| Author | : Nigel Watts |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Authorship |
| ISBN | : 9780340927298 |
Packed with guidance and insight, this book is for anyone considering writing a novel. It is full of exercises to get the reader writing and includes a range of quotations and tips from a host of established names.
| Author | : Arielle Eckstut |
| Publisher | : Workman Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 544 |
| Release | : 2010-11-04 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : 076116085X |
Now updated for 2015! The best, most comprehensive guide for writers is now revised and updated, with new sections on ebooks, self-publishing, crowd-funding through Kickstarter, blogging, increasing visibility via online marketing, micropublishing, the power of social media and author websites, and more—making The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published more vital than ever for anyone who wants to mine that great idea and turn it into a successfully published book. Written by experts with twenty-five books between them as well as many years’ experience as a literary agent (Eckstut) and a book doctor (Sterry), this nuts-and-bolts guide demystifies every step of the publishing process: how to come up with a blockbuster title, create a selling proposal, find the right agent, understand a book contract, and develop marketing and publicity savvy. Includes interviews with hundreds of publishing insiders and authors, including Seth Godin, Neil Gaiman, Amy Bloom, Margaret Atwood, Leonard Lopate, plus agents, editors, and booksellers; sidebars featuring real-life publishing success stories; sample proposals, query letters, and an entirely updated resources and publishers directory.
| Author | : Katherine Lapworth |
| Publisher | : Teach Yourself |
| Total Pages | : 167 |
| Release | : 2010-07-30 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 1444131621 |
This new book gives you everything you need to know to get into print. Whether you are seeking an agent or publisher, or have decided to self-publish, it gives you the background information, step-by-step guides and a unique selection of case studies from published authors and insider tips from industry experts. With an exhaustive list of useful addresses and websites, it is an essential manual for any aspiring author. Features contributions from key literary agencies (including Curtis Brown and Pollinger) and top publishing companies (including John Murray and Headline). NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of getting your book published. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
| Author | : Sarah Cordiner |
| Publisher | : Maintraining Pty Limited |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2017-09 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 9780648079002 |
Education is the new currency.Regardless of what business or industry you are in; if you wish to sell what you have to others, your commercial survival depends on you becoming the EDUPRENEUR.Consumers are tired of sales pitches and promises, and instead are seeking information and knowledge. By giving it to them you get to demonstrate your capability and expertise as much as they get to experience it - making you choice number 1 for their needs.Edupreneurs strategically share their expertise in a way that provides unprecedented global reach, immeasurable impact on the lives of others, and unlimited income potential.Every single person on Earth has an abundant and unique set of skills, experiences, and knowledge that could be turned into commercially profitable products and services.In this book, Sarah Cordiner will take you through the fundamentals of monetising your expertise and profitably sharing what you know with the world.Whether you are an absolute beginner in creating and selling information and education-based products and services, or are up-levelling to a serious education-based business operation; this book will help you get there.Inside this book:How to commercialise your skills, knowledge, and expertise and start profiting from what is already in your head.How to create your own unique `funnel of service',so that you no longer need to `sell', and instead have your customers coming eagerly to you for your advice and expertise.A deep dive into the 10 stages of designing and building a highly successful information or education-based business so that you maximise your impact and income.How to price your informational and educational products and services; including courses, consulting, workshops and more.Where and how to sell your educational products for maximum exposure and sales - particularly online courses.The critical elements of an online education based business. What online tools, apps and products you need and how they all fit together for maximum profitability, scalability, and automation. How to use your expertise to become a well-known leader in your industry.
| Author | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 1075 |
| Release | : 2019-07-25 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : 1472947509 |
Packed with practical advice, guidance and inspiration about all aspects of the writing process, this Yearbook is the essential resource on how to get published. It will guide authors and illustrators across all genres and markets: those looking for a traditional, hybrid or self-publishing route to publication; writers of fiction and non-fiction, poets and playwrights, writers for TV and radio, newspapers and magazines. New articles for the 2020 edition include: - Raffaella Barker Writing romantic fiction - Chris Bateman Writing for video games: a guide for the curious - Dean Crawford Going solo: self-publishing in the digital age - Jill Dawson On mentoring - Melissa Harrison So you want to write about nature ... - Kerry Hudson Writing character-led novels - Mark Illis Changing lanes: writing across genres and forms - Maxim Jakubowski Defining genre fiction - Antony Johnston Breaking into comics - Suzanne O'Sullivan Writing about science for the general reader - Tim Pears Writing historical fiction: lessons learned - Di Redmond Ever wanted to write a saga? - Anna Symon Successful screenwriting - Nell Stevens Blurring facts with fiction: memoir and biography - Ed Wilson Are you ready to submit?
| Author | : Lesley Grant-Adamson |
| Publisher | : Hodder Education |
| Total Pages | : 164 |
| Release | : 1996 |
| Genre | : Authorship |
| ISBN | : 9780340648162 |
This is an invaluable resource for anyone planning to write any type of crime fiction, from whodunnits to thrillers. It is full of exercises to get the reader writing and includes a range of quotations and tips from a whole host of established names.
| Author | : Laura Lemay |
| Publisher | : Sams.Net Software |
| Total Pages | : 1114 |
| Release | : 1996 |
| Genre | : Computers |
| ISBN | : |
Reserved for David Pappas - DP01 CSIS300.
| Author | : Nicole Gabriel |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2017-11 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 9780692961353 |
WHAT IS STOPPING YOU FROM FULFILLING YOUR DREAM OF BECOMING AN AUTHOR? Do you feel a deep longing to write a book but struggle to find the time, energy, focus, or know how to do so? Have you postponed your dream because you're striving for the perfect manuscript or because you've been searching for an agent or a publisher for a while? This book will help you break through the obstacles, better define your vision, and finally get your book published! You have a message to share with the rest of the world.
