How to Write a Book or Novel, An Insider’s Guide to Getting Published

By Jonathan Veale
Published by Moulin Publications
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Published: April 05, 2012
Words: 15,331 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9791090730175

Short description

Ever wondered what it takes to write and publish that book you’ve been thinking about for ages? In this authoritative, up-to-the-minute guide, writer, editor, and ebook publisher Jonathan Veale pulls no punches as he outlines the steps to take – and the pitfalls to avoid – as you plan, write and see your first book completed and published for all to read.

Extended description

This 2012 guide to writing and publishing a book will increase your chances of success, ensure your writing does you credit, and also save you money. That’s why this book is being marketed as an ebook today at such a bargain price. Thirty-two chapters packed with generous advice and tips from a publishing insider prepared to share his expertise with aspiring writers.

In this authoritative, up-to-the-minute work of reference, writer, editor, and ebook publisher Jonathan Veale pulls few punches as he outlines the steps to take – and the pitfalls to avoid – as you plan, write and see your first book completed and published for all to read, in print or as an ebook.

Few writers make fortunes from writing books. Many spend recklessly and make nothing. Both extremes need to be dismissed. Whether you have a thriller in mind, or an exciting autobiography, the advice here will see your project through from idea to publication. (Read more) This 2012 guide to writing and publishing a book will increase your chances of success, ensure your writing does you credit, and also save you money. That’s why this book is being marketed as an ebook today at such a bargain price. Thirty-two chapters packed with generous advice and tips from a publishing insider prepared to share his expertise with aspiring writers.

In this authoritative, up-to-the-minute work of reference, writer, editor, and ebook publisher Jonathan Veale pulls few punches as he outlines the steps to take – and the pitfalls to avoid – as you plan, write and see your first book completed and published for all to read, in print or as an ebook.

Few writers make fortunes from writing books. Many spend recklessly and make nothing. Both extremes need to be dismissed. Whether you have a thriller in mind, or an exciting autobiography, the advice here will see your project through from idea to publication.

The activities of rogue publishers and agents are explored in depth so that you can identify them easily. Once in their clutches your returns diminish and your pocket empties.

Ebooks, together with the latest print-on-demand options, permit writers with their wits about them to publish books, printed and or digital, at minimum cost, and market them worldwide using Amazon websites and similar online retailers. A chapter describes this exciting new route for aspiring writers.

Specifically, this book helps you:

* get started – many people talk a good book. This guide shows you how to complete one
* have a clear understanding of the likely market for your book
* set a budget for editorial and technical assistance
* self-edit relentlessly to highlight your natural prose style
* prepare your manuscript so that traditional publishers take note when you submit your manuscript for consideration
* spot vanity publishers and agents – the people who build up your dreams then charge a fortune.
* find technical assistance, at trade prices, when the time arrives.
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