Successful Author FAQs
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Successful Author FAQs

Discover the Art of Writing, the Business of Publishing, and the Joy of Wielding Words

Peter Lyle DeHaan

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Successful Author FAQs

Discover the Art of Writing, the Business of Publishing, and the Joy of Wielding Words

Peter Lyle DeHaan

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About This Book

Do you have questions about writing? Publishing?

With over three decades of experience as a publisher, editor, author, and freelance writer, Peter Lyle DeHaan has answers to questions writers commonly ask. He'll help you move forward on your writing journey.

On this grand adventure:

- Learn why you shouldn't call yourself an aspiring writer.

- Uncover tips to deal with rejection.

- Expose writing advice that may not be true.

- Discover how to self-edit, get feedback, and find an editor.

- Determine if being a writer is worth the effort.

But there's more. In fifteen topical chapters, tackling over one hundred questions, Peter will address finding time to write, publishing options, and platform considerations. He talks about blogging and marketing. And he weighs in on the traditional vs indie publishing debate.

There are also loads of writing tips, submission pointers, and a publishing checklist.

Be inspired. Be informed. Be motivated to become the writer you've always dreamed of.

Don't delay your writing journey any longer. Take the next step.

Read Successful Author FAQs to explore the art of writing and the business of publishing.

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Publisher
PublishDrive
Year
2023
ISBN
9798888090503
Topic
Sprachen & Linguistik
Subtopic
Urheberschaft

Table of contents

  1. Behind these FAQs
  2. 1. The Intentional Writer
  3. Is It Worth It?
  4. Finding Balance
  5. Finding Time to Write
  6. Quantity versus Quality
  7. Dictation
  8. Don't Forget to Back Up Your Files
  9. Writers Must Be Readers
  10. Find Time to Read
  11. Determining Your Reading List
  12. Reading Goals for Writers
  13. Invest in Your Writing
  14. 10,000 Hours
  15. 2. Craft
  16. Tips to Improve as a Writer
  17. Write Every Day
  18. Work Up to Writing a Book
  19. Changing Writing Conventions
  20. Writing Voice and Style
  21. Identifying Speakers in Dialogue
  22. Points of View
  23. Third Person Omniscient
  24. How to Format Numbers
  25. Writing and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  26. 3. Planning
  27. Which Approach is Best?
  28. Planning a Book
  29. Planning a Series
  30. Series that Intersect
  31. 4. Getting Feedback
  32. Tips on Getting and Receiving Feedback
  33. Finding a Writing Mentor
  34. Beta Reader Questions
  35. How to Find a Critique Group
  36. Critique Group Characteristics
  37. 5. Editing
  38. Self-Editing Tips
  39. Alternatives to Hiring an Editor
  40. Editing Guide
  41. Types of Editors
  42. Editor Pet Peeves
  43. Finding an Editor or Proofreader
  44. 6. Building a Platform
  45. A Place for Platform
  46. Social Media Strategy
  47. Social Media Content
  48. The Purpose of Blogging
  49. 7. Blogging
  50. Blogging Expectations
  51. Discover What to Blog About
  52. Blog Your Book
  53. Book Your Blog
  54. The Fiction Author’s Blog
  55. Writing a Book versus Blogging
  56. 8. Blogging with WordPress
  57. WordPress.com versus WordPress.org
  58. Using Blog Categories
  59. Using Blog Tags
  60. Removing Ads from WordPress.com Sites
  61. SEO Tips and Tricks
  62. 9. Submit Your Work
  63. How to Format Your Submission
  64. General Submission Tips
  65. Periodical Submission Tips
  66. Query Letters and Book Proposals
  67. Submission Feedback
  68. Common Submission Errors
  69. 10. Agents
  70. When You Need an Agent
  71. Tips on Finding an Agent
  72. What Agents Handle
  73. 11. Publishing
  74. Publishing Options
  75. Traditional Publishing
  76. Indie Publishing Versus Traditional Publishing
  77. Book Support Services
  78. Indie Publishing Checklist
  79. Assisted Publishing
  80. E-Book Formatting
  81. ISBNs
  82. Audiobooks
  83. 12. Marketing
  84. Book Marketability Basics
  85. How to Know If a Book is Marketable
  86. Writing about Your Health Scare
  87. Using an Advance for Marketing
  88. Hiring Marketing Experts
  89. Do-It-Yourself Marketing
  90. 13. Legal Stuff
  91. Protect Blog Content
  92. Copyright Registration
  93. GDPR
  94. Selling Full Rights
  95. Including Images and Photos
  96. Citing Sources for Quotes
  97. 14. Finances
  98. Book Publishing Costs
  99. Traditional Book Publishing Costs
  100. Write Full-Time
  101. Financial Considerations
  102. Freelance Writing
  103. Ghostwriting Work
  104. Ghostwriting Fees
  105. 15. Other Considerations
  106. Dealing with Rejection
  107. Grammar Checking Programs
  108. Word Processing Alternatives
  109. Contest Payment Conundrum
  110. Writing Advice that May Not Be True
  111. Discover What Type of Writer You Are
  112. My Story
  113. About Peter Lyle DeHaan
  114. Books by Peter DeHaan
  115. Sign up for Peter Lyle DeHaan's Mailing List