books about: self-authorship     books:       Plug Your Book! Online Book Marketing for Authors, Book Publicity through Social Networking121 reviews Steve Weber Weber Books, 2007 The BEST marketing resource for the internet age I have read at least a dozen titles on book marketing and I believe this to be the most valuable book available for today's world of internet marketing. The great part about online marketing is that you can actually target specific markets and it's usually free. This book will help you focus your online marketing strategies in several ways: * Influencing and Understanding the Amazon sales ...             The Well-Fed Self-Publisher: How to Turn One Book into a Full-Time Living68 reviews Peter Bowerman Fanove Publishing, 2006 My Favorite Book on Self Publishing I have read a lot of the books on self publishing, but I have to say this one is my favorite. The reason is that Peter Bowerman answered many of the questions about self publishing that I had, and he also includes some good marketing information. One of the biggest questions I had was where to go and publish my book once I finished it. Peter tackles this question quite nicely, and although he ...             Dan Poynter's Self-Publishing Manual, 16th Edition: How to Write, Print and Sell Your Own Book (Self ...245 reviews Dan Poynter Para Publishing, 2007 Love it, need it, buy it! I fully endorse this book as I love it. It has completely steered me in the right directions every step of the way self publishing my first children's picture book. I love it and if you are pondering self publishing you NEED this book. So buy it for sure no matter what type of book you are thinking of publishing...fiction, novel, art or childrens. I am still picking this book a lot even after ...             The Book on Writing: The Ultimate Guide to Writing Well12 reviews Paula LaRocque Marion Street Press, Inc., 2003 The Book on Writing The author of The Book on Writing really knows her "stuff." As an English and Composition teacher, this is the best book I've come across in a long time. Highly recommended for teachers of writing and those wanting to learn how to write. Paula LaRocque practices what she preaches.             BECOMING A WRITER47 reviews Dorothea Brande Mariner Books, 1981 The inspiration for The Artist's Way Long before Julia Cameron gave budding artists a creative kickstart with "The Artist's Way", Dorothea Brande was coaxing aspiring writers out of self-imposed dry spells, first with her creative writing classes and finally with "Becoming A Writer", which is a Cliff Notes version of the practical lessons she presented to one roomful of disillusioned students after another during the 1920s. ...             The Right to Write: An Invitation and Initiation into the Writing Life73 reviews Julia Cameron Tarcher, 1998 Indulge yourself Julia Cameron's work is always engaging and this book is no exception. `The Right to Write' is written with beauty and eloquence and would make the perfect companion for any would be writer who struggles with making a start or trusting in their own abilities to bring their work to completion. With many years as a published writer, Julia's experience and candour gives the reader insights into ...             Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within167 reviews Natalie Goldberg Shambhala, 2005 Writing as spiritual practice - acceptance of your self Thank you Natalie. I have felt writing as a spiritual practice for a long time, even though I had no name for it particularly. I don't know much about Zen but the insights helped me with my own practices. The book also helped me free the part of me that wants to write self-indulgently and for fun instead of always pursuing the next big project. Write for joy and for yourself, as well as for ...             The Well-Fed Writer: Financial Self-Sufficiency As a Freelance Writer in Six Months or Less122 reviews Peter Bowerman Fanove Publishing, 2000 How To Get Started As A Freelance Writer In this book, Peter Bowerman lays out a blueprint that, IF YOU USE IT, can definitely lead to a full-time career as a freelance copywriter. The key is "if you use it". Despite the book's title, Bowerman doesn't talk much about the actual process of writing, so if you want to know how to write effective advertising copy, you should check out Bob Bly's "The Copywriter's Handbook", which is pretty ...             Journal to the Self: Twenty-Two Paths to Personal Growth - Open the Door to Self-Understanding by Writing, ...32 reviews Kathleen Adams Grand Central Publishing, 1990 It makes me write This book deserves more than 5 stars. It is hte only book that helps me to keep on writing. My problem was not to start a journal but to continue. Since I have read this book I have finished two and I began the third!!!!. Whenever I feel bored I scan the book quickly to refresh my ideas and write again.             1001 Ways to Market Your Books, Sixth Edition (1001 Ways to Market Your Books: For Authors and Publishers)123 reviews John Kremer Open Horizons, 2006 The Go-To Mom Gives Kremer a Two Thumbs Up! The Kremer 100 list, his multiple websits and products, the media list, pr advice, the information never stops! I dog-ear the corners, highlight, mark and sticky tab the entire book. I have gotten more information from John's book than my whole first two years in college. I now feel more than prepared to market my book series. Wow. He's one resource that has captured a niche. Kimberley ...             The Fine Print of Self Publishing: The Contracts & Services of 45 Self-Publishing Companies Analyzed Ranked & ...58 reviews Mark Levine Bascom Hill Publishing Group, 2008 Don't wait any longer to publish your book - Make your own big break... "Whether your idea of a big break is to have your book published so your story can be read by family and friends or to become the next writer on the best-seller lists, you have some decisions to make. You can publish your query-letter-writing skills and spend the time it takes to get your manuscript into the hands of an agent or traditional publisher... Or, you can take control of your writing ...             Journalution: Journaling to Awaken Your Inner Voice, Heal Your Life and Manifest Your Dreams10 reviews Sandy Grason New World Library, 2005 If you're learning to journal This is a great book to help you get started. The prompts are phenomenal...they'll get you thinking about yourself in ways you haven't before. The prompts will also give you new ways to think of your world and and your spirituality. If you're looking to discover yourself, the way you really think, feel, and who you truley are...not the way the world or media says you should think and feel, but ...             Courage and Craft: Writing Your Life into Story4 reviews Barbara Abercrombie New World Library, 2007 Courage & Craft Whether you are a want-to-be writer who needs a little push in the right direction or are starting a journey of self knowledge, Courage & Craft is a good place to start. This book advocates regular journaling. I write in my journal on a daily basis. I find that not only do these entries serve as a good historical record of my journey but also get me into the practice of writing. Therefore, when I ...             Arthur Writes a Story: An Arthur Adventure (Arthur Adventure Series)5 reviews Marc Brown Little, Brown Young Readers, 1998 Because Arthur is so cool! I love Pal! (Arthur's dog) Arthur writes about how he got pal for school. I really like Arthur books!!!! Danielle             Life's Companion: Journal Writing as a Spiritual Quest18 reviews Christina Baldwin Bantam, 1990 Life's Companion: Journal Writing As A Spiritual Quest This book caries just about every way of approaching journal writing with practical and usuable examples, probing questions and shows a variety of styles by which one can motivate themselves in the process of journal writing. Highest recommendation.             Writing TV Sitcoms17 reviews Evan S. Smith Perigee Trade, 1999 Inspiring to all students of writing. Evan Smith introduces Writing Television Sitcoms as the all-in-one writer's guide to sitcoms. It sounds heavy, but honestly true. There is no aspect of TV sitcom writing a student, or otherwise, could dream up a question for which Smith doesn't have an answer. He covers how to create a sitcom, write it, and sell it. And in the first chapters he even details how anyone can make a career in ...             The Self-Esteem Guided Journal: A Ten Week Program (New Harbinger Guided Journal)4 reviews Matthew McKay, Catharine Sutker New Harbinger Publications, 2005 Helped me greatly last year. Around this time last year I was going through a very difficult time in many areas of my life. I won't go into extreme detail, but some of these included the consistent physical and emotional abuse from my dad, a really nasty break-up from a relationship that had lasted years, and the worst relapse into anorexia that I have ever had. Needless to say, I had pretty much no self-esteem and ...             One Continuous Mistake : Four Noble Truths for Writers11 reviews Gail Sher Penguin (Non-Classics), 1999 An inspiring and delicious read... I opened this book intending to browse the first few pages. Instead, I finished the book and went right to work writing. I've never thought of myself as a an actual "writer," but now I do! She blows away the concept of "writer's block," inspiring the reader with clear and simple suggestions for writing as a daily process. Even if you are NOT interested in writing, chances are that you will be ...             Legacy : A Step-By-Step Guide to Writing Personal History9 reviews Linda Spence Swallow Press, 1997 Gets You Started This book is a step-by-step guide to writing your life's stories as a legacy for other family members. The author has worked with seniors for many years, gathering their stories and helping them document their life histories. In this book, she presents a simple methodology that anyone can follow to help them get over the hardest step in the process-getting started. In the introduction, she ...             How to Get Ideas55 reviews Jack Foster Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2007 Thinking the Einstein way "Albert Einstein said his best ideas came to him while he was shaving," Jack Foster writes in "How to Get Ideas" (2nd ed.). When I read that line, what could I do? I put the book down for a moment and went to shave. That's about the only time I stopped reading though, and you won't be able to put it down either. For boosting creativity, this book is a lifesaver. 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