Author Nick: Pat
Name: Patrika Vaughn
Site: http://www.acappela.com
About Author: I'm known as the world's foremost Author's Advocate. What that means is that I work with authors, from concept through successful publication and marketing of their works. So if you have an idea for a book but don't know how to begin or if there's a market for it, get in touch. If you have a first draft and simply need an editor or a publisher, get in touch. Wherever you are, I can save you time and money and help you achieve your goals.
By getting to the point of having a publishable manuscript, you have already mastered the arts of writing and editing. If you have also sent out proposals or queries, ideally you have also learned how to do market research. All three of these skills are necessary whether you are attempting to sell your manuscript to [...]
I spent the entire month of August last year restructuring our web site. As a result, sales have tripled — not an easy thing to achieve in our highly competitive field.
Let me explain: www.acappela.com is a site of resources and services for writers. As you know, there are probably thousands of such sites up, ranging [...]
Writing a book is a lot like getting married. It is intensely personal, it calls for a big commitment, and it requires a sustained effort. And like marriage, it carries no guarantee of success. Books and marriages often fail for the same reasons. The most common reason is that the writer doesn’t know enough about [...]
You hold in your mind an entire tale. Millions of facts and details sit there, waiting to be written down. You want to share all this with your readers, who know absolutely nothing about your tale before they begin to read. What do you tell them first? How can you introduce them to all you [...]
Wondering why editors and publishers are saying no? Discover the seven writing problems that keep books from being publishable. In writing fiction, your opening should accomplish three things:
1)establish the scene
2) introduce the main character
3)let readers know what the character wants or needs – what the character will be reaching and struggling for that determines the [...]
Digging into your family’s past and writing about the people and events you discover can be a fascinating endeavor. A family history also helps children and grandchildren develop a sense of belonging, a feeling of continuity between the generations. I’ve also found in my family history interesting people who act as a springboard for novels [...]
Writing your life story is embarking on a journey through the past. It’s a unique journey, one no one else has ever taken. That’s because the road you’ll travel is built from your very own memories and experiences ~ your very personal reactions to all the situations and events you’ll be remembering.
Your life will pass [...]
Replying to a comment earlier today got me all fired up. I replied with four good reasons to self-publish, but they are just the tip of the iceberg. So here’s a longer list, with more details. Enjoy!
I’m often asked by authors whether they should seek publication with a major publishing house or self-publish. Given the [...]
Ever wonder how a writer becomes a published author? Or how a book makes it to the top? You see the same authors over and over on Best Seller lists. They’re not necessarily the best writers: their success has more to do with today’s publishing realities.
Publishing is a whole new ball game today and the [...]
The Kindly, Caring Literary Agent is probably extinct.
Today’s agents are more likely to treat you like paychecks than like the sensitive creative person you are. You won’t get your hand held when you’re blue. You won’t have your manuscript lovingly edited. Even worse than this cold, business-like treatment, you’re unlikely to get your works placed [...]
