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21st September 2009
Have an idea!
If you can't think of an idea for a book or other product, get some help by asking contacts, colleagues or clients. Failing that, get some brainstorming software such as Mind Manager. If none of that helps - go for a long walk, forget every... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
As a three-time published author and creative writing teacher I get asked a lot: "What is the secret to getting your book published?" Many of the interrogators are disappointed, some even disbelieving, when I tell them there is no secret. Getting publishe... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
Recently I reviewed a client's query letter. It was a hard working query letter, detailing the marketing prospects for the book, her own glowing credentials and the contacts she possessed that would help her publicize the book. But she left out one teeny ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle02nd August 2009
Comic books have been around in the United States since 1934. The term "comic book" was coined due to the fact that the first books were actually reprinted humor comic strips. But as any comic book enthusiast knows, comic books aren't just about humor any... Read >
Author: Ravenwood27th July 2009
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 fa... Read >
Author: bela01st July 2009
Everyone has a unique story to tell. From explaining business processes to revealing our personal history, we all have a natural desire to share our experiences with the world. As a result, bookstore shelves are packed with numerous titles that promise to... Read >
Author: saratbdaniel13th February 2009
Blogging is a wonderful tool for authors. It can help you in multiple ways, including getting a book contract, writing your book, getting ongoing feedback, marketing your book and more.
1) Selling your book idea.
Publishers and agents love blogs and b... Read >
Author: Ted Demopoulos02nd February 2009
In general, there are 4 types of info products that fall into the ebook category:1. Pleasure booksThese include fiction, novels, poetry, short stories, dramas, mysteries, suspense, adventure, humor, etc.2. Inspiration booksThese include books on spiritu... Read >
Author: suegold13th October 2008
You want to write a book – a very exciting and challenging undertaking. Good for you. You have a great book idea – an idea that you believe needs to be in print. You believe that other people have an interest in what you have to say. You believe that ... Read >
Author: vivek13th October 2008
You want to write a book – a very exciting and challenging undertaking. Good for you. You have a great book idea – an idea that you believe needs to be in print. You believe that other people have an interest in what you have to say. You believe that ... Read >
Author: vivek08th October 2008
You want to write a book – a very exciting and challenging undertaking. Good for you. You have a great book idea – an idea that you believe needs to be in print. You believe that other people have an interest in what you have to say. You believe that ... Read >
Author: sachin136108th October 2008
You want to write a book – a very exciting and challenging undertaking. Good for you. You have a great book idea – an idea that you believe needs to be in print. You believe that other people have an interest in what you have to say. You believe that ... Read >
Author: sachin136105th September 2008
You want to write a book – a very exciting and challenging undertaking. Good for you. You have a great book idea – an idea that you believe needs to be in print. You believe that other people have an interest in what you have to say. You believe that ... Read >
Author: Prem Bahadur05th September 2008
Step into a bookstore or a library and you are surrounded by books. Walk up to a stranger and ask them if they have ever wanted to write a book. Chances are they will say yes and tell you right off what their book idea is. So why oh why are there so few a... Read >
Author: Rahul Nardia24th July 2008
PREWRITING BENEFITS AND A WARNING
By Katherine Ploeger, M.A., M.F.A.
Prewriting is one of the most important stages of the writing process, in addition to revision. Unfortunately, most beginning (and some advanced) writers don't spend enough time on ... Read >
Author: Katherine Ploeger, MA, MFA23rd July 2008
PREWRITING BENEFITS AND A WARNING
By Katherine Ploeger, M.A., M.F.A.
Prewriting is one of the most important stages of the writing process, in addition to revision. Unfortunately, most beginning (and some advanced) writers don't spend enough time on ... Read >
Author: Katherine Ploeger, MA, MFA16th June 2008
Honest Riches by Holly Mann teaches me something new everytime I read it. It is a great guide for people who are new to Internet Marketing like me - she makes it simple by providing you step-by-step directions about what to do and how to do it - an invalu... Read >
Author: Alexa Sanz09th April 2008
Everyone has a unique story to tell. From explaining business processes to revealing our personal history, we all have a natural desire to share our experiences with the world. As a result, bookstore shelves are packed with numerous titles that promise to... Read >
Author: Meenakshi Kaur28th March 2008
Everyone has at least one book in them—I firmly believe that. But bookstore shelves are packed with titles, all competing for readers’ attention. So how can you tell if your book idea is ready for the competitive publishing business?
The key is to... Read >
Author: Melinda Copp03rd March 2008
Writing and publishing a book seems like such an immeasurable task. But with proper direction, all writers have the ability to see their story in book form. You’re not alone in this venture, there are about 195,000 new titles published in the U.S. each ... Read >
Author: author10114th August 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Julie Gray
The other day I was driving down Pico Boulevard here in Los Angeles when a great idea for a kid's book hit me. Excitedly, I turned the idea over and over in my head and began really taking seriously that I should start thi... Read >
Author: Julie Gray08th May 2007
A Business Right at Your Own Home: e-Book Generating Machines
Producing e-Books is one of the most lucrative ways to make use of your online presence. It is also a very effective way of promoting your business and expertise. e-Books grant the writer ... Read >
Author: ron765002nd May 2007
Where to find items to sell on Ebay
People rack their brains trying to decide what to sell on Ebay. Here are some ideas to help with the process. I sure could have used an article like this when I started out.
1. In your home.
Everyone has un... Read >
Author: Mitz02nd May 2007
Where to find items to sell on Ebay
People rack their brains trying to decide what to sell on Ebay. Here are some ideas to help with the process. I sure could have used an article like this when I started out.
1. In your home.
Everyone has u... Read >
Author: Mitz01st May 2007
Producing e-Books is one of the most lucrative ways to make use of your online presence. It is also a very effective way of promoting your business and expertise. e-Books grant the writer an aura of respectability, giving him the kind of exposure that w... Read >
Author: ron765006th January 2007
There are two schools of thought on this.
One is that you should never talk about your book idea. There are two reasons for this viewpoint. One is that if you talk too much about your book, you will dissipate the energy it takes to actually write your ... Read >
Author: Diane Eble04th October 2006
Copyright 2006 William Frank Diedrich
Back in the early seventies there was a poster that read: "Not to decide is to decide." Most of us live in this state, the state of indecision. We dream about the book we will write, the trip we will take, the busi... Read >
Author: William Frank Diedrich25th April 2006
You've decided to write a book. Congratulations.
Now what?
Well, here's the part that requires a real commitment. Writing your first book can be a little intimidating if you're only looking at the big picture. Right now all you see is this HUGE writ... Read >
Author: Janine Michaels10th July 2005
-By Jim Edwards and David Garfinkel
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The ebook revolution is here! The Internet now makes it
possible to come up with an idea, turn it into an ebook,
distribute it over the Internet, an... Read >
Author: Jim Edwards
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