Penguin Publisher Reveals What It Really Takes To Get Published. By: Sharif Khan Mr. David Davidar began his career in journalism and is founder of Penguin Books India. Currently, he is Publisher of Penguin Canada and also is author of the novel, The House of Blue Mangoes.
How did you first get started in the publishing business?
Twenty years ago I was working in Bombay and there was a colleague I knew who had done a publishing course at Harvard. And she said, “Why don’t you go there and check it out?” So I came to the States, and I did the course, ... Tags: publish, write, book, author, agent, deal, contract, royalties, novel, fiction, self publi
The Gift Of Writer's Block By: Tracy Carreon Anyone who writes knows this scenario at one time or another: You have something to say, great ideas to express. So, you go to the page only to find your mind has gone as blank as the sheet or screen before you. Paralyzed, you write not a word. Somewhere in the synapses of your imagination, you know there lives a fully formed novel, or story, or play, or even one single poem, but you cannot magnify it enough to see the individual words. So you leave it for another day…until... Tags: writing, writer\'s block, creative writing, personal development
What Is A Romance Novel By: M. Jedediah When most of us think of a romance novel, we think of the racy covers, the buffed out hero and the half dressed woman on the front, looking like she's just been rescued by a handsome cowboy, a randy pirate or a handsome doctor. But weren't you ever taught not to judge a book by its cover? A romance novel, with the pen of a gifted writer, can be so much more than that.
A good romance novel has, at its base, a conflict or challenge that must be overcome by either hero or her... Tags: romance, novel, romance novel
From Writer To Author – A Self Published Author’s Journey By: Jim Therrian As a newly self published author, I am amazed by how many people have told me that they have a novel or idea for a book that they always wanted to have published. I usually tell these aspiring writers that it can happen and, if they are willing to listen, I tell them my story about how I self published my book. I have always enjoyed writing, mostly for my own enjoyment, but knew I had a talent for creative writing. My first audience was my co-workers at a bank I worked for in... Tags: writing, stories, how to write, novel, help, self-publish
Five Things Not To Do When Trying To Write Your First Novel By: Susan Schaab Some people suppress an insistent urge to attempt novel-length fiction all their lives. That’s like giving yourself permission to hide from who you are. If your soul is that of a writer, to write is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. Like many novice writers, you may be overwhelmed with the process of producing a novel. Here are five suggestions for your journey.
*ONE - Don’t force your writing, but DO write often, even if you’re just making notes.*
You will often hear pract... Tags: Writing helps, how to write a novel
Your First Novel - What are Your Publishing Options? By: Grant Eckert If you've already written your first novel, you should be proud of yourself. This is a significant accomplishment that so few other aspiring writers can accomplish - even if they have been writing for years. But once you're done with this masterpiece, what can you do then? That's the part that has many written novels languishing in the desks of their writers, just hoping to be seen by someone else besides the writer's friends and family. Tags: Writing, Publication, Novel, Online Publication
Advice to aspiring writers. By: Philip Spires In a speech delivered at the awards ceremony for the Libros International Children’s Writing Competition, Philip Spires, author of Mission, an African novel set in Kenya, describes some techniques to help young writers engage with the real world, rather than private fantasy. Tags: philip spires, philipspires, spires, mission, novel, writer, writing, advice, young, book,
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