As you know, if you’ve spent any time hanging around this blog or reading my articles, a few months ago, I produced a workbook for authors. I designed The Author’s Workbook, Your Guide to Developing a Publishing and Marketing Plan, to accompany The Right Way to Write, Publish and Sell Your Book (2007 revised edition).
What is a workbook and what can it do for you?
A workbook generally presents questions and concepts that you should consider either before or while you are pursuing a new activity or project and it provides space for your thoughtful responses. A workbook lays out assignments to help you prepare for the project at hand and make good decisions. Some of you are familiar with Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way, which offers a workbook element. Her book inspired and encouraged many, many would-be writers to actually start writing. One of my writing buddies became a published author after studying Cameron’s book and religiously following her lesson plan.
The Author’s Workbook may be your ticket to finally living your dream. Do you have a book idea? Have you started writing a book, but are stalled. Do you have a book completed and don’t know what to do next? Could you use some hand-holding?
The Author’s Workbook is specifically designed to:
• Help you honestly evaluate the potential for your publishing project.
• Provide the templates you need whether you choose to work with a publisher or want to establish your own publishing business.
• Prompt you to make good business decisions throughout the writing/publishing process.
• Guide you in creating your individual book promotion plan.
Based on your own thoughtful responses to the questions and worksheets in the workbook, you will be able to answer the following questions:
• Is this book truly a good idea?
• Who is the audience for this book?
• Why do I want to write this book?
• Am I a good candidate for authorship?
• How can I establish a writing schedule and make myself stick to it?
• What are my talents and skills for writing/publishing a book?
• What skills am I lacking?
You’ll use worksheets to determine:
• What do I need to do in order to build my platform?
• What is my criterion for choosing a publishing model?
• What is the best publishing choice for me and my project?
You’ll be guided in:
• Writing a synopsis, query letter and cover letter.
• Creating the About the Author section.
• Determining your target audience.
• Choosing a title for your book.
• Evaluating your competition.
• Establishing a marketing plan.
• Self-publishing your book.
• Approaching and working with traditional or POD publishers.
Order The Author’s Workbook along with The Right Way to Write, Publish and Sell Your Book at http://www.matilijapress.com/rightway.html today and by Spring, you could conceivably have an outline for the next bestselling book.
Using The Author’s Workbook is like having someone take your hand and lead you step-by-step toward the publishing success you desire. Without this sort of guidance, your chances of writing the right book for the right audience and successfully entering and conquering the publishing arena are practically non-existent.
Questions? PLFry620@yahoo.com