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Take Control to Avoid the Pitfalls of Writing, Publishing, and Distribution: Errors Aspiring Authors Make and How to Avoid Them Kindle Edition

by Dr. Melissa Caudle (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Are you an aspiring author?

Do you want to be a bestselling author?

Are you frustrated with the roadblocks to publishing your book?

Face it; it is a publishing jungle and as a new author, you will face many roadblocks and make many mistakes in your journey. It doesn't have to be this way. Dr. Melissa Caudle, bestselling author of more than ninety books and CEO of Absolute Author Publishing House, offers her keen insight and more than three decades in the publishing industry for aspiring authors. This book is a must-have for aspiring authors to learn how to navigate the mind field in the publishing world. In this book you will learn:

  • Myths and Misconceptions about publishing
  • The art of writing
  • Improving your writing skills
  • Genres that sell the best
  • Formatting issues and how to avoid them
  • Writing techniques
  • Character development
  • The importance of plots and subplots
  • Using a Beat Sheet to outline your book
  • How to write a powerful opening narrative
  • Showing verses telling
  • Getting rid of the pesky passive voice
  • Editing techniques
  • Enhancing dialogue
  • Dialogue tags
  • How to avoid using cliches and overused words
  • Describing action sequences
  • How to publish and the types of publishing companies
  • The difference between publishing and distribution
  • ISBNs and why not to accept a free one - Ever!
  • When and how to create your book's cover
  • Copyrighting your book
  • The nuts and bolts about writing disclaimers
  • Obtaining a literary agent or if you really need one
  • How to deal with negative reviews
  • Branding yourself as an author
  • Overcoming writer's block
  • Optimizing your product description
  • Establishing categories and keywords
  • Dealing with rejection
  • Marketing strategy
  • Writing press releases


Give yourself the best chance to become a bestseller and order your copy today and take control!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09NF41Q5G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Absolute Author Publishing House (January 17, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 17, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 11648 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 269 pages
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Dr. Melissa Caudle

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Dr. Melissa Caudle is an American author best known for her psychological thriller series "The Keystroke Killer." Other novels include "Never Stop Running" and "A.D.A.M. The Beginning of Life."

BOOKS FOR AUTHORS

As a bestselling author, Dr. Caudle wrote the book "How to Launch and Market a Book: The Six Month Countdown" and "How to Write a Logline to Increase Sales: Everything an Author Should Know But Wasn't Told about Loglines for Nonfiction and Fiction Books."

HANDWRITING BOOKS

As an award-winning Principal of the Year, Dr. Caudle received recognition for her work with children and teens. She has authored several children's books including "A Day at the Zoo," and "The Creek Dweller.

She has several series of handwriting workbooks and coloring books for children including

• Book 1 – Tracing and Writing the Cursive Alphabet in Lower and Uppercase from A – Z

• Book 2 – Cursive Writing Numbers, Colors, Seasons, Months, & Names

• Book 3 – Writing Short Words and Sentences in Cursive

• Book 4 - Lined Cursive Writing Practice Book

Additionally, "The Cursive Beginning Writing Workbook for 2nd - 6th GRADE: The Big Coloring Book to Learn Upper and Lowercase Cursive Writing That Includes the ... Numbers, Names, Short Words, & Sentences" and the companion practice lined paper workbook.

Dr. Caudle didn't stop there as she as created cursive handwriting books for teens and young adults.

COLORING BOOKS

For adults she created a series of coloring books, "Abstract Faces" Volumes 1-6 is a collection of her drawings for the adult colorist.

TELEVISION AND FILM BOOKS

Dr. Mel is also a reality show creator and producer with more than two decades of experience in the film and television industry. She has worked on reality shows such as "The Girls Next Door" and "The Little Couple." She has produced feature films including her latest project "Dark Blue." "The Reality of Reality Tv: Reality Show Business Plans" is one book out of the series of books on reality show creation and production. Other books include "150 Ways to Fund a Reality Show," "The Reality of Reality TV Workbook," "The Reality Show Handbook," and "EPK for Reality Shows." Dr. Caudle is a screenwriter and producer of feature films. Visit her website at www.drmelcaudle.com for more information.

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Marcia Welsh
5.0 out of 5 stars A Necessary Book for All Levels of Authors
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2023
This book was an excellent reference for honing writing skills, editing, and publishing a manuscript. So much valuable information in a clear and concise presentation. It is my guideline for publishing my second book.
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