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The Insecure Writer's Support Group Guide to Publishing and Beyond
Alex J. Cavanaugh
(Author), J. L. Campbell (Author), Susan Gourley (Author), Joylene Nowell Butler (Author),
L. Diane Wolfe
(Author),
Lynda R. Young
(Author), Michelle Wallace (Author)
Tapping into the expertise of over a hundred talented authors from around the globe, The IWSG Guide to Publishing and Beyond contains something for every writer. Whether you are starting out and need tips on the craft of writing, looking for encouragement as an already established author, taking the plunge into self-publishing, or seeking innovative ways to market and promote your work, this guide is a useful tool. Compiled into three key areas of writing, publishing, and marketing, this valuable resource offers inspirational articles, helpful anecdotes, and excellent advice on dos and don'ts that we all wish we knew when we first started out on this writing journey.
Table of Contents Introduction
Part One:
Writing Make Room for Writing by Theresa Milstein
Flash Focus by Michelle Wallace
Writing and Recovery by Eva E.
Solar Voice: the Stuff of Life by C.D. Coffelt
How to Write What You Love and Maintain Enthusiasm by Emma L. Adams
Shelving Your Manuscript in Order to Grow by Elise Fallson
First or Third Person? by Sarah Foster
Top Five Rules to Beat Negativity by C.G. Coppola
To the Writer, All of Life is Research by Jen Chandler
Quick Self-Editing Tips by Tia Silverthorne
Bach Get Outta My Way: Pushing Past Amazing by Allison Gammons
Some Lessons from a Ghost by Stuart
Sharp On Writing by Lara Trace Hentz
What’s Good to Your Soul by Angela Brown
Word Sprinting by Lan Chan
Trusting your Gut by Nick Wilford
The Truth of It by Liza Carens
Salerno The Benefits of a Critique Partner by Elsie Amata
Writing Vivid Characters by Michelle Athy
Tell the Story You Want to Tell by Murees Dupé
The Key to Writing by Roland Yeomans
Staying Motivated by Anne Higa
Brainstorming Tips for Our Manuscripts by Rachna Chhabria
Brainstorming Tips for Our Manuscripts by Rachna Chhabria
Journey Beyond the Detours by Sandra Hoover
The Complete Thought by Anna Simpson
S. M. Pace’s Three Writing Tips by S. M. Pace
Beat Sheets a la Tart by Hart Johnson
Tips on Making Your Dialogue Ring True by Cherie Colyer
Character Depth by Kathy McKendry
When Less is More by V.R. Barkowski
The Value of a Good Critique Group by Elizabeth Hein
Crossing the Finish Line by David Powers
King House Party by Deniz Bevan
Lessons for the Bold by Mina Burrows
Backstory: Write Winners, not Skimmers by Denise
Covey It’s an Uphill Battle by Tanya Miranda
Covey It’s an Uphill Battle by Tanya Miranda
Three Character Relational Styles by Jennifer Lane
Just Write by Elisabeth Kauffman
The Intertwining Nature of Writing, Publishing, and Marketing by Tyrean Martinson
Own Your Writing Journey by Patricia Lynne
Keeping a Dream Journal by Cynthia
So You Want to Write a Novel? by Kristin Smith
Art of Not Writing by Jenni Enzor
Monster Gardening by Andrew Leon
If It’s Not One Thing... by Lara Lacombe
You Have To Ask For Help by Diana Wilder
What to Watch for When Writing and Editing by Carrie-Anne Brownian
Fearless Writing by Marie Andreas Mega
Character Development Tips by Chrys Fey
With a Little Help From My Friends by Benny Hill
When to Hire an Editor or When to Throw in the Towel by Sharon Mayhew
Write Because You’re a Writer by Debra McKellan
When Family and Friends Don’t Support Your Writing Career by Doreen McGettigan
Lessons from a Humbled Writer by Andrea Franco -Cook
Zodiac Characterization with Personality Typing by Juneta Key
Becoming a Writer by Elizabeth Seckman
How to Write an Entire Book by Megan Morgan
My Four Golden Rules of Writing by Nicholas C. Rossis
Believing in Your Writing by Ann V. Friend
Part Two:
Publishing Are You Ready to Submit? by Susan Gourley
Distribution Options for Your Book by L. Diane Wolfe
What to Do While Riding the Submission Train by S.A. Larsen
Seven Things I’d Do Before I Published a Book by C Lee McKenzie
Querying Your Way to Publication by Shannon Lawrence
10 Tips for Formatting Your Ebook by Cherie Riech
Countdown to Launch by Sher A. Hart
How Far Would You Go? by Lexa Cain
Magazine Markets —The Right Way to Study It by SittieCates
How to Find a Literary Agent by S. L. Hennessy
A Newbie’s Guide to Self Publishing by Julie Musil
Publishers vs Agents by Jennifer L. Hawes
Who Will Be My Editor? by Lisa Buie-Collard
Self-Publishing by Diane Burton
Steps to Success by Nancy Gideon
Perseverance and the Small Publisher Route by Medeia Sharif
The Importance of Keeping Accurate Records by Miranda Hardy
What Not to Do by Lyle S. Tanner
Myths I Believed When I was First Published by Nicki Elson
Ten Tips on E-book Publishing Today by Karen Elizabeth Brown
Waiting it Out by Angeline Trevena
Woes of the English Bachelor by Tony Laplume
Self-Publishing and the Changing Industry by Adrienne Reiter
After You Are Published by Rachel Schieffelbein
The #1 Reason I Published a YA Novel by Jamie Ayres
There are Plenty of Fish in the Sea by Samantha Dunaway Bryant
Quick and Dirty HTML and E-Books by Loni Townsend
The Necessity of Planning in Publishing by Toi Thomas
What I’ve Learned from Publishing by E.E. Giorgi
Writer Beware! by Fundy Blue Advice on Self-Publishing by Amelia Bishop
Indie Publishing and Marketing Tips by C.M. Brown
Part Three:
Marketing Get Involved and Find Your Audience by Alex Cavanaugh
Give Yourself a Chance at Success by J.L. Campbell
How to Market Without Marketing by Lynda R . Young
You Are a Writer by L.G. Keltner
8 Steps to Creating a Flawless Media Kit by Sylvia Ney
Make Your Mark: Cross-Industry Collaborative Marketing by Samantha Redstreake Geary
Marketing and the Blog Tour by Gwen Gardner
Building an Internet Presence by Sia McKye
3 Marketing Tips for Those Who Would Rather Be Writing by Christine Rains
The Importance of Keywords in Your Marketing Toolbox by Donna M. McDine
On Creative Marketing by P.K. Hrezo
Self-Promotion by Bob Milne
If Only I Had Known by Jeff Chapman
How Selling Yourself Short Might Shortchange You by Julie Kemp
Pick 5 Marketing Tips for Book Signing Events by Margo Kelly
How to Run a Powerful Book Blog Tour by Crystal Collier
Writing is (n0) Small Business! by Mary Aalgaard
Create a Promotion Page for Guest Blogging by J.Q. Rose
Creative Marketing Ideas by Jay Noel
The Melee of Marketing for the Modern Writer by Yvette Carol
Express Yourself by Krista McLaughlin
Marketing Your E-book by Dean K. Miller
5 Steps to Find Your Book’s Ideal Audience by Feather Stone
How to Master Marketing through Social Media by Pat Hatt
How to Master Marketing through Social Media by Pat Hatt
DIY Creation & Promotion for a Music Album by Trisha Farnan
Making a Difference by Tara Tyler
Advertising– Promoting– Marketing by K. E. Nowinsky
How to Help Readers Discover Your Book by Quanie Miller
An Introvert’s Guide to Book Marketing by Gina Drayer
Don’t Sell Yourself Short by Heather M. Gardner
Launch Day Mnemonics by Roland Clarke
Five Tips on Marketing Your Novel by Beverly Stowe McClure
Hot-Topic Marketing by Kim Van Sickler
Staying Up-to-Date by Michael Abayomi
Is Promotion for the Squeamish? by Jessica Ferguson
Is Promotion for the Squeamish? by Jessica Ferguson
Review Copies: Free or Not to Free? by Elizabeth Mueller
Easy, Free and Low Cost Book Trailers and Graphics by H.J. Blenkinsop
What Not to do Marketing-Wise by Mark Koopmans
Cavanaugh, Alex J.; Campbell, J. L.; Gourley, Susan; Nowell
Butler, Joylene; Wolfe, L. Diane; Young, Lynda R.; Wallace, Michelle
(2014-11-28). The Insecure Writer's Support Group Guide to Publishing and
Beyond. Dancing Lemur Press, L.L.C.. Kindle Edition.
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6 comments:
Woot! Picked up my copy earlier today.
Congrats IWSG writers.
Look at all of that awesomeness! :D
Look at all of that information! Amazing when you see it in one place. Thanks for plugging the book.
This reminds me, once again, I need to recharge my Kindle so I can read this. (Also, I'm totally squeeing at seeing my name there with everyone else's. =D)
This is an amazing collection. Congrats to all!
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