How to Write a Book - Brand, Julee

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Résumé :
What's the key to building your community of superfans? Why do only a handful of authors ever make any money from their writing? How do you plan a book from writing to launching? It might sound surprising...but the reason so few books generate sales has nothing to do with talent or having an original idea. And while many authors might say that a book's success depends on how it's promoted...most failures in the publishing world happen long before finishing writing a book. It's the authors who know how to avoid this mistake who can stack up royalties from their work... and build a legion of fans. This mistake isn't unique to authors. Businesses in every corner of the world waste millions of dollars making this mistake every day. Some people refer to it as being ego-driven. Others call it product-centric. Ultimately, it's the mistake of ignoring the market. Most books fail to sell simply because writers forgot about their reader. This happens to fiction and nonfiction writers alike. And it's the reason most writers never earn a single cent. The truth is, it's NOT their fault. If you look at what most writing resources and guides teach, they focus on things like style and grammar. Very few books talk about getting to know the reader and what they like to read. It might sound like a trivial difference. But understanding this separates the successful author from the ones who never make a sale. That's where this book can help. Written by a seasoned veteran of the publishing space, it gives you an insider's look at writing books that turn readers into superfans. In this book, you will discover: ? The easy 10-step process that lets you skip the overwhelm of planning your book ? The 2 biggest questions every writer needs to ask themselves before writing a single word ? Creating your superfan avatar ? How to build a plan for your book that makes it hard NOT to finish ? Writing assignments to help you weave a roadmap for writing your book And much more! Writing a book that actually sells doesn't have to be difficult. It's all about telling a captivating story... one that satisfies the reader's tastes and leaves them craving more. This book shows you the key ingredients you need to write a book that readers can't put down. Even if you've written nothing before...or you don't know how to start...by following the steps inside this guide, you can leapfrog the learning curve and potentially save yourself hundreds of hours of trial and error. So you can take the guesswork out of the writing process and fast-track your way to publishing your book. Special Bonus: Learn key details of publishing business model options so you can choose the path that aligns with...

Biographie:
From an early age, JuLee Brand always wanted to create things. Book covers and type inspired her to pursue a career in design. After several years as Production Manager for Reunion Records, she moved to High Five Entertainment and designed television motion graphics for series, award shows, and specials. In 2010, after receiving her MFA from Full Sail University, she began teaching part-time at colleges, universities, and design schools while also working full-time designing television and print graphics. But it was her move to Hachette Book Group Nashville as Art Director in 2012 where JuLee learned the workings of the publishing world behind the curtain. Art Directing and designing book covers for Joyce Meyer, Lauraine Snelling, Karen Kingsbury, Brian D. McLaren, Julissa Arce, and Nadia Bolz-Weber to name a few. Everyone has a story, and that inspiration sparked the creation of W. Brand Publishing in 2018. Along with the goal of publishing great books and designing attention-grabbing covers, Brand hopes the authors' stories provide enlightenment, entertainment, and connection to the reader. Her mantra, words matter, has now become part of her brand and mission. JuLee also writes both fiction and non-fiction books in her spare time and is a board member of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) and serves on the Hybrid Criteria Committee and Advocacy Committee.In her spare time, she is an aspiring author, wine connoisseur, wanderlust traveler, and mom to a floof named Henry. She lives in gratitude every day....

Sommaire:
What's the key to building your community of superfans? Why do only a handful of authors ever make any money from their writing? How do you plan a book from writing to launching? It might sound surprising...but the reason so few books generate sales has nothing to do with talent or having an original idea. And while many authors might say that a book's success depends on how it's promoted...most failures in the publishing world happen long before finishing writing a book. It's the authors who know how to avoid this mistake who can stack up royalties from their work... and build a legion of fans. This mistake isn't unique to authors. Businesses in every corner of the world waste millions of dollars making this mistake every day. Some people refer to it as being ego-driven. Others call it product-centric. Ultimately, it's the mistake of ignoring the market. Most books fail to sell simply because writers forgot about their reader. This happens to fiction and nonfiction writers alike. And it's the reason most writers never earn a single cent. The truth is, it's NOT their fault. If you look at what most writing resources and guides teach, they focus on things like style and grammar. Very few books talk about getting to know the reader and what they like to read. It might sound like a trivial difference. But understanding this separates the successful author from the ones who never make a sale. That's where this book can help. Written by a seasoned veteran of the publishing space, it gives you an insider's look at writing books that turn readers into superfans. In this book, you will discover: ? The easy 10-step process that lets you skip the overwhelm of planning your book ? The 2 biggest questions every writer needs to ask themselves before writing a single word ? Creating your superfan avatar ? How to build a plan for your book that makes it hard NOT to finish ? Writing assignments to help you weave a roadmap for writing your book And much more! Writing a book that actually sells doesn't have to be difficult. It's all about telling a captivating story... one that satisfies the reader's tastes and leaves them craving more. This book shows you the key ingredients you need to write a book that readers can't put down. Even if you've written nothing before...or you don't know how to start...by following the steps inside this guide, you can leapfrog the learning curve and potentially save yourself hundreds of hours of trial and error. So you can take the guesswork out of the writing process and fast-track your way to publishing your book. Special Bonus: Learn key details of publishing business model options so you can choose the path that aligns with...