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Kids often emit a frustrated groan whenever they hear the words ?book report?. Generations upon generations have dreaded writing book reports, and there is no sign hat this will change any time soon. Some kids struggle when it comes to reading while some find it to be a great joy. However, even the best readers hate to write book reports.

Savvy authors know that writing a book is like having a first date. The key to creating success as an author is giving delighted readers many opportunities to learn from you and master the material in your book.

"How do I set up a media event?" -- As a publisher, we get asked that question all the time. As a writer, it's a good question to have an answer to.

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It's the dream of 81% of the population to write a book. No matter how many times people tell you how difficult it is to do, nearly everyone wants to do it. There hangs a certain romance around writers. I think it's a kind of nostalgia or grieving for some forgotten part of ourselves. We long to return to a place where magic and imagination are revered. Others may just want the quick glory or fast buck they associate with being an author. But whatever you want, getting a ...

You did it. You crafted the perfect query letter for your non-fiction book, and as a result, an editor at a large publishing house has requested a full book proposal. At this point, you have a 50/50 chance of seeing your work on a bookstore shelf. The difference maker will be a strong book proposal that exhibits knowledge of your audience, what that audience needs and wants, and how that audience can be reached on a cost-effective basis. When an editor makes a request to s...

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Wouldn't it be nice to write a book, get paid handsomely for it and be considered a top expert all at once? It's possible--if you know the rules. 1. Study the publishing industry. Today celebrity books rule. Books that catch a quick trend come in second. Take chick lit, for example. Nobody cared about hip books for women ten, or even five years ago. But women buy the majority of books--and actually read them. It's not to say that other book genres aren't viable. Of cour...

There is no better way to get your books (or eBooks) selling than by embarking on a virtual book tour. Dorothy Thompson, author of "A Complete Guide to Promoting & Selling Your Self-Published eBook" shows you how!

Don?t write a book -- write a book proposal. Publishers buy ideas not books. To capture a reputable literary agent?s attention you?ll need to show that you?re a media star, or a star in the making. Here are the tips to landing a top literary agent & a six-figure advance.