348 pages
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A must read for novice and veteran writers, Ms. Osmund lays out a path with personal and professional clarity on how to write, publish and promote a marketable book! As I was getting ready for my 3rd book to release, I found the information so helpful. Sharing the pitfalls and advantages of lessons she had learned are generous tools for every author's toolbox.
--CJ Fosdick, author
I'm a new writer looking for help in writing and publishing a book. And Florence Osmund is a savior. Her knowledge and advice has no wasted words. Every chapter is brief and to the point. Each page is loaded with important tips necessary to write a successful novel.
--James O'Brien, author
I have written 4 successful books and am starting on two others and I love this book. It is professionally written and shares all the hard-learned secrets of self- publishing and book creation that I wish that I would have known years ago.
--Richard Schickel, author
Preface
Introduction
Part 1: Before You Start Writing
1. So, You’re Thinking about Writing a Book
2. Story Structure
3. Character Development
4. Point of View and Narrative Tense
Part 2: Writing Tips
5. Story, Plot, and Hook
6. Beginning, Middle, and Ending
7. Active Versus Passive Voice
8. Show, Don’t Tell
9. Conflict, Crisis, Drama, and Tension
10. Narrative Exposition
11. Moving the Story Forward
12. Descriptive Writing
13. Setting, Tone, and Mood
14. Body Language
15. Dialogue
16. Scene Development
17. Transitions
18. Adjectives, Adverbs, and Clichés
19. Theme
Part 3: The Final Stretch
20. Budget
21. Editors
22. The Publishing Process
23. Book Titles, Covers, and Innards
24. Elevator Speeches, Blurbs, and Synopses
25. Reviews, Assessments, and Testimonials
Part 4: Marketing and Promotion
26. Fundamentals of Book Marketing
27. The Book Launch
28. Marketing Plan
29. Websites and Blogs
30. Amazon, Goodreads, and Social Media
31. Online, Press, and Face-To-Face Exposure
32. Discounts, Freebies, and Promotional Items
33. Contests and Awards
34. Brand and Platform
35. Paid Advertising
36. Distribution and Sales
Part 5: Conclusion
Additional Resources
Appendix A: Checklist - Things to Do Before, During, and After the Writing of Your Book
Appendix B: Self-Editing Checklist
About the Author
Index