The Essential Guide To Getting Your Book Published

A complete author's toolkit: The guide that demystifies every step of the publishing process. No matter what type of book you want to write—fiction, nonfiction, humor, sci-fi, romance, cookbook, children's book—here is how to take an idea you're passionate about, develop it into a manuscript or proposal, get it published, and deliver it into the hands and hearts of readers. Includes interviews with dozens of publishing insiders—agents, editors, besteslling authors, and booksellers. Real-life success stories and the lessons they impart. Plus sample proposals and query letters, a resource guide, and more. Updated to cover ebooks, self-publishing, digital marketing, the power of social media, and more. This complete author's toolkit includes information on:- locating, luring, and landing an agent - perfecting your pitch - the nuts and bolts of a book proposal - conquering the query letter - finding the right publisher for YOU - four steps to reaching readers online - making Amazon work for you - kickstarting your Kickstarter campaign - the ins and outs of ebooks - 10 things you should have on your author website - turning rejection into a book deal - new frontiers in self-publishing

A complete author's toolkit: The guide that demystifies every step of the publishing process. No matter what type of book you want to write—fiction, nonfiction, humor, sci-fi, romance, cookbook, children's book—here is how to take an idea you're passionate about, develop it into a manuscript or proposal, get it published, and deliver it into the hands and hearts of readers. Includes interviews with dozens of publishing insiders—agents, editors, besteslling authors, and booksellers. Real-life success stories and the lessons they impart. Plus sample proposals and query letters, a resource guide, and more. Updated to cover ebooks, self-publishing, digital marketing, the power of social media, and more. This complete author's toolkit includes information on:- locating, luring, and landing an agent - perfecting your pitch - the nuts and bolts of a book proposal - conquering the query letter - finding the right publisher for YOU - four steps to reaching readers online - making Amazon work for you - kickstarting your Kickstarter campaign - the ins and outs of ebooks - 10 things you should have on your author website - turning rejection into a book deal - new frontiers in self-publishing

The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published By Arielle Eckstut

Resolve to Write And Publish Your Book In 2014 Ever wondered what it takes to write and then have published that book you've been considering for ages? In this authoritative, 2014 edition of the guide, writer and editor, Jonathan Veale pulls few punches as he outlines the steps to take - and the pitfalls to avoid - as you plan, write and see your book completed and published for all to read, in printed form, or as an ebook. Although already a published author in non-fiction, when I decided to try my hand at fiction I realised some professional help would be useful. Well, this book is more than useful - it is essential and within five minutes I had discovered some invaluable tips. Jonathan holds your interest from start to finish but more importantly, he INSPIRES you! I feel certain this book has definitely increased my chances of getting published as a fiction writer by 100% - and it encouraged self- belief as well! It's a real steal . . . - Terence Watts Whether you have a thriller in mind, an autobiography, or a guide on how to avoid dreadful restaurants, the advice here will help you see your project through from idea to bookshop. The activities of rogue publishers and dishonest agents are explored so that you can identify them and treat them with the disdain they merit. If you have doubts about self-help books, here's one that's different. Jonathan Veale highlights, with unerring accuracy, the multiple problems bedeviling aspiring writers and preventing them getting their work into print. He deals with every aspect of creative writing, from the first vague idea right up to actual publication. Anyone feeling blocked or discouraged should benefit from his friendly, practical and upbeat advice, crammed with helpful tips. - Liz B Ebooks and New Writers - A route well worth considering Ebooks, together with the latest print-on-demand options, permit writers with their wits about them to publish books, printed and or digital, at minimum cost, and market them worldwide using Amazon and similar online retailers. A chapter describes this exciting new route for aspiring writers. It is now a marketplace that no new writer should overlook. Sales of digital books are expected to take an even larger majority share in 2014 over their printed cousins. This valuable reference work offers publishing and editing tips to help you: get started - many people talk a good book. This shows you how to complete one have a clear understanding of your likely market set a budget for editorial and technical assistance self-edit relentlessly so that your natural prose style shines through prepare your draft so that publishers take note when you submit your work spot vanity publishers and dishonest agents - the people to avoid at all cost find technical assistance, at trade prices, if you decide to self-publish At last a book about writing that's funny, informative and makes you realise all is possible in the writing game. Jonathan, a professional editor and writer, guides you through from the initial idea to publication: how to prepare the manuscript, synopsis and how to save money while going about it. It's as if he's sitting alongside with a glass of wine, sharing the experience. The hard work and perseverance needed to become successful becomes fun - the best way to learn anything. "How to Write a Book or Novel" is the perfect guide to have close by when you pick up the pen. - Laura

The second edition of a book we didn't intend to publish, it started as a letter sent to the many people who approached author/ publisher Gordon Woolf about getting their book published. First published in a way that was an example of what it advised, it sold too many to stay away. This and Pathway to Publication makes a useful pair, covering all aspects of authorship and publishing.

Are you ready to self-publish? Are you overwhelmed by the tsunami of online advice? Don’t waste your time - grab this guide and get published! You want to self-publish, but you don’t know where to begin. How long will it take me to write the first draft? When do I need to hire an editor? What file format do I need to upload? Where do I get a great cover? The Essential Guide answers those questions and more. Get only the information you need, when you need it, from a trusted and experienced first-generation self-published author with millions of words published and dozens of titles. Trusted by New York Times bestselling authors like Chris Brogan and Joanna Penn, J. Thorn will walk you through the step-by-step process of taking your idea to market with simple, clear instructions. No more online searches for “how to self-publish?” returning millions of results. The answers are in here. Get How to Self-Publish now.

If you ever wanted to get your book published but don't know how to begin, this is the book for you. Don't want to have a garage full of books to sell? Don't want to spend money upfront to see your publishing dream become reality? Then, read this book and find out how to easily publish for free through print on-demand providers. Read and learn how to realize your publishing dreams today!This is the second edition of this popular book. Here the author describes how to publish your paperback using the new Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Format. In the Fall of 2018, Amazon discontinued it's CreateSpace print-on-demand platform and funneled users to it's KDP site where account holders can now produce both paperback and e-books.The author walks you through how to set up a KDP account and each step required on that platform to publish your book. This new edition also gives valuable marketing advice, laying out steps to take to get your book noticed on Amazon and selling quickly. Read this valuable book today!

Whether you're an established writer or a beginner, whether you see writing as a potential source of income, the road to stardom or as a personally rewarding spare-time occupation, this book will guide you through the writing process from the ideas stage through to the finish-line and on (should you wish) to the threshold of publication. Creative writing is for everyone, whether as a richly rewarding hobby, a means of self-discovery, a vehicle for self-expression or as a possible means of earning a living. The chances of hitting the Sunday Times best-seller list might be slim but if you're serious about developing your talent as a creative writer, if you need ideas and tips for getting your work finished, accepted and published then Creative Writing: The Essential Guide is the book for you. By the end of this book you will be able to use a variety of different prompts for your ideas even when you're not feeling inspired. You'll have a better idea of your strengths and weaknesses as a writer; you'll be able to look at your own work dispassionately and you'll have the skills to edit and improve your work - making it the very best that it can be. You'll also gain important knowledge about the different genres and disciplines of creative writing and - crucially - you'll have an idea of which outlet is the best for your own writing talent. Finally, if your goal is publication, you'll learn about the process of preparing your work ready for submission, including essential tips about style, layout and the etiquette of submitting a manuscript to both an agent and a publisher. Author: Tim Atkinson