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Characterization

Characterization The reader should be able to identify with and care about the characters in the sense that the characters seem real to the reader. The characters must do something, and what they do must seem reasonable for them to have done it. Charact... Read >
Author: Patrick Dent

OK, Your Book is Printed … Now What!

Many years ago when I worked in camera store, a customer came in one day with a very old roll of unexposed B&W film. He wanted to buy a camera that would fit that type of film so he could use up the film. The film was so old, all camera manufactures had l... Read >
Author: Patrick Altoft

Building a Platform

If you write it, they will come, or so the prevailing wisdom used to go. If you had an idea for a great non-fiction book, you may have been able to get a decent deal from a publishing company who would pay you to write it. But the window on those types of... Read >
Author: Alyson Mead

Representation: Pros and Cons

As an editor, I've heard it said so many times. "Can you help me get an agent?" my clients ask, breathlessly, as if an agent is the only thing standing between them and life itself. Agents are certainly very helpful, if you are trying to publish a bo... Read >
Author: Alyson Mead

What to Consider When Availing of POD Publishing

Until recently, printing a single copy of book was unlikely. Publishers, in the past, have to publish their books in hundreds or even thousands of copies to avail of the best price possible. After printing the books are then sent to bookstores. Those book... Read >
Author: Viojieley Gurrobat

Are You Content With Your Web Articles? 5 Ways to Dominate Your Niche With Copy that Rocks

Are You Content With Your Web Articles? 5 Ways to Dominate Your Niche With Copy that Rocks! Web articles - they're immensely popular these days, for the simple reason that you can broadcast your name and URL all over the web with them. Trouble is, ever... Read >
Author: Dina Giolitto

Fantasy and the Sense of Wonder

Eras come and go, and fantasy tales continue to be spun. New authors continue from the horizons where others have retired; it reminds me of the passing of a torch. Sometimes its been a raging firebrand and at other times a barely-smoking wick. Slowly, ... Read >
Author: Seth Mullins

Print On Demand - A Definition and a Comparison

Print On Demand - A Definition and a Comparison Copyright 2005, Michael LaRocca The purpose of this article is to consider Print-On-Demand publishing as an alternative for the aspiring author. It has its strengths and its weaknesses. You may wonder ... Read >
Author: Michael LaRocca

"Are You Submitting Your Articles...?"

You have permission to publish this article in its entirety, electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as Robert Leggett's byline is included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated. ARTICLE WORD COUNT: [686] KEY WORDS: s... Read >
Author: Robert Leggett

Handling Rejection

Everybody suffers rejection at some time or another in their life. The first step in handling rejection is to recognise that rejection is a necessary part of our private and professional lives. No success is achievable without encountering rejection of so... Read >
Author: Allan Cowley

MULTIPLE DOMAIN NAMES MEAN MORE TRAFFIC

"Rumors of War (http://www.rumorsofwar.net) is a web site designed simply yet it stands bold and precise in its statement. While other authors . . . have web sites that start with 'Let me tell you about myself,' Peggy opens with the covers of her two ... Read >
Author: Peggy Tibbetts

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