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Just Call Me Rae: The Story of Rae O. Weimer, Founder of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications
by Ann Weimer MoxleyDistributed on behalf of the University of Florida College of Journalism and CommunicationsRae O. Weimer founded the University of Florida’s first school of journalism, and within one year of his arrival in Gainesville, the school received accreditation. No longer would Florida’s students have to leave the state to pursue dreams of becoming journalists. Just Call Me Rae chronicles the life of the man who pioneered journalism education in Florida and built one of the most innovative journalism and communications programs in the country. Rae grew up in a small Midwestern town where he learned to be resourceful and hardworking, traits that would make him—along with his reputation—the prime candidate to lead UF’s small journalism department. Due to economic hardship, he dropped out of college in his final year, but he knew he was destined to be a newspaperman. He learned everything he could about the profession, taking any job that came his way. Between 1925 and 1940, Rae worked for eleven newspapers in six states, including the Akron Beacon Journal and Cleveland Press in Ohio and the Buffalo Times in New York. The culmination of his newspaper career was his role at the revolutionary and historic PM newspaper in New York City. At PM, Rae rubbed elbows with some of the greatest journalists and writers of his generation, including Dorothy Parker, Ernest Hemingway, Ted Geisel (Dr. Seuss), Max Lerner, I. F. “Izzy” Stone, Dashiell Hammett, and Pulitzer Prize-winner Edna Ferber. Rae’s reputation ran ahead of him to Florida, where the state’s newspapers were agitating for upgrading journalism education at UF. Rae might not have had the degrees that other candidates had, but he had the credentials—he was a seasoned newspaperman, a trained newspaper technician, and his years at PM had honed his teaching instinct. UF President J. Hillis Miller agreed to hire Rae, and so would begin the legend of the degreeless dean. Rae re-envisioned journalism at the University of Florida. With his leadership, what had been a three-person department that rarely exceeded twenty students grew into the School of Journalism. He expanded the school to include advertising and radio and television journalism in the curriculum, and by the 1960s UF's School of Journalism was the fastest growing journalism program in the country. In 1968, shortly after Rae retired, the School became the College of Journalism and Communications, and today it is still ranked among the nation’s top journalism programs, with students hired at news organizations across the country, including highly competitive newsrooms in New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Los Angeles. With the communication skills they developed at the college, many pursue careers in public service, politics, law and public relations. This book is an eye-opening chronicle of Rae Weimer’s lasting legacy to journalism in the state of Florida.Distributed by University Press of Florida on behalf of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications
Nature Nibbles: Alphabet Crunch A-Z
by Jenny WishNature Nibbles: Alphabet Crunch A-Z celebrates the twist and turn of letters in rhyme. Whimsical and wacky, nature bites their way to unexpected choices. Children will giggle their way in fun while learning the alphabet. This charming little book celebrates unleashed imagination for the early learner and their parents. Nibble away!
Animal ABC for Children of All Ages
by C. BoulangerWhen COVID-19 lockdowns swept the globe, creativity unlocked for one woman in Belleville, Ontario. Alone with her cat, C. Boulanger turned to a fantasy world she had long imagined, bringing to life a charming children&’s tale. With whimsical animals as guides straight from her isolation, she penned Animal ABC for Children of All Ages not just to delight young readers, but to remind all of us that even in the darkest of days, joy and wonder still exist if only we know where to look. Brighten your family&’s time at home with this playful journey of imagination.Cover designed by Janet Eastwood.
Mental Floss: A Miscellany of Obscure Terms, Bizarre Phrases & Surprising Etymologies
by Erin McCarthy Mental FlossEver wonder if there is a synonym for the word synonym? Or why people really hate the word &“moist?&” Maybe you want to know why we tell a person to take something &“with a grain of salt,&” or why McDonalds went to war with a dictionary. From obscure words to the best literary insults ever written, this linguistic miscellany is sure to spice up your vocabulary, make you a whizz at word games, and prepare you for plenty of wordy repartee for your next soiree, with some of the most bizarre terms you never knew you needed. A CACOPHONY OF WORDS: Learn the meaning and surprising history of hundreds of words and phrases LOTS OF LISTS: Discover curated collections of literary insults, old-timey words, popular slang, and much more WORD GAME WIZ: Includes tips for mastering popular word games from Scrabble to Wordle WIT FOR WRITERS: Writers looking for just the right word will be inspired by hundreds of unusual and obscure words REFERENCE FOR READERS: Fans of every genre, from Norse Myths to Victorian Romance will find histories, origins, and backstories of the words that make up their favorites reads COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Mental Floss: The Curious Reader, Mental Floss: The Curious Movie Buff, and Mental Floss: The Curious Viewer are also available.
All About Nature: Animals, Insects, Plants, and More! (The\all About Picture Book Ser.)
by Huda HarajliDiscover the world outside—an introduction to nature for kids ages 3 to 5Can you feel the sun? Hear the birds singing? See colorful leaves on the trees? That's nature! This picture book of fun facts teaches toddlers all about land, water, air, and critters big and small. Watch them discover their inner explorer as they look for different kinds of rocks, spot stars in the sky, and learn to love the great outdoors.Our amazing planet—Find out why it gets dark at night, meet some interesting insects, and explore how people are a part of nature, too.Illustrations everywhere—Every page is bursting with vibrant artwork of objects in nature and other kids celebrating the world around them.Vocabulary building—Check out a list of nature words and their definitions to help little ones understand all the amazing new things they've learned.Get this amazing nature book for kids today and see what makes exploring nature so much fun!
Learn to Read: 20 Simple Stories & Activities for Beginner Readers (Learn to Read Storybook)
by Crystal RadkeTeach kids their CVC words with illustrated stories—for ages 3 to 5 CVC words are three-letter words made up of a consonant-vowel-consonant combination—like "cat" and "big"—that are essential for beginning readers as they learn to blend letter sounds. Encourage your little one to practice their CVC words with the Learn to Read: CVC Words Storybook! Inside, they'll find 20 simple stories that each focus on two common CVC words, along with fun activities that put these new words and skills into action. Hold their attention—These stories are fun and engaging for your child with bright colors, adorable pictures, and simple language. Read, play, and learn—Let your child practice what they've learned with quick activities at the end of each story that encourage them to read, trace, circle, and color CVC words. Watch their skills grow—Introduce CVC words gradually, with stories that slowly increase in complexity as your child works their way through the book. Order this CVC book today and make it fun for new readers to learn new skills!
Keep Your Books Selling: Manage Your Book Portfolio and Make More Money (Author Level Up #16)
by M.L. RonnWhen was the last time you updated one of your books? It's probably been a while, hasn't it? When we become authors, we publish our books and move on to the next story. Then YEARS pass by and we realize there were so many things we missed! Forgetting to update a book can cost you money. Here are some examples of horror stories that might be lurking in your book portfolio: Doing a promo and forgetting to change the price back… Publishing a wrong version of a book… Forgetting which book description you were supposed to use… Losing your book files because of a virus or damage to your computer… If your blood pressure is up, don’t worry—we all make these mistakes from to time. But if you want to become a prolific author AND make a good income, you must learn to manage your books properly. In this guide, prolific author M.L. Ronn will teach you the system he adopted to manage his growing portfolio of 70+ books of fiction and nonfiction. You'll discover: How to future-proof your books to keep them selling How to always know what's going on with all your books on all retailers Tools to help you stay on top of managing your books How to anticipate changes at book retailers that could make your book files obsolete How to prepare your heirs to manage your books when you die This book will help you get more organized and make more money from your books. If anything, it’ll stop you from losing money that you didn’t know you were losing. V1.0
Advanced Author Editing: How to Create Cleaner Manuscripts (Author Level Up #15)
by M.L. RonnAn advanced book to help you improve your editing and create cleaner manuscripts! Have you ever scrolled through edits recommended by your book editor and thought, "How can I avoid some of these mistakes next time?" Maybe you've written down a list of "problem edits" to check with every manuscript you write (which is super time-consuming!) What if there were another way to use automation and existing tools on your computer to cut down on the number of typos and errors in your work? In this short guide, prolific author M.L. Ronn covers the process he's used to reduce the number of edits from his editor significantly. He also includes companion videos to help you see the more technical side of things. This book is not for the faint of heart, and it is primarily for intermediate and advanced authors who aren’t afraid to get technical. But if you use the tips in this book, it will take your editing to new levels. V1.0
How to Dictate a Book: The Author's Guide to Effortless Dictation (Author Level Up #14)
by M.L. RonnHave you heard that dictation supercharges your word counts, but are you frustrated with it? You're not alone. Many writers attempt dictation, only to quit because it doesn't get them the results they hear so much about. Fortunately, there is a way to do it correctly. If you've ever worried about "sounding funny", struggled with what to say when you’re behind the mic, or gotten tired of making a kajillion spelling mistakes with Dragon, then you've come to the right place. In this writer's guide, prolific author M.L. Ronn will teach you how to unlock the power of dictation using the methods he's used to dictate over 30 books of fiction & nonfiction. You'll learn: How to dictate (and why you should) The tools and equipment you'll need How to set Dragon up for success The 3 types of dictation (the 2nd one will blow your mind) How to dictate cleanly the first time so that you don't have to spend as much time editing And more This book also comes with a video companion course where you can see the author dictate sections from this very book. Watch along as you read or watch the course first and then return to the text for more nuance. (No email address required. Just click and enjoy). If you're ready to become a dictation master, then click the buy button and speak your way to writing nirvana! V2.0
The Pocket Guide to Pantsing: How to Write a Novel Without an Outline (with Confidence) (Author Level Up #13)
by M.L. RonnPantsers: do you want to ditch outlining forever but don't know how? Maybe you've tried to write by the seat of your pants, but you got lost in the weeds. Or, you just need some structure. Writing a novel without an outline is like solving a complex puzzle—daunting, but not impossible. Master this technique and you'll write stories that you never dreamed of--and readers will pay you for it. In this practical, no BS guide, prolific M.L. Ronn will talk about the pantsing process he's followed to write over 20 novels without an outline. You'll discover: A tried-and-true structure for writing your book without an outline How to win the war against self-doubt What to do when you get stuck, and exactly what to write next How to edit your novel as you go and produce a clean first & final draft Once you write your first novel without an outline, the next one will be much easier. All you need is practical advice. Click the buy button to take your writing skills to the next level. V1.0
The Indie Author Strategy Guide: Craft a Winning Long-Term Strategy for Your Author Business (Author Level Up #12)
by M.L. RonnWhat's your author strategy? Strategy is more than selling books. It's about the survival of your author career tomorrow, next year, 10 years from now, and beyond. In this guide, prolific author M.L. Ronn will teach you how to cultivate the practice of long-term thinking and strategic planning. He draws on his experience of over a decade of self-publishing and extensive experience in the corporate world where strategic planning is his job. In this guide, you'll learn: How to craft a winning author strategy that will make you look like an evil genius in retrospect How to think long-term What strategy is and what it isn't How to connect a bigger strategy to what you're doing every day to write and sell books Few things are more important than a sound author strategy. Buy now to learn how to develop yours! V1.0
The Writing App Handbook: How to Choose the Best App for Fiction and Nonfiction Writing (Author Level Up #11)
by M.L. RonnHow's your writing app working out for you lately? If you're reading this, then you're dissatisfied with your current writing software and want something better. After all, your time is too valuable to waste fighting with an app that doesn't love you back. The RIGHT writing app will make you twice as productive and help you write more books in less time. You’ll be able to write more books than you ever dreamed of. In this guide, prolific author M.L. Ronn will cover the top features of the hottest writing apps on the market to help you choose the best fit for your writer personality. You'll discover: How the right writing app can boost your word counts and reduce typos in your books How to avoid wasting money on the wrong writing app (buy it nice or buy it twice!!) Apps that are better than OpenOffice, MS Word, and Google Docs: 100% guaranteed 35+ helpful features that writers are using to crush their novels A free tool that can help you pick the best writing app in a few clicks Don't settle for the wrong fit. Buy the Writing App Handbook to meet your perfect writing app today! V1.0
The Self-Publishing Advice Compendium: 500+ Tips on How to Be a Better Writer and Sell More Books (Author Level Up #9)
by M.L. RonnNeed some writing advice? This gargantuan book offers 500+ practical and concise tips to help you with writing, publishing, and marketing your book. The tips are inspired by the popular podcast, “Writing Tip of the Day,” hosted by M.L. Ronn (the author). It contains lessons he learned after writing over 60 books. From 2019-2021, writers all over the world started their day with M.L. Ronn's advice, and now you can, too. In this book, you’ll learn: How to write magnetic prose How to navigate your book’s murky middle Sneaky marketing tips How to take care of your mental health Tax tips for writers And much more! These writing tips will help you finish your next book with confidence. The writing life won't seem so hard when you're done reading. Are you ready to supercharge your writing career? V1.0
Authors, Steal This Book: 67 Business Ideas for the Writers of the Future (Author Level Up #10)
by M.L. RonnRead this book before publishing industry goons track M.L. Ronn down and throw him in jail! Some ideas are too good to keep to yourself. In this writer’s guide, prolific author M.L. Ronn dreams big and shares 67 innovative ideas that could one day change the author profession as we know it. M.L. Ronn draws on lessons learned from a decade-long career of writing over 50 books, a YouTube channel for writers with over 2 million views, and networking with movers and shakers in the publishing industry. Discover unique publishing ideas that could help authors build their platforms and make more money Uncover author tools and services that are desperately needed but people aren’t aware of yet Find out how existing and emerging technology can help authors do more in less time Learn how to become the writer of the future If you are inspired by anything in this book, share it. You never know what could happen. If any of the ideas in this book take root, the author community will benefit tremendously.V1.0
The Indie Author Atlas: Your Guide to the Five Continents of the Writing World (Author Level Up #8)
by M.L. RonnYOUR PASSPORT TO THE FIVE CONTINENTS OF THE WRITING WORLD Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information you have to learn as a writer? The Indie Author Atlas eliminates overwhelm and makes the art of learning to be a writer fun. It turns the major concepts writers need to learn into can’t-miss vacation destinations. Ready to get away? Pamper yourself at the pristine beachfronts at the Strategy Islands Get lost in the expansive continent of Craft Discover new marketing strategies in the desert continent of Marketstan Tap into your inner entrepreneur in the sacred Lands of Distribution And more! This quirky and engaging guide is written in the style of a travel guide, and it also has illustrated maps for each continent. The Indie Author Atlas is unlike any other book for writers you’ve ever read. Relax and have fun as you wander through the amazing continents of the writing life. You just might learn something. Click the buy button and book your dream writing vacation today! V1.0
The Indie Author Bestiary: An Epic Quest Against the Beasts of the Writing World (Author Level Up #7)
by M.L. RonnYOUR GUIDE TO SLAYING THE BEASTS OF THE WRITING WORLD Do the “beasts” of the writing life trouble you? Fear, self-doubt, overwhelm, the inferiority complex, and more? If so, you’re not alone. These “beasts” of the writing world want to destroy writers everywhere, but they can only hurt us if we let them. This guide will teach you to do battle with the beasts that are sure to show up in your writing career. It will teach you to slay them once and for all. Fight fear with every ounce of your being Beat burnout at its own game Overcome feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt And more! If you struggle with the “emotional” part of being a writer, The Indie Author Bestiary will be your sword. This unique book takes the emotional challenges of writing, converts them into monsters, and teaches you how to defeat them. Are you ready to conquer the beasts of the writing world? V1.0
The Author Income Problem: Track Your Sales Without Pulling Your Hair Out (Author Level Up #6)
by M.L. RonnDo you struggle with tracking your author income? It ain’t easy. If you publish your books wide, you might get AT LEAST a dozen sales reports every month. It makes most authors want to pull their hair out!In this guide, prolific author M.L. Ronn walks through the process he used to tame his sales reports. He transformed a 5-hour per month process into a 30-minute effort using the power of technology and automation. This book is a blueprint to how he did it. This book is also a blueprint for entrepreneurs and developers who want to solve this problem. It will show you why the author income problem is so complex and exactly how to solve it. Tracking your income doesn’t have to be hard. All it takes is the right approach. Ready to solve the author income problem once and for all? V1.0
The Reader's Bill of Rights: A Manifesto on How to Treat Your Readers (Author Level Up #5)
by M.L. RonnThis book will turn your fans into superfans! Readers support writers with their hard-earned money, support, and time. But they don’t have to buy YOUR book. Having readers is a privilege, so how can we treat them right? The Reader’s Bill of Rights is a short book that explains the 11 inalienable rights that all readers have. Author M.L. Ronn discovered these rights the hard way after writing 50+ books. Violate the rights in this book at your own risk! But if you respect them, readers will love you and you’ll forge more satisfying connections with the people who support your art. You just might sell more books, too! Click the buy button to download The Reader’s Bill of Rights today! V1.0
Indie Author Confidential Vol. 4-7: Secrets No One Will Tell You About Being a Writer (Indie Author Confidential Anthology #2)
by M.L. RonnThis collection contains Volumes 4-7 of the groundbreaking, behind-the-scenes series of a working writer’s journey! Ever wondered what bestselling authors think about on a daily basis? M.L. Ronn is the author of many books of fiction and nonfiction. This book series is a diary of all the lessons he’s learning as he navigates how to master the craft of writing, marketing, and running a profitable publishing business. Most writers don’t talk about the everyday lessons they learn because they might seem mundane, boring, or obvious. Many only start talking about their success once they’ve achieved it. This book is the exact opposite: it’s about a writer learning how to be successful and documenting the process. The ideas in this book are what writers discuss over beers at writing conferences. They’re insider ideas—you may find them interesting and useful on your journey to becoming a successful writer. V1.0
Indie Author Confidential Vol. 7: Secrets No One Will Tell You About Being a Writer (Indie Author Confidential #7)
by M.L. RonnThe ground-breaking, behind-the-scenes look at a working writer continues with Vol. 7! Prolific writer M.L. Ronn (Michael La Ronn) shares his lessons learned on his journey to become a successful writer. You’ll discover writing, marketing, business, and other miscellaneous tips that you don’t hear every day. Covered in this volume: How many books Michael wrote during his annual “Beast Mode” Challenge Lessons Michael learned from a valuable mentor in 2021 How Michael is thinking about estate planning in 2022 Major changes to the Indie Author Confidential series in 2022 and beyond The information in this book is what writers discuss over beers at writing conferences. You may find it useful on your journey to becoming a successful writer. It just might make you more money and help you satisfy your readers, too. Are you ready to dive into the world of Indie Author Confidential? V1.0
Indie Author Confidential Vol. 6: Secrets No One Will Tell You About Being a Writer (Indie Author Confidential #6)
by M.L. RonnThis book is also available in the Indie Author Confidential Anthology series, where you can get all the books in this series in bundles. The ground-breaking, behind-the-scenes look at a working writer continues with Vol. 6! Prolific writer M.L. Ronn (Michael La Ronn) shares his lessons learned on his journey to become a successful writer. You’ll discover writing, marketing, business, and other miscellaneous tips that you don’t hear every day. Covered in this volume: How Michael is preparing for his annual Beast Mode Challenge, where he writes 10 books in 90 days Michael’s most ridiculous marketing pitch ever Why the new writing app Atticus may be a game-changer for writers Some thoughts on death and what it truly means to be a writer The information in this book is what writers discuss over beers at writing conferences. You may find it useful on your journey to becoming a successful writer. It just might make you more money and help you satisfy your readers, too. Are you ready to dive into the world of Indie Author Confidential? V1.0
Indie Author Confidential Vol. 5: Secrets No One Will Tell You About Being a Writer (Indie Author Confidential #5)
by M.L. RonnThis book is also available in the Indie Author Confidential Anthology series, where you can get all the books in this series in bundles. The ground-breaking, behind-the-scenes look at a working writer continues with Vol. 5! Prolific writer M.L. Ronn (Michael La Ronn) shares his lessons learned on his journey to become a successful writer. You’ll discover writing, marketing, business, and other miscellaneous tips that you don’t hear every day. Covered in this volume: Why Michael ended his podcasts The book that completely changed Michael’s life and made him a happier person How Michael produced cleaner manuscripts this quarter by automating parts of his editing process The lessons Michael learned from law school that apply to his writing career The information in this book is what writers discuss over beers at writing conferences. You may find it useful on your journey to becoming a successful writer. It just might make you more money and help you satisfy your readers, too. Are you ready to dive into the world of Indie Author Confidential? V1.0
Indie Author Confidential Vol. 4: Secrets No One Will Tell You About Being a Writer (Indie Author Confidential #4)
by M.L. RonnThis book is also available in the Indie Author Confidential Anthology series, where you can get all the books in this series in bundles. The ground-breaking, behind-the-scenes look at a working writer continues with Vol. 4! Prolific writer M.L. Ronn (Michael La Ronn) shares his lessons learned on his journey to become a successful writer. You’ll discover writing, marketing, business, and other miscellaneous tips that you don’t hear every day. Covered in this volume: How Michael dictated an entire novel on an exercise bike Michael’s editing data and analytics project that reduced the errors in his books by over 30% A troubling problem ahead with book cover designers The information in this book is what writers discuss over beers at writing conferences. You may find it useful on your journey to becoming a successful writer. It just might make you more money and help you satisfy your readers, too. Are you ready to dive into the world of Indie Author Confidential? V1.0
Indie Author Confidential Vol. 1-3: Secrets No One Will Tell You About Being a Writer (Indie Author Confidential Anthology #1)
by M.L. RonnThis collection contains Volumes 1-3 of the groundbreaking, behind-the-scenes series of a working writer’s journey! Ever wondered what bestselling authors think about on a daily basis? M.L. Ronn is the author of over 50 books of fiction and nonfiction. This book series is a diary of all the lessons he’s learning as he navigates how to master the craft of writing, marketing, and running a profitable publishing business. Most writers don’t talk about the everyday lessons they learn because they might seem mundane, boring, or obvious. Many only start talking about their success once they’ve achieved it. This book is the exact opposite: it’s about a writer learning how to be successful and documenting the process. The ideas in this book are what writers discuss over beers at writing conferences. They’re insider ideas—you may find them interesting and useful on your journey to becoming a successful writer. V1.0
Indie Author Confidential Vol. 3: Secrets No One Will Tell You About Being a Writer (Indie Author Confidential #3)
by M.L. RonnThis book is also available in the Indie Author Confidential Anthology series, where you can get all the books in this series in bundles. The ground-breaking, behind-the-scenes look at a working writer continues with Vol. 3! Prolific writer M.L. Ronn (Michael La Ronn) shares his lessons learned on his journey to become a successful writer. You’ll discover writing, marketing, business, and other miscellaneous tips that you don’t hear every day. Covered in this volume: How Michael wrote 7 books in 90 days Michael’s new approach to marketing that made him more money this quarter Michael’s strategy for the year ahead The information in this book is what writers discuss over beers at writing conferences. You may find it useful on your journey to becoming a successful writer. It just might make you more money and help you satisfy your readers, too. Are you ready to dive into the world of Indie Author Confidential? V1.0