The Write Stuff
This blog is about writing. Not reporting or journalism, but creative writing -- poetry, short stories, novels. And not just about the finished product but how we, as writers go about the process, and the trials, tribulations, blood, sweat and tears that go along with it. I'll also talk about another process -- publishing. Finding the right literary agent or publisher, self-publishing, e-publishing, what are the options and what are the chances of breaking into print? That's about it. I am by no means a best selling novelist or have all the answers, but consider this the beginning of a dialogue among a group of people who put pen to paper (okay, finger to keyboard) to release something inside us, something that must be shared.
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Non-fiction book proposals, Part something
I know this seems like it never ends, but a proposal is probably the next most important thing you'll do besides actually write the book. The next portion of the proposal is sample chapters. Most agents or editors will tell you how much to send, normally three chapters or the first 40 pages or so. These sample chapters will demonstrate your writing style and help to convince the agent or editor that your project is indeed worth pursuing. I'll try to wrap this up next time with a look at what you should include in your proposal about marketing and promoting your book.
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