How to Become a Published Author
Idea to Publication
1st Edition
Published on 13. August 2016
364 pages
978-1-944887-07-0 (ISBN)
Description
Written by the best-selling author of "The Reporter Who Knew Too Much" for aspiring authors, "How to Become a Published Author: Idea to Publication" provides practical advice for every writer who dreams of becoming published. Guaranteed to inspire, this reference book is the only guide you will ever need. You'll learn:
- How to decide if your book concept has publishing potential,
- How to create unique storytelling ideas,
- How to improve your writing skills,
- What publishing alternative is best for you,
- Why it's important to market a query letter and book proposal, not the manuscript,
- How to create the perfect query letter and book proposal,
- How to choose the right literary agent and publisher,
- How to protect yourself in agency and publisher contracts,
- How to optimize viral marketing opportunities.
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Person
Based on 20+ years of experience in the publishing world, Mark Shaw, the author of "Denial of Justice", "Courage in the Face of Evil", "The Reporter Who Knew Too Much", and "The Poison Patriarch", is the aspiring author's best friend. His efforts have helped writers around the world use the same "Ten-Step Method" he has employed to become a bestselling author. More about Mr. Shaw may be learned at www.markshawbooks.com. and Wikipedia (Mark William Shaw).
