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Posts Tagged ‘book proposal’
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
Julia McCutchen interviews Lisa Cherney
Have you ever wondered how you are going to attract the attention of agents, publishers and readers with your book ideas when there are so many other writers trying to do the same? You know that your approach / story / philosophy is different but how do you communicate that and ensure your voice is heard?
In this interview we will talk about ways for you to find the words you need in order to market yourself successfully. You will learn how to talk about your Unique Abilities with passion and clarity, and by the end you will know:
- The value of effective marketing for authors today
- How utilizing Unique Abilities will make you stand out from the crowd
- The critical differences between your “target” and your “ideal” agent/publisher/reader
- Simple methods for communicating your uniqueness in your marketing
- How to build your Unique Ability portfolio to build your author platform
Lisa Cherney is a marketing expert and President of Conscious Marketing, now celebrating its 10th year. Lisa’s mission is to help business owners find their authentic marketing voice so they can attract their ideal clients. As co-author of Inspiration to Realization: A Women’s Guide to Business, Personal & Spiritual Fulfillment, Lisa has the personal and professional expertise to adapt her award-winning and insightful approach to showing authors how to engage with successful marketing strategies to support publishing success. For more information see www.consciousmarketing.com
Date: Thursday 9 September Time:16:00 BST / 11:00 EST
Want to listen to this teleseminar interview for free but not yet an IACCW member?
Find out about how to do so and discover the other benefits of becoming a member of the International Association of Conscious & Creative Writers (IACCW) by clicking here …
Tags: author, book, book proposal, Lisa Cherney, marketing, Publishing, Writing
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Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
I hope you’re having a good week so far as we head into the new month of August.
This is just a quick courtesy reminder that today, Tuesday 3 August is the registration deadline for the Writer’s Journey Raise the Bar Individual Coaching Program.
If you haven’t yet had a chance to check it out, you can read all about it, watch a short video and access the audio recording of the Preview Call by clicking here …
This individual coaching program has been created for writers at any stage of the writing journey to benefit from professional feedback, guidance, structure and support.
My commitment to you is that I will meet you exactly where you are on your writer’s journey and guide you to raise the bar to the next level – whatever that is for you – so that you make solid progress and experience tangible results.
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Tags: agent, author, book, book proposal, creative process, mindset, platform, publication, publish, readers, writer, Writing
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Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
Raising the Bar on the Writer’s Journey means knowing what you already have in place, understanding precisely what you need to do next, and applying yourself consciously and creatively to consistent action! Raising the bar is an integral part of the journey to successful published authorship and needs to be applied at every stage along the way.
Join me on Tuesday 27 July at 8pm (BST/3pm EST) for a FREE Preview Call* to present the Raise the Bar Individual Coaching Program and learn the secrets of successfully raising the bar on your writer’s journey.
Click here to register …
I’ll also be sharing with you the details of the * 4 month * Raise the Bar Individual Coaching Program for just * 10 writers * starting in September (registration closes Tues 3 August). The Raise the Bar Individual Coaching Program has been created for writers at any stage of the writing journey to benefit from professional feedback, guidance, structure and support.
Read about the Raise the Bar Individual Coaching Program here …
If you’re ready to learn more about raising the bar on your writer’s journey, why not join me for an inspiring and interactive Preview call on Tuesday 27 July at 8pm (BST/3pm EST).
Click here to register …
If you can’t make the live call, no problem. Register anyway and we’ll send you access to the audio recording so that you can listen any time.
Enjoy the journey!
Julia
(*Usual telephone call charges apply)
Tags: action, agent, author, book proposal, creative process, inspiration, mindset, platform, publish, publisher, readers, success, support, true voice, writer, Writing
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Monday, April 19th, 2010
 As we head deeper into spring here in the UK, the glorious sunshine is bringing forth new life all around us. Swathes of brown trees and hedges are turning green as the young leaves emerge from every branch and stem. What has appeared through the winter to be a network of lifeless sticks is now the foundation of a whole new cycle of life.
I love the parallels of the creative process with nature. Every aspect of writing your book and achieving your vision of successful authorship can be aligned with the flow of nature to great effect.
Just like the leaves on the trees, right now is a wonderful time to breathe new life into your writing dreams and activities.
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Tags: agent, author, book proposal, creative process, publisher, Writing
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Monday, April 5th, 2010
 Here in the UK, the London Book Fair is coming up in just a few weeks time. It takes place from 19th to 21st April and is described as a “global marketplace for rights negotiation and the sale and distribution of content across print, audio, TV, film and digital channels”.
It is one of the main book fairs which take place each year for professionals in the book trade alongside Book Expo in New York, Frankfurt and the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. There are also many smaller yet worthwhile book fairs and exhibitions internationally.
Many authors wonder if it is worth attending these trade fairs and many commentators say that it isn’t.
My view is that it can be a valuable experience if you approach it with the right mindset. You also need to plan your visit well in advance and wear sensible shoes in the knowledge that you’ll be on your feet for most of the day!
It is important to be realistic when thinking through a book fair visit, especially if you have a vision of meeting agents and editors to present your book to them. Most publishing professionals will have filled their schedule of 30 minute meetings well in advance of the fair taking place.
Having said that, serendipity can, and does, occur at book fairs.
When I was attending these events as a publisher, I remember well the number of times an author just happened to turn up at our stand when I was in between meetings. On some of those occasions, I did engage in impromptu conversations about new projects, and although it was rare, some of those spontaneous approaches did lead to us to publish the book the author had presented.
So here are 3 tips to help you benefit from attending a book fair this year:
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Tags: agent, author, book proposal, publisher
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Monday, April 5th, 2010
 How to Write the Ultimate Book Proposal
Online Masterclass Course
5 Weeks to Book Proposal Mastery
One time only for 2010 * 20% discount * till MONDAY 26 APRIL
Plus priority invitation to a FREE Q&A teleseminar for Masterclass Course owners only on
THURSDAY 29 APRIL
@ 7.30pm (BST/2.30pm EST)
Would you like to have a first-class book proposal which you can present confidently to agents and publishers to open the publishing door for you?
In this one-of-a-kind Online Masterclass Course for both fiction and non-fiction writers you will learn how to:
- Avoid the 3 classic, time-wasting mistakes that many writers make with their book proposals
- Understand how agents and publishers think, work and make decisions so that you can pitch your work appropriately
- Know exactly what to include in each section of the book proposal, and perhaps even more importantly, what to leave out!
- Write a striking covering letter to accompany your proposal or synopsis
- Decipher the different requirements of individual agents and publishers when it comes to submitting your material to them
- Approach agents and publishers confidently and professionally to make sure that your book stands out for all of the right reasons!
To find out how to write your ultimate book proposal with my professional guidance, and to order your How to Write the Ultimate Book Proposal Online Masterclass Course with your 20% discount (and to receive immediate access!) click here …
Tags: agent, book proposal, publisher
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Friday, November 6th, 2009
 Book titles are extremely important so it is really worth making sure that you have the ‘right’ title for your book.
If you are looking for a traditional publishing deal, as I’m sure you appreciate, the first few minutes when agents and publishers are assessing your work are crucial.
So the more you can do to create a positive impact the better and having a strong title is one way of doing just that.
An engaging title is also likely to make a significant difference to how your book is perceived by your readers and in the marketplace generally.
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Tags: agent, book, book proposal, publication, publisher, Publishing, reader
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Friday, October 9th, 2009
 Here I am with Simon Trewin of United Agents Like many aspiring authors, you may wonder if it is acceptable to send out your book proposal or synopsis to more than one literary agent at a time.
Another question which many writers have is how long to wait for a response.
With regard to what are called ‘multiple submissions’, in their ideal world, most agents would love to see your work exclusively.
This is so that they know they are not in competition with any other agents if they want to take you on.
However, most agents also understand the reality for authors seeking representation.
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Tags: agent, author, book proposal, synopsis
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Friday, October 2nd, 2009
 It is easy for writers to be confused by the different requirements that agents and publishers have when it comes to sending out material for them to review.
Many people wonder if it is better to send a query letter with a brief description of the book and ask permission to send the whole proposal, or to send the whole proposal unannounced.
In standard reference books, agents and publishers often say they are willing to accept unsolicited manuscripts.
But does this give you the green light to send everything straight away or should you still submit a query letter in the first instance?
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Tags: agent, book proposal, manuscript, publisher, submission package, synopsis, writer
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Thursday, September 10th, 2009
 At a time when ‘back to school/work/studies’ is in the air, I know that many writers are gearing up for success in the last few months of 2009.
If approaching agents and publishers is nearing the top of your agenda, I would love to support you with the process of writing your book proposal or synopsis.
So here’s what I propose …
When you purchase a copy of my How to Write the Ultimate Book Proposal Online Masterclass Course during the month of September, I will offer you a massive £100 / $165 off my Book Proposal Review Package!
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Tags: agent, book proposal, coaching, professional, publisher
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