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J.K. Rowling on how to publish a book
If there’s one person we should all be taking writing advice from, it’s J.K. Rowling. Not only did she manage to write a book that spawned a series and a series of hugely successful movies, she transformed herself from a never-before-published writer into the first billionaire author on the plan...
October 10th, 2012
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How to write a book proposal: Compelling pitches
Knowing how to write a book proposal or pitch is crucial for hooking publishers' interest. The tips below will help you craft a better proposal: 1. Learn the elements a book proposal should include Your novel's elevator pitch is like a logline. It should give publishers' editors a fast, cl...
February 6th, 2013
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How to copyright your novel: Protecting your IP
Wikipedia aka ‘Big Brother’ tells us that copyright is a legal concept, giving the creator of an original work, exclusive rights to it. It could be images, poems, audio recordings, designs, movies … and your book of course. From your point of view, if you consider the blood, sweat and sometim...
February 15th, 2013
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How to choose a book title: Titles that sing
Although it is said that you can't judge a book by its cover, most of us would have to admit we have been attracted to or put off a book by its title. If you want to build your audience, knowing how to choose a book title is crucial. So how do you choose the right one? For a lucky few works ...
August 13th, 2014
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How to write a book and get it published in 10 steps
Learning how to write a book and get it published is a process of many parts, so it's wise to be systematic. Here are 10 steps to write your own bestseller and set about finding an interested publisher: Step 1: Find a strong, marketable story idea Choosing a strong, stand-out story idea is...
June 20th, 2016
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Finding a literary agent: Q&A with Mark Gottlieb
We interview literary agent Mark Gottlieb of Trident Media Group. Mark shares his insights into the process and benefits of finding a literary agent, the factors that influence publishers' manuscript choices, and more. Primary factors in publishers' manuscript choices Q: As an agent ...
February 27th, 2017
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How to write a query letter: 10 easy steps
Learning how to write a query letter is crucial when you're seeking an agent and hoping to publish. Read 10 easy steps for writing query letters that convey polish and your story's USP: What is a query letter? A query letter is a formal letter to an agent or editor. It offers a story for p...
October 19th, 2020
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Book formatting: 8 tips for readable books
Consistent, neat book formatting matters. Layout, spacing, margins, font (typography and font size), plus other details factor into the legibility and appeal of your manuscript. Read 8 tips to ensure you format your book well, whether you plan to publish in print or digitally: How to format y...
November 30th, 2020
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How to write book blurbs: 8 tips for selling by summary
Book blurbs are brief, promotional summaries on books' back covers (or inside jackets) that sell the story. Knowing how to write book blurbs is useful for promoting your own work. It's also handy if you are ever asked to write a blurb for another writer. Read 8 tips to write the best blurb for y...
June 21st, 2021
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How to publish a memoir: My two best tips
Now Novel co-founder Bridget McNulty’s book, The Grief Handbook: A guide through the worst days of your life is being published internationally (in the UK, US and South Africa) this week. Here are her two best tips on how to publish a memoir: I’ve been thinking a lot about what advice I w...
July 12th, 2021
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How to self-publish your book: A simple guide
Self-publishing your book is a viable option for launching and distributing your writing to the reading public. Take the first steps and learn how to self-publish a book. We also cover the pros and cons of indie publishing vs traditional publishing, and more: What is self-publishing? Self-...
November 26th, 2021
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Publishing a novel in 2022: 10 useful insights
Publishers and book industry insiders often share useful insights about book sales, readers' behavior and more. Publishing a novel in 2022 (or further along the writing process with this goal in mind)? Read 10 insights from forecasts for the year ahead: Publishing a novel in 2022? Remember: ...
January 31st, 2022
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