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you-need-not-apply · 5 months ago
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Please tell me I didn’t just see a “Julia’s perspective of 1984” book guys please tell me my eyes lied to me IRL please
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sanguinifex · 5 months ago
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You gotta read and watch some old books and films that aren’t 100% modern politically correct. I’m not saying you should agree with everything in them but you need to learn where genres came from to understand what those genres are doing today and where media deconstructing old tropes is coming from.
Also, more often than you might think, they’re not actually promoting bigotry so much as “didn’t consider all the implications of something” or just used words that were polite then but considered offensive now.
Kill the censor in your head.
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harmonyhealinghub · 1 year ago
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Unleashing Your Inner Author: A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Write a Book
Shaina Tranquilino
November 9, 2023
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Writing a book is often seen as an arduous and intimidating task, reserved only for the literary elite. However, with the right mindset, approach, and guidance, anyone can embark on this fulfilling journey of self-expression and storytelling. In this blog post, we will explore practical tips and strategies to help you bring your ideas to life and write a compelling book.
1. Define Your Idea: The first step towards writing a book is to identify and clarify your idea. Ask yourself what story or message you want to convey through your work. Brainstorm, jot down notes, and refine your concept until it becomes clear in your mind.
2. Outline Your Plot (For Fiction): If you're writing fiction, creating an outline will serve as a roadmap for your story. Develop your main characters, their motivations, conflicts they encounter along the way, and how these elements intertwine to form a captivating narrative arc.
3. Research Thoroughly: Regardless of genre, conducting thorough research is essential. Whether it's historical events for a historical novel or scientific theories for a non-fiction work, accurate information adds depth and credibility to your writing.
4. Set Writing Goals: Establishing achievable writing goals helps maintain momentum throughout the process. Determine daily or weekly word count targets that suit your schedule and gradually build up towards completing your manuscript.
5. Create a Writing Routine: Consistency is key when it comes to writing a book. Designate specific times during the day dedicated solely to writing; this routine will train your brain to be more productive during those periods.
6. Embrace First Draft Imperfections: Remember that the first draft doesn't need to be perfect; instead, focus on getting words onto paper without worrying about grammar or structure at this stage. The primary goal is to get the story out of your head and onto the page.
7. Seek Constructive Feedback: Once you've completed your first draft, it's time to share it with trusted friends or writing groups for feedback. Embrace constructive criticism as a means to refine your work, strengthen weak areas, and enhance overall storytelling.
8. Revise and Edit: The revision process is where the magic happens. Reread your manuscript multiple times, addressing plot holes, refining character development, improving dialogue, and ensuring consistency in style and tone. Pay attention to grammar, spelling errors, punctuation, and sentence structure during this stage.
9. Polish Your Prose: Craft compelling sentences by using vivid imagery, evocative language, and powerful metaphors. Develop strong narrative voices that resonate with readers and engage their emotions on a deeper level.
10. Consider Professional Editing: For professional quality assurance, consider hiring an editor who specializes in your genre. Their expertise will help polish your book further and provide valuable insights for improvement.
11. Prepare for Publication: As you approach the final stages of completing your book, start considering options for publication—whether traditional publishing houses or self-publishing platforms like Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). Research each avenue thoroughly before making a decision.
Writing a book is undoubtedly a challenging endeavour that requires dedication, discipline, and creativity. However, armed with the right mindset and following these practical steps outlined above, you can embark on an exciting journey of literary creation. Remember to be patient with yourself throughout the process; Rome wasn't built in a day! So unleash your inner author and let your words come alive on paper—an adventure awaits!
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bojackhorsemanobviously · 2 years ago
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this guy was a major loser
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adharagranley-writer · 8 months ago
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there are two moods reading something you wrote months ago:
this is garbage
i am a GODDESS
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bookpublisher1 · 2 years ago
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Best Business Coaching Programs: How to Choose the Right One for Your Book Publishing Business
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If you're an aspiring author or a seasoned publisher, you know that the publishing industry can be a tough business to navigate. That's where business coaching services come in – they can help you sharpen your skills, develop your strategies, and grow your business.
But with so many business coaching services and the best business coaching programs out there, it can be tough to know which one to choose. In this blog post, we'll walk you through how to choose the right business coaching program for your book publishing business.
Define Your Goals
Before you start looking for a business coaching program, it's important to define your goals. Do you want to improve your marketing skills, learn how to negotiate better deals with authors, or streamline your publishing process?
Once you've identified your goals, you can start looking for a business coaching program that aligns with them. Look for programs that have a proven track record of helping businesses like yours achieve their goals.
Research Your Options
Once you have a list of potential coaching programs, it's time to do your research. Check out their websites, read reviews from past clients, and ask for referrals from other publishers in your network.
Make sure to pay attention to the program's areas of expertise. Do they specialize in marketing, sales, or operations? Do they have experience working with book publishers specifically? The more information you can gather, the better equipped you'll be to make an informed decision.
Consider Your Budget
Business coaching programs can be expensive, so it's important to consider your budget when making a decision. Some programs offer business coaching services, while others charge thousands of dollars per month.
Keep in mind that the most expensive program isn't necessarily the best one for your business. Look for a program that offers value for your money and fits within your budget.
Talk to Potential Coaches
Once you've narrowed down your options, it's time to talk to potential coaches. This is your chance to ask questions and get a feel for their coaching style.
Ask about their experience working with Book Publishing their success stories, and their coaching philosophy. Make sure you feel comfortable with their coaching style and that you trust them to help you achieve your goals.
Commit to the Process
Finally, it's important to commit to the coaching process. Business coaching isn't a quick fix – it takes time, effort, and dedication.
Make sure you're willing to put in the work and follow through on your coach's recommendations. Remember, the more you put into online business coaching the more you'll get out of it.
Conclusion:
Choosing the right business coaching program can be a game-changer for your book publishing business. By defining your goals, researching your options, considering your budget, talking to potential coaches, and committing to the process, you can find a program that helps you achieve your business goals.
Whether you're looking for free business coaching services or the best business coaching programs money can buy, there's a program out there that's right for you. So what are you waiting for? Start your search today and take your book publishing business to the next level!
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thatshowitwas · 2 years ago
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Creating your own life story book is a wonderful way to reflect on your life and share your experiences with others. With just a few materials and some time, you can create a meaningful and lasting keepsake. Start writing today!
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tea-cat-arts · 6 months ago
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Shen Yuan getting transported into pidw isn't "the system punishing him for being a lazy internet hater," but instead representative of "step 1 of the creative process: getting so mad at something you decide to go write your own fucking book" in this essay I will
#svsss#scum villian self saving system#shen qingqiu#shen yuan#the fact that people think scum villain#-a series that examines and criticizes common tropes in fiction-#is somehow against criticism or being a little hater is wild to me#especially since shen qingqiu never gets punished for being a hater#heck- he's still a little hater by the end of the series#he mostly gets punished for treating life like a play and like he and the people around him are characters#(or in other words- he suffers for denying his own wants and emotions and his own sense of empathy)#I think some of y'all underestimate how much writing/art is inspired by creaters being little haters#like example off the top of my head-#the author of Iron Widow has been pretty vocal about the book being inspired by their hatred of Darling in the Franxx#I think my interpretation of Shen Yuan's transmigration is also supported by the fact that this series is an examines writing processes#side note- though i understand why people say Shen Yuan is lazy and think its a valid take it still doesnt sit right with me#i am probably biased because my own experiences with chronic pain and depression and isolation#but ya- i dont think Shen Yuan is lazy so much as he is deeply lonely and feels purposeless after denying parts of himself for 20ish years#like yall remember the online fandom boom from covid right?#being stuck completely alone in bed while feeling like shit for 20 days straight does shit to your brain#the fact that no one came to check on him + he wasn't exactly upset about leaving anyone behind supports the isolation interpretation too#+in the skinner demon arc he describes his life of being a faker/inability to stop being a faker now that he's Shen Qingqiu#as “so bland he's tempted to throw salt on himself” and “all he could do is lay around and wait for death” (<-paraphrasing)#bro wants to be doing stuff but is stuck in paralysis from repeatedly following scrips made by other people#another point on “Shen Yuan isn’t lazy” is just the sheer amount of studying that man does#also he did graduate college- how lazy can he really be#he doesnt know what hes doing but he at least tries to actively train his students#and he actually works on improving his own cultivation + spends quite a bit of time preping the mushroom body thing#+he's experiencing bouts of debilitating chronic pain throughout all this#but ya tldr: Shen Yuan's transmigration is an encouragement to write and not a punishment and also i dont think its fair to call him lazy
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gingebreadbeetle · 9 months ago
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There’s no way Hazbin fans (more so Stans) and Viv herself genuinely believe Hazbin hotel is anything like Bojack? Where does Hazbin even take inspiration from Bojack?? Bojack horseman is such a good show, with complex thoughts and ideas expressed in its writing and characters.
Vivziepop is not a curious writer. She doesn’t care about representing people, she has a limited creative mind because she cannot understand politics nor philosophy beyond a highschool level. Her progressive ideology is built of hate for women and the fetishization of gay men. She has nothing interesting to say, nothing new to add and no substance to her works.
There are so many reasons bojack horseman works where Hazbin doesn’t, and I’m tired of pretending a ‘adult show’ that brings up ‘adult themes seriously’ is on the same level as bojack horseman.
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izzystizzys · 3 months ago
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When the 212th collaborates with the 501st, chaos is sure to follow in their footsteps. This has been largely true of every engagement since the start of the war, in Cody’s experience. Had he even an ounce more of a rebellious streak, he might question why and whether the success rate is worth the feral instinct for mayhem his battalion and Rex’ awaken in each other - as it is, he simply fills out the after action reports and then screams into his pillow, which is hard as durasteel and doesn’t warrant the name.
Or, on some days, he steps into the training rooms to work off some nervous jitters only for his foot to catch on someone’s armoured shoulder and faceplant straight into what looks like the entirety of both battalions piled together in a massive cuddle pile.
“What”, he manages between gritted teeth, heaving himself up with one hand supported on Crys’ arm and the other planted in places that make Boil jackknife up with a strangled yelp, “the kriff is this?!”
“We’re watching the Corrie Reality Special, sir”, his own voice calls from somewhere across the room. “The 91st is passing by, so we have satellite access to the Coruscant Broadcast network for a few hours, and we couldn’t settle on a specific show -“
“- so we decided to watch them all”, Rex finishes, sheepishly, where he’s fought his way through wiggling piles, hoots and badly imitated monkey lizard noises. The thought that he shares DNA with these degenerates is enough to drive Cody to the brink of a nervous breakdown some days. “Spopcorn?”
Ah. The Corrie Reality Circuit. When Cody first heard of it, he’d thought it was a prank. Then, they were deployed to the middle of bumkriff nowhere on the edges of Midrim space edging on Outer Rim, with a connection so spotty even classified military intel only got through about half the time, and the whole idea got shelved in favour of clankers and keeping his General’s lightsaber in his General’s hand where it belonged.
Now, a gaudy, glittery monstrosity of a logo announcing a Coruscant Rotational special appears on a rigged up screen, which means one of two things: either Fox is pulling the Galaxy’s greatest long con on all of them, or he’s been murdered and replaced with an evil clone (ha!), because there are no circumstances in which he would agree to star on Coruscant Reality TV.
Cody tilts his head consideringly. Rex smiles at him sheepishly. Tilts the spopcorn bowl at him, invitingly.
“Oh, dank farrik, sit your shebs down!”, someone (Fives, probably) yells out, fed-up…ly.
Cody sits his shebs down.
“Good morning and welcome all of Coruscant to the Great Coruscant Rotational Special: Our Boys in Red Edition!”, a bright red Twi’leki man announces on the screen amidst cheerful jizz music and loud hooting from the training room. “My name is Braham Horton, and I will be your exalted host for this fine, fine late night cycle!”
“And now, gentlebeings of the metropolis, I present to you the images that have driven us all to laughter, joy, and even tears at times over these past few weeks - whodathunkit, that the CSF media project would enthrall a whole Galaxy of viewers and cause the largest recorded peaceful civil protest of all time?!”
“The sorry what now”, says Cody, suddenly thinking back to the urgent meeting General Kenobi was currently in with Generals Windu and Yoda - passing by on the Venator in orbit. “Uhm”, says Rex. Braham Horton, unfazed by the commotion he’s causing lightyears away, chatters on.
“- many hours, so we’ve compiled an introductory little best-of for you, exalted viewers! And what better best of to start off on than the hottest entry of the most explosive bombshell into the villa - please give it up for Commander Thorn and how he stole all of our hearts on Love Island!”
A garish, club-tech jingle Cody has so far only heard buzz through the walls of establishments that generally didn’t allow clones thrums through the training room, followed by what can only be described as the sort of noises spiced up banthas might make. Thorn appears on screen, more oiled up and half-naked than Cody remembers, though just as bleach-blond, hair slightly longer than regulation and smile blindingly perfect.
“I’m Commander Thorn, baseline twenty-four years humanoid - during daytime I might be the scourge of Coruscant’s criminal underworld, but at night I don’t mind playing good cop for you!” He punctuates it woth a sleazy wink and fingerblasters that have Rex honest-to-god gagging, and Cody seeing his life flash before his eyes. If Alpha-17 finds out about this…
Suddenly, Thorn’s smile drops in favour of what might almost be called a scowl on even his handsome face, and the music cuts out. “There, got your soundbyte. Can I go back now? I’m supposed to be on shift.” Indistinct, off-screen chatter and a captioned oopsie… appear in a shower of glitter. Thorn’s face does something complicated. “For HOW MANY MONTHS?!”
Cut to a montage of what Cody can only describe as beaches, oil and abs galore, Braham Horton narrates and extremely close-up shot of what Cody tries very hard not to identify as Thorn’s crotch. His own crotch, in a way. Oh no, that’s weird, stop that train of thought immediately-
“Although our favourite bombshell’s entry into the villa wasn’t without its hitches and hurdles-“, emphasized by a zoom-in on Thorn’s form in a speedo huddled away from a partying crowd of softcore-kriffing contestants on a yacht, “- as well as all know, he would soon find his place in the villa - or places, rather!”
Two crying humanoid women appear on screen, with eyeliner smudges down to their knees. A hoot goes through the room. Cody watches with a sense of impeding doom. “You slept with her after I chose to match up with you instead of Chad?! How could you!”
Thorn, still oiled up with both blasters out for the world to see, winces. “I didn’t me-“
A hysterical gasp, a camera swerve. Three more people stand by the doorway, all clutching their chests with wide eyes. A broad, green Twi’leki man raises a finger to point accusingly. “You were sleeping with them too?! I thought I was the only one!”
“Dear Force”, Cody murmurs, unable to look away from the building speeder wreck on screen. Braham Horton laughs good-naturedly at his misery. “Ah, good times! And who could forget the all-out brawl of the following matching night, where a record number of every single other contestant attempted to physically fight the others for the right to match up with Commander Thorn! Including a somehow returned Chad, who nearly won thanks to the element of surprise. I wish we could show the footage, but then we’d have to slap several warnings on it and probably still get taken off the air.”
“I didn’t know Corries kriffed like that!”, someone (Fives, let’s be honest, it was definitely Fives) calls out into the room, receiving snickers and a well-aimed pillow to the throat for his trouble. He goes down with a choking scream.
“Someone who was less impressed by the hot’n bothered beach weather was Commander Thire, who found himself Less than Impressed by his co-contestants inability to keep it in their pants on Too Hot To Handle!”
Thire’s face, identical to Thorn’s in every way except the ones that matter, appears on screen. His black hair is cut in a cropped mohawk, arms folded over a button-up he’s carefully pieced together with… safety pins? Where are the buttons on it?
“These people are pathological and pathetic and I will spend not a second longer on this farce of an attempt at ‘entertainment show’”, says Thire, air-quotes so sharp they could cut stone. His scowl might be permanently etched into his face, Cody can’t tell. “Unlike literally everyone else, I have an actual job to do. Now move.”
A brief pause, in which cheerful jizz music plays over what is obviously a producer begging off-camera, followed by an eyeroll so hard it hurts Cody’s brain to watch. Thire throws his hands into the air in defeat, marching off into the sea behind him still fully clothed.
“When they didn’t find him until the last episode, I’ll admit, I thought he’d died too!”, Braham Horton cuts in cheerfully. “But would you look at his little lonely island lair - now that’s a fulfilled man, and too many coconuts for my taste! We’ve had to blur his hands out as he discovered the cameras just moments before these holos were taken, unfortunately. And, dear viewer, who could forget this exit-interview for the ages!”
A considerably more clothed Thire appears on screen, eyeing a microphone like he’s about to use it to stab out his own eyes. The reporter clears their throat in audible anxiety. “C-commander, how would you describe your reality experience in one word?”
“Demeaning”, says Thire, blandly.
Silence.
“Um, o-okay”, squeaks the reporter.
“Would you like some more words?”, asks a dead-eyed Thire.
“No, um, I think - I think we’re alright.”
“Because I have many words. Mostly for whoever the *bleep* thought this was a *bleep* good idea, and *bleeeeeeee-*”
“We’ve had to censor most of the Commander’s on-screen appearance, dear viewer, for your sensibilities”, says Braham Horton, eternally and painfully cheerful. “And speaking of sensibilities, who could forget Commander Stone honouring his name in several challenges on ‘I’m A Holostar - Get Me Out Of Here!’”
Soulful violin music fills the gym, overlaid with images of a bald vod Cody surmises must be Stone. Stone stares stonily into the void, glass of bright green something raised to his lips and already half-empty.
“Memorably, he downed a pint of acklay urine within seconds-“
Horrified screams are followed by an image of Stone chewing, yet another thousand-klick stare.
“- or when he ate Tauntaun anus -“
Rex doubles over gagging, and Cody slowly puts his handful of Spopcorn back down.
“- of course the ten minute worm-bath challenge cannot go unmentioned -“
“FORCE PLEASE NO!”, screams someone (Echo) tearfully. Commander Stone, buried to the chin in wiggling orange worms, looks less impressed.
“ - and who could forget his encounter with a horde of ginntho spiders and nests of vexis snakes!”
A remote goes sailing past the screen, missing by a mile, as images of Stone with his whole arm stuck in various boxes fly past. Someone is retching. It might be Cody.
“We would show the infamous butchery challenge wherein the Commander found himself drenched in nexu guts and sandworm brains, but once again, this is family friendly programming and we are not allowed. Nevertheless, a win well-deserved. And now, please welcome the one, the only, the awe-inspiring, the unbelievable: Marshall Commander Fox!”
Another Force-awful jingle, big, blocky letters, and Cody chokes on his own spit when Fox’s scowling face appears on screen. He’s thinner, greyer and angrier than the last time they saw eachother in person. Only the last one is really a surprise.
“I am neither naked nor afraid”, says Fox, arms crossed firmly, foot tapping impatiently on the ground. “I am, however, quickly losing my patience. Explain to me again the point of spending my valuable time undressing in the middle of bum-*bleep* nowhere on the Midrim instead of doing my job as the head of planetary security in the middle of a Galaxy-wide war?”
Several beats of silence follow. Fox grows less impressed with each. Cody knows that look well. Usually, it precedes handcuffs and a cold sonic blast to the face.
“Um… you signed a contract?”, says a producer’s voice uncertainly off-screen. Fox barks out a harsh laugh. “I’m legally classified as military property, my signature holds less weight than if I’d had one of the Guard’s massiffs shit on that contract for me.”
“Ouch!”, calls Crys.
“Gettim!”, adds Longshot.
“But… don’t you sign off military documents all the time for the Senate?”, sputters the producer.
Fox smiles with far to many teeth. It’s also a look Cody knows far too well, and even lightyears away it has a shudder going down his spine.
“Really makes you think about the technicalities of that definitely-not-slave-army, doesn’t it?”, he says, dryly.
“Although considerably less naked and afraid than all other contestants, Commander Fox left us with many memorable moments - such as when he saved the entire crew from an angry Acklay!”
Most of the next holovid is blurred out, though Cody can (unfortunately) guess at the why and how. So can most everyone else, judging by the collective groan.
“Down, boy”, says Fox, flatly, to a hissing Acklay twice his size. It rears its fanged head, and a shudder goes through the room. Fox simply crosses his arms and nails the beast with an unimpressed look. “You are making a fool of both of us. Cut it out.”
Chastised, the Acklay blinks at him, slowly lowering itself back down with a confused hiss.
“No kriffing wonder all the Corrie shinies are such hardasses”, mutters Rex, whom Cody is hard pressed to agree with. “I came from a tube and that look gave me daddy issues.”
“Yes, dear viewer, who could forget these heart-warming moments of good, quality television!”, sighs Braham Horton, dreamily. “Not Coruscant anytime soon, that’s for sure! We are now entering the twentieth rotation of the sit-in protest of a petition to allow the Commanders of the Coruscant Guard to compete on Dancing With The Planets, Coruscant Rotational’s epic dance competition!”
“Dear bum-kriffing Force”, whispers Rex, wide-eyed and awe-struck. “Does Fox know about this?!”
Cody, who’s already dialing the kriffer’s comm-code, wipes a singular tear from his eye. “Not a clue, but kriff, am I going to enjoy telling him.”
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triglycercule · 5 months ago
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rereading horrortale in excitement that it's being updated again and i am reminded that horror is actually quite silly!!
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"cheh heh heh heh~" STOP BEING CUTE YOU DERANGED MANIAC!!!! anyways rereading the comic and refreshing my memory actually showed me that horror sans and pap actually do have a banterly brotherly relationship. idk maybe i forgot about that and only remembered the CORE scene
i can't wait for more horror in book 2. he needs more screentime. how about we just make all of book 2 horror sans. jk. anyways all art by sour apple studios
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thebarontheabyss · 1 month ago
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Hey patrons! 💗
So, what did you all think of the short stories collection?
Did any of them stand out to you? What worked or didn’t? Is there else anything you’d love to see more of in the future :D
Also, exciting news: I've begun working on Chapter 5—we’re moving forward!
After the new chapter's update, I'll dedicate the following to overhauling some of the game's romance aspects, sort of a 3.0 update.
Thanks for reading. As always, your feedback means the world to me—please let me know what you think!
Catch you all soon in the Abyss!
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aroaceleovaldez · 2 months ago
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Between TSATS and WOTTG at this point it seems like Rick has forgotten that Hypnos and Morpheus are actually two separate gods
Possibly one of the most amusing things about this is we DO have canon acknowledgement of Hypnos and Morpheus explicitly being separate gods, including even official art of Morpheus specifically.
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...the thing is though, that this book in particular is ghostwritten.
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¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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nepttunnee · 5 months ago
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idk i felt like it
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icantspellthings · 5 days ago
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I need people who do not understand what AI is to stop commenting on things going "thank god it's not AI" or "ew it has AI" because first of all not EVERYTHING is generative AI (the one that steals art and writing) and some AI are actually useful because there are DIFFERENT TYPES of AI like oh my fucking god it's an umbrella term for machine learning. People keep thinking that all AI is generative AI when it ISN'T and it's fucking annoying. Translation software is AI, Virtual Assistants are AI, Video game NPCs are AI, Medical software uses AI. Some AIs are trained to do simple menial tasks! It's called machine learning for fuck sakes.
Please stop demonising a word that you don't even know the proper definition of.
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bookpublisher1 · 2 years ago
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7 Common Mistakes New Authors Make When Trying to Get Published
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As a new author, getting published can be an exciting and daunting process. It's an achievement that takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and persistence. However, many new authors make mistakes when trying to get published that can hinder their chances of success. In this blog post, we'll explore 7 common mistakes new authors make when trying to get published and provide tips on how to avoid them.
Not researching the publishing industry
One of the most significant mistakes new authors make when trying to get published is not researching the publishing industry. The Book Publishing industry can be complex and overwhelming, but understanding how it works is crucial. New authors should research the different publishing options available to them, such as traditional publishing, self-publishing, or hybrid publishing, and understand the pros and cons of each option.
Tip: Research the publishing industry thoroughly before submitting your manuscript. Read books on publishing, attend writing conferences, and network with other authors to gain a better understanding of the publishing world get Free resource for book writing.
Submitting an unpolished manuscript
Submitting an unpolished manuscript is a surefire way to get rejected by publishers. New authors often rush the writing and editing process, resulting in a manuscript that is full of errors, inconsistencies, and plot holes. A poorly written manuscript can turn off publishers and agents before they even finish reading it.
Tip: Take the time to edit and revise your manuscript thoroughly. Consider hiring a professional editor or beta readers to provide feedback on your work.
Failing to follow submission guidelines
Each publisher and literary agent has their own set of submission guidelines, which new authors must follow. Failing to adhere to these guidelines can result in your manuscript being rejected without even being read free resources for writers.
Tip: Always read and follow submission guidelines carefully. Make sure your manuscript is formatted correctly and includes all the required information, such as a query letter and synopsis.
Submitting to the wrong publishers or agents
New authors often make the mistake of submitting their manuscript to the wrong publishers or literary agents. Submitting to publishers or agents who do not represent your genre or style of writing will result in rejection.
Tip: Research publishers and literary agents who specialize in your genre or style of writing. Look for publishers and agents who have a track record of publishing similar books to yours.
Neglecting the importance of a platform
In today's digital age, publishers and literary agents are looking for authors who have a strong online presence. New authors who neglect the importance of a platform may find it challenging to get published.
Tip: Build an online platform by creating a website, blog, or social media accounts. Share your writing, engage with your audience, and network with other writers.
Focusing solely on getting published
New authors who focus solely on getting published may overlook the importance of writing for the love of writing. Writing is a craft that requires practice, dedication, and passion. If you're only focused on getting published, you may miss out on the joy of writing how to write a book for beginners.
Tip: Remember why you started writing in the first place. Write because you love it, not just because you want to get published.
Giving up too soon
Perhaps the most common mistake new authors make when trying to get published is giving up too soon. Rejection is part of the publishing process, and it can be disheartening to receive rejection letters from publishers and agents. However, giving up too soon means missing out on the opportunity to improve your writing and get published.
Tip: Don't give up! Keep writing, keep submitting, and keep improving. Remember that every rejection is an opportunity to learn and grow as a writer .
In conclusion, getting published is a challenging and competitive process, but avoiding these 7 common mistakes can increase your chances.
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