Editing category: 186 books
by Barbara Sjoholm
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2013
What does it take to become an editor of fiction and creative nonfiction? In the first handbook written especially for freelance developmental editors who work with authors of novels and memoirs, Barbara Sjoholm draws on years of experience as a publisher, writer, and freelance editor. In An Editor's...
by Stefan Vucak
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2013
How exactly does an author write a novel? Some will sit in front of the computer and start pounding away. Others will adopt a more methodical approach. Once that masterpiece is finished, how best to get it published?
In a series of essays, Writing Tips for Authors answers questions on planning...
by Martina Sprague
Language: English
Release Date: December 30, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: December 30, 2014
Self-publishing used to be the last resort when an author had exhausted all other channels. Self-publishing meant that your book wasn’t good enough for a traditional publisher. Even if you knew your sales would be virtually nil, you self-published because your vanity required it; you self-published...
by Gordon Wells
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2010
Many dreams of writing a novel, but the competition is fierce. The proportion of non-fiction to fiction books is at least five or six to one. So, which one would you choose to write?
This no-nonsense guide will show you how to convert your knowledge into a non-fiction book proposal – from...
by Dan Kaufman
Language: English
Release Date: May 13, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: May 13, 2011
Dan Kaufman has seen what does and doesn’t work when it comes to how PR deals with the media – after all, he’s been an editor and a journalist across newspapers, magazines and online for over 20 years.
He's read the PR textbooks and thinks they're sanitized and often untruthful - and...
Design and Upload Your ePub
The Steps to Your Success
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2013
The Quick and Dirty Guide to What You're Looking For...
When I started the process of designing my first e-book, I found the process daunting. But I was determined to get what I wanted: an aesthetically beautiful, interactive, and easy-to-read novel. After four hardcore months of learning...
Font Selection for Independent Authors
An Author Consultation Publication from N.D. Author Services
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2018
[Courtesy of NDAuthorServices.com]
Selecting fonts can seem daunting or pointless, because some ereaders by default display all ebooks using the device's internal fonts. At least until you realize whether or not you can override these defaults. This produces misconceptions among readers [and...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books, 3rd Edition
The Inside Story on Publishing Kids’ Books—from Beginning to End!
Language: English
Release Date: May 6, 2008
'Honest and precise, everything about writing for children there is to know.'
Jane Yolen, author
Here is the comprehensive guide to writing, publishing, and selling for an ever-expanding and always exciting children's market, now in a new and updated third edition.
- Includes new chapters...
Proofreading for Independent Authors
An Author Consultation Publication from N.D. Author Services
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2018
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As a self-publisher or independent author, you may not yet have the budget to hire a professional proofreader—at least for the initial pass. This should not be your default assumption, so think twice.
Proofreading is not to be taken lightly. This...
Masterclass: Write a Bestseller
How to plan, write and publish a bestselling work of fiction
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2014
LEARN HOW TO WRITE A BOOK WHICH STANDS OUT FROM THE CROWD.
There is no precise formula for writing a bestseller, but there are secrets, skills and techniques that will dramatically improve your odds of publishing a bestselling novel.
Whatever your motivation - whether sick of rejections,...
Write Better Right Now
The Reluctant Writer’s Guide to Confident Communication and Self-Assured Style
Language: English
Release Date: December 26, 2016
In almost any career, you must know how to write—even if it’s not part of your job description. But if you are a reluctant writer, producing even the simplest memo may be a struggle.
Write Better Right Now is the springboard to get you ahead in any job, passion project, or situation that...
by Kris James
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2014
Hook, Tagline, and Sinker is a guide for anyone who wants to learn how to write concise, targeted, catchy book descriptions.
Potential readers’ first introduction to your writing occurs when they experience your book description. Making that short pitch shine is critical to the success of...
by Kristy Jenkins
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2018
There’s a lot of information out there about learning how to correctly make money publishing on Amazon Kindle.
The information provided can be hard to digest or understand when been overwhelmed by all the technical aspect.
But, what if there was a guide that would very quickly get you the information...
IndyFest Magazine #89
Indyfest Magazine, #89
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2015
The 89th issue of IndyFest Magazine! is here.This October 2015 issue is one you need to read. Inside you will find in-depth interviews with:Arvid Nelson, Lee Francis, Dave Kelly, Matt Jorgenson, Also included in this issue:Eitorial by Ian ShiresSlush Pile Salutations by M.J. MooresA...