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    How to Write a Book or Novel, An Insider’s Guide to Getting Published
    How to Write a Book or Novel, An Insider’s Guide to Getting Published
    How to Write a Book or Novel, An Insider’s Guide to Getting Published
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    How to Write a Book or Novel, An Insider’s Guide to Getting Published

    By Jonathan Veale

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    Resolve to Write And Publish Your Book In 2014

    Ever wondered what it takes to write and then have published that book you've been considering for ages? In this authoritative, 2014 edition of the guide, writer and editor, Jonathan Veale pulls few punches as he outlines the steps to take - and the pitfalls to avoid - as you plan, write and see your book completed and published for all to read, in printed form, or as an ebook.

    Although already a published author in non-fiction, when I decided to try my hand at fiction I realised some professional help would be useful. Well, this book is more than useful - it is essential and within five minutes I had discovered some invaluable tips. Jonathan holds your interest from start to finish but more importantly, he INSPIRES you! I feel certain this book has definitely increased my chances of getting published as a fiction writer by 100% - and it encouraged self- belief as well! It's a real steal . . . - Terence Watts

    Whether you have a thriller in mind, an autobiography, or a guide on how to avoid dreadful restaurants, the advice here will help you see your project through from idea to bookshop. The activities of rogue publishers and dishonest agents are explored so that you can identify them and treat them with the disdain they merit.

    If you have doubts about self-help books, here's one that's different. Jonathan Veale highlights, with unerring accuracy, the multiple problems bedeviling aspiring writers and preventing them getting their work into print. He deals with every aspect of creative writing, from the first vague idea right up to actual publication. Anyone feeling blocked or discouraged should benefit from his friendly, practical and upbeat advice, crammed with helpful tips. - Liz B

    Ebooks and New Writers - A route well worth considering

    Ebooks, together with the latest print-on-demand options, permit writers with their wits about them to publish books, printed and or digital, at minimum cost, and market them worldwide using Amazon and similar online retailers. A chapter describes this exciting new route for aspiring writers. It is now a marketplace that no new writer should overlook. Sales of digital books are expected to take an even larger majority share in 2014 over their printed cousins.

    This valuable reference work offers publishing and editing tips to help you:

    - get started - many people talk a good book. This shows you how to complete one
    - have a clear understanding of your likely market
    - set a budget for editorial and technical assistance
    - self-edit relentlessly so that your natural prose style shines through
    - prepare your draft so that publishers take note when you submit your work
    - spot vanity publishers and dishonest agents - the people to avoid at all cost
    - find technical assistance, at trade prices, if you decide to self-publish

    At last a book about writing that's funny, informative and makes you realise all is possible in the writing game. Jonathan, a professional editor and writer, guides you through from the initial idea to publication: how to prepare the manuscript, synopsis and how to save money while going about it. It's as if he's sitting alongside with a glass of wine, sharing the experience. The hard work and perseverance needed to become successful becomes fun - the best way to learn anything. "How to Write a Book or Novel" is the perfect guide to have close by when you pick up the pen. - Laura

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJonathan Veale
    Release dateApr 5, 2012
    ISBN9791090730175
    How to Write a Book or Novel, An Insider’s Guide to Getting Published
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    Jonathan Veale

    Jonathan's books are dedicated to the brewers of South Wales, restaurateurs of Catalunya, racehorses of Tipperary (the fast ones) and the red, white and sparkling wines of the Languedoc Roussillon. Jonathan Veale knows too much about the above, to his delight and cost. In an earlier life he spent years in marketing, specialising in advertising and management communication.(where great literature seldom flourishes) With a second home in a medieval village near Castelnaudary, between Toulouse and Carcassonne, and a website, www.WriteAway.co.uk where he helps aspiring writers chase their dreams of infamy and wealth, his take on life nowadays is reflected in numerous blogs and articles about writing and publishing.

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      This book has been written by a professional editor and published author. It is a no nonsense account of how you go about starting to write a book and, critically, how to ensure you finish it. He tells you how to get published and how to avoid the sharks in the industry who promise to promote your book but are only really interested in emptying your wallet. Read this book and you could save yourself a small fortune.

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    How to Write a Book or Novel, An Insider’s Guide to Getting Published - Jonathan Veale

    How to Write a Book or Novel

    An Insider’s Guide to Getting Published

    By Jonathan Veale

    Digital rights

    Moulin Publications

    © Jonathan Veale 2012

    (ISBN: 979-10-90730-17-5)

    Published by Moulin Publications at Smashwords

    This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you're reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

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    Acknowledgements

    'The author, Jonathan Veale, would particularly like to thank Harold Mewes of Red Dog Books, Brian Stephens of eBookIssues for his technical support, and his fellow editors at Writeaway for sharing their expertise as this guide was planned and completed.

    They can be contacted directly through their websites listed below:

    eBookIssues: http://ebookissues.com/

    Red Dog Books: http://www.reddogbooks.com/

    WriteAway Book Editing: http://www.writeaway.co.uk/

    Author photographs included are courtesy of Wikipedia and Flickr

    Table of Contents

    Introduction

    Getting started

    The muse

    You can write! That will help

    Plan your book with its readers in mind

    Provide readers with benefits. Meet their expectations

    What do you intend writing about

    And a theme always helps - whatever you are writing about

    Think about publishers and literary agents early on

    Writers' block

    Be honest and to the point in your writing

    Don't believe everything you're told

    First drafts should be for your eyes only

    Dough needs resting before being baked. So do first drafts (of anything)

    Good reads start on the opening page

    The writing habit - it's your call

    A few thoughts on word-processing

    When writing, leave some dots for your readers to join up

    How much editorial assistance to seek

    How book editors can help by summing up your early progress

    All about the role of book editors

    Don't be troubled by punctuation. It can be dealt with later

    Things to look out for when self-editing

    More self-editing tips

    Titles and opening paragraphs - some advice

    The traditional publishing route - what to submit and how

    The synopsis for publishers and agents

    Four ways to cope with the shock of rejection

    Spot the publishing bandits

    The DIY route - becoming a self-published author

    The technical process of publication

    Print on demand - another option for new writers

    Ebooks - the new opportunity for aspiring writers

    In conclusion

    Introduction

    This book is aimed at me - as a much younger person. You've heard the phrase, 'if only I knew then what I know now'. Well read this and I'll share with you what I now know. It should help you achieve your ambition: to join the ranks of published authors. I made it. So can you.

    I have kept my treatment of writing and publishing non-technical, and though occasionally I ride off on a favourite hobby horse or two, the book will take you on a journey through the publishing process from beginning to end - when your book should be published and available for others to read.

    However, the occasional gem may be hidden away nearer the end than the beginning so it would be prudent to read the whole book through once before using it as a work of reference as you pursue your writing ambitions.

    And the very best of luck.

    Jonathan Veale

    Managing Editor

    http://WriteAway.co.uk

    Table of Contents

    Getting started

    Always tricky – getting started on a new book. Here’s how I suggest you go about it. The moment you know what you want to write about, and have a clear idea who might find your subject-matter interesting, hit the keyboard and let rip. This will ensure you don’t spend weeks, months or even decades nursing an ambition that’s more fun to toy with than achieve. There are, however, a few essential things to identify before a word is written. These, however, need not delay you more than a day or two at most and are dealt with below.

    As a seasoned book editor I field enquiries from aspiring writers who, unless discouraged, like nothing better than to discuss, at enormous length, just how splendid their book will be . . . because they’ve given the topic so much thought over the years; they have fallen in love with the idea of writing a book but are scared to hit a single key in anger. Get stuck in, I say. You may get lost a few times, but who will know? And sooner than you can possibly imagine

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