78 Reasons Why Your Book May Never Be Published And 14 Reasons Why It Just Might

Author : Pat Walsh
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2005-06-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781101126837

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78 Reasons Why Your Book May Never Be Published and 14 Reasons Why It Just Might by Pat Walsh Pdf

For the hundreds of thousands who buy writers’ guides every year, at last there’s one that tells the ugly truth: writers who can’t get published are usually making a lot of mistakes. This honest, often funny, book shows them how to identify their own missteps, stop listening to bad advice, and get to work. Drawing on his experience as founding editor of MacAdam/Cage, Pat Walsh gives writers what they need—specific, straightforward feedback to help them overcome bad habits and bad luck. He avoids the optimistic, sometimes misleading directions often found in publishing how-to books and presents the industry as it is, warts and all. Here is the first guide that tells writers just what the odds against them are and gives them practical tips for evening them.

Author : Ryan G. Van Cleave
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781599637631

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The Weekend Book Proposal by Ryan G. Van Cleave Pdf

Write Better Proposals Faster to Accelerate Your Writing Career! Whether you are a true beginner or a seasoned writer looking to secure more book contracts, The Weekend Book Proposal shows you how to take your best ideas and create powerful proposals--quickly and professionally. No need to spend months laboring over a proposal when in just a few days you can write one that will ignite the interest of agents and editors. Ryan G. Van Cleave presents the tools you need to craft an eye-grabbing proposal for your nonfiction, memoir, anthology, textbook, novel, and more. Jam-packed with proven strategies, nuts-and-bolts advice, sample queries and proposals, interviews with publishing experts, and "Hit the Gas" tips for speeding up the proposal process, The Weekend Book Proposal will show you how to succeed and prosper as a writer--and sell your books before you've even written them! The Weekend Book Proposal explains how to: • Write a catchy title and book description. • Create a compelling author bio and chapter outline. • Develop a targeted, engaging concept statement. • Build a strong marketing plan and endorsements list. • Structure your proposals based on those crafted by successful authors.

Author : Jeff Gomez
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780230527164

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Print Is Dead by Jeff Gomez Pdf

Contends that printed books will be replaced by digital books and that book distributors and readers should actively support the transformation by encouraging digital book creation and the standards required for storage and delivery.

Author : Leslie Vermeer
Publisher : Brush Education
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781550596779

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The Complete Canadian Book Editor by Leslie Vermeer Pdf

The essential resource for aspiring and professional editors Whether you are a student of the craft or a working editor, you need The Complete Canadian Book Editor. From building and managing author relationships, through acquiring and developing manuscripts, to every level of text editing and proofing for print and ebooks, editors play integral roles in the operations of a book publishing house. In The Complete Canadian Book Editor, veteran editor and professor Leslie Vermeer sets out both the concepts and the processes that an effective editor must command. Dr. Vermeer guides aspiring editors in presenting themselves successfully to employers and clients, and working editors will recognize the voice of a mentor in her advice about career advancement. Editors at all levels—along with authors and self-publishers—will find in The Complete Canadian Book Editor all of the step-by-step editorial tools they need to take projects from promising beginnings to their full potential. With exercises throughout, The Complete Canadian Book Editor reinforces key concepts, and builds your skills as an expert editor. Topics include: Manuscript acquisition and book contracts. Editorial stages, from development to proofreading. Design and production, including digital workflow. What every editor needs to know about marketing. The state of book publishing in Canada today. The future of publishing, and why editors are more important than ever before.

Author : Cathie E. West
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317572275

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The Educator's Guide to Writing a Book by Cathie E. West Pdf

The Educator’s Guide to Writing a Book is for educators who dream of sharing their knowledge and skills with a broader audience. This exciting resource provides step-by-step guidance on how to set publishing goals, create well-written content and resource material, develop an informative yet accessible writing style, prepare professional level manuscripts, and anticipate each stage in the publishing process. Chapters include authentic writing examples, tips from veteran authors and publishing professionals, and supportive resources. The Educator’s Guide to Writing a Book is an invaluable guide that helps aspiring and novice authors move publishing goals from dreams to reality. .

Author : Sarah Mlynowski,Farrin Jacobs
Publisher : Quirk Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781594748554

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See Jane Write by Sarah Mlynowski,Farrin Jacobs Pdf

With chick lit novels popping up on every bestseller list, millions of readers are all thinking the same thing: I could write this stuff. I could write a bestseller and never go back to the office again! And here’s the guide that will show you how. Bestselling novelist Sarah Mlynowski and veteran chick lit editor Farrin Jacobs cover every stage of developing and selling your soon-to-be bestselling novel, with information on • developing an idea • learning the basics of plotting • deciding on a point of view • pacing, and conflict • making your characters likable • finding an agent —and much more, including humorous tips and advice from scores of established writers (from Meg Cabot and Marian Keyes to Emily Giffin and Sophie Kinsella). If you’ve got stories to tell, See Jane Write will take care of the rest!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 638 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : American literature
ISBN : UCD:31175030094745

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The Publishers Weekly by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 760 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : American literature
ISBN : UOM:39015066043244

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American Book Publishing Record by Anonim Pdf

Author : Pat Walsh
Publisher : Plume
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0452287367

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How to Win the World Series of Poker (or Not) by Pat Walsh Pdf

Chronicling the author's journey to play in poker's big leagues, the World Series of Poker, this text is also about the all-American ideals of using a little bit of skill, a fair bit of guile, and an enormous amount of luck to grab the big win--or not.

Author : Jehiel Keeler Hoyt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 936 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : Quotations, English
ISBN : UIUC:30112114853564

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The Cyclopaedia of Practical Quotationos, English and Latin by Jehiel Keeler Hoyt Pdf

Author : Jehiel Keeler Hoyt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1024 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Quotations, English
ISBN : STANFORD:36105004697699

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The Cyclopædia of Practical Quotations by Jehiel Keeler Hoyt Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 948 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : Quotations
ISBN : COLUMBIA:CU58267697

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The Cyclopædia of Practical Quotations by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jehiel Keeler Hoyt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 934 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Quotations, English
ISBN : UIUC:30112114853572

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The Cyclopaedia of Practical Quotations, English and Latin by Jehiel Keeler Hoyt Pdf

Author : Jehiel Keeler Hoyt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 942 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Quotations, English
ISBN : STANFORD:36105010456874

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The Cyclopaedia of Practical Quotations by Jehiel Keeler Hoyt Pdf

Author : Mark D. Bullard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0991162404

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Pillows for Your Prison Cell by Mark D. Bullard Pdf

Long ago in a distant land, a king built a windowless prison with walls that reached to the sky. It was called The Mill and none who entered ever departed. In that land there was a boy named Amir. And, on his father's birthday, in an act of desperation, he committed a crime and was sentenced to the infamous Mill. Once inside, he discovers the truth about why no one ever gets out. But knowing the truth is only half the battle... Anyone who has ever felt trapped by choices in their lives will relate to Amir's story and cheer him on in his struggle to escape.