{"product_id":"become-a-successful-author-deatri-king-bey-9780615525853","title":"Become A Successful Author","description":"The publishing industry has shifted 180  in the decade Deatri has worked in it. The traditional route is no longer the only way to become a legitimate published author, and self-publishing is no longer a dirty little secret. As an author, should you travel the traditional or self-published route? Become A Successful Author does not tell you to pick one over the other or pit one against the other. Become A Successful Author gives you steps to capitalize on the strengths of both to build a strong brand readers can't get enough of. \u003cbr\u003e What is branding? How do you grow a large, loyal reader base? How do you break into traditional publishing? How do you publish your backlist? How do you format a book? How do you find your target audience? How do you market your books? It's all in there and a whole lot more. \u003cbr\u003e With the advances in technology, anyone can be a published author, but not all authors are successful. Keep your focus: Increase quality, credibility and visibility of your brand. Become a successful author. \u003cbr\u003e Chapter One: In The Beginning Branding \u003cbr\u003e Chapter Two: Learn The Craft Read, Read, Read and Read Some More Writing Conferences\/Events Writing Organizations Mentor Critique Groups Constructive and Destructive Criticism Continuing Education Writing Coach \u003cbr\u003e Chapter Three: Manuscript Draft Get to Writing Concept To Draft Concept To Rumination To Draft Concept to Outline to Draft Ramifications Writer's Block Handwritten, Audio, Word Processor First Draft Complete Second Draft First Showing Feedback \u003cbr\u003e Chapter Four: Types of Editors Choosing An Editor Developmental Editors Copy Editors Proofreaders \u003cbr\u003e Chapter Five: Developmental Editing The Basics Transitions Repetition Opening Hook Characterization Continuity Point Of View (POV) Dialogue Plot Setting Show Versus Tell Pacing Conflict Technique Scenes and Chapters Research Internet Library Museums Documentaries and Educational Shows Subject-Matter Experts (SME) Artistic License Reaction To Edits Edits Complete \u003cbr\u003e Chapter Six: Submission Packet The Submission Process Query Letter Taking On the Synopsis Arrival Mistakes Submission Mistakes \u003cbr\u003e Chapter Seven: Agents, Publishing Houses Agents Publishing Houses ePublishers and Independent Publishers \u003cbr\u003e Chapter Eight: Self-Publishing \u003cbr\u003e Chapter Nine: Cover Cover Considerations Populated Covers Cover Images Back Cover The Spine \u003cbr\u003e Chapter Ten: Interior Content Formatting eBook Formatting Print Book Formatting \u003cbr\u003e Chapter Eleven: eBook Conversion Programs eBook Submission \u003cbr\u003e Chapter Twelve: Print Book Submission \u003cbr\u003e Chapter Thirteen: Price and Stuff Book Price Royalties Copyright International Standard Book Number (ISBN) Bar Code Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN) \u003cbr\u003e Chapter Fourteen: Marketing \u0026amp; Promotion Target Audience Author Website Website Statistics Blog Mailing List Grow Your Mailing List Types of Mailing Lists Network Online Group Author Central Appearances Interviews Book Signings Book Discussions Event Announcements Social Media Death By Social Media Negativity Reviews Paying For Reviews Review Publications Review Teams\/Sites Book Clubs\/Reader Groups Individuals Bad Reviews And Review Issues Should You Conduct Book Reviews? Endorsements Amazon Tagging Book Trailer(TM) Business Cards Advertising Space $0.99 eBooks Conferences and Reader\/Writer Events Six Weeks \u003cbr\u003e Chapter Fifteen: Tasks and Goals Conclusion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Deatri King-Bey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0615525857\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780615525853\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hourglass Unlimited\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/21\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 206\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.62lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.44d","brand":"Deatri King-Bey","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48441139167487,"sku":"9780615525853","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ddf4c5b6-2cea-4700-905a-0db0b0a7c234.jpg?v=1777188956","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/become-a-successful-author-deatri-king-bey-9780615525853","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}