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Be a Successful Writer! has retired, but you can find this new beginner's guide on Amazon

BASICS FOR WRITERS

 

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Format: Kindle Edition

File Size: 73 KB

Publisher: A Writer's Edge; 2010 edition (November 1, 2010)

Sold by: Amazon Digital Services

Language: English

ASIN: B004BA5FG4

BASICS FOR WRITERS ANSWERS ALL YOUR QUESTIONS

What's the difference between a query, pitch, proposal?

When do I send which one and to whom?

Can I deduct my writing expenses on my taxes?

How do I find information for my writing?

Should a cover letter be double-spaced?

When do I need an agent? Ever?

Find the answers to all these perplexing questions and much, much more in Basics for Writers:  Starting a Writing Career.  Eleven chapters include:

  • The Basics: Vocabulary and Writers' Tools
  • Intellectual Property Matters—plagiarism, copyright
  • Finding Assignments, Advertising Your Services
  • Formats for Manuscripts, Letters, Proposals
  • Research Methods and Resources
  • Representation: Agents, Publishers, Others
  • The Emotional Writer—handling rejections and more
  • Continuing the Writers' Education
  • Managing Your Time and Space (and family)
  • Getting Started with Queries and Clips

What others said about Be a Successful Writer!

Do you aspire to see your book-length words in print? Do you aspire to making a dent with your work, or a commercial success for your pains? ... Georganna has collected some useful hints on how far down that road you can get, what publishers and agents actually do, how to deal with them, and a great collection of references ...
Ian Glendinning, UK, Psybertron Asks, 1/5/06


"This guide concentrates the ten hours of my introductory class and more into a rich handbook for beginners, whether they want to write fiction or the many versions of nonfiction. It gives readers the most useful collection of resources I could find to help them become successful writers."

Georganna Hancock


If I had read Georganna's book, I would be a successful writer by now. She pulls no punches, but tells it like it is. Every new author should have this guide on hand to help avoid the pitfalls, traps, and dead-ends that lay in wait.

Sam Warren , US, Warren Books


I had no idea what goes on in order to get published! I thought you just sat down and wrote something. Now I understand all the different aspects that go into creating a career in writing. I feel much better prepared to undertake writing my book, knowing what else I'm going to have to do to achieve a success. I would also be eager to praise the inclusion of so many links so that a person who has a strong interest in a specific topic can find more information easily - very enriching! 

Elizabeth Chamberlin, US

 

Your Opportunity

What do you have to lose? Nothing!

What do you have to learn? Lots!

So what are you waiting for?

Success is just around the corner

at the intersection of preparation and opportunity.

What are you waiting for?

If you have any questions, just email Georganna at

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