Reference

The Art & Craft of Fiction: A Practitioner's Manual
Victoria Mixon
This in-depth exploration of fiction writing answers all your questions in a warm, individual voice, based on Mixon's independent editing business and online magazine. Recommended by Preditors & Editors(tm).
978-0-9845427-0-3, $19.95
Publisher: La Favorita Press
Distribution: Ingram, Baker & Taylor

PO Box 1203
Mendocino, CA 95460
Phone: 707/326-3758, Fax: , Email: jefro@jefro.net
Web: http://lafavoritapress.com

The Big Ten of Grammar: Identifying and Fixing the Ten Most Frequent Grammatical Errors
William B. Bradshaw, PhD
In this practical handbook, Dr. William Bradshaw identifies the ten most common errors in English grammar and helps readers to recognize and correct them. Perfect for students and professionals! (Reference - Language)
978-0-9842358-5-8, $19.95
Publisher: BookPros/Synergy Books
Distribution: Midpoint Trade Books, Ingram, Baker & Taylor

8716 N. Mopac Expressway, Ste. 200
Austin, TX 78759
Phone: 512/623-7270, Fax: 512/236-5138, Email: pkeefe@bookpros.com
Web: http://synergybooks.net/

Contracts Companion for Writers
Tonya M. Evans
By thoroughly examining more than a dozen publishing industry contracts, this how-to guide answers the most common questions writers ask about publishing, agency, coauthoring, working-for-hire, and other agreements. (Writing/Publishing)
9780967457987, $22.95
Publisher: Legal Write Publications
Distribution: Independent Publishers Group

PO Box 25216
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Phone: 717-541-1938, Fax: 215/438-0469, Email: info@legalwritepublications.com
Web: www.legalwritepublications.com

Copyright Companion for Writers
Tonya M. Evans
Concise writer-friendly commentary and dozens of forms clearly examine complex concepts like fair use and public domain and explain when and how to obtain permissions to use other copyrighted works. (Writing/Publishing)
9780967457994, $19.95
Publisher: Legal Write Publications
Distribution: Independent Publishers Group

PO Box 25216
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Phone: 717-541-1938, Fax: 215/438-0469, Email: info@legalwritepublications.com
Web: www.legalwritepublications.com

Fiction Writing Demystified
Thomas B. Sawyer
Take 'em to the bank nuggets of theory-free examples of instantly usable tips for plotting, creating characters and much more. (Writing/Communication)
0-9627476-1-2, $16.00
Publisher: Ashleywilde, Inc.
Distribution: IPG

23852 Pacific Coast Highway, Ste. #132
Malibu, CA 90265
Phone: 310/456-1277, Fax: 310/456-8586, Email: holly@ashleywilde.com
Web: www.ashleywilde.com

The Gold Standard MCAT (17th Edition)
Dr. Brett Ferdinand M.D.
This new and improved edition is in hardcover and in color, including 3D diagrams, an outline of important material to study and plenty of online access to ace the MCAT. (Reference/Education/Study Aid)
978-0978463885, $100.00
Publisher: RuveneCo, Inc.
Distribution: Bookmasters/Atlasbooks, Baker & Taylor/YBP, Ingram

334 Cornelia Street, Ste. 559
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: 514/875-6006, Fax: 514/938-2186, Email: pamela@ruveneco.com
Web: www.mcat-bookstore.com

Handbook of Water Use and Conservation: Homes, Landscapes, Businesses, Industries, Farms
Amy Vickers
Star rating-"This is a clear, concise, and well-written work for all audience levels . . . the definitive work on the topic." -Library Journal.
1-931579-07-5 / 978-1-931579-07-0, $99.95
Publisher: WaterPlow Press
Distribution: Baker & Taylor, American Water Works Association,

PO Box 2475
Amherst, MA 01004-2475
Phone: 413/253-1520, Fax: 413/253-1521, Email: info@waterplowpress.com
Web: www.waterplowpress.com

Literary Law Guide for Authors: Copyright, Trademark and Contracts in Plain Language
Tonya M. Evans
An indispensable writing tool for those who want to understand the legal advantages, disadvantages, and intricacies involved in the business of writing. It includes dozens of useful forms on CD-ROM. (Writing/Publishing)
9780967457970, $22.95
Publisher: Legal Write Publications
Distribution: Independent Publishers Group

PO Box 25216
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Phone: 717-541-1938, Fax: 215/438-0469, Email: info@legalwritepublications.com
Web: www.legalwritepublications.com

My Dog Bites the English Teacher: Practical Grammar Made Quick and Easy
Marian Anders
Logical, step-by-step process takes the mystery and misery out of grammar and punctuation. Innovative method helps teens and adults improve their writing quickly and easily. (Reference, Language)
978-0-9794884-1-2, $14.95
Publisher: Aviary Publishers, Inc.
Distribution: Small Press United, Quality Books, Ingram

PO Box 46239
Raleigh, NC 27620
Phone: 919/331-0003, Fax: 919/331-0006, Email: Marian@AviaryPublishers.com
Web: www.AviaryPublishers.com

Plots Unlimited
Tom Sawyer
Thousands of brief, imagination-jogging conflict situations that easily combine to create solid stories. (Writing/Communication)
0-9627476-0-2, $25.00
Publisher: Ashleywilde, Inc.
Distribution: IPG

23852 Pacific Coast Highway, Ste. #132
Malibu, CA 90265
Phone: 310/456-1277, Fax: 310/456-8586, Email: holly@ashleywilde.com
Web: www.ashleywilde.com

The Search for Scholarships
Eve-Marie Andrews
This system for researching and completing scholarship applications has been successfully used by my students since 1996. An absolute essential for finding money for college--the key is organization.
978-0-9748133-1-8, $22.95
Publisher: Eve-Marie Andrews Publishing
Distribution:

4 Lorca Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Phone: 760/202-8206, Fax: 760/202-8206, Email: eandrews@dc.rr.com
Web: www.findingmoneyforcollege.com

The Self-Publishing Manual, Volume 1
Dan Poynter
The Self-Publishing Manual. Writing, editing, printing, promoting, marketing and distributing books. 16th edition, completely revised: A new book-with a track record. Softcover, LARGE print and eBook. (Reference/Writing)
978-1-56860-134-2, $19.95
Publisher: Para Publishing
Distribution: NBN, Ingram, Baker & Taylor

PO Box 8206
Santa Barbara, CA 93118-8206
Phone: 805/968-7277, Fax: 805/968-1379, Email: DanPoynter@ParaPublishing.com
Web: www.parapublishing.com

The Self-Publishing Manual, Volume 2
Dan Poynter
The new (electronic) way: Writing, editing, printing, promoting, marketing and distributing books: A new book-with a track record. Softcover, LARGE print and eBook. (Reference\Book Publishing)
978-1-56860-146-5, $14.95
Publisher: Para Publishing
Distribution: NBN, Ingram, Baker & Taylor

PO Box 8206
Santa Barbara, CA 93118-8206
Phone: 805/968-7277, Fax: 805/968-1379, Email: DanPoynter@ParaPublishing.com
Web: www.parapublishing.com

The Silver Bullet: Real MCATs Explained including Verbal Reasoning Prep
Dr. James L. Flowers & Dr. Brett Ferdinand
The first MCAT book to ever provide the answers and explanations to real MCAT exams. Written by medical doctors including Dr. J. Flowers (Harvard) and Dr. B. Ferdinand (author of The Gold Standard MCAT). (Reference/Education/Study Aid)
978-0978463816, $27.00
Publisher: RuveneCo, Inc.
Distribution: Bookmasters/Atlasbooks, Baker & Taylor/YBP, Ingram

334 Cornelia Street, Ste. 559
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: 514/875-6006, Fax: 514/938-2186, Email: pamela@ruveneco.com
Web: www.mcat-bookstore.com

Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed(room)? Researching a St. Louis County, Missouri Home
Kim Wolterman
This book provides a step-by-step approach to researching house history. Useful to all researchers, it also offers additional specifics for St. Louis County. (Reference/Real Estate)
978-0-9824640-0-7, $16.95
Publisher: Provenance Publishing LLC
Distribution:

213 S. Maple Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63119
Phone: 314/283-4605, Fax: , Email: composthappens@sbcglobal.net
Web: provenancepublishing.net

Your Guide to Marketing Books in the Christian Marketplace
Sarah Bolme
Packed with valuable information on promoting books in this unique market, this guide is the perfect resource for publishers, self-publishers, and authors. It's filled with specific resources and contact information.
978-0-9725546-8-8, $23.99
Publisher: CREST Publications
Distribution: Ingram, Baker & Taylor

PO Box 481022
Charlotte, NC 28269
Phone: 704/277-7194, Fax: 704/717-2928, Email: info@crestpub.com
Web: www.crestpub.com

IBPA, the Independent Book Publishers Association
627 Aviation Way
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

phone: 310-372-2732 · fax: 310-374-3342
e-mail: info@IBPA-online.org