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    Write it Now. Book 9 - On Publishing: Write Your Novel or Memoir. A Series Guide For Beginners, #9
    Write it Now. Book 9 - On Publishing: Write Your Novel or Memoir. A Series Guide For Beginners, #9
    Write it Now. Book 9 - On Publishing: Write Your Novel or Memoir. A Series Guide For Beginners, #9
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    Write it Now. Book 9 - On Publishing: Write Your Novel or Memoir. A Series Guide For Beginners, #9

    By Robbie McCauley

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    This is little book 9 in this series, and it is intended as a broad guide for beginners.

    There are different forms of publishing. Now, in this digital age, the new writer has options. This book hopes to guide you through those options, ranging from the traditional publisher to self-publishing a paperback and an eBook.

    There is a lot of information here, and I hope it makes the choices easier.

    This Little Book aims simply to be a guide to new writers on the subject of publishing. It takes the form of a discussion of the different forms of publishing available in today’s changing market.

    Each different form will be discussed and their requirements will be given.

    Many new writers, particularly writers of novels, will seek the recognition of a publisher’s acceptance of the quality or saleability of their work. They will need to know how to approach a publisher who will pay them, and this advice is given here.

    Others will for whatever reason, be prepared to pay to self-publish their work. While yet others, will seek to use free publishing services. Appropriate advice is given to all of these authors.

    It doesn’t aim to be an exhaustive list of publishers, though some publishers and their requirements will be mentioned.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRobbie McCauley
    Release dateJun 7, 2017
    ISBN9781386338222
    Write it Now. Book 9 - On Publishing: Write Your Novel or Memoir. A Series Guide For Beginners, #9
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    Robbie McCauley

    When Robbie McCauley retired early from a varied working life, which included the duties of Secretary to Members of Parliament, Researcher, Primary School Teacher, and Bank Manager, she began to take writing classes and discovered the joy of writing short stories. At the same time Robbie decided to study for the Bachelor of Arts degree she had always wanted.  This was the start of a new world. She now has many degrees including a Masters in Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism and a Post Graduate Diploma in Writing. Her qualifications provide an excellent background for story writing. At present Robbie teaches a writing class called "Let's Write a Book" with the University of the Third Age (U3A) and is happy to have finally completed her first series of novels. The Maddison Family Series contains four books. It is a family saga of suspense, crime, and romance. Book 1 - The Eleventh Hour Book 2 - The Greatest Thing Book 3 - Where There’s A Will Book 4 - Born Lucky Robbie lives in Australia, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. She is divorced, has one lovely daughter, and three exciting grand children.

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      Write it Now. Book 9 - On Publishing - Robbie McCauley

      CONTENTS

      About this book

      Chapter One — Different publishing forms

      Chapter Two — Times are changing

      Chapter Three — Australian Publishers

      Chapter Four -—Worldwide Publishers

      Chapter Five — Literary Agents

      Chapter Six — Writing a proposal

      Chapter Seven — Vanity Publishing

      Chapter Eight — Free Publishing

      Chapter Nine — eBook Publishing

      Chapter Ten — Other ways to publish

      Chapter Eleven — Editing

      Resources and Reference

      Other Books in the Series

      ––––––––

      Other Books by the Author

      Author’s Writing Website

      About the Author

      ABOUT THIS BOOK

      This Little Book aims simply to be a guide to new writers on the subject of publishing. It takes the form of a discussion of the different forms of publishing available in today’s changing market.

      Each different form will be discussed and their requirements will be given.

      Many new writers, particularly writers of novels, will seek the recognition of a publisher’s acceptance of the quality or saleability of their work. They will need to know how to approach a publisher who will pay them, and this advice is given here.

      Others will for whatever reason, be prepared to pay to self-publish their work. While yet others, will seek to use free publishing services. Appropriate advice is given to all of these authors.

      It doesn’t aim to be an exhaustive list of publishers, though some publishers and their requirements will be mentioned.

      CHAPTER ONE — DIFFERENT FORMS OF PUBLISHING

      Once Upon a time

      Not so very long ago, the only way to publish a book was through an established publishing house. Writers who succeeded in being accepted by one of these publishers were usually paid an advance followed by royalties.

      To be considered, writers had to submit to the publisher of their choice following strict guidelines. These guidelines varied between publishers, so submitting to several was a long, time-consuming process.

      In most cases, only a letter and brief synopsis was acceptable. Phone calls were not accepted, and unsolicited manuscripts were usually rejected.

      Mostly a writer could only submit to one at a time; then wait a given length of time before receiving a reply.

      Rejection letters were the norm. A small percentage of lucky hopefuls would be asked to submit a further portion of their book for further consideration.

      After rejection, the book could then be submitted to another publisher following the individual guidelines, which could be quite different.

      And so the process went on, taking an inordinate amount of time and effort and pain.

      This process still exists.

      Some publishers will only accept approaches made through a Literary Agent.

      Even to find out who these publishers are, and who accepts what, is a long and complicated process.

      But advancing technology combined with the sheer number of thwarted, frustrated writers, has led to other developments in the publishing process.

      Then came ‘Vanity’ publishing

      Commercially minded printing companies

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