- Paperback
- Publisher: Beacon Publishing; Second Edition edition (Aug 18 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0973949333
- ISBN-13: 978-0973949339
- Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 13.2 x 1.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 136 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #419,935 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Useful Guide to Getting Published in a Hi-Tech, Competitive World,
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This review is from: Book Magic : Turning Writers into Published Authors (Second edition) (Paperback)
Before you read this review, please note that author, Julie H. Ferguson, is a colleague who interviewed me for the book to gain insights into my publishing experience. If you think I'm too biased to provide an adequate review of Book Magic then read no further. But also note that I wouldn't have agreed to the interview if I didn't believe in the quality of Julie's work as a writer and publisher. If you still wish to continue, then . . .They say that everyone has a story to tell and, based on my experience, many folks would love to have their stories published. Those with the courage to write their stories, though, soon discover how difficult writing is. And writing well is absolutely formidable. But to see one's story in print is truly a magical experience, and if you want a legitimate shot at experiencing this magic, then Julie's practical guide can help you achieve your dream. She begins by demolishing prevailing myths about getting published, such as needing an agent or that publishers prefer fiction. From there, she delves into the different ways one can be published, thanks to technology. Topics include finding a publisher, avoiding the slush pile, pitching your book, writing query letters, and what you need to know about publishing electronically. This book is full of useful information including appendices that provide sample pitches and query letters. Needless to say, Book Magic covers a lot of ground in a mere 122 pages, which might frustrate those readers looking for more details regarding editing, book production, or the publishing/marketing process. However, the author provides a great list of books that cover these issues. What I liked best about Book Magic is that Ferguson addresses nearly every type of writer from those who want to write a memoir for family and friends only, to those seeking bestseller status. Whether you've been writing for years or are just beginning, you'll find something in Book Magic to make the journey easier, and that too is magical.
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By Julie H. Ferguson "Julie H. Ferguson" (Vancouver, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Book Magic : Turning Writers into Published Authors (Second edition) (Paperback)
Book Magic is indispensable for every writer who aims for publication. Easy to read and practical, it provides all the information and tools you need to understand the publishing industry and increase your chances of getting commercially published or ably manage your own self-publication, in print or electronically.Books are magic! They turn unknown writers into authors and, perhaps, even into household names. But publishing is a complex world, full of insider rules and financial constraints that, if not respected, cause good book ideas to vanish into thin air and writers to question their calling. Aspiring authors will discover: - how to weave some spells that boost your chances of getting published - the wizardry surrounding agents, query letters, and phone calls to editors - the crystal ball that interprets trends in the North American market, as well as what's happening in electronic and self-publishing - how to disappear from the dreaded slush pile - the magic bullets called book proposals, synopses, etc. - how Canadian and American publishing scenes differ, and how approachable medium and small publishers really are - how to shape-shift into an author with credentials - electronic sorcery - the enchantment of holding your first published book in your hand.
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Indispensible if you really want to get published,
This review is from: Book Magic : Turning Writers into Published Authors (Second edition) (Paperback)
I, too, am a colleague and friend of Julie Ferguson's, and I helped with the editing and formatting of Book Magic. If you think I am therefore biased, then move on to the next review, but I think I am as qualified as anyone to tell the writing and reading world that this book is a gem. It will help any writer figure out what to do next to get published. Julie knows, really knows, the publishing world, because she has navigated it herself with her own books and has stayed on top of things so that she can coach others. The book is short and snappy and tells you what you need to know without overwhelming you with so much detail you just want to give up. As an editor who also helps writers publish and self-publish, I keep Book Magic as handy as my dictionaries and I refer to it on a regular basis. Highly recommended.
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