about 2 weeks ago - No comments
It is difficult to break into the publishing industry as a new author, and even more difficult to get an acceptance letter from an editor at a large publishing house. As an author you will work hard to finish your book, and work even harder to find the right book publisher. The good news [...]
about 3 weeks ago - No comments
Having a book published is every writers dream. Whether it is a fiction book or a non-fiction or educational book that has been written; most people write a book in order to get it published. So, if you are a writer and you have just written “The End” on your novel or literature, how do [...]
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R. Dodge Woodson
www.lonewolfent.net
Writing A Book Proposal
The first step in getting a publisher to publish your book idea is writing a book proposal. This intimidates some people. It doesn’t have to be frightening. Once you know the components of a professional book proposal you can attack it one phase at a [...]
about 4 weeks ago - No comments
I get this question a lot: “Now that I’ve self-published I need to find an agent, how do I do that?” Well, it might seem to be a simple and easy transition. I mean you’re already published so it shouldn’t be that hard, right? Not so fast. There are a number of things you need [...]
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How to Choose Good Books
Good books show their standing through high sales figures and high search figures on the internet. The 5 most popular categories based on these criteria (in descending order of importance) are Children’s books, Management books, Fiction books, Books on Business and, Sales books.
Children’s books are a popular choice as [...]
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1. Spend $15.99, or less if youâre a smart shopper, and get yourself a copy of How to Write a Book Proposal by Michael Larson. I know I say this elsewhere on my site, but it bears repeatingâthis book is pure gold.
The first time I attended a writersâ conference, the speaker incidentally introduced the [...]
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When people approach me about writing a non-fiction book, my advice often disappoints them because of their expectations about the publishing world. There seems to be a pervading myth that simply publishing a book, on its own merits, is enough to bring fame and fortune to any author. This may come as a surprise, [...]
about 8 months ago - 1 comment
Fool: A Novel by Christopher Moore
As much as I love Christopher Moore’s books, there were some reservations with this one. Both my wife and a close friend – confirmed Moore fanatics – started the book only to leave it after about 40 pages saying it was “meh”. Being a huge Shakespeare nut, I was looking [...]
about 8 months ago - No comments
Even if your career doesn’t involve being a full-time writer, being the author of a book can be a huge boon for you. Our society holds authors in such high regard that anyone who has written one is seen as knowledgeable, self-disciplined and special. A book can help your business or career by making you [...]
about 8 months ago - No comments
Sins & Shadows by Lyn Benedict
Sins & Shadows is a dark, gutsy urban fantasy filled with mythology. The main protagonist is not the most lovable character ever written, but it is still well worth the read for its story and other characters. I’m looking forward to reading the next installment.
8/10
via Fantasy Cafe: Reviews [...]
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