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    Books: Tips, Stories, & Advice on Writing, Publishing, & Promoting
    Books: Tips, Stories, & Advice on Writing, Publishing, & Promoting
    Books: Tips, Stories, & Advice on Writing, Publishing, & Promoting
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    Books: Tips, Stories, & Advice on Writing, Publishing, & Promoting

    By Dan Poynter

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    Here is a Gift for the Writer Within
    or The Writer in Your Life

    Scores of successful, published authors reveal the inside secrets to their achievement.

    You will discover:
    • 38 Tips on how to write
    • 11 Tips on why you should write
    • 4 Tips on why your writing project should be a book
    • 21 Tips on what to write
    • 7 Tips on doing research
    • 9 Tips for building your book
    • 3 Tips on Copyright
    • 10 Tips for finding the right agent or publisher
    • 6 Tips on book promotion
    • And much, much more.

    “We recommend this book to all who submit their stories to Chicken Soup for the Writer’s Soul.” —Bud Garner, Chicken Soup series co-author

    “Dan Poynter is the top coach for writing, publishing and, most important, promoting.” —John Tullius, Director, Maui Writers Conference

    “Dan Poynter has generously guided thousands to authorship. Their books make this a better world.” —Dr. Robert Müller, Past Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations

    Dan Poynter has turned thousands of professionals and writers into authors; his shelves are overflowing with their books. He is the author of more than 125 books and hundreds of other information products. The media come to Dan because he is the leading authority on how to write, publish, and promote books.

    The demand for books is increasing but the market is changing. These tips from successful authors will show you how to get your work into print.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDan Poynter
    Release dateAug 11, 2012
    ISBN9781568601557
    Books: Tips, Stories, & Advice on Writing, Publishing, & Promoting
    Author

    Dan Poynter

    Dan Poynter is a pioneer in book writing, producing and promoting. His New Book Model or “Simultaneous Publishing” is revolutionizing the book industry and information dissemination. He is a frequent speaker, successful publisher and renowned book publishing consultant, who has a unique, pioneering approach to marketing books—which he so generously shares. Since 1969, Dan Poynter has written and published more than 100 books including Writing Nonfiction, The Self-Publishing Manual, The Skydiver's Handbook and The Expert Witness Handbook. He has also created more than 50 reports, nine audio CDs, four video programs, a dozen eBooks and more than 500 magazine articles. He is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). Dan is an author and he is a publisher who has experienced every phase of the book publishing process. He has sold his manuscripts to other publishers, he has published other authors, he has published his own books and his books have been translated and published in seven other countries. Dan does not just work in the book publishing business, he studies the book publishing business. He doesn't just talk about book promotion, he teaches book promotion. He is an evangelist for books, an ombudsman for authors, an advocate for publishers and the godfather to thousands of successfully-published books. Dan Poynter's seminars have been featured on CNN, his books have been pictured in The Wall Street Journal, and his story has been told in U.S. News & World Report. The media comes to Dan because he is the leading authority on book publishing. A well-known aviation speaker, Dan is a licensed pilot, a skydiver with all the ratings and a Master Parachute Rigger. He has served as vice-president of the Publishers Marketing Association as well as president of the Parachute Industry Association, chairman of the board of the US Parachute Association and president of the international hang gliding commis¬sion. Often described as “Mr. Publishing,” Dan Poynter shows publishers how to sell more books using some surprisingly simple marketing concepts. No one gives away more help, advice and expertise than Dan Poynter. He is a caring, sharing publisher who is dedicated to putting more than just something back into the system. Dan shows people how to make a difference while making a living by coaching them on the writing, publishing and promoting of their book. He has turned thousands of people into successful authors. His mission is to see that people do not die with a book still inside them. Book Writing-Publishing SizzleReel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWl0fnBu7bs Full CV http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Poynter Aviation career in Pictures. http://www.slideshare.net/Dan_Poynter/dan-poynterparachutes-skydiving-aviation

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      Books - Dan Poynter

      BOOKS

      Tips, Stories, & Advice on Writing, Publishing, & Promoting

      by

      Dan Poynter

      Smashwords Edition

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      Books: Tips, Stories, & Advice on Writing, Publishing, & Promoting

      First Edition Copyright 2012 by Dan Poynter

      ISBN: 978-1-56860-155-7 (eBook)

      Some material appeared in Successful Nonfiction by Dan Poynter © 2000

      Unattributed quotations are by Dan Poynter.

      Some images by Jeanette Jaramillo.

      Some images copyright by ClipArt.com

      All rights reserved. Without limiting the rights under copyright reserved above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise) without the prior written permission of both the copyright owner and the above publisher of this book.

      Smashwords Edition License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal use 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 person you share it with. If you are reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then you should return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the author’s work.

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      Read what others are saying about this book

      This book is so reduced, so concise, so easy to grasp—so if you’re really serious about writing grab it.

      —Barnaby Conrad, Founder,

      Santa Barbara Writers Conference

      The advice contained in this book comes from those who have succeeded in their writing careers. The sensible counsel in this well-written anthology has immediate and long-term benefits for the serious writer.

      —Ray Newton, National Coordinator,

      Reader’s Digest Writing Workshops

      (This book is) loaded with practical and inspirational tips for writing success.

      —Nat Bodian,

      The Book Marketing Handbook

      The information in this book is worth thousands of dollars. Don’t even think about writing or publishing a book without it!

      —Jack Canfield, co-author and editor of the best-selling

      Chicken Soup for the Soul® series

      Dan Poynter is a wealth of publishing information. That makes what he’s selected to share all that more valuable.

      —Gordon Burgett,

      Publishing to Niche Markets

      "Dan Poynter’s book is a must read. He gives many valuable tips that can move you light years ahead in your work. I keep his book on my desk alongside my Chicago Manual of Style and Roget’s Thesaurus."

      —Mary Embree, Literary Consultant and Founder of the

      Small Publishers, Artists and Writer’s Network

      The main reason people don’t finish their books is lack of motivation. If this book doesn’t inspire you to finish your manuscript and get it into print, nothing will.

      —Robert W. Bly,

      Getting Your Book Published

      There are not many perfect books but this is one of them. It provides two of the three ‘in words a writer needs to succeed—information and inspiration. The third is inner drive, but the writer must provide that himself. And Dan delivers it all with the greatest weapon a writer has at his disposal—fun. Dan knows how to entertain, so his reader enjoys the experience of reading."

      —John Tullius, Founder and Director,

      Maui Writers Conference

      Throw away your library of how-to-write books and grab this one. It’s packed with ideas, tips and tricks to help you write and sell your book. I love it!

      —Joe Vitale, author of

      There’s a Customer Born Every Minute

      I can’t imagine a better gift for anyone who ever thought of writing.

      —Maryanne Raphael,

      Writers World

      "This book is a keeper with practical insights on every page. It belongs in every writer’s library."

      —Terry Paulson, Ph.D., author of

      50 Tips for Speaking Like a Pro and

      1998 – 1999 President of the National Speakers Association

      Fun. Informative. Motivational. The perfect gift for your writer friends.

      —Dianna Booher, author of

      Communicate with Confidence,

      The Worth of a Woman’s Words and

      Get a Life without Sacrificing Your Career

      Once again, Dan untiringly offers up more of his expertise and experience to the army of nonfiction warriors. This is a marvelous ‘crack sealer.’

      —Raleigh Pinskey,

      101 Ways to Promote Yourself

      and You Can Hype Anything

      Why settle for writing a good book when you can write a great one? This book shows how to create a great book even if it’s your first. You will find wisdom on every page.

      —Terri Lonier,

      Working Solo

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      Table of Contents

      About the Author

      Acknowledgment

      Colophon

      Disclaimer

      Chapter One: On Writing

      Chapter Two: Why Write?

      Chapter Three: Why a Book?

      Chapter Four: What to Write

      Chapter Five: Research

      Chapter Six: Building Your Book

      Chapter Seven: Copyright

      Chapter Eight: Finding an Agent; Finding a Publisher

      Chapter Nine: Book Promotion

      Appendix

      Your Action Plan

      Resources

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      About the Author

      Dan Poynter fell into writing. He spent eight years researching a labor of love. Realizing no publisher would be interested in a technical treatise on the parachute, he went directly to a printer and self-published. Orders poured in and he suddenly found he was also a publisher. Since 1969, he has written 129 books, 47 special reports, 800 magazine articles, nine audio CDs and two videotapes. Most of these information products focus on book writing and publishing. In the publishing field, he is widely known for his best selling The Self-Publishing Manual, How To Write, Print & Sell Your Own Book.

      Dan Poynter’s seminars have been featured on CNN, his books have been pictured in The Wall Street Journal, and his story has been told in The New York Times The media comes to him because he is the leading authority on book writing, publishing, and promoting.

      Dan is descended from a long line of published authors including Stephen Vincent Benét, William Rose Benét, James Thompson, Frank Norris, Charles G. Norris, Kathleen Norris, Margaret Bridgman, and Josephine Poynter.

      A consultant to the book industry, he was recently presented with the Benjamin Franklin Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Publishers Marketing Association (IBPA). Dan is a past vice-president of the PMA/IBPA.

      Dan is a frequent speaker at industry events. He runs his own publishing company, Para Publishing, in Santa Barbara.

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      Acknowledgment

      I am deeply indebted to the many wonderful people from the writing trade and publishing industry mentioned in the text. In many cases, I included their web site or email address for more information.

      Penny Paine monitored the quality, Gail Kearns did the content and copyediting, Jeanette Jaramillo contributed several drawings, and Christine Nolt of Cirrus Design is responsible for the book design.

      I sincerely thank all these fine people, and I know they are proud of their contributions to the book community as well as to this work.

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      Colophon

      Manuscript written in Microsoft Word.

      Headings: Tahoma 18 pt.

      Text: Tahoma, 10 pt.

      Cover art: ClipArt.com

      Ebook conversion and posting by Elizabeth Beeton.

      * * * * *

      The most expensive parts of book publishing are the mistakes.

      You do not have to make them.

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      Disclaimer

      Even great books have their limitations. (Please see the page on Disclaimers). This book is designed to provide information about the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher and author are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional services. If expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought.

      It is not the purpose of this book to reprint all the information that is otherwise available to authors and other creative people but to complement, amplify and supplement other texts. For more information, see your bookstore.

      Book writing is not a get-rich-quick scheme. Anyone who decides to write a book must expect to invest a lot of time and effort without any guarantee of success. Books do not write themselves and they do not sell themselves. Authors write and promote their books.

      Every effort has been made to make this book as complete and as accurate as possible. However, there may be mistakes both typographical and in content. Therefore, this text should be used only as a general guide and not as the ultimate source of writing and publishing information. Furthermore, this book contains information on writing and publishing, which is current only up to the printing date.

      The purpose of this manual is to educate and entertain. The author and Para Publishing shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the information contained in this book.

      If you do not wish to be bound by the above, you may return this book to the publisher for a full refund. For those who love to find mistakes, please send your corrections to Dan for the next edition.

      * * * * *

      Chapter One

      On Writing

      Writing is a creative act. Building a book requires planning, structure and lots of labor.

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