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Published on Sunday, February 20, 2011 by
Crucial freelance writers know their return may up with from other sources, not rightful article articles since magazines or clients. After all is said, their freelance calligraphy leads to novel books or e-books after themselves or as ghostwrites. If you settle to ghostwrite e-books and calling paperbacks for clients, meditate on the following:
If a shopper hires ... Read More »
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Published on Sunday, August 16, 2009 by Essays
You've done it. You've achieved a lifelong dream and penned a book certain to be lauded through the ages as a literary masterpiece. Yet one last obstacle stands between you and publishing success &ndash attracting the attention of someone who can get your book into print.
In reality, catching an editor's attention is not difficult. All you have to do is follow the ru... Read More »
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Published on Sunday, August 16, 2009 by Essays
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 &ndash finally -- and you're ready to send your precious manuscript off to a publisher, thinking that writing it was the hardest part.
In reality, getting your blood, sweat and tears published may be the hardest part of... Read More »
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Published on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 by Essays
It is difficult to break into the publishing industry as a new author, and even more difficult to get an acceptance letter from an editor at a large publishing house. As an author you will work hard to finish your book, and work even harder to find the right book publisher. The good news is you can tap into several types of publishers to publish your book. Here is a ... Read More »
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Published on Friday, July 10, 2009 by Essays
As a three-time published author and creative writing teacher I get asked a lot: "What is the secret to getting your book published?" Many of the interrogators are disappointed, some even disbelieving, when I tell them there is no secret. Getting published is about three key elements and none of them are a secret but all three play an important role. Book publishing r... Read More »
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Published on Friday, April 10, 2009 by Essays
Before you begin writing your book, you must research your idea and see if it is in-demand with readers. Who is going to read it? To whom are you trying to appeal with your words? You must have a general idea of who your intended audience will be. Check out other books. Is there a book already published that resembles your book? What will make your book unique from th... Read More »
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Published on Friday, April 3, 2009 by Essays
What IS a best-selling author?
You have to answer that in your own mind.
Technically, it's any book that makes it into the Top 100 list at ANY online or offline bookstore.
However, what does it mean to you?
Is it someone who sells 300-500 books in a day through online bookstores like Amazon.com and makes the top 10?
Is it only the person who makes it to #1?
Is i... Read More »
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Published on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 by Essays
Lots of writers like to talk about writing books. You hear very few talking about writing book proposals. Maybe that's why it's easy to forget that a strong book proposal is the first step to getting a great deal for your non-fiction book. It's where you make the big pitch and tell the editor everything that's going to make him or her want to buy.
A book proposal is ... Read More »
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Published on Thursday, February 26, 2009 by Essays
Serious freelance writers know their income may come from other sources, not just writing articles for magazines or clients. Ultimately, their freelance writing leads to writing books or e-books for themselves or as ghostwrites. If you decide to ghostwrite e-books and trade paperbacks for clients, consider the following:
If a client hires you as a "work-for-hire" gho... Read More »
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Published on Friday, December 26, 2008 by Essays
There are great rewards when writing a book for the first time. There is a great sense of accomplishment by the individual person once they have a complete manuscript in their hand.
The other reward is obviously money; if you write a good book that is marketed correctly you will receive a reward.
Depending on how well you market your book will depend on the size of t... Read More »