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How To Promote Your Book

First, a book has to be correctly published. If your publishing through a credible publisher, the publisher should take care of some of this (but be aware: not all!) .If you self publish, get some expert help. If you don't meet all the industry requiremen... Read >

Why Self Publish?

I'm often asked by authors whether they should seek publication with a major publishing house or self-publish. Given the industry changes over the past 20 years, I almost always recommend self-publishing. Here's why: 1) SAVE TIME. Most commercial p... Read >

How To Get Published

Ever wonder how a writer becomes a published author? Or how a book makes it to the top? You see the same authors over and over on Best Seller lists. They're not necessarily the best writers: their success has more to do with today's publishing realities. ... Read >

Why Should You Write Your Own Life Story?

Writing your life story is embarking on a journey through the past. It's a unique journey, one no one else has ever taken. That's because the road you'll travel is built from your very own memories and experiences ~ your very personal reactions to all the... Read >

Create a Website That Sells!

I spent the entire month of August last year restructuring our web site. As a result, sales have tripled â€" not an easy thing to achieve in our highly competitive field. Let me explain: www.acappela.com is a site of resources and services for writers. A... Read >

Writng Your Family History and Keeping Yours Alive

Digging into your family's past and writing about the people and events you discover can be a fascinating endeavor. A family history also helps children and grandchildren develop a sense of belonging, a feeling of continuity between the generations. I've ... Read >

Will Your Book Sell?

The Kindly, Caring Literary Agent is probably extinct. Today's agents are more likely to treat you like a paychecks than like the sensitive creative person you are. You won't get your hand held when you're blue. You won't have your manuscript lovingly ed... Read >

Free Publicity For Your Book

By getting to the point of having a publishable manuscript, you have already mastered the arts of writing and editing. If you have also sent out proposals or queries, ideally you have also learned how to do market research. All three of these skills are n... Read >

Before You Write

Writing a book is a lot like getting married. It is intensely personal, it calls for a big commitment, and it requires a sustained effort. And like marriage, it carries no guarantee of success. Books and marriages often fail for the same reasons. The most... Read >

Why Your Writing Isn't Working

Wondering why editors and publishers are saying no? Discover the seven writing problems that keep books from being publishable. In writing fiction, your opening should accomplish three things: 1)establish the scene 2) introduce the main character ... Read >

How Shall I Begin?

You hold in your mind an entire tale. Millions of facts and details sit there, waiting to be written down. You want to share all this with your readers, who know absolutely nothing about your tale before they begin to read. What do you tell them first? Ho... Read >