Carmen Berry
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Get Published! When You Should Write Your Book with a Coauthor
Is it better to write your book by yourself or with a coauthor? The answer depends on the strength of your credibility in the topic area as well as your writing skill. I've written some of my books on my own and others I've partnered with co-authors. Here are some of the benefits of brining on a co-author: Increased credibility for your book project If the topic of your book is... (posted by Carmen 1 year 184 days ago.)
Is it better to write your book by yourself or with a coauthor? The answer depends on the strength of your credibility in the topic area as well as your writing skill. I've written some of my books on my own and others I've partnered with co-authors. Here are some of the benefits of brining on a co-author: Increased credibility for your book project If the topic of your book is... (posted by Carmen 1 year 184 days ago.)
Get Published! When to Use a Ghostwriter
Do you know that you can be the author of a bestselling self-help book and never write one word? It's true! What's the difference between an author and a writer? Most people assume that authors are the people who write books. But that's not assumed in the self-help book industry. The term "author" and "writer" are not synonomous-in fact they denote two different roles in the book biz. An author: the... (posted by Carmen 1 year 184 days ago.)
Do you know that you can be the author of a bestselling self-help book and never write one word? It's true! What's the difference between an author and a writer? Most people assume that authors are the people who write books. But that's not assumed in the self-help book industry. The term "author" and "writer" are not synonomous-in fact they denote two different roles in the book biz. An author: the... (posted by Carmen 1 year 184 days ago.)
Get Published! How to Interview People for Your Nonfiction Book
I've interviewed hundreds of people during my writing career in order to share their stories in my books. I've discovered three things that will help you interview people for your books. 1. Get 2 good recorders with microphones that can be directed toward the person you're interviewing. This might seem obvious, but there are always chances for technical malfunctions. Always bring a... (posted by Carmen 1 year 184 days ago.)
I've interviewed hundreds of people during my writing career in order to share their stories in my books. I've discovered three things that will help you interview people for your books. 1. Get 2 good recorders with microphones that can be directed toward the person you're interviewing. This might seem obvious, but there are always chances for technical malfunctions. Always bring a... (posted by Carmen 1 year 184 days ago.)
Get Published! How the Self-help Book Publishing Industry Works
When I go somewhere new, I like to have a GPS to get me there. As an aspiring author, it also makes sense that you'd like to know where you want to go and how to get there. Consider this article your GPS for how to navigate the self-help book publishing industry. Here are 5 steps you'll need to take to land your first publishing contract. Step One: Write a proposal Is the first... (posted by Carmen 1 year 184 days ago.)
When I go somewhere new, I like to have a GPS to get me there. As an aspiring author, it also makes sense that you'd like to know where you want to go and how to get there. Consider this article your GPS for how to navigate the self-help book publishing industry. Here are 5 steps you'll need to take to land your first publishing contract. Step One: Write a proposal Is the first... (posted by Carmen 1 year 184 days ago.)
Get Published! Is Self-publishing for You?
A whole new world has opened up for authors through online publishing. In the past, traditional publishers held all of the cards and determined who got published and who didn't. People who self-published were seen as second-rate and it was very expensive. Today, there's no shame in self-publishing. It's relatively easy and can be financially feasible. So, if you wondering, "Should I self publish?" I've got a... (posted by Carmen 1 year 184 days ago.)
A whole new world has opened up for authors through online publishing. In the past, traditional publishers held all of the cards and determined who got published and who didn't. People who self-published were seen as second-rate and it was very expensive. Today, there's no shame in self-publishing. It's relatively easy and can be financially feasible. So, if you wondering, "Should I self publish?" I've got a... (posted by Carmen 1 year 184 days ago.)
Get Published: What Is in a Book Proposal?
As an aspiring self-help book author you've found out that you're supposed to submit a proposal, not a manuscript, right? So the next question is "What is in a book proposal?" A solid proposal has three parts: 1) one to three page proposal summary sheet, 2) writing sample and support documents, and 3) a press kit. This article covers what to include in your proposal summary sheet. Here's a template for what... (posted by Carmen 1 year 184 days ago.)
As an aspiring self-help book author you've found out that you're supposed to submit a proposal, not a manuscript, right? So the next question is "What is in a book proposal?" A solid proposal has three parts: 1) one to three page proposal summary sheet, 2) writing sample and support documents, and 3) a press kit. This article covers what to include in your proposal summary sheet. Here's a template for what... (posted by Carmen 1 year 184 days ago.)
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