Editing & Publishing Resources for Writers
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Editing and publishing are two parts of the writing process that many writers get stuck on. Even so, they're very, VERY important! Find great resources here for editing your work and getting it published, whether that be through a traditional publisher or self-publishing. 
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I published my first ebook in December, 2004, and shortly thereafter, decided to retire from my seven year career as a freelance web developer and dive headfirst into the new and exciting career of writing.
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Be sure to visit the Editing and Publishing section at Suite101.com for great information on polishing and presenting your masterpiece. Thanks for reading, and happy writing!
I published my first ebook in December, 2004, and shortly thereafter, decided to retire from my seven year career as a freelance web developer and dive headfirst into the new and exciting career of writing.
I love the writing lifestyle. Even though my schedule is just as busy as anyone else's, if not more so, *I* get to define when I get up, when I eat, when I go to sleep, when I work, and when I play. (Gotta have the play!) I love that I "create" for a living. At the end of the day I have a product, a result, something that didn't exist before. How many people in 9-to-5's can say that?
When I'm not writing, or reading, or thinking about writing, I find no lack of inspiration in my many other activities. I have been a school board member for five years, and am a volunteer firefighter and HazMat resource technician.
Be sure to visit the Editing and Publishing section at Suite101.com for great information on polishing and presenting your masterpiece. Thanks for reading, and happy writing!
Editing your Work - Articles
- What is Content Editing?
- Most writers understand how to edit for grammar, punctuation, and misspelled words, but editing for content can be a bit trickier.
- Sure Ways to Turn Off your Readers
- Many writers do silly things to frustrate their readers, and you certainly don't want to be left out! Check out this how-to guide for being a master nuisance author.
- Can I Start a Sentence with And?
- What about so, but, or yet? Learn the new rules for sentence starters.
- Friends Make Bad Editors
- Find out why you shouldn't let your friends edit your work.
- Alot or a lot?
- Which is it?
- Using Find and Replace in MS Word
- This handy tool can shave hours off your editing time.
Editing Your Work - Books
Formatting Your Book - Articles
- Formatting a PDF E-Book
- There are striking differences between formatting a printed book and a PDF e-book. Do you know what these differences are?
- Binding your Book
- With so many bindings available, how do you choose? Find the binding that is right for your book.
- Choosing Cover Art - Color Theme
- Tips on chosing a color theme for your new book.
- Choosing Cover Art - Images
- Where to find images for your book and how to place them.
- Chosing Cover Art - Fonts
- Tips for using fonts on your book covers.
- Chosing Cover Art - Layout
- Tips for laying out the design of your book cover.
Query Letters - Articles
- Addressing your Query Letter
- The first step in writing an effective query letter is to address it properly. What are the rules for titles and names?
- Your Query Letter Hook
- The hook is important to making sure your letter doesn't end up in the recycling bin. How can you ensure your reader will want to read more?
- Query Letter Mistakes
- Don't make fatal errors that will cause your query letter to end up in the garbage. Pay attention to these recommended DON'TS for query letters.
- More Query Letter Mistakes
- Don't make fatal errors that will cause your query letter to end up in the garbage. Pay attention to these recommended DON'TS for query letters.
Query Letters - Books
Marketing Your Book - Articles
- Marketing Starts Early
- Marketing sometimes starts before your book is even written!
- Do you need an ISBN?
- ISBNs are often seen as complicated codes that only professional authors can get on their books. This isn't so; they are easy to acquire for any new author.
- Do People NEED Your Book?
- Unless you create a distinct need for your product, people won't buy it.
- Your Book's Elevator Speech
- The elevator speech isn't just interns anymore. Find out how 25 words or less can create the future success of your book.
Marketing Your Book - Books
Publishing Your Book - Articles
- Publishing Statistics
- Intriguing statistics about the publishing industry from famous author Dan Poynter.
- To Get Published, You Must Write!
- Don't jump the gun tooooo far. Have something written down before you start contacting all those editors.
- Where to Sell Your Self-Published eBook
- A list of places you can sell that are free, paid, and/or on commission.
- Free Publishing eBooks
- Free ebooks with info on getting your book published.
Publishing Your Book - Books
Writing Articles - Articles
- Write Articles, Increase Sales
- Learn how writing articles can lead to increased sales for your product or service - no matter what it is.
Writing Articles - Books
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Learning new things enhances your creativity, and writers can always use new language tools!
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