"Dune" is considered the greatest science-fiction novel of all time--was turned down by every single NYC publisher until it was finally accepted by a small press. "The Hunt for the Red October--the book that made Tom Clancy a mega-star was rejected by over 30 publishers. Trying to sell anything new, different, personal or original has always been tough. And these days it is only tougher. The sad truth is, talent just isn't enough. You need to learn: an organized system of creating great fiction, tips to increase your productivity as your popularity grows, effective ways to contact editors and publishers to sell your fiction, about writing groups, contests, query letters, pitching books, the ins outs of literary agents, signing contracts, copyright laws, subsidiary rights, and licensing to film studios and gaming companies. This book dispels myths and cuts through the misconceptions about the book business. It teaches you success stategies proven in the real world! Getting published is just the start--to really break into a fiction writing career you need to understand the best ways to increase sales, how to manage your own publicity, how to maximize the Internet to reach millions of readers, get the secrets to creating an exciting website, building a fan base for your fiction by using e-zines, blogs, and podcasting to interact with your readers. This book gives you the knowledge to become a brand name author. Learn how to use book packaging to create more books, and create a constant stream of advances and royalties. Get the most from your efforts by reselling your writing over and over again to multiple publishers! Keep your books in print and selling a lifetime. It's all here from two veteran writers and editors who sell every word they write!
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Bruce Gehweiler is the mastermind behind Marietta Publishing! --Allen Koszowski, Editor of Inhuman magazine
This book is excellent for any new writer. A must read! --Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Editor of Bad-Ass Faeries
The real world of the book business takes knowledge to succeed in and this book will give you the know-how to succeed! --Vince Sneed, Publisher Die Monster Die! Press
This book is excellent for any new writer. A must read! --Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Editor of Bad-Ass Faeries
The real world of the book business takes knowledge to succeed in and this book will give you the know-how to succeed! --Vince Sneed, Publisher Die Monster Die! Press
About the Author
Bruce Gehweiler is a writer, editor, and publisher of science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, and non-fiction. As a writer he won the 1992 Dragon*Con Amateur writing contest and placed with an Honorable Mention in The Writers of the Future Contest. Since that launch year, Bruce has sold over thirty short stories to magazines such as "Inhuman" and "Tales of the Talisman" and anthologies such as "Hear Them Roar" and "The Dead Walk Again". He is the co-author with C.J. Henderson of the forthcoming "Where Angels Fear". In 1996 he founded Marietta Publishing and has now published over eighty authors and thirty illustrators in six chapbooks and twenty-three books including; "Mean Cuisine" by Wendy Webb from the forthcoming TV Series "The Beluga Stein Mysteries", and "Renfield" by Lawrence Barker, and "The Occult Detectives of C.J. Henderson". He has edited the anthologies, "New Mythos Legends", "Frontiers of Terror", "Crypto-Critters Volumes I & II", and the forthcoming "Barbarians at the Jumpgate". Since 2005, he has been giving seminars and speeches based on his two non-fiction books including, "Profitable Publishing, How to Start a Home-Based Publishing Business". C.J. Henderson is the creator of the Jack Hagee hardboiled detective series, and the Teddy London supernatural detective series. He has sold over 150 published short stories, scores of comics, some fifty books, and thousands of non-fiction articles. His non-fiction books include "Career Opportunities in the Military" to titles such as "The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction Movies" and "Black Sabbath: The Ozzie Osborne Years". In comics he has written scripts for "Batman", "Archie", "The Punisher", "The Munsters", "Kolchak The Night Stalker", "Quantum Leap", and H.P. Lovecraft's Inspector Legrasse among others.
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Breaking Into Fiction Writing! is an excellent resource for any writer in any field, not just fiction writers. It takes a extremely down-to-earth approach to the writing business, never sugarcoating the facts or making any of this look easy. But for those who really want to get their work into print and into the hands of readers, this book covers covers every aspect of the process. Among the essential information shared here are:
How to write like a professional A look at the parts of the business, including publishers, editors, graphic designers, distribution, marketing, and more How to write a query letter, prepare a manuscript, find a publisher, and deal with rejection Great ways to promote your book across various media, with a special section on maximizing the Internet. Ways to grow your business, including how to apply for grants, get licensed, and use the Small Business Administration A guide to self-publishing These subjects and many more are dealt with in detail by people who know what they are talking about. Mr. Gehweiler is the owner of Marietta Publishing Company and an author himself, and C.J. Henderson is a successful writer of short stories and comics as well as novels and non-fiction. No matter what you write, fiction or non-fiction, this guide will be well worth your money and your time.
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