The Ultimate Writer's Workbook is intended for both the fiction and non-fiction author; for the novice as well as the professional. It guides writers from the inception of their story to final publication, or completion of their screenplay. The Workbook covers plotting, characterization, outlines, preparing a synopsis, query letters, finding an agent, publisher, producer, self-publishing, and publicity. Each chapter explains what to do and what to avoid. The Workbook is a comprehensive reference tool and a must have for any serious writer's shelf.

Serita Deborah Stevens is a highly acclaimed and award-winning writer of over 32 books and short stories as well as numerous screenplays. Her nonfiction titles, Book of Poisons (Writer's Digest Books), has been a bestseller for many years, and The Forensic Nurse (St. Martin's Press) has been optioned by Fox Studios. She also wrote the prequel of the successful TV series, Cagney and Lacey. Stevens holds a Master's Degree in Communications and Writing from Antioch University (London, England) and has taught at a variety of schools including UCLA, USC, and Loyola Marymount. She was a board member of Film Industry Network and is an active member of Women in Film and the Alameda Writer's Group. She currently resides in Los Angeles. www.seritastevens.com