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Why I Went With Traditional Publishing - Thomas Rydder
Karma? Fate? Fickle luck? Good fortune? These are all theories on how things happen to us, the common man. It's a debate that has stormed across the ages, and will never have a resolution. We'll all stumble along, damning fate whenever we trip, and thanking our good luck when we shine. ... Submitted 1 day 2 hours ago.

Finding Your Writing Niche Is In the Mirror - Mike Fak
A get a lot of responses to my free writing critique offered at my home website. Almost all the time I get a statement that says something like, "Please be honest", or "Please be brutally frank." Now I understand the effort a person can pour into a book and although I will give honest... Submitted 3 years 78 days ago.

My Baby Is All Grown Up Now But I Am Having Trouble Letting Her Go: Will The World Be Kind? - Fran Larson
My baby is all grown up now. I must face this fact and let her go. It sounds so easy, but I am finding it increasingly difficult to let go. I am so worried. Will she be accepted by everyone? Will she be bullied? Have I prepared her for the world? It will hurt me unbearably if someone should call... Submitted 361 days 8 hours ago.

Editor's View for Book Author - - Jean Purcell
Hello, dear book writer, It's sad but true and the average case that I'm over-loaded with manuscripts, which means that you have to get my attention over all that noise if I am to read your manuscript. This has nothing to do with your writing quality and skill. It has to do with an... Submitted 2 years 144 days ago.

An Unusual Publishing Approach - - Jean Purcell
Every writer should evaluate publishers of interest to him or her. This involves research into publishing houses' philosophies, histories, genres, and editorial requirements.Writers should hope for editorial relationships that might become repeatable and meaningful as well as professionally... Submitted 2 years 335 days ago.

How to Write and Why You May Want to Self-Publish: Tips and Insights from Personal Experience - Jeff Brown
I have been writing and getting published for years. Too many to recall now, actually. And I can tell you that it's a tough business, all of which I will get into shortly. However, let's speak of successes first then we can get into the difficulties. The first thing I got published was a poem... Submitted 3 years 18 days ago.

The Pitfalls of Self-Publishing - - Patricia Barbee
I'm extremely fortunate to have a pod of award winning writing friends. If you know the awards of the printed word one or more have been nominated or been honored with the awards. I had one of them really push me to take my first book off the legal pads and a writing friend died suddenly and to... Submitted 3 years 357 days ago.

How To Self-Publish And Stay Sane / Part IV - Judi Lake
Craft Your “Buzz-Worthy" Message Globally In order to implement a successful business strategy, an author must think like a publisher . Publishers carefully identify and define target audiences and consider what content is required in order to meet their needs. Publishers consider... Submitted 4 years 102 days ago.

Writing Your Novel Is The Easy Part - - Michael LaRocca
"Michael, are you crazy?" Maybe. What about it. Sometimes an idea just comes out of nowhere and won't leave me alone until I write about it. So, I write about it. Then what? Isn't that enough? Can't I just write? No. Time to do the real work now. Next comes self-editing. Truth be told... Submitted 1 year 140 days ago.

Top 10 Self Publishing Fish Tales - - Steven Jackson
10. I can publish my book for free. Yes, you can, but you probably will spend a little even if you do all the labor yourself using software tools that you already own on your PC!! And by a little, I mean a little. For example, there are a couple of administrative fees that you might want to... Submitted 1 year 277 days ago.

The Ups and Downs of Writing - Dr. Carla Goddard
So it is one of those days where I have spent five hours pouring over a manuscript, scouring it for anything that might cause an editor to stop and get busy with his/or red pen. You know those things like dangling participles and subject-verb agreement. I started to think "is this really what I... Submitted 1 year 306 days ago.

Do You Really Need an Agent When You Are Ready to Publish your Book? - Lisa Tener
Mary has a friend who works for a publishing house. This friend was excited by Mary's book idea and said she could submit it to a publisher without an agent. What should she do? It seemed like a dream come true - to have an in' without an agent. But could it damage her career in the long run? ... Submitted 2 years 74 days ago.

Why Hire an Agent for your Book? - - Lisa Tener
As an author who published her first book without an agent, I can tell you that you can reach a publisher without an agent. I can also tell you that there are very good reasons to find yourself a reputable agent. Perhaps you've heard some of them before-they are worth serious consideration: ... Submitted 2 years 145 days ago.

Why Hire an Agent? - - Lisa Tener
As an author who published her first book without an agent, I can tell you that you can reach a publisher without an agent. I can also tell you that there are very good reasons to find yourself a reputable agent. Perhaps you've heard some of them before-they are worth serious consideration: ... Submitted 2 years 158 days ago.

Five Tips That Should Help You in Book Printing - Terence Tam
The following five tips should be kept in mind if you are planning on printing a book without the aid of an external publishing agency. Ensure that the book is in the proper format: There is a format that should be followed before submitting the book to be published. Appropriate editing... Submitted 2 years 190 days ago.

The Benefits of Being a Published Author - - Brian Banashak
Becoming a published Christian author can: 1) Increase your impact on peoples lives by taking them deeper into the truths you share. 2) Open doors of ministry by introducing new people to your message and ministry. 3) Extend the reach of your ministry by taking your message to places you... Submitted 3 years 126 days ago.

7 Ways to Kickstart Writing Your Book This Year - - Earma Brown
Have you started your book yet? No. Don't think about it any longer. You know the words; now say it with me. Just do it! With the right focus and information, you can successfully begin, complete and even publish YOUR book within a few months this year. More and more people are successfully... Submitted 4 years 102 days ago.

Book Design: Images and Resolution For Print – How to Get Pictures That Pop - Michael Dyer
So you've taken some lovely pictures with your digital camera and there is one area of an image that you would like cropped out and used for your book cover. Sadly the designer has said that it is too small so can't be used. What happened? As far as publishing and book design goes this is... Submitted 5 years ago.

Book Design and Publishing – Which Binding Should I Use - Michael Dyer
Books are divided into two very general categories: hard cover and soft cover. Hard covers usually use a Smyth sewn binding and soft covers are typically perfect bound. There are two commonly used hard cover methods, casewrap and dust jacket. Novels usually have a dust jacket for an attractive... Submitted 5 years ago.

Review: The Well-Fed Self-Publisher: How to Turn One Book into a Full Time Living - ngoldman
Author: Peter Bowerman ISBN: 0967059860 Peter Bowerman, whose first two books, The Well-Fed Writer and the Well-Fed Writer: Back for Seconds have been the recipient of several awards. Bowerman has now put together another excellent book, The Well-Fed Self-Publisher: How to... Submitted 5 years 197 days ago.

Write And Publish A Book Eureka Style! - Claude Jollet
I had a dream. I wanted to write a book. I have found a neat way to jump over the publishing and marketing hurdles. What do I mean by neat? How about immensely more effective, efficient, and gratifying, for starters? An Explosive Situation You see, I love to write. I am also very curious... Submitted 5 years 273 days ago.

Get Published! When You Should Write Your Book with a Coauthor - Carmen Berry
Is it better to write your book by yourself or with a coauthor? The answer depends on the strength of your credibility in the topic area as well as your writing skill. I've written some of my books on my own and others I've partnered with co-authors. Here are some of the benefits of brining on a... Submitted 1 year 184 days ago.

Get Published! When to Use a Ghostwriter - Carmen Berry
Do you know that you can be the author of a bestselling self-help book and never write one word? It's true! What's the difference between an author and a writer? Most people assume that authors are the people who write books. But that's not assumed in the self-help book industry. The... Submitted 1 year 184 days ago.

Get Published! How to Interview People for Your Nonfiction Book - Carmen Berry
I've interviewed hundreds of people during my writing career in order to share their stories in my books. I've discovered three things that will help you interview people for your books. 1. Get 2 good recorders with microphones that can be directed toward the person you're interviewing. ... Submitted 1 year 184 days ago.

Get Published! How the Self-help Book Publishing Industry Works - Carmen Berry
When I go somewhere new, I like to have a GPS to get me there. As an aspiring author, it also makes sense that you'd like to know where you want to go and how to get there. Consider this article your GPS for how to navigate the self-help book publishing industry. Here are 5 steps you'll need to... Submitted 1 year 184 days ago.