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29th September 2009
Whether a crawling novice or polished professional, writers from every walk of life have room for improvement in their work. An endless array of rules and techniques must be kept in mind when writing – punctuation, grammar, transition, show don’t tell... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
You've spent many nights working on your book. You've rewritten it, edited it, and you used a professional proofreader to proof it. Your book is done – finally -- and you're ready to send your precious manuscript off to a publisher, thinking that writin... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Authors in their quest to get published can fall victim to scams. Here's a few tips to help you avoid the traps.
Online Matching Services and Email Blast Programs
These services, for a fee, put your query letter, synopsis and first chapter online.... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Most of us have dreams of writing a book one day but the statistics verify that the vast majority never complete the task. There are lots of reasons for this failure but one of the most important is that would-be authors have heard that publishers accept... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
There are basically three options for getting your book published. You can try to get your book proposal accepted by one of the industry giants like Penguin or Random House but that’s a tough road. Those companies only work with proven authors or thos... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
If you are going to follow any formula on how to get a book published you’d better make sure it comes from an established bestselling author.
My proven formula does…
During the last ten years I’ve had over 30 fiction and non-fiction books publ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
I have lived in New York City my entire life. I often feel privileged to be a part of the energy and magic of this Mecca of celebrity. Under the semi privileged dome of my existence, I encounter the rich and famous at every turn. When I was a teenager, I ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th September 2009
These days it's common knowledge that it's hard to meet an agent or an editor through an unsolicited mailing. They are more likely to pay attention to a submission coming from someone they have met in person. To that end, writers flock to conferences so t... Read >
Author: wbdoyle03rd September 2009
Publishing is a fascinating business and the process that goes into the making of books and newspapers is an interesting one. These days, with the world of digital information and the internet upon us, the scope of publishing now also includes websites, b... Read >
Author: wbdoyle11th May 2009
What stops you from writing and publishing your own book? Is it that you don’t think you have the time to devote to writing it, or is it that you wouldn’t know what to do or who to contact once you finish writing it? Many people miss out on t... Read >
Author: rljackson524th March 2009
Asking a book publishing editor or potential agent to look at product posted on a website is much easier than engaging in the formal process.Almost absolutely, any hopeful fiction writer at any given time was working on a novel they dreamed of getting pub... Read >
Author: Steve Knowles08th January 2009
For maximum blogging success you must know why you are blogging. Now not everyone needs a single concrete reason, but at least a direction and a purpose. Your blog's direction and purpose may evolve over time.
When I started my first blog, I had two ... Read >
Author: Ted Demopoulos22nd July 2008
When we go to the book store, we see hundreds of books. Behind each of these books is an author who put lots of time, hard work, and dedication into writing their book. While there are hundreds of authors published, there are many more wannabe authors w... Read >
Author: Samantha Asher21st May 2008
There are 4 ways that you can publish a book:
1. Commercial Book Publishing
2. Self Publishing
3. Subsidy Publishing
4. Ebook Publishing
1. Commercial Book Publishing - This is the main way that authors have been getting published and can be v... Read >
Author: Jason_Storm13th May 2008
Like many small business owners, I have to multi-task, so as a literary agent, I recently had this insight while at the Pacific Ocean. When I wear my agent cap, the stories that I love the most, are the ones which hold my attention. Simple as that. Nothin... Read >
Author: safari6175109th April 2008
I don't like to admit it, but having a literary agent seems to be a necessary part when it comes to being a successful writer. Literary agents are the very important people who will take a manuscript and be able to make major publishing companies to take... Read >
Author: Joseph H. 09th April 2008
I am a writer, and yes I have a novel which has been published. Unfortunately, in the profession of writing, the competition is high and very few writers will become famous literati. This fact is nothing short of frusturating, as I'm sure other writers ar... Read >
Author: Marcia28th March 2008
Learning Spanish: Easy Spanish Lessons For Middle School
Heredia Costa Rica Intensive Spanish Language School
Better understanding of English: Much of the vocabulary of English has Latin origins much of which came to English by way of French. However ... Read >
Author: Lori24th January 2008
Many people want to write a book and have it published. However, very few ever have a successful book published. Just like "making it big" in any art form, becoming a rich or famous author takes a lot of hard work, talent, and perseverance.
To get a bo... Read >
Author: Scott Hughes30th July 2007
If you've already written your first novel, you should be proud of yourself. This is a significant accomplishment that so few other aspiring writers can accomplish - even if they have been writing for years. But once you're done with this masterpiece, wha... Read >
Author: Grant Eckert21st May 2007
I recently asked a Chabad rabbi if he believed in conscious creation - combining thought and feeling to manifest our dreams and desires - and if he found this principle within the teachings of Kabbalah. "Of course," he replied. "Despite all the conversa... Read >
12th March 2007
If you want to paid to publish your book (through a traditional publisher, as opposed to self-publishing and paying all the costs yourself), it helps a lot to get a literary agent. The Big Six New York publishers won't even consider a manuscript unless it... Read >
Author: Diane Eble19th July 2006
If you are going to follow any formula on how to get a book published you'd better make sure it comes from an established bestselling author.
My proven formula does…
During the last ten years I've had over 30 fiction and non-fiction books published;... Read >
Author: jim green07th June 2006
Copyright 2006 Black Butterfly Press
As a self-publisher, you become a business person. Your book is your product. Your readers are your customers. When I first made my career change, I didn't think I had any business savvy. After all, I had been in a ... Read >
Author: Maxine Thompson03rd April 2006
Online networking offers easy access to experts withoutcharging your credit card. So...does it really help?(1) As with any networking effort, ask for information, notadvice. Write your question carefully."Do you know a good agent for my book?" may lead to... Read >
Cathy Goodwin
12th October 2005
How to Translate Past Life Experiences into Business
By Dr. Maxine E. Thompson
http://www.maxinethompson.com
http://www.maxineshow.com
As a self-publisher, you become a business person. Your book is your product. Your readers are your customers. W... Read >
Author: Maxine Thompson
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