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The hottest growing eBay business today is reselling high-demand sneakers, clothing, and cosmetics. And no wonder: A properly-guided newbie with less than $2,000 working capital can realistically create a part-time business that within 2-3 months' time is netting $50,000 annually from 4-6 hours per week "work" (which most participants actually find to be a heck of a lot of fun). You don't need a secret supply source for this — you only need to know...
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The sneaker culture is ravenous. Certain shoes that retail for $120 to $250 move steadily in the aftermarket on sites like Stock-X, eBay, and Goat for 2-3 times retail, sometimes more. In fact, Stock-X now does millions of dollars per month in sneaker trading alone. Everywhere you go these days, you see sneakerheads rocking the latest heat. Trading sneakers in the secondary market is fast becoming a legitimate installation in our culture, and a pretty...
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All fiction is character-driven, according to William Bernhardt, despite what you might have heard elsewhere. If your characters don't interest readers, even the most exciting plots will fail. "Action is character," Aristotle wrote, but what does that mean, and how can you use that fundamental principle to create dynamic fiction that will captivate readers? This book explains the relationship between character and plot, and how the perfect melding...
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Dynamic dialogue can turn an otherwise ordinary novel into a delightful read, but dull, uninspired dialogue will cause readers to lose interest and try something else. In this book, bestselling author William Bernhardt, renowned for his handling of dialogue, explains his techniques for making characters come to life through their words. He explains the importance of matching character and dialogue, of avoiding dialogue that's "on-the-nose," and the...
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Why do so many people talk about writing a book but never get the job done? Why do so many start books they never finish? And why is the final product often so much less than what editors and agents want? Because writing is a process, and no steps can be omitted without impacting the quality of the work. As best-selling author William Bernhardt explains, editing begins before you start writing and doesn't end until the book is in print (if then)....
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Even the most unique and interesting characters will not engage readers if their journey the plot fails. In this book, bestselling author William Bernhardt reveals the secrets that will keep readers riveted to the page. He explains the importance of matching character to plot and the key distinction between surprise and coincidence. Bernhardt discusses how to enrich your story by layering three levels of conflict and, in the final chapter, analyzes...
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Why do some books attract readers while others don't? What are the essential qualities of an irresistible read, a story people can't wait to start? And what's the secret to attracting a literary agent or publishing deal? The answer to all three questions is: Premise. A powerful premise is what separates ordinary novels from bestsellers. William Bernhardt explains the essential elements of breakout books, stories that reel in readers and attract serious...
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Sizzling Style is what distinguishes a spellbinding book from an ordinary one. The writer who understands the fundamentals of fictional writing style knows how to capture readers and never let them go. Too often aspiring writers are frustrated by rejection, not realizing that the problem is not the story but the way they are telling it. In this book, bestselling author William Bernhardt brings his down-to-earth approach to the subject of style, revealing...
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