So You Want to Write a Book
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by: GaryPearson
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There are a chosen few of us out there who were chosen to write. Not only do we love writing, we are actually good at it. However, this does not always mean that we are recognized for our skills; in fact it seems that the more talented we are the less likely it is that we are going to get any help with the completion of our books. So we plug away at our day jobs and wait for our big break.
Of course, just finishing the book is not enough. Now you have to proofread it a hundred times to make sure there are no errors or spelling mistakes. Each time you find an error you need to rewrite the page and reprint it, and then proofread it again. This doesn't sound too promising does it?
Who knew that writing a book would be so hard? You would think that once you are done writing the book that would be it; someone would take it out of your hands, give you a check and tell you that they would take it from there. Instead there is more work.
Perhaps you have already finished your big novel - good job! Now you need to get someone to read it and agree to publish it. Many writers will tell you that this is much harder than the writing itself. To have the best chance of being published you need to get your book to as many publishers as you can. Don't be put off by rejections, just keep trying.
Some writers out there who believe that they have a good product but cannot get a publisher will choose the option of self-publishing. The downside to this is that you are still doing all the work yourself and you need to pay all the costs to produce the book, market it to booksellers, and get the product into their hands. You may be able to find companies that can handle all or part of these tasks, but ensure they are reputable before you commit to anything.
About the Author
Gary Pearson is an accomplished author. To learn more about writing and self examination visit Writing Now for current articles and discussions.
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