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The 11 Secrets of Getting Published [Kindle Edition]

Mary DeMuth
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"If you want to know about the field of writing then you want to know Mary DeMuth. She is not only gifted as both a fiction and non-fiction author, but she is also passionate about helping others achieve their goals in the writing profession." Karol Ladd, Best-selling author of The Power of a Positive Woman

"Mary is a consummate professional and well equipped to help other writers with both the creative and business side of writing." Terry Glaspey, Senior Editor, Harvest House Publishers

"This ebook made me want to sing." (youtube.com/watch?v=vKvqnYAHQws) Mick Silva, former editor Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing Group.

"I seldom read a non-fiction from cover to cover, especially in just a couple of days, but I not only examined every piece of it, I pulled out my manuscript and took her advice to heart in a complete revision. Anyone interested in writing for publication should read this book!" Marji Clubine, writer

"Mary's passion for writing and encouragement find their way onto every page. I would like to see the book in hard copy so pertinent portions can be highlighted for future reference." Sharron Cosby, writer

"It is true that the road to publication is a rather bumpy one, but in her book, 11 Secrets of Getting Published, Mary DeMuth smooths the way for writers by showing them how to: Write nekkid, kill the adverbs, know editors, find story ideas, write great queries and proposals, as well as a heap of other writing tips to enhance the overall process.
With 11 Secrets to Getting Published, and a lot of "hard, hard work," the path to professional publication may be closer than you think." Olsonwriter

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See how easily you can learn the secrets of getting published!

Frustrated by how much there is to learn to finally see your name in print with a big publishing house? Mired in confusion about your next steps? An accomplished nonfiction freelancer and novelist with 11 traditionally published books under her author belt, Mary DeMuth understands the twists and turns of the publishing industry. She answers the question, "How can I get published?" by pulling 11 Secrets from her popular blog, Wannabepublished.

Mary teaches you how to:

* Craft the kind of query letter that gets you noticed by industry professionals.
* Write stronger, powerful, attention grabbing prose.
* Create effective writing routines to meet your daily and weekly goals.
* Navigate a writing conference with confidence.
* Find and woo an agent.

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  • File Size: 398 KB
  • Print Length: 234 pages
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0052ENSVC
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,316 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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When I met Mary DeMuth at a writer's conference in 2008, the first thing I told her was, "You need to write a book for writers." I'd been an avid reader of her blog Wanna Be Published, and the information she shared there took me from a newbie to a writer who had a clue.

Well, she's done it. DeMuth recently published a Kindle-only book, The 11 Secrets of Getting Published. The content is the best of the Wanna Be Published blog, organized for writers to find what they need. The blog is still on the web for anyone to read, but the $2.99 book will save writers lots of time.

Early on, DeMuth was frustrated when an author she was friends with was unwilling to share the knowledge she'd gained on her own journey. DeMuth was determined to share what she learned with others, helping writers along, instead of viewing them as competition.

DeMuth's ebook is rising quickly in the Amazon rankings. This is likely due to the short, easy-to-digest sections. It's a great book to read in the small gaps of time in a writer's day.

The book is broken down into the promised 11 secrets:

· Learn the craft

· Develop discipline

· Know the publishing industry

· Welcome critique

· Write great queries and proposals

· Embrace marketing

· Overcome fear and rejection

· Understand the key players

· Navigate writers conferences

· Excel in your genre

· Thrive in your career

Each section is chock full of tips, with examples and explanations. Things like:

· Why published writers are `allowed' to break the rules

· A hilarious essay on avoiding clichés

· What is `negation' and why authors should avoid it

· How to improve your writing by `writing nekkid'

The ebook also comes with three bonus sections. The first examines the excuses writers give for why they're not published yet. Bonus section two lists quick writing advice, and section three tells DeMuth's own fascinating story of the road to publication.

If you browse the Wanna Be Published site, you'll see the benefit of an organized book drawn from years of faithful blogging. DeMuth, a big supporter of writers helping writers, also has a resource page on her website with all kinds of free downloads, including a query tutorial. She also sells to excellent tutorials for writers: one is a fiction proposal tutorial, and the other is a nonfiction proposal tutorial. And for writers interested in publishing their own ebook, DeMuth shares a free article: Publish Your Ebook in 7 Simple Steps.
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Flat out the best! June 3, 2011
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This ebook made me want to sing. youtube.com/watch?v=vKvqnYAHQws
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Mentoring Mary June 2, 2011
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She's done it again: Mary provides easy-to-understand and easy-to-follow steps for beginning writers. I've had the privilege of being in writer conference workshops with Mary, and these written steps track her classroom information. Mary's passion for writing and encouragement find their way onto every page. I would like to see the book in hard copy so pertinent portions can be highlighted for future reference.
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This e-book is the next best thing to having Mary DeMuth over for a cup of coffee and a great chat! Her personable style makes you feel like she is right there on your sofa telling... Read more
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This a must-buy for writers
Mary DeMuth, one of my favourite authors, follows her own advice as she shares her secrets which will help writers improve their skills and have a better chance of being published. Read more
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Practical Handbook for Writers
The title, The 11 Secrets of Getting Published, is a little misleading. It suggests that you will learn just over one dozen ideas to help you as a writer when, in reality, there... Read more
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Good book, thorough.
I appreciated Mary DeMuth's book because it invited me into her personal journey as an aspiring writer, as well as advised me on my own journey to write. Read more
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Mary's book is practical and real with generous helpings of encouragement and motivation. My favorite strategy she shares: BOC! A must read.
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More About the Author

I'm a freelance writer and novelist living in Texas with my husband of nineteen years and my three wonderful children.

I have been writing since 1992, first as a newsletter editor, then as a freelance writer, followed by a fiction and nonfiction author. My articles have appeared in Marriage Partnership, In Touch, HomeLife, Discipleship Journal, Pray!, Bon Appetit, Kindred Spirit, The Writer, and Writer's Digest. For two years I penned a lifestyle column for Star Community Newspapers in Dallas (circulation 100,000). My books include Ordinary Mom, Extraordinary God (Harvest House, 2005), Building the Christian Family You Never Had (WaterBrook, 2006), Watching the Tree Limbs, Wishing on Dandelions (NavPress, both novels releasing in 2006), Authentic Parenting in a Postmodern Culture (Harvest House, 2006), Daisy Chain, A Slow Burn (Zondervan 2009), Life in Defiance (Zondervan 2010), Thin Places: A Memoir (Zondervan 2010), 150 Quick Questions to Get Your Kids Talking (Harvest House 2011), You Can Raise Confident and Courageous Kids (Harvest House, 2001) and The Muir House (Zondervan 2011).

I'm more than my books. I love to cook, try my hand (body!) at triathlons, have a nose ring, and am passionate about singing.

I love to help people overcome a difficult past and blog about it five times a week at http://www.marydemuth.com. My facebook page is http://www.facebook.com/authormarydemuth and you can follow me on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/marydemuth


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