You Can Write and Publish a Book: Essential Information on How to Get Your Book Published (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780976748830)

Do You Have a Book in You?

Over 75% of the people in the United States feel they have a book in them, and they may just be right You Can Write and Publish a Book: Essential Information on How to Get Your Book Published details the exact steps that you will need to take you from choosing a topic to the published book. Included in this new edition is a fun Self-Assessment Quiz that contains 99 questions which allows you to gauge your chances of becoming a published author.

You Can Write and Publish a Book gives detailed information on: creating a proposal, finding an agent, finding a publisher, writing the manuscript, and marketing the book.

This updated edition is guaranteed to motivate and inspire you to get started on the road to publishing today.

Written by a book professional with 25 years of experience on hundreds of publishing projects, You Can Write and Publish a Book will help you decide which route is right for you: a big publisher or self-publishing. It discusses the secrets on: what you need to know when signing a contract, creating a winning title, and how to find the time to do it all. It includes valuable listings of publishing resources and suggested readings you will want to have at your fingertips. Whether you want to have a best-seller or just write as a hobby, You Can Write and Publish a Book can help you get started today. In fact, it will help you plan your second book

About the Author: John Bond has 25 years' experience in publishing hundreds of book projects. He has worked as an editor, publisher, and now as a publishing consultant. He is a former librarian, author of three other book, and a host of a video channel on publishing. Connect with him at RiverwindsConsulting.com.

"This book is essential reading for writers striving to become successful published authors. I came across You Can Write and Publish a Book when already deep into developing my first novel. John opened my eyes to the full scope of the task, including key steps already missed. My project is confidently back on track thanks to John Bond." Dan Kelsey, London