Authorship category: 1257 books
Self-Publishing Boot Camp Guide for Independent Authors, 4th Edition
Your roadmap to creating, publishing, marketing and selling your books
Language: English
Release Date: January 28, 2019
There are all kinds of ways for authors to publish today. You can upload your book directly to Amazon and the other major online bookstores or use a distributor to reach hundreds of stores. The trouble is, most authors publish too early, before doing any market research, before asking for feedback...
Planning Your Collaborative Novel
The Proven Process From Idea to Draft
Language: English
Release Date: April 12, 2019
Don't waste your time--we've got it figured out for you.
Planning a novel isn't easy and planning a collaborative novel can be overwhelming. Join bestselling authors and the hosts of The Career Author Podcast, J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon, as they show you the proven process to take your idea...
Go Write Now
How to Escape the Tyranny of Big Publishers and become a Successful Publishing Author
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2012
So many writers never realize their dream of seeing their books in print because they are waiting for someone else to tell them it's okay to be a writer. Whether that someone is a book publishing house, an editor, or an agent, many would be writers feel like they need outside approval to do what...
by Joel Orr
Language: English
Release Date: June 11, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: June 11, 2010
WHY YOU SHOULD WRITE A BOOK
If you are a solo professional, having your own book is one of the best investments of time and money you can make, to promote your business and gain more clients. Why?
Because:
* If you are an author, you are an authority--an expert in your field....
From Pitch to Published
How to Sell Your Article Ideas to Magazines
Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2012
Sell more of what you write by learning the secrets of the pros!
If you want to score assignments from top magazines like Smithsonian, Inc., mental_floss, and Fitness—not to mention trade and custom publications—From Pitch to Published: How to Sell Your Article Ideas to Magazines is...
by Joanne Fedler
Language: English
Release Date: July 25, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: July 25, 2017
We either think our lives are so special that everyone should be interested in what’s happened to us, or so ordinary that we can’t imagine anyone would care. The truth lies somewhere in between: yes, we are all special, and no, people will not care —unless we write with them in mind.
Joanne...
Self-Publish on a Budget with Amazon
A Guide for the Author Publishing eBooks on Kindle
Language: English
Release Date: March 25, 2016
Is the idea of self-publishing daunting to you? The obstacles seem great, but as Martin Luther King said, "You don't have to see the whole staircase - just take the next step." Whether you're an aspiring writer, have already written a book or are a trade published author looking for a different...
Starting Your Career as a Freelance Editor
A Guide to Working with Authors, Books, Newsletters, Magazines, Websites, and More
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2012
If you've ever considered editing as a career, this book will help you on your new path. You’ll learn about the requirements in various fields, how to get started, the step-by-step facets of setting up and conducting your editing services, working with writers and publishers, promoting yourself...
Writing Local History Today
A Guide to Researching, Publishing, and Marketing Your Book
Language: English
Release Date: October 11, 2013
Writing Local History Today guides local historians through the process of researching, writing, and publishing their work. Mason & Calder present step-by-step advice to guide aspiring authors to a successful publication and focus not only on how to write well but also how to market and sell their...
The Book Blueprint
Expert Advice for Creating Industry-Standard Print Books
Language: English
Release Date: May 18, 2018
Independent authors don’t just toss their works online anymore. They are increasingly learning to act as publishers when they decide how to design and print their books. And like publishers, they need to make sure their products are the best they can be.
The Book Blueprint examines each part...
Whine Less, Write More
The No-Excuses Guide to Getting Your Butt in the Chair, Your Head Out of the Clouds & Your Words onto Paper
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2017
If you want to write but feel you're too old, too young, too tired, too busy, too uneducated, too boring, listen up: It's time to stop whining and start writing!
Having taught and coached thousands of writers during their 20-year journalism careers, Linda Formichelli and Diana Burrell, authors...
by Anonymous
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2012
All my life I wanted to be a writer and when I got my first book deal, I thought my dream had come true. But as hard as it was even finding a publisher in the first place, once the contract was signed my challenges as a writer had just begun.
I learned (the hard way!) that this is a tough...
Write a Western in 30 Days
With Plenty of Bullet-Points!
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2013
Nik Morton has been writing for over forty years, honing his craft. He writes genre fiction, whether that s science fiction, horror, crime, thriller, romance or westerns. To date he has 15 books under several pseudonyms. His westerns are usually written under the name Ross Morton. Within these pages...
by Victoria Hanley
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
What do you need to know to break in to the flourishing young adult (YA) market? With humor and a solid grounding in reality, author Victoria Hanley helps readers understand the ins and outs of the YA genre, how to stay inspired, and how to avoid common mistakes writers make in trying to reach teens....