Getting Your Book Published For Dummies

Author : Sarah Parsons Zackheim,Adrian Zackheim
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781118053621

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Getting Your Book Published For Dummies by Sarah Parsons Zackheim,Adrian Zackheim Pdf

There’s never been a better time to be an author. Books like the Harry Potter series create a media phenomenon, with people lining up and camping outside bookstores to purchase newly released titles. Yet book sales overall – not just those of mega-sellers – are on the rise, as more and more people seek knowledge and entertainment through reading. The Library of Congress currently registers about 60,000 new titles for copyright each year. 60,000 books by 60,000 authors. Imagine yourself as one. Getting Your Book Published For Dummies is your complete guide to realizing whatever gem of an idea you’ve been carrying with you. If you’ve ever thought, “this would make a really good book,” be it the next great American novel or a guide to naming babies, here’s your chance to put pen to paper and find out! Written from both sides of the editor’s desk – by a widely published writer and a HarperCollins veteran publisher – this guide puts in your hand the advice you need to: Pick an idea Approach the publisher Craft proposals and queries Work with agents, or act as your own Self-publish Negotiate a contract Create the actual book Sell your published book Full of examples, proposals, query letters, and war stories drawn from the authors’ extensive experience, Getting Your Book Published For Dummies shows you how to clear all the hurdles faced by today’s writers – freeing up precious time for you to refine your manuscript. You’ll get the inside scoop on: Titling your book Major publishers, smaller houses, niche publishers, university presses, and spiritual and religious publishers The 12 elements of a successful nonfiction proposal How editors read queries Submitting fiction Publishing outside the box And much more Getting Your Book Published For Dummies is the clear, A-Z handbook that makes the entire process plain and practicable. You don’t need to be a celebrity. You don’t need to be some kind of publishing insider. All you need to do is write.

Author : George Green,Lizzy Kremer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781119992370

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Writing a Novel and Getting Published For Dummies by George Green,Lizzy Kremer Pdf

Includes advice on perfecting dialogue, plot, and endings Turn your bright idea into a brilliant novel With a published author advising you on how to write a great novel, and a literary agent on how to get a publishing deal, this guide gives you the complete inside track on the art and science of breaking into the fiction publishing industry. It takes you step-by-step from concept to contract so you have all the tools you need to tell your story with skill, and approach agents and publishers with confidence. Structure your novel Develop believable characters Put the seven basic stories to work Troubleshoot and edit your work Get a good agent Negotiate a deal

Author : Arielle Eckstut,David Henry Sterry
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780761163985

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The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published by Arielle Eckstut,David Henry Sterry Pdf

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

Author : Anoosha Syed
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780593405185

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That's Not My Name! by Anoosha Syed Pdf

A debut picture book about loving your name, finding your voice, and standing up for yourself from the critically acclaimed illustrator of Bilal Cooks Daal and I Am Perfectly Designed. Mirha is so excited for her first day of school! She can't wait to learn, play, and make new friends. But when her classmates mispronounce her name, she goes home wondering if she should find a new one. Maybe then she'd be able to find a monogrammed keychain at the gas station or order a hot chocolate at the cafe more easily. Mama helps Mirha to see how special her name is, and she returns to school the next day determined to help her classmates say it correctly--even if it takes a hundred tries.

Author : Victorine Lieske,Leslie Wainger
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-02-22
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781119989035

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Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies by Victorine Lieske,Leslie Wainger Pdf

Get your romance (writing) on! Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies is the only reference aspiring writers need to get their careers off to the right start. Fully updated to reflect the industry's latest trends and secrets, this book helps you understand what makes a great novel, so you can hone your craft and write books people want to read. We break down the romance subgenres, give you expert tips on plotting and pacing, and walk you through the process of finding an agent and getting published in today’s competitive market—or self-publishing like many six-figure authors are doing. For aspiring writers longing to find success in the industry, Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies is easy to read, highly informative, and a must-have! Refine your writing to craft engaging stories readers can’t put down Find a route to publication that works for you—mainstream, or self-published Understand the ins and outs of the romance genre and its subgenres Learn how to get your work noticed in the popular world of romantic fiction This Dummies guide is perfect for beginning writers who want advice on writing and publishing a successful romance novel. It’s also a great reference for accomplished writers looking to level up their romance game.

Author : William P. Germano
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781459606111

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Getting It Published by William P. Germano Pdf

Since 2001 William Germano's Getting It Published has helped thousands of scholars develop a compelling book proposal, find the right academic publisher, evaluate a contract, handle the review process, and, finally, emerge as published authors. But a lot has changed in the past seven years. With the publishing world both more competitive and mor...

Author : Lynette Noni
Publisher : Pantera Press
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-01
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781921997518

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Akarnae by Lynette Noni Pdf

The first of the five-part MEDORAN CHRONICLES offers a new slant on magical parallel worlds – it's Harry Potter meets X-Men, with a twist of Narnia. With just one step, 16-year-old Alex Jennings's world changes - literally. Dreading her first day at a new school, Alex is stunned when she walks through a doorway and finds herself stranded in Medora, a fantasy world full of impossibilities. Desperate to return home, she learns that only Professor Marselle can help her... but he's missing. While waiting for him to reappear, Alex attends Akarnae Academy, Medora's boarding school for teenagers with extraordinary gifts. She soon starts to enjoy her bizarre new world and the friends who embrace her as one of there own, but strange things are happening at Akarnae, and Alex can't ignore her fear that something unexpected... something sinister... is looming. An unwilling pawn in a deadly game, Alex's shoulders bear the crushing weight of an entire race's survival. Only she can save the Medorans, but what if doing so prevents her from ever returning home? Will Alex risk her entire world... and maybe even her life - to save Medora?

Author : David Welday III
Publisher : Higherlife Development Service
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1939183006

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Get Your Book Published! by David Welday III Pdf

Whether you are a CEO, who's written a book to position yourself as a thought leader in your field, or a soccer mom, who wants to write the great American novel, Get Your Book Published! gives you vital keys to publish and market like an expert. This book will help you: Understand the different types of publishing options available Plot the development of your book from editing to cover design Navigate the terms of a publishing contract Understand the role of the literary agent Avoid land mines that derail and defeat so many authors Decide how best to tailor and format your message (mobile apps, eBooks, on-line courses, blog articles) Learn the sales channels where your book can best be sold Build a foundation for marketing that will get you noticed If you want to publish properly and profitably, this is the book to read!

Author : Josiah Bancroft
Publisher : Orbit
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316517973

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Arm of the Sphinx by Josiah Bancroft Pdf

Senlin continues his ascent up the tower in the word-of-mouth phenomenon fantasy series about one man's dangerous journey through a labyrinthine world. "One of my favorite books of all time" - Mark Lawrence on Senlin Ascends The Tower of Babel is proving to be as difficult to reenter as it was to break out of. Forced into a life of piracy, Senlin and his eclectic crew are struggling to survive aboard their stolen airship as the hunt to rescue Senlin's lost wife continues. Hopeless and desolate, they turn to a legend of the Tower, the mysterious Sphinx. But help from the Sphinx never comes cheaply, and as Senlin knows, debts aren't always what they seem in the Tower of Babel. Time is running out, and now Senlin must choose between his friends, his freedom, and his wife. Does anyone truly escape the Tower? The Books of BabelSenlin AscendsArm of the SphinxThe Hod King

Author : April Cox
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1737557010

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Self-Publishing Made Simple by April Cox Pdf

Author : Mandi Lynn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1732555761

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I Am Mercy by Mandi Lynn Pdf

In 14th century France, Aida is accused of being a witch when the Black Death wipes through her village. Abandoned by her family, she is surrounded by death and disease, but when a woman who may actually be a witch tells her how to cure the plague, it may mean uncovering a dark magic.

Author : Josh Bernoff
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780062477170

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Writing Without Bullshit by Josh Bernoff Pdf

Joining the ranks of classics like The Elements of Style and On Writing Well, Writing Without Bullshit helps professionals get to the point to get ahead. It’s time for Writing Without Bullshit. Writing Without Bullshit is the first comprehensive guide to writing for today’s world: a noisy environment where everyone reads what you write on a screen. The average news story now gets only 36 seconds of attention. Unless you change how you write, your emails, reports, and Web copy don’t stand a chance. In this practical and witty book, you’ll learn to front-load your writing with pithy titles, subject lines, and opening sentences. You’ll acquire the courage and skill to purge weak and meaningless jargon, wimpy passive voice, and cowardly weasel words. And you’ll get used to writing directly to the reader to make every word count. At the center of it all is the Iron Imperative: treat the reader’s time as more valuable than your own. Embrace that, and your customers, your boss, and your colleagues will recognize the power and boldness of your thinking. Transcend the fear that makes your writing weak. Plan and execute writing projects with confidence. Manage edits and reviews flawlessly. And master every modern format from emails and social media to reports and press releases. Stop writing to fit in. Start writing to stand out. Boost your career by writing without bullshit.

Author : Barbara Seuling
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1992-01-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0684193434

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How to Write a Children's Book and Get It Published by Barbara Seuling Pdf

An Alternate Selection of the Literary Guild Here is everything the aspiring children's author needs to know about the five essential steps to publication: researching the current marketplace, developing story ideas, strengthening writing skills and improving work habits, submitting proposals and manuscripts to agents and publishers, and becoming part of the writing community. What's more, this revised and expanded edition contains updated reading lists and organizational references, as well as the latest information on word processing and illustrating with computers. There's also a new chapter on writing plays for children, and innovative suggestions for handling difficult contemporary issues such as AIDS. From character sketches to bound books, author/editor Barbara Seuling shows how to get involved and work toward success in today's world of children's literature.

Author : Jason R. Rich
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781118052969

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Self-Publishing For Dummies by Jason R. Rich Pdf

Thinking about self-publishing your book? This no-nonsense guide walks you through the entire process of going it alone If you have a great idea for a book or informative content to share with an audience or have written a book and want to bypass traditional publishing, you're in the right place. Aspiring and experienced writers alike will benefit from this user-friendly and detailed guide with coverage on the self-publishing process from preparing your manuscript and creating the perfect title to selling the final product. Self-Publishing For Dummies lays out the pros and cons of self-publishing, helps you avoid the most common mistakes made by authors and self-publishers, and makes you aware of legal issues associated with book publishing. You'll learn the basics of researching to include the right details, what the parts of a book are (from the copyright page to the index and bibliography), and when to edit your own work and when to hire a professional editor. When it comes to the business aspects of self-publishing your book and building your own publishing company, you're in charge of each exciting step from naming your business, to writing the business plan, managing the finances and expenses, and who to call on for expert advice. It's up to you to decide on a title for your book, as well as the layout and design. Once your book is complete, you'll have it printed -- through traditional, non-traditional, or on-demand means. You'll discover how to Apply for and obtain an ISBN Copyright your work to protect it Negotiate with and manage vendors, including printers, designers, and copyeditors Secure a warehouse to store your book Work with distributors to get your book to your audience Set prices and monitor inventory Write a press release and other marketing materials to promote your book Collaborate with the media and publicists to build awareness for your book Build an online presence with a website, newsletters, blog, or podcast Create and sell additional products related to your book Additionally, you can read about ten common self-publishing mistakes -- and how to avoid them -- and the best resources for self-publishers. Get your copy of Self-Publishing For Dummies today.

Author : craig lock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1503233499

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Book Publishing for Dummies by craig lock Pdf

PUBLISHING FOR "DUMMIES"..., like your authorHere's a short booklet (e-book) on the publishing process, based on our experiences that I've been learning over the past 15 years or so.It follows on from my first ebook on this subject (not so hard as it appears) "Publishing for Dummies": How to Write and Publish an Electronic Book (e-book) is also available at http://www.amazon.com/Publishing-Dummies-Electronic-book-ebook/dp/B006KRSNM4Enjoy and happy writing and publishing"total non-techno" craig"The journey of a thousand miles starts with a flat tyre and broken fan-belt, er sorry, a single step."www.creativekiwis.com." 'Whatever you can do or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it!'- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German poet, novelist and playwrightFrom https://writeanpublish.wordpress.comand https://writeanpublish.wordpress.com/category/new-books-by-craig-lock/ *- 1.THE PLACE OF E-BOOKS AND THE FUTURE OF ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING (1999) (from www.ebooks.digibooks.wordpress.com) 2.HOW TO GET PUBLISHED: The Art (or should that be Craft?) of Self Publishing 3.CREATING and PUBLISHING YOUR OWN E-BOOK WITH AMAZON 4. THE FINAL WORD * *Submitter's Note: My "technogeek" friend and associate Bill is very professional and fussy in the publishing process... so tears his hair out at my initial efforts (practice makes "purrfect"). Bill will be horrified that this book has been published already with Amazon.Anyway enjoyCraig (November 2014)"You will do foolish (crazy) things...yet do them with enthusiasm."- Colette- The story of "my little" life, perhaps! *So here goes...