Kategoria BISAC: Language Arts & Disciplines >> Writing - General

Becoming a self-published author doesn't happen in a vacuum. It is a journey of discovery, with highs and lows, many challenges - sometimes disappointments - but also triumphs and success.
Self-published international thriller author, Gabriel Farago, shares his journey to demystify self-publishing, and provides a practical guide to help you understand this complex, and often misunderstood subject.

"A motivational, practical gem"

..".advice is based on real experiences of what works and what doesn't"

"There is enough information in this book to set any potential freelancer on their way if they follow the steps outlined."

John Lynch sold his first freelance piece to Good Housekeeping Magazine in 1989. 27 years later, the markets and techniques have changed but he still pays every household bill from his freelance earnings. This is not just a list of markets (you...

Have you dreamed of publishing a book, but don't know where to start? Are you waiting for a publisher to tell you it's 'good enough' to share?
Self-publishing has become increasingly popular, for new and established authors. The advent of print-on-demand sites has made publishing an achievable dream, but that dream can become a nightmare. After all, self-publishing also requires self-managing, self-marketing, self-organising and greater self-confidence than many authors possess.
This book collects insights from experts, and Kylie's own self-publishing...

Good writing and communication skills are essential in many areas of science and engineering, to help observation, thinking and remembering, to organize work and to avoid stress. Written by a scientist for scientists, this book is much more than a textbook of English grammar - it is a valuable source of information for all aspects of writing in scientific and technical situations.

The only book focusing on the ways in which writing is important to the scientific community, this book assists readers on:

* how to write and choice of words
* using numbers and...

Self Publishing - Absolute Beginners Guide is full of advice, checklists and helpful tips to get you started on the road to publication, whether you plan on Self Publishing or Traditional Style.
The detailed information gives new authors guidelines, contacts and check sheets that can be reproduced over and over again, helping them to set goals that will steer them towards a professional product. The book is aimed at all authors, not just those of fiction and will be available in a range of formats including digital and paperback.
Co-Authored by multi-published author Imogene...

The evolution of story-telling is as old as the human race; from the beginning, when our ancestors first gathered around a campfire to share wondrous tales through oral traditions, to today, with information and stories being shared through waves and filling screens with words and images. Stories have always surrounded us, and united us in ways other disciplines can't. Storytelling for Interactive Digital Media and Video Games lays out the construct of the story, and how it can be manipulated by the storyteller through sound, video, lighting, graphics, and color. This book is the...