About Writing and How to Publish
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About Writing and How to Publish

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eBook - ePub

About Writing and How to Publish

About this book

Drawing on years of experience, and thousands of readers comments and reviews of her writing, internationally bestselling author Cathy Glass provides a clear and concise, practical guide on writing and the best ways to get published.

Bestselling author Cathy Glass has written and published 18 books, sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide, and had no 1 bestsellers in both the UK and the US.

In that time she has received thousands of emails from readers asking for her help and advice on writing and being published. This book details how to achieve both.
Divided into four sections, Cathy guides you through the entire process, from composing your first paragraph to seeing your book in print.

Topics include:
• Making the time to write
• Planning, revising and editing your writing
• Different types of writing and genres
• Finding an agent and publisher
• How to self-publish
• Promoting your work so it is a success

Clear, concise and packed full of practical tips, About Writing is an invaluable guide for all aspiring writers.

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Information

Publisher
HarperElement
Year
2013
Print ISBN
9780007542215
eBook ISBN
9780007542222
Topic
Languages & Linguistics
Subtopic
Publishing
Index
Languages & Linguistics

Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Contents
  3. Acknowledgements
  4. Introduction
  5. The Author
  6. SECTION ONE: ABOUT WRITING
  7. Why Write?
  8. Writing Routine
  9. Revising Your Work
  10. Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
  11. Computer Skills
  12. Layout and Structure
  13. Editing Agencies
  14. Creative Writing Courses
  15. Writing Groups
  16. SECTION TWO: WHAT TO WRITE?
  17. Articles
  18. Poetry
  19. Short Stories
  20. Diaries
  21. Memoirs
  22. Biography
  23. Non-Fiction
  24. Novels
  25. Plays
  26. Children’s Books
  27. Ghostwriting
  28. SECTION THREE: PUBLISHING
  29. Agents and Publishers
  30. Submission Guidelines: General
  31. Submission Guidelines: Specific Genres
  32. Promoting Your Book
  33. SECTION FOUR: SELF-PUBLISHING
  34. Independent Presses
  35. Print on Demand (POD)
  36. E-books
  37. Distribution, Marketing and Promotion
  38. SAMPLE PROPOSAL
  39. Useful Resources
  40. Cathy Glass
  41. Copyright
  42. About the Publisher

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