Beginners Guide To Getting Published The writers who get their work published are not necessarily the most brilliant. They are writers who provide what editors & publishers want. Being a successful writer means balancing your individuality & enthusiasm with your writing & selling skills. It means: adopting a professional attitude from the start; writing as well as you can in your chosen field; giving editors what they want, not what you think they should want; presenting your work as editors like to see it; &, developing a mutually profitable relationship with a publisher. The world of publishing is volatile & highly competitive so you'll need a guide to show you how to give yourself the best chance of success. If you follow the advice in this book you'll save yourself a lot of time, money & frustration. Now in its 6th edition, this book has been thoroughly revised & updated to include: the absolute need to be computer-literate
- the chances of success are limited these days for any writer without internet/e-mail access & the skills to use it; the advantages to the self-publisher offered byprint-on-demand technology; specific advice for beginners from established writers; updated information on how the world of publishing works, & how & why material is selected for publication; &, the importance of websites, blogging, pod-casting & other digital information.
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This striking wildlife portrait captures a tiger in repose among the foliage. A combination of full & half cross stitch is worked on 18-count beige Aida. This

Dimensions kit contains cotton thread, 18-count beige Aida, needle, & easy instructions. Finished

Size: 7 x 5 (18 x 13 cm) Designer: Tracy Somerville / Tracy Somerville



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Children require unstructured play for developing one of the most amazing gifts of childhood: imagination. 20 Costumes to Make is a charming collection of costumes to capture this imagination. From a sword-wielding pirate & pretty-in-pink fairy to a hip-hop Easter bunny & an out of this world astronaut, the projects are perfect for afternoon dress-ups with friends. Projects range from beginner to expert. The book is divided by theme. Each project is accompanied by colour photography, easy-to-follow instructions & illustrations of the key techniques. The accompanying Pattern Maker CD (which runs on Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP) combines easy-to-use pattern drafting software with ready-made computerised pattern collections. A simple step-by-step pattern wizard asks you to select the costume you want, & the computer draws the pattern for you in the perfect size & fit! Basic skills are all that s required to create these wonderful designs. All the techniques you ll need are clearly explained & an in-depth skills section can be found at the front of the book. Whether it s Halloween, a fancy dress party or dressing up at home, get stitching & create the best costume in the room. About the Author International, award winning costume & creature designer Vinilla Burnham works worldwide on feature films, television, & in the theatre. She has created costumes for such films as Batman, The Fifth Element, Lost in Space & Labyrinth. For children s Television, The BBC s 2007 production of Wind in the Willows (starring Matt Lucas on Bob Hoskins), Fungus the Bogeyman, & The Chronicles of Narnia for which she created Aslan the Lion, & for pre school television; Boohbah & In the Night Garden for Ragdoll, the creators of The Teletubbies. Vin is currently designing the costumes for a new 52 part BBC pre school series entitled Zing Zillas, due to be broadcast in 2010. She is also creating her own range of children's characters as well as a collection of Costume Miniatures under the title of The Little Costume Shop. Vinilla is based in London & Los Angeles. ...

Children require unstructured play for developing one of the most amazing gifts of childhood: imagination. 20 Costumes to Make is a charming collection of costumes to capture this imagination. From a sword-wielding pirate & pretty-in-pink fairy to a hip-hop Easter bunny & an out of this world astronaut, the projects are perfect for afternoon dress-ups with friends. Projects range from beginner to expert. The book is divided by theme. Each project is accompanied by colour photography, easy-to-follow instructions & illustrations of the key techniques. The accompanying Pattern Maker CD (which runs on Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP) combines easy-to-use pattern drafting software with ready-made computerised pattern collections. A simple step-by-step pattern wizard asks you to select the costume you want, & the computer draws the pattern for you in the perfect size & fit! Basic skills are all that s required to create these wonderful designs. All the techniques you ll need are clearly explained & an in-depth skills section can be found at the front of the book. Whether it s Halloween, a fancy dress party or dressing up at home, get stitching & create the best costume in the room. About the Author International, award winning costume & creature designer Vinilla Burnham works worldwide on feature films, television, & in the theatre. She has created costumes for such films as Batman, The Fifth Element, Lost in Space & Labyrinth. For children s Television, The BBC s 2007 production of Wind in the Willows (starring Matt Lucas on Bob Hoskins), Fungus the Bogeyman, & The Chronicles of Narnia for which she created Aslan the Lion, & for pre school television; Boohbah & In the Night Garden for Ragdoll, the creators of The Teletubbies. Vin is currently designing the costumes for a new 52 part BBC pre school series entitled Zing Zillas, due to be broadcast in 2010. She is also creating her own range of children's characters as well as a collection of Costume Miniatures under the title of The Little Costume Shop. Vinilla is based in London & Los Angeles. ...

In the days before mobile phones, computers & other electronic wizardry, there was one thing that all the children were agreed on the Toy Shop really was the best shop in town. From floor to ceiling, there were toys & games galore & the shop keeper was always happy to demonstrate & let the kids have a go. Dover Patrol, Scalextric, Meccano & Action Man were favourites with the boys whilst the girls dreamed of owning the Dolls House or dressing a Barbie.
Size: 49 x 68.5cm, 1000 pieces
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Prepare to be bewitched by this original collection of fantasy-inspired designs from one of the cross stitch world's favourite designers, Joan Elliott. A wealth of imaginative designs, including wizards, witches, dragons & unicorns, are intricately brought to life with luxurious metallic threads & glittering beads. In this work, conjure up a variety of enchanting projects, ranging in size from small cards, gift bags & keepsakes to larger framed pictures, hangings & cushion covers. The easy-to-follow making up instructions, clear colour charts & stunning photographs help to achieve a magical result every time. ...

Buy this fabulous special offer Acrylic painting set for half price! In the Big Book of Acrylic Painting, Lee gives readers clear, friendly, easy to follow instruction for achieving detailed, realistic art from photographs with an encouraging " You can do it!" attitude. This big guide is perfect for beginners, showing them everything they need to create a wide variety of subjects in no time with one convenient book compiled from Hammond's four best-selling books on acrylics. Readers learn Lee's helpful graphing technique for achieving a likeness & enjoy painting popular subjects like people, animals, flowers & more. This pack also

Includes:: the Galeria Acrylic Art set which is perfect for anyone wanting to have a go at acrylic painting as it provides everything you will need in one box.
Includes:: 10 x 20ml Galeria Tubes 1 x Acrylic Brush Round No. 3 1 x Acrylic Brush One-Stroke 3/8 1 x Winsor Canvas Board 7" x 5" 1 x Winsor Canvas Board 10" x 8" 1 x Plastic Palette 9" x 6" 1 x Galeria Acrylic Colour Leaflet


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Fancy a cuppa? This fabulous mug with its fun design is a great gift or why not just treat yourself. Features this great picture of a dog with the phrase " Did I hear the kettle boil?" Capacity 290ml, dishwasher & microwave proof. Comes in a coordinating gift box. ...