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For everyone who has ever been told, “You should write a book,” but has no idea how to get started, here is an essential, no-nonsense guide to every step of the writing and publishing process.



In The Author’s Toolkit, veteran writer, editor, and book doctor Mary Embree provides readers with an all-inclusive lesson on what it takes to create, develop, and promote both fiction and nonfiction books—from nurturing the seeds of a book idea, to outlining the flow of the book itself, to taking the finished manuscript to possible publishers. She details the fundamentals of the creative process—such as how to delineate characters, organize the plot, find the “hook,” and avoid common writing pitfalls—and provides detailed guidance on such practical business matters as registering copyrights, understanding contracts, seeking literary agents, publishing electronically, creating a professional-looking manuscript, promoting and marketing the finished book, and much more.



Aspiring and veteran writers will also discover a wealth of real-world resources, including leads for professional advice, information on writers’ websites and publications, listings of writers’ organizations, and much more. Handy, to-the-point, and organized in a straightforward step-by-step format, The Author’s Toolkit is a resource no author should be without.




• Details the entire process of writing a book: from the basic idea to the finished manuscript

• Provides a wide range of resources
for writers, such as publications, web- sites, writers’ groups, and more

• Concise, easy-to-follow, and filled with valuable information for both beginning and veteran writers

About the Author

Mary Embree is an accomplished author, literary consultant, and writing workshop leader. She is also the founding director of the Small Publishers, Artists, & Writers Network (SPAWN). She lives and works in Ventura, CA.

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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Allworth Press; Revised edition (March 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1581152604
  • ISBN-13: 978-1581152609
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #22,188 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars No prior familiarity with the writing world is assumed, May 16, 2003
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The Author's Toolkit: A Step-By-Step Guide To Writing And Publishing Your Book offers beginners a handy basic reference to writing a book; from nurturing initial ideas and changing them to first drafts to creating a polished, finished work and understanding publishing options. No prior familiarity with the writing world is assumed, making this a perfect introduction for beginners.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Informative Help for New Authors, June 12, 2009
By S. K. Niel "Humane Thinker" (San Francisco Bay Area, United States) - See all my reviews
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The Author's Toolkit: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing and Publishing Your Book I found this book to be a valuable compendium of information for "budding" authors. It helped me become aware of facts,figures, and the realities of the literary field. This "Toolkit" describes an author's subject matter, style, grammar, and format. The book discusses LEGAL issues and protocol and alerted me to many caveats of seeking book editors, agents, and publishers. The aspect of marketing & sales is also a prominent part of this text. The "Toolkit..." is a macro view of "authoring". It presents information clearly and I learned much. I approach my book-writing endeavors with more practical and legal agility and continue more in-depth focus. I recommend this book most emphatically.
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11 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough and well written, January 4, 2007
By Dallas Glenn (Santa Barbara, CA) - See all my reviews
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Mary Embree captures the essence of what every writer needs to know. I was particularly impressed with the organization of her thoughts. Well worth the read.

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