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You Can Write and Publish a Book - 2nd Edition by John Bond (Paperback)

You Can Write and Publish a Book - 2nd Edition by  John Bond (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Do You Have a Book in You?</p><p>Over 75% of the people in the United States feel they have a book in them, and they may just be right! <em>You Can Write and Publish a Book: Essential Information on How to Get Your Book Published</em> 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.</p><p><em>You Can Write and Publish a Book</em> gives detailed information on: creating a proposal, finding an agent, finding a publisher, writing the manuscript, and marketing the book.</p><p>This updated edition is guaranteed to motivate and inspire you to get started on the road to publishing today. </p><p>Written by a book professional with 25 years of experience on hundreds of publishing projects, <em>You Can Write and Publish a Book </em>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, <em>You Can Write and Publish a Book</em> can help you get started today. In fact, it will help you plan your second book!</p><p>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.</p><p>"This book is essential reading for writers striving to become successful published authors. I came across <em>You Can Write and Publish a Book</em> 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." <em>Dan Kelsey, London</em></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"I whole-heartedly recommend this book to anyone who aspires to be a published author. Its easy-to-read format is practical, focused, and helps turn a dream into reality." <em>Patricia A. Perry, author of The Haunting of the Owens Family</em></p><p>"This book is essential reading for writers striving to become successful published authors. I came across <em>You Can Write and Publish a Book</em> 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. <em>Dan Kelsey, London</em></p><p>"The voice you hear to follow your dream in <em>You Can Write and Publish a Book </em>is eminently genuine. John Bond delivers the complete package in his second edition, without question THE best guide ever to becoming a published writer." <em>Jacqueline Poppalardo, Aspiring Writer</em></p><p><em>"You Can Write and Publish a Book </em>demystifies the process of publishing in a way that will be invaluable for any new writer, whether you have a complete manuscript or an empty folder titled 'My Novel.'" <em>Luke Holbrook, PhD, Rowan University </em></p><p>"This great book about writing and publishing is easy to follow, with step by step instructions, and includes valid points about publishers and self-publishing. If you've ever thought about writing that novel or how-to guide, this is the book you need." <em>Karen DeFrank, Librarian</em></p><p>"You truly can write and publish...with a little help from your friend, John Bond." <em>Carolyn Wood, Director, West Deptford Free Public Library</em></p><p><em>"You Can Write and Publish a Book</em> is motivating enough in itself to jumpstart your writing career and get you headed in the right direction." <em>MyShelf.com</em></p><p>"If you've ever felt the pull to become an author, this book with all its practical, professional, and encouraging advice is a resource that will become an indispensable guidebook."</p><p><em>Danielle Rafferty, Teacher, Parent, and Writer</em></p><p>"The second edition of John Bond's incredibly helpful book includes important additions and changes that keep the book up to date with the latest changes in the publishing world. At the same time, the new edition does not change the book's elegant simplicity for guiding anyone through the steps needed to get their stories into print." <em>William Carrigan, PhD, Author of The Forgotten Dead</em></p><p><em>"You Can Write and Publish a Book</em> is an inspiration. It will help writers who feel stuck to see what lies ahead so they can stay focused and on track. The writer's dream is possible." <em>Rebecca Grubb, Aspiring Novelist</em></p><p>"Earlier in my career I wrote what I hoped would be a roguishly different type of book on writing. Now John Bond comes along, teaches me great new lessons, and one-ups a good lot of the 'old reliables.' Without any flibbertygibbet language or hot-air-based cheerleading, Bond gives book wannabes and seasoned scriveners plenty of timely, fresh insights, true-grit tips--all wise and all's fair. His book riveted and reinspired me." <em>Tova Navarra, author of The Kids Guidebook: Great Advice to Help Kids Cope and 20 other books</em></p><p> </p><br>

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