SO, YOU WANNA WRITE?

SO, YOU WANNA WRITE?

Writing Basics

      Notebook paper

      Pencils and pens (black, red, & blue); highlighters (assorted colors)

      Computer, back-up drive, at least one thumb drive

      Printer/Copier, ink and paper

      Voice recorder (optional) or download an app on your cell phone

      Word, Adobe PDF writer, Grammarly

      Internet

      E-mail account

      Bank depository account

The 1^st Time Author

1.      Why do you want to write?

a.       Maybe you have a diary or have been journaling about your experiences

b.      Perhaps you write poetry or song lyrics that actually tell a story

c.       You may have already started a blog

2.      What do you want to write about/Genre?

a.       Fiction

                                                              i.      Comedy

                                                            ii.      Tragic Comedy

                                                          iii.      Drama/Mystery

                                                          iv.      Satire

                                                            v.      Thriller/Horror/Tragedy

                                                          vi.      Erotic/Romance

                                                        vii.      Poetry

                                                      viii.      Spiritual/Religious

                                                          ix.      Fantasy/Mythology

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_writing_genres

 http://resources.writersonlineworkshops.com/resources/definitions-of-fiction-categories-and-genres/

b.      Non-Fiction

                                                              i.      Biography - a personal experience you would like to share

                                                            ii.      Guide/Manual/Handbook - instructions on how to create something you have done or a skill you have developed/cultivated

                                                          iii.      Journalism/Travelogues

                                                          iv.      Academic - a self-help book based upon your knowledge base about a particular topic

Source: http://www.booksoarus.com/non-fiction-books-genres-types/

 http://bisg.org/page/Fiction

3.      Who will be your target audience?

a.       Adult

b.      Children

c.       Men

d.      Women

e.       LGBT

Source: https://greenleafbookgroup.com/learning-center/book-creation/how-to-identify-your-books-audience

https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2013/06/13/identify-your-target-audience/

https://www.nownovel.com/blog/build-a-book-audience/

4.      How many pages?

a.       Flash Fiction – 53 to 1,000 words

b.      Short Story – 3,500 to 7,500

c.       Novellette – 7,500 to 17,000

d.      Novellas – 17,000 to 40,000

e.       Novel – 40,000 words or more

Source: https://owlcation.com/humanities/Difference-Between-A-Short-Story-Novelette-Novella-And-A-Novel

5.      Self-Publishing

a.       Benefits

                                                              i.      No up-front out of pocket expense

                                                            ii.      Publication speed

                                                          iii.      No deadline stress (unless self-imposed)

                                                          iv.      Author creative control

                                                            v.      Retention of rights

                                                          vi.      Higher royalty rates more frequently

                                                        vii.      Online marketing

                                                      viii.      No rejection

                                                          ix.      Greater opportunities for niche publishing

                                                            x.      Virtually no excess inventory

Source: https://www.amarketingexpert.com/the-benefits-of-self-publishing-vs-traditional-publishing/

http://www.well-storied.com/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-self-publishing

b.      10 Best Companies

                                                              i.      CreateSpace

                                                            ii.      Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)

                                                          iii.      Lulu

                                                          iv.      AuthorHouse

                                                            v.      Blurb

                                                          vi.      Book Baby

                                                        vii.      Xibris

                                                      viii.      Outskirts

                                                          ix.      Kobo        

Source: http://www.adazing.com/best-self-publishing-companies/

START WRITING!

      It doesn’t matter if you have not memorized everything we have discussed, you must begin writing.

          Obtain the requirements, learn the concepts, discover your options when you are not writing. It will all come together when you are done.

      Join me next month for more tips, suggestions, and ideas to enhance your writing and make your book unique and interesting!

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