Introduction: welcome to your book journey -- Understand what you're getting yourself into -- Get clear on your motivation -- Craft your hook -- Build your outline -- Just start writing -- Handle your resistance -- Work with an editor -- Build your platform -- Find an agent and write a proposal -- Publish traditionally -- Publish yourself.
Summary:
"This book will light the way--offering a simple, step-by-step path for turning your transformational idea or story into a finished book as quickly as possible. With humor, encouragement, and common sense, book industry veteran Kelly Notaras demystifies the publishing process so you can get started, keep writing, and successfully get your wisdom onto the page. First, you'll get clear on your motivation for writing a book. Then you'll craft a powerful, compelling hook and the strong internal structure every successful book needs. Kelly goes on to offer advice for handling resistance, writer's block, and other obstacles that can keep you from sitting down to write. Lastly, you'll discover how to take your finished manuscript to the next level, whether through traditional publishing or self-publishing--so that you can share your message with the world!"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.