Release Your Writing: Book Publishing, Your Way
Posted on June 11th, 2010 by
Get Rid of Writer's Procrastination and Put Your Words to Work For You Now with: Writer's success. This is 100% No Risk to You
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“Release Your Writing, Book Publishing, Your Way” goes beyond “how-to” books with all the information you need, whether you have: . Written a book and not attracted a publisher. . Finished a book you need out rig… More >>
What a stroke of luck! I’m half-finished with a book on 16th century history and have culled so many good ideas from this book in such a short time that it’s marked up in probably 30 separate places. I learned so much about handling the manuscript in Word; I wish I had this kind of instant help when I wrote my first book four years ago. Things are really changing in the publishing industry and I’m now ready to tackle the promotion for my book.
Rating: 5 / 5
From her considerable experience as both a writer and a computer consultant, Helen Gallagher has produced a very useful book to help authors, whether beginning or ready-to-publish, get their books into print. Her approach is a practical, businesslike, common sense one.
Gallagher examines the changing publishing industry and advocates self-publishing and/or POD (Print-on-Demand) for those whose work is unlikely to attract the attention of a large publisher. “Attract a publisher if you can, but if not, don’t wait your life away.”
The author also covers many details of word processing, organizing materials, creating a contact database, and the various business aspects of being a writer.
This is an excellent guide for anyone who writes a book and begins to wonder, “What’s next? How do I get this published?”
Marlys Marshall Styne, Author of “Seniorwriting: A Brief Guide for Seniors Who Want to Write.”
Rating: 5 / 5
The information in this “action-packed” volume is tremendously helpful. My own book, Waltzing Australia, had been published before I found Helen’s book, but I have still found it immensely valuable for the wealth of marketing ideas. I also appreciate the tips on using the computer more efficiently. This is a wonderful resource for any writer, traditionally published or self-published, because we can always use more tools — and more market exposure.
Rating: 5 / 5
If you’re a writer who’s looking for practical advice on how to write, publish, market, promote your book, and keep it alive once it’s out there, Helen Gallagher’s Release Your Writing: Book Publishing, Your Way! is the book for you. My yellow highlighter was flying off its 200 pages while I noted valuable tips on how to move forward with the publishing process. In fact, by the time I was finished reading this gem, nearly the entire book was highlighted. Furthermore, the book is written in such a down-to-earth tone that you’d better set an extra place because you’ll feel as if Gallagher is sitting across from you at your kitchen table. So whether you’re in the preliminary outline stage, in the midst of writing your manuscript, or giving it a final edit, read Gallagher’s book before you launch yours. You’ll be grateful you did.
Francine Pappadis Friedman
author of
MatchDotBomb: A Midlife Journey through Internet Dating
Rating: 5 / 5
Millions of people want to get a book published. Yet they are unsure where to take their first steps and how to sort through the available possibilities. Do you take the traditional route or self-publish or use print-on-demand (POD)? Experienced author Helen Gallagher gives step-by-step advice and in the opening pages includes a large quote which says, “Attract a publisher if you can, but if not, don’t wait your life away…Publish your book yourself.”
Yet to many self-publishing is a scary proposition. How do you sell your book into the market and avoid a garage full of books (which don’t help anyone–especially you the author)? Gallagher guides the reader to handle these questions with solid counsel. Then she covers the business of writing your book and marketing it to keep it alive and active in the marketplace.
Whether you have never been published or you are a seasoned author, you can learn some new tricks in Gallagher’s book. I’ve read dozens of how-to-write books yet I often highlighted different pages in RELEASE YOUR WRITING. I plan to check out the websites and follow up on her suggestions. I recommend you do the same thing with the contents of this book. Don’t just buy it and stick it on your shelf but study the pages.
Rating: 5 / 5