So you want to write a book. And then what? What is your dream or desire? <\/p>\n
Do you hope to:
\n\u2022\tChange the world?
\n\u2022\tMake a difference?
\n\u2022\tChange a mind?
\n\u2022\tBe heard?
\n\u2022\tBe noticed?
\n\u2022\tGet something off your chest?
\n\u2022\tAdd to your credibility?
\n\u2022\tMake an impression
\n\u2022\tMake a point?
\n\u2022\tShare your point of view?<\/p>\n
Writing and publishing a book has become a frivolous pastime for many Americans. We produce books on a whim\u2014to fulfill our own, sometimes, selfish impulses. And then we wonder why we can\u2019t find a publisher who\u2019s interested. <\/p>\n
Publishers, in the meantime, are seeking books that have wide appeal, even if it is for a niche market, because, unlike the author, the publisher is looking at your book as a product and he will invest in it only if he thinks he can make some money. <\/p>\n
Shucks, there goes your vision of a publisher actually appreciating your beautiful, well-written story. But then, maybe you aren\u2019t the best judge of good writing. I can\u2019t tell you how many times I\u2019ve had someone send me a manuscript to evaluate, saying it is \u201cwell-written,\u201d only to discover that it needs a whole lot of work\u2014a total rewrite, in some cases.<\/p>\n
What gives a book wide appeal?
\n\u2022\tIs it truly well-written?
\n\u2022\tDoes it fill a definite need?
\n\u2022\tDoes it include benefits\/information not found in other books?
\n\u2022\tIs the author either well-known or an expert in his\/her field?
\n\u2022\tDoes the author have a strong platform and an even stronger marketing plan?
\nAuthorship is not something to be taken lightly, unless you have written a fun or meaningful book strictly for family and friends with no aspirations of bestseller status. If, on the other hand, you hope to enter into the fiercely competitive world of publishing and bookselling, you\u2019d better do so with the proper tools.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s my recommendation:
\n1.\tStudy the publishing industry.
\n2.\tWrite a book proposal.<\/p>\n
Prepare by arming yourself with knowledge. Start by reading my book, The Right Way to Write, Publish and Sell Your Book<\/em><\/strong>. Not only will you come to understand more about publishing, your options, the possible consequences of your choices and your responsibility as a published author (all majorly important), you will learn what goes into a book proposal. A book proposal is the business plan for your book.<\/p>\n How would you respond to these questions? Oh there are so many questions I could ask you, but let\u2019s leave it at this for now. This has definitely given you something to think about. If you have questions, contact me here or at PLFry620@yahoo.com<\/p>\n Visit my websites: http:\/\/www.patriciafry.com<\/a> So you want to write a book. And then what? What is your dream or desire? Do you hope to: \u2022 Change the world? \u2022 Make a difference? \u2022 Change a mind? \u2022 Be heard? \u2022 Be noticed? \u2022 Get something off your chest? \u2022 Add to your credibility? \u2022 Make an impression \u2022 Make […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
\n\u2022\tWhy you are writing this book\u2014the reason?
\n\u2022\tIs it valid or frivolous?
\n\u2022\tWhat is the purpose of your book?
\n\u2022\tIs there an audience for this book?
\n\u2022\tWho are they and how will you reach them?
\n\u2022\tWhat makes you qualified to write this book?
\n\u2022\tDo you have a platform\u2014a following\u2014a way to attract readers?
\n\u2022\tAre you aware that you will be responsible for promoting and selling your book?
\n\u2022\tDo you know how hard it is to sell books in this publishing climate?
\n\u2022\tWhat is your marketing plan?<\/p>\n
\n http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"