, you will find it in BEAUTY FROM THE INSIDE OUT. Angela Elwell Hunt, author of more than one hundred titles for children and adults, and Laura Krauss Calenberg, a professional New York model, bring you guidance not only for achieving outer beauty but inner beauty as well--because true beauty lies in the confident attitude that comes from knowing the One who created you. Why not be the best you can be?

Megan and Dave Wingfield want nothing more than to be parents . . . to welcome a child of their own. When they aren't able to conceive a pregnancy after two years of trying, they decide to adopt . . . and find that journey is also fraught with mishaps and the potential for broken hearts. Can Megan learn to trust God with the desires of her heart? A novella by Angela Hunt, an adoptive mother, about the special way God uses adoption to bring families together.

More people than ever are loving other people's children--in stepfamilies, extended families, adoptive families, and other situations that have more to do with love than biology. If you are loving someone else's child, you'll face challenges-- and this book will help you meet them. In Loving Someone Else's Child, Angela Hunt talks respectfully, affectionately, and expertly to parents like me caught in an imperfect, sometimes impossible, family. She is a family expert with courage and a big heart.Dave Kopp, former editor Christian Parenting Today Newly revised and updated.

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!