Ordinary writers describe the body in order to evoke images in readers’ minds. Extraordinary writers leverage it to add elements such as tension, intrigue, and humor. The Writer’s Body Lexicon provides tools for both approaches. Kathy Steinemann provides a boggling number of word choices and phrases for body parts, organized under similar sections in most chapters: • Emotion Beats and Physical Manifestations • Adjectives • Similes and Metaphors • Colors and Variegations • Scents • Shapes • Verbs and Phrasal Verbs • Nouns • Prompts • Clichés and Idioms Sprinkled throughout, you’ll also find hundreds of story ideas. They pop up in similes, metaphors, word lists, and other nooks and crannies. Readers don’t want every character to be a cardboard cutout with a perfect physique. They prefer real bodies with imperfections that drive character actions and reactions — bodies with believable skin, scents, and colors. For instance, a well-dressed CEO whose infrequent smile exposes poorly maintained teeth might be on the verge of bankruptcy. A gorgeous cougar with decaying teeth, who tells her young admirer she’s rich, could spook her prey. Someone trying to hide a cigarette habit from a spouse might be foiled by nicotine stains. Add depth to your writing. Rather than just describe the body, exploit it. Build on it. Mold it until it becomes an integral part of your narrative. “… a timeless resource: You’ll find advice, prompts, ideas, vocabulary, humor, and everything in between. But more importantly, it will make your characters stand out from the crowd.” — Nada Sobhi

Why do you write? Perhaps you’re penning a memoir, fantasy, or romance. Maybe you’re writing a sci-fi series or creative nonfiction novel. At the receiving end will be readers who demand clarity. If you confuse them, you lose them. Learn how to capture their attention and keep them engaged. Discover when to bend or break the so-called “rules” and motivate everyone to finish “just one more chapter.” This book is a must-have for all writers, from amateur to professional, fiction to nonfiction. Sprinkled throughout, you’ll find exercises and examples with ideas for story prompts. Snap ‘em up at will, and ... ... write on.

Buckle your flightbelt and prepare for a voyage of speculation through future worlds and distant galaxies. Settle back in your seat and enjoy our selection of entertainment on your holovid while we enter the Envision Zone. Envision: Future Fiction will entertain you with humor and horror, love and hate, desperation and hope — shaped by the imaginations of nine authors with diverse voices.

You just read your manuscript and discovered that your characters nod like marionettes in every chapter. When they’re not nodding, they roll their eyes. Time to slash the Pinocchio strings. Transform your protagonists into believable personalities that your readers will learn to love. Or hate. Get in the driver’s seat, relax, and enjoy your journey — with Kathy Steinemann’s book as your GPS.

" This e-book by Kathy Steinemann is a suspenseful and thought-provoking collection of short stories and poetry — dual-language pieces that will leave you wanting more. English students trying to learn German — or German students attempting to learn English — will benefit while reading intriguing plots that expand one's horizons and pose ancient questions about morals and ethics, sometimes with a dash of humor. The publisher has taken great care in the e-book's layout, with careful insertion of white space to improve your reading experience. The hyperlinked table of contents allows booklovers to move around in the publication easily, with the choice of font and justification left up to the reader and mobile device software. "

Confused about fiber? You're not alone. Not all fiber is created equal. Roughage is insoluble fiber — often "scratchy" in texture. Many people with IBS or IBD have been told to increase their intake of soluble fiber: the soothing substance that turns into a gel and helps to calm an irritated digestive system. However, it's often difficult to find fiber information for the foods you consume every day. No more guessing. This book contains more than 450 entries in several charts — useful for anyone with bowel problems like diarrhea/constipation, or for health-conscious individuals interested in increasing their daily fiber consumption. Take control of your life. Get the fiber information you need to help control that angry bowel. Additional chapters include: • How Much Fiber Do You Need? • Foods High in Soluble Fiber • Foods High in Insoluble Fiber • How Does Soluble Fiber Help IBS and IBD? • Internet Resources

Not all fiber is created equal. Roughage is insoluble fiber, often scratchy in texture. Many people with IBS or IBD have been told to increase their intake of soluble fiber, the soothing substance that turns into a gel and helps to calm an irritated digestive system. However, it is often difficult to find soluble fiber information for the foods you consume every day. This book contains over 450 entries in several charts--useful for anyone with bowel problems like diarrhea or constipation, or health-conscious individuals interested in increasing their daily fiber consumption. Additional chapters include: - How Much Fiber Do You Need? - Foods High in Soluble Fiber - Foods High in Insoluble Fiber - How Does Soluble Fiber Help IBS and IBD? - Internet Resources

Suppose you saw something you couldn't explain. And then suppose it turned out to be something far stranger, or funnier, or more horrifying than you ever expected. That element of surprise, and a different way of looking at things, is what this anthology is all about. Most of the short stories take less than fifteen minutes to read, and the ultra-short drabbles take less than thirty seconds. Kathy Steinemann, Amber Hayward, A. L. Kaplan, and Donna Milward share their tales and fantasies in this book of drabbles, flash fiction, and short stories. Why would the government force an artist to paint portraits of despots or drug lords? Why would healthy people die for no obvious reason? Do you suppose that wishes could ever be dangerous? What's a BioInterFace Fluxxatron? Do aliens watch reality shows? Why would someone pay double the usual rate to move a heavy trunk? Why is the mud from Sludge Flats so valuable? Discover the answers to these questions in this collection of tales that embraces an eclectic mix of humor, horror, fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and life experiences so unbelievable that they have been disguised as fiction.

The Roman poet Horace once said, "A picture is a poem without words." Then why do so many authors ignore the power of graphics in their CreateSpace books? Perhaps they're intimidated by what they've read on the Internet. Many websites claim that authors require costly graphics and conversion software to publish print-on-demand books. The same websites say Microsoft Word can't generate a CreateSpace-compatible PDF. CreateSpace Graphics Primer clears the confusion and shows you-with real-world images-that it's not difficult or expensive to create a graphic novel, manga comic, or children's picture book. You'll learn: why forty pages is the optimum length for a 6" x 9" full-color book how incorrect pricing of that book can siphon away your royalties how to calculate maximum image size ... and more. CreateSpace Graphics Primer will help you create a masterpiece you're proud to publish.