Information on Reading and e-Book Sales.

Taming The Book ProposalTaming the Book Proposal: The Basics Oh, that most maddening of documents! For so many of us eager to move forward with our nonfiction projects, it looms large like a guard at the queen's castle, blocking the path to publication. Its perfection eludes us yet it stands there teasing, 'Complete me, or your manuscript will never see the light of day, mwahahahaha!' In truth, that's a lie. Every author has the option of self-publishing. However, there are advantages to writing a book proposal ...
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From Book Notes to Book Reports/p> Writing papers and book reports has long been the bane of high school and college students' existence. It seems that no matter how hard you work to stay caught up, there is always a paper due tomorrow. Using book notes to help get the ideas flowing can save you time, heartache, and the stress of getting a bad grade. There are many styles and formats available now, but a book note typically includes a summary of a literary work, commentary on the subject matter and deeper meaning of the ...
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Reading, Writing, ’rithmetic...and the Role of Mom & Dad: an Inspiring New Book Spotlights How Much We Matter in our Kids’ Education By Tom Bloch It's no secret that schools across the nation are in trouble. Teachers are overstressed, overwhelmed, and unable to get students to cooperate. If you're a parent of school-aged kids, this is a distressing reality. In the whirlwind of work, household chores, social commitments, and everything else that sucks up your time, it's incredibly hard to take an active role in their education. I've realized two things: 1) without parental involvement, kids are far less likely to live up to ...
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28 Reasons Why Publishers Will Buy Your BookEditors will buy a book for one or more of the following reasons. By knowing what these reasons are, you can then design a marketing plan with these features in mind. 1. The author's previous books have sold well. 2. They love the book and think it will sell. 3. They think the book will sell. 4. They love it enough to publish, regardless of its commercial potential. 5. It's a book that deserves to be published because of its value to a cause or the country. 6. An editor is passionate enough ...
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How Not to Review a Book Dear Mr. Ilesanmi: Dismayed. Disappointed. That was exactly how I felt after reading your review of Mr. Mike Uzor's book, How to Buy and Sell Shares in Nigeria, published in Financial Standard of December 20, 2004. I should have said that I was dismayed, but not disappointed. Because that was my first time of reading your 'review.' For I do not know if you used to write masterpieces. Perhaps, you wrote the said 'review' on your 'bad' day. In one of my published books, How to Write a ...
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The Three Decisions Writers Must Make Before They Start A BookFirst, the bad news: there is no magic formula, potion or pill that will turn the story idea in your head into a manuscript. Words will not automatically appear on paper. All of the necessary elements for a 'purpose-driven' book will not fall from the sky and converge in your lap as a completed literary work. It is entirely up to you. The burden is on your shoulders. You are the one who must do the research, interview persons, recall conversations, develop an outline, create a draft, make your ...
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Plain speaking -- 4 secrets for getting your book purchasedWhat can be more infuriating to a potential purchaser of a non-fiction book than chapter headings which give no clue as to their contents? After all, if someone is looking in the non-fiction section of a book store, it implies they want facts, not a fancy and 'clever' table of contents! Here are 4 sure-fire ways to make your text grab the reader's attention: 1. Make sure the text on the front and back covers is compelling. It should state plainly and simply what the book is about. For example: ...
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Why Book Writers Need A Running MateBy far, I have found that the lack of discipline is the biggest hindrance for most people, when it comes to writing a book of any kind. Although I urge you as a would-be writer to develop a theme because once you are clear on "why" you want to write a book, your motivational level will shift into a higher gear, I also urge you to get an accountability partner. This person will be the most important asset you can have as a writer. However, choose carefully, because the role of ...
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Win Back Your Ex LoverIs it possible to win back your ex lover? The answer is a simple yes, but do not think because the answer is simple that the problem isn't. Our relationships are the most complex part of our life and far too many people break a relationship too soon and for insufficient reason. Sure I understand that at the time it broke the reason seemed compelling and then action of breaking it off appeared to be the only reasonable thing to do. That's only human and you reacted as most people do and decided ...
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How Reading Can Help With Weight Loss ProgramsIf you have a young person in your life with a weight problem... acknowledged or not... this latest study is going to give you a unique way to encourage healthy habits. Reading. Obesity researchers at Duke University found that reading (the last activity that you'd expect) helped teen girls enrolled in weight loss programs. The researchers looked at 31 obese girls, between the ages of 9 and 13 who were enrolled in the Healthy Lifestyles Program at Duke Children's Hospital. The average body ...
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