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Published on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 by Essays
The task of getting published is one of the daunting aspects of writing. This can be difficult, if you want to get published by a traditional publishing house. It's not as difficult if you want to self-publish. In this article I will share with you the steps involved in getting your work published either traditionally or through self-publishing.
Mainstream publishers... 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, 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 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 Saturday, January 24, 2009 by Essays
Is your book manuscript as professional and compelling as it could be? Tell the truth; could it use some work to make it crisp and compelling? Yes. Keep reading if you need some tips to make your book writing pull readers in by the collar. Also, you'll discover how to write a book that keeps them reading to the end.
Use the tips below to help you write your book like... Read More »
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Published on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 by Essays
Self-publishing has become common practice for many writers who want accolades of having a book published, no matter who publishes it. Writers choose self-publishing for various reasons. Many writers desire the freedom and business aspects of publishing work independently. A self-published writer is one who is in control of every aspect of their published work. The pu... Read More »
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Published on Monday, December 8, 2008 by Essays
Everyone thinks it is so easy to write a book. With so many people writing books these days, it is amazing there are enough people still buying books. In today's world, if you have any amazing life experience, suddenly publishers want you to write a book about it. If it sells, then your experience was interesting enough to stimulate interest from a large audience; and... Read More »
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Published on Thursday, October 30, 2008 by Essays
People never change. Nor do their basic desires. They've existed for thousands of years and will continue to exist for thousands more.
Names of people will change. Technology will change. People's desires won't &ndash their desires are hard-wired into our DNA.
That's good for you &ndash as an author. By knowing what people want, you can profit from their desires. An... Read More »