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I’m on a binge reading contemporary fiction about immigrants to the U.S. (Jhumpa Lahiri, Amy Tan) and I’m looking for a novel or a collection of short stories about Latino/as. Fiction for adults, preferably something of literary worth (Pulitzer Prize or NYT Bestseller?). I haven’t come across anything yet. Any suggestions?

Thanks!
- persnicketi

Writing a ****?k is not ***? difficult or daunting ***? it sounds and can easily be turned into a very profitable home business.  Writing doesn’t require a lot of expensive equipment or a huge financial investment.  In ***?ct the only tools you will really need are a computer, a word processor and a ****?d amount of uninterrupted dedicated ***?me.  I’m guessing the latter is probably the most difficult thing for most of us to come by ****? there are some ideas it might help to remember.

Writing a ****?k doesn’t all have to be done at one ***?me or in one sitting, so don’t be discouraged by the idea that you might only have a few minutes to dedicate to your ****?k every day.  No matter what your topic may be, making a clear outline for your ****?k can be roughed out with only a few minutes of brainstorming.  Once you learn how to put your workflow in order writing about any subject becomes a breeze.  And finally, YOUR ****?K DOES NOT HAVE TO BE 300 PAGES LONG to be a bestseller or very profitable for you!

When it comes to writing there’s really nothing to it ****? to do it.  It’s the process of publishing that can be your biggest stumbling block.  These days when it comes to publishing you have three major options.

1.)    Traditional Publishing.  Traditional publishing means once you finish writing your manuscript you submit it to a publishing house through a third party called a “literary agent”.  Most traditional publishing companies ****?h ***? Random House or Simon & Schuster will NOT accept or read manuscripts submitted directly by authors ****? instead rely on literary agents to read and pitch them the gist of your ****?k.  

On top of that, not every literary agent will review every type of ****?ks or story so if you intend to go the traditional route you will have to shop for and ***?tition an agent to represent your work.

2.)    Independent Publishing.  Also known ***? “self-publishing” means that you can get your manuscript published by a ***?lf-publishing house like Xlibris or iUniverse without the need to find an agent to read and promote your work.  It’s a lot easier for beginners to take this route ***? there are ***?r fewer frustrating obstacles and there is a substantially ***?ster turnaround ***?me to ***?e your finished ****?k in print.

However there are some important differences to consider between traditional and independent publishing.  In general it probably won’t cost you anything up front to find an agent and get your ****?k published traditionally other than ***?me.  Most legitimate agents WON’T charge to read your manuscript or submit it to publishers, ****? the down side is that the publisher and the agent generally get to keep about 90% of the profit from your sales.

On the other hand IT WILL COST YOU upfront to have your ****?k published independently.  The bright side is there is no lengthy approval process, you get to keep more of your own profits and you can usually ***?e your work in print within about 3 months from the ***?me you submit your manuscript.  

3.)    Online Publishing.  Your third option for publishing is convert your manuscript to PDF format once you finish writing it on your computer and upload it to online ****?kstores like Lulu.com.  You can do this in combination with your printed ****?k IF you choose to go with an independent publisher like Xlibris, ****? you will likely be on a contract that prohibits you from ***?lling your ****?k elsewhere if you decided to go with a traditional publisher.

Once you have your ****?k uploaded to a website like Lulu it will be available for sale immediately at whatever *****?e you decide to charge for it.  With online publishing your ****?k could literally be for sale and earning you money within MINUTES of the ***?me you finish writing it without any hassle, approval process OR ***?tup fees.      

After you finish writing and publishing your ****?k the only thing left to do is market it.    If you found this information helpful and are really ***?rious about writing and publishing and would like to learn more please come visit my website: www.showme-tellme.com.   I have prepared a complete easy to follow step-by-step guide that will take you by the hand and show you EXACTLY how to go about writing, publishing AND marketing your very own ****?k.  I will show you everything you need to know from the ***?me you start writing until the day you collect your first royalty check.  Just think of how ****?d it will feel when you can introduce yourself ***? an author.


- rljackson5

First, can you write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days? That’s the challenge for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month).

No, this is not an advertisement. I found out about this challenge last year and am ready to go again; wondering who else might be taking the plunge. If you are awaiting the beginning of the madness, answer me this…have you completed the task before? Do you have a plot in mind for your ***?ture bestseller?

If you ****?t to know what I’m talking about, check the website: www.nanowrimo.org

This is my ***?cond year, and the plot ****?nning in my head is sci fi/fantasy/paranormal. ***?e? I’m still not quite sure! Have characters in mind and bit of a plot, ****? hoping it develops more when I start typing on November 1. What about you?

Give this link a try (if you ***?e the addition to the question):

http://www.nanowrimo.org/

It could be very busy ***? the craziness has begun.

Good luck all!
- Isthisnametaken2

One of the best things about knowing your target market is that effective communication with them becomes much simpler. You can focus on what their needs are and what problem you can solve for them as you create new products and update your services.

You can provide content that helps them solve these problems and shows your expertise. Your content can be audio, video, in writing, or a combination of all three. If you know your market, you will know what combination of these will work best.

When it comes to writing content, you don’t have to do it all yourself. There are ways to create content with help from others, and it doesn’t have to be expensive.

Whether it’s a blog, articles, or an ezine, here are some options for help with developing your content.

1) Hire a copywriter - A copywriter is a professional who specializes in writing words that promote or sell a product or a service. Copywriters are the people who write the ads you see in magazines and newspapers as well as the promotional direct mail pieces you receive in the mail. They may also write radio and television commercials.

Because the internet has expanded the need for content, there are many available freelance copywriters who can assist you with sales letters and other promotional materials. A professional copywriter will ask you many questions about your product or service, request any marketing materials you have as well as do some of their own research prior to writing your copy.

Many copywriters specialize by writing for specific industries, such as health or in a particular medium such as sales letters for the internet.

2) Hire a ghostwriter - A ghostwriter is also a professional writer. This writer specializes in writing material for other people without taking credit for the material. The ghostwriter gives up all ownership of the material and you are credited as the author.

You probably know that ghostwriters are behind a number of bestseller autobiographies for example. However, you can hire a ghostwriter to write articles, books, reports, blog posts or any other written material. It’s preferable to hire a ghostwriter who has some experience in the topic you need material for but it is not absolutely necessary. How much information you provide the writer about your topic, versus how much you want them to research on their own, is a topic for negotiation.

3) Hire an editor - An editor will review and make changes to existing written work. You can write your own material and have an editor review it for you. An editor can make sure your writing flows, proofread for grammar, spelling, and suggest revisions. This is a really good option if you want to develop confidence in your writing skills. You can learn from changes a professional editor makes to your materials.

4) Buy Private Label Rights (PLRs) - This may be the least expensive of the options. PLR refers to content that is developed specifically for others to use in anyway they choose. For example, you can take a PLR article and reprint it as is, break it into pieces and post on your blog or record it as a podcast. With PLRs, you usually don’t even know who actually created the material. You can change PLRs any way you want and put your name on it as original content.

What’s great about PLRs is you can buy them in packages. For example, if you are a professional residential organizer, you can purchase a bundle of 50 PLR articles that consist of topics related to organizing. It’s always preferable to change PLRs to reflect your personality and you can do that by adding, changing or modifying the work. You can add graphics or a video to make it your own or you can hire an editor to make revisions for you.

However you choose to develop content, it’s important to get started. There are many sites where you can find professional writers who will be happy to work with you to get you just what you need.


- anonymous