Posts Tagged ‘how to get published’
Six Things You Should NEVER Say During Literary Agent Matchmaking
If you’ve finished your book proposal, and you’re getting ready to pitch to literary agents, this is a must-read. For many first-time authors, the literary agent matchmaking process can be a mine field, with lots of spots where you can inadvertently “step in it” and blow up your chances of getting signed. Here are some…
Read MoreTwo Keys to Getting a Literary Agent and a Book Deal
Everyone knows that to claim full authority status as an expert in your field, you need to author a book. And the way to publish with the most prestige is to land a deal with a traditional publisher. For new authors, the process of getting a literary agent and book deal can seem mysterious, elusive,…
Read MoreA Picture’s Worth 1000 Words
Of Jack Kerouac’s notable writing tips, the one my father made sure I learned was: “Don’t think of words when you stop but to see picture better”, because A Picture’s Worth 1000 Words. My dad would tell me, “Get an image in your mind of what you want to describe. See it clearly in your…
Read MoreAwards Season for Dr. Donna Marks
When Dr. Donna Marks, an educator, concierge psychotherapist, and addiction counselor, started submitting her book, Exit the Maze: One Addiction, One Cause, One Cure, for awards in the summer of 2020, little did she expect to be inundated with letters of congratulations just a few months later. Fueled by her own struggle with addiction, Dr.…
Read MoreFind Your Ideal Reader
Not all books are for everyone or every book has an ideal reader. I don’t care how popular you think your book could be, it will never be for everyone. And so, understanding your ideal reader and tapping into their emotional life will help you target your book to the right people in a way…
Read MorePublishing Process Breakdown: The 5 Steps to Getting a Book Published
For many aspiring authors, the steps of getting a book published and going through the publishing process can appear daunting. Many would-be authors haven’t a clue where to begin. Once you know the basics of how the publishing industry works, the myths, the realities, and what motivates agents and publishers, the process becomes way less…
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