{"product_id":"2940013169524","title":"Become A Successful Author","description":"SECOND EDITION\u003cbr\u003eThe publishing industry has shifted 180° in the decade plus Deatri has worked in it as a developmental editor and author. 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\u003cbr\u003eWhat 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\u003cbr\u003eWith 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\u003cbr\u003eChapter One: In The Beginning\u003cbr\u003e Branding\u003cbr\u003eChapter Two: Learn The Craft\u003cbr\u003e Read, Read, Read and Read Some More\u003cbr\u003e Writing Conferences\/Events\u003cbr\u003e Writing Organizations\u003cbr\u003e Mentor\u003cbr\u003e Critique Groups\u003cbr\u003e Constructive and Destructive Criticism\u003cbr\u003e Continuing Education\u003cbr\u003e Writing Coach\u003cbr\u003eChapter Three: Manuscript Draft\u003cbr\u003e Get to Writing\u003cbr\u003e Concept To Draft\u003cbr\u003e Concept To Rumination To Draft\u003cbr\u003e Concept to Outline to Draft\u003cbr\u003e Ramifications\u003cbr\u003e Writer's Block\u003cbr\u003e Handwritten, Audio, Word Processor\u003cbr\u003e First Draft Complete\u003cbr\u003e Second Draft\u003cbr\u003e First Showing\u003cbr\u003e Feedback\u003cbr\u003eChapter Four: Types of Editors\u003cbr\u003e Choosing An Editor\u003cbr\u003e Developmental Editors\u003cbr\u003e Copy Editors\u003cbr\u003e Proofreaders\u003cbr\u003eChapter Five: Developmental Editing\u003cbr\u003e The Basics\u003cbr\u003e Transitions\u003cbr\u003e Repetition\u003cbr\u003e Opening Hook\u003cbr\u003e Characterization\u003cbr\u003e Continuity\u003cbr\u003e Point Of View (POV)\u003cbr\u003e Dialogue\u003cbr\u003e Plot\u003cbr\u003e Setting\u003cbr\u003e Show Versus Tell\u003cbr\u003e Pacing\u003cbr\u003e Conflict\u003cbr\u003e Technique\u003cbr\u003e Scenes and Chapters\u003cbr\u003e Research\u003cbr\u003e  Internet\u003cbr\u003e  Library\u003cbr\u003e  Museums\u003cbr\u003e  Documentaries and Educational Shows\u003cbr\u003e  Subject-Matter Experts (SME)\u003cbr\u003e  Artistic License\u003cbr\u003e  Reaction To Edits\u003cbr\u003e  Edits Complete\u003cbr\u003eChapter Six: Submission Packet\u003cbr\u003e The Submission Process\u003cbr\u003e Query Letter\u003cbr\u003e Taking On the Synopsis\u003cbr\u003e Arrival Mistakes\u003cbr\u003e Submission Mistakes\u003cbr\u003eChapter Seven: Agents, Publishing Houses\u003cbr\u003e Agents\u003cbr\u003e Publishing Houses\u003cbr\u003e ePublishers and Independent Publishers\u003cbr\u003eChapter Eight: Self-Publishing\u003cbr\u003eChapter Nine: Cover\u003cbr\u003e Cover Considerations\u003cbr\u003e Populated Covers\u003cbr\u003e Cover Images\u003cbr\u003e Back Cover\u003cbr\u003e The Spine\u003cbr\u003eChapter Ten: Interior Content\u003cbr\u003e Formatting\u003cbr\u003e eBook Formatting\u003cbr\u003e Print Book Formatting\u003cbr\u003eChapter Eleven: eBook Conversion Programs\u003cbr\u003e eBook Submission\u003cbr\u003eChapter Twelve: Print Book Submission\u003cbr\u003eChapter Thirteen: Price and Stuff\u003cbr\u003e Book Price\u003cbr\u003e Royalties\u003cbr\u003e Copyright\u003cbr\u003e International Standard Book Number (ISBN)\u003cbr\u003e Bar Code\u003cbr\u003e Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN)\u003cbr\u003eChapter Fourteen: Marketing \u0026amp; Promotion\u003cbr\u003e Target Audience\u003cbr\u003e Author Website\u003cbr\u003e Website Statistics\u003cbr\u003e Blog\u003cbr\u003e Mailing List\u003cbr\u003e Grow Your Mailing List\u003cbr\u003e Types of Mailing Lists\u003cbr\u003e Network\u003cbr\u003e Online Group\u003cbr\u003e Author Central\u003cbr\u003e Appearances\u003cbr\u003e  Interviews\u003cbr\u003e  Book Signings\u003cbr\u003e  Book Discussions\u003cbr\u003e  Event Announcements\u003cbr\u003e Social Media\u003cbr\u003e  Death By Social Media\u003cbr\u003e Negativity\u003cbr\u003e Reviews\u003cbr\u003e  Paying For Reviews\u003cbr\u003e  Review Publications\u003cbr\u003e  Review Teams\/Sites\u003cbr\u003e  Book Clubs\/Reader Groups\u003cbr\u003e  Individuals\u003cbr\u003e  Bad Reviews And Review Issues\u003cbr\u003e  Should You Conduct Book Reviews?\u003cbr\u003e Endorsements\u003cbr\u003e Amazon Tagging\u003cbr\u003e Book Trailer™\u003cbr\u003e Business Cards\u003cbr\u003e Advertising Space\u003cbr\u003e $0.99 eBooks\u003cbr\u003e Conferences and Reader\/Writer Events\u003cbr\u003e Six Weeks\u003cbr\u003eChapter Fifteen: Tasks and Goals\u003cbr\u003e Conclusion","brand":"Hourglass Unlimited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47147503517936,"sku":"2940013169524","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940013169524_p0.jpg?v=1763577498","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940013169524","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}