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- Do You Really Need an Agent When You Are Ready to Publish your Book? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Lisa TenerMary has a friend who works for a publishing house. This friend was excited by Mary’s book idea and said she could submit it to a publisher without an agent. What should she do? It seemed like a dream come true - to have an ‘in’ without an agent. But could it damage her career in the long ...
Views: 920(1 vote) - Selling Your First Book – What you Should Know - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Lisa TenerSelling Your First Book – What you Should Know First books, like first husbands, can turn out to be a surprise. “If I’d only known he squeezes the toothpaste from the top…” “I should have asked his mother if she’d tried to cure him of dragging dirty boots throughout the house. At least I ...
Views: 1981 - How Much Time Does it Take to Write a Book? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Lisa TenerAn aspiring author recently called me to explore writing coaching to help him write his book. He wondered about hiring a ghostwriter. Generally, I’m all about writing your book yourself. I’ve met too many people who’ve hired ghostwriters and been disappointed. And most relatively smart people ...
Views: 989(3 votes) - Why Hire an Agent for your Book? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Lisa TenerAs an author who published her first book without an agent, I can tell you that you can reach a publisher without an agent. I can also tell you that there are very good reasons to find yourself a reputable agent. Perhaps you’ve heard some of them before—they are worth serious consideration: ...
Views: 861(2 votes) - Publish Your Non-Fiction Book – 7 Hints - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Lisa Tener1. Spend $15.99, or less if you’re a smart shopper, and get yourself a copy of "How to Write a Book Proposal" by Michael Larson. I know I say this elsewhere on my site, but it bears repeating—this book is pure gold. The first time I attended a writers’ conference, the speaker incidentally ...
Views: 882(3 votes) - How to Write a Book: First Steps - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Lisa TenerHave you always wanted to write a book? Or are you just starting to think about the things writing a book can do for your life and career? Writing a book can help you: • Attract new and ideal clients to your business. • Quit your day job and start a whole new career - like my client Pat ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - Writing with Intention - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Lisa TenerAs a writer, do you think of yourself as spontaneous, tapping into the ever-present flow at a moment’s notice? It’s a pretty image, but how often do you find yourself blocked or stuck when you try to create something from nothing? Let me share with you a shovel that can dig you out of this ...
Views: 960(2 votes) - To Sell Books - Use Strategy, Not Tactics - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Lisa TenerWhether you’ve completed your book or you’re still writing, it’s important to develop a book promotion strategy. All book proposals should include this crucial element—and it’s often one of the most important sections of the proposal to many agents and publishers. If you attempt to take the ...
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