So, You Want To Write A Book - Jumpstart Your Publishing Success [Paperback]

Othniel J. Seiden (Author), EJ Thornton (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 15, 2008

Dr. Othniel J. Seiden has published over 20 fiction and non-books in his career and will publish 6 more of both in 2008 alone. Using both commercial and partner publishers and going down the self-publishing path as well, Otti possess a unique and contemporary perspective on the publishing world. His insights provide amazing value to anyone who wants to write a book or who faces a 'publish or parish' situation in their career. Each book written is different. Each author is different and each path to publishing is different. Find the one that is right for you from the man who has traveled many of them. Use this information to Jumpstart your publishing success!

Editorial Reviews

Review

This author of dozens of books makes it sound easy to get that book written, published and sold. And you know what... if you do it his way - it is! --John Craig, best-selling author, Microsoft press and O'Reilly Media

About the Author

My Qualifications as a Writer by Othniel J. Seiden, MD. Do I have an excellent background in college English, Literature and Creative Writing? No! Am I a whiz at grammar? No! I doubt I ever earned better than a C in any English course I ever took in grade, high school or college, nor did I ever have much interest in literature or creative writing courses that I was forced to take. I certainly wouldn't have taken them as an elective. Now please understand, I m not bragging that I was a poor student. What I want you to understand is that if you really want to write a book, you can publish it and you can get it sold. I ve been able to have over 20 books published in spite any perceived scholarly deficit.

Product Details

• Paperback: 84 pages
• Publisher: Books To Believe In; 1st edition (February 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 098019413X
• ISBN-13: 978-0980194135
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,483,858 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I do not have a literary background, though I did a year of graduate study at the University of Missouri School of Journalism, my real background is medical. I graduated from the University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1964 and practiced for 44 years, first as a General Practitioner, and the last 30 as an E.R. doc. I began writing as an avocation to help me unwind after a long day in the E.R. My writing went in two directions, one Historical Fiction, and the other Medical Self-Help, my forte translating medical information into easily understood lay language. In recent years that Self-Help has been more in the direction of Baby Boomer and senior health and emotional problems.
My Historical Novels deal mainly with Judaical, Holocaust, and Biblical History. Most of my books are both in print and on Amazon Kindle. Please enjoy! With over 40 books published by 10 different publishers I've been named Colorado's most prolific author. Google Othniel Seiden

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth It... And Then Some, January 25, 2010

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Harold Griffith (Denver, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: So, You Want To Write A Book - Jumpstart Your Publishing Success (Paperback)

Ottie offered a two day / eight hour class through a continuing education program in Denver that did little more than regurgitate his book for the people that didn't bother to read it before the class. That's not a criticism- His book was great, and some of the things I learned were so contrary to what I had learned about publishing that it was good to hear it in person.

This book quickly and simply opens your eyes to all of the different ways to get published, and then helps you figure out what is best for you.

Since reading his book I was able to find a publisher and I'm meeting with a cover designer. Most importantly, because of what Ottie taught me, I retain the final decisions relating to the title and to the cover design which I think will help me sell more books.

I've researched a lot, but it seems a lot of 1st time authors are starting to figure out that commercial publishers do not care about them. So, they end up out on the road promoting their work alone with zero help from a publisher that took them 18 months to get to market with a 10% profit (if they are lucky).

I'll try to get back to you with updates as I go down this road, but I've been EXTREMELY happy that I have a much higher profit potential and that my publisher can get me to print while my book is relevant.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I've always wanted to write a book..., May 1, 2008

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Charles "author of many published books" (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: So, You Want To Write A Book - Jumpstart Your Publishing Success (Paperback)

I've always wanted to write a book and thought to myself it was a pipe-dream! But "So You Want To Write A Book" gave me the confidence I needed to attempt what I previously dismissed as impossible. I am amazed how its simple approach has made me task a pleasure and my progress is rapid and impressive! I can't wait to send Mr. Seiden a copy with a note of gratitude.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a short and simple book, but it packs a lot of punch, September 7, 2008

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Ken "Successfully published author - enjoying... (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: So, You Want To Write A Book - Jumpstart Your Publishing Success (Paperback)

Full of great ideas by someone whose traveled the publishing path over and over - commercial publishing, self publishing and print on demand and partner publishing, with co-authors and alone, Seiden gives great advice on what to look for in a publisher, agent, editor, etc.