Synopses & Reviews
What's Your Book? is an aspiring author's go-to guide for getting from idea to publication. Brooke Warner is a publishing expert with thirteen years' experience as an acquiring editor for major trade houses. In her book, she brings her unique understanding of book publishing (from the vantage point of coach, editor, and publisher) to each of the book's five chapters, which include understanding the art of becoming an author, getting over common hurdles, challenging counterproductive mindsets, building an author platform, and ultimately getting published. Brooke is known for her straightforward delivery, honest assessments, and compassionate touch with authors. What's Your Book? contains the inspiration and information every writer needs to publish their first or next book.
Review
"Everyone needs a guide like Brooke in the rapidly changing publishing landscape. She's someone you can trust to help you navigate the confusing and complicated waters of traditional publishing versus self-publishing. Whether you want to build an online presence, shop a manuscript, or better understand your publishing options--it's all here!"
--M.J. Rose, international bestseller and founder of AuthorBuzz.com
"What's Your Book? offers a full overview of today's dynamic publishing process for writers at any stage of their careers. Brooke's strong background in traditional as well as self-publishing helps her provide a wide range of useful information about guiding a book from idea to book tour."
--Ted Weinstein, Ted Weinstein Literary Management
"I believe Brooke's coaching insights and publishing expertise help aspiring writers become successful published authors. If you want to learn ways to thrive in the new world of publishing, read this book and follow Brooke's suggestions. She is the Real Deal."
--Sara Connell, life coach and author of Bringing in Finn: An Extraordinary Surrogacy Story
Synopsis
Are you ready to write the book you've been longing to complete and get published? What's Your Book? contains the inspiration and information you need to get there. This book is an aspiring author's go-to guide for completing the dream to become a published author. Discover in 5 chapters how to: - embrace the art of becoming an author; - get over common hurdles that prevent you from finishing your book; - challenge counterproductive mindsets; - build an author platform; and - get published. What's Your Book? provides tools and insider tips about everything from overcoming common issues that keep writers from completing their books to creating a social media plan to figuring out which publishing path is right for you. Brooke Warner is a publishing expert who brings to this book her thirteen years' experience as an acquiring editor for major trade houses.
Synopsis
Brooke Warner—a publishing expert with thirteen years experience as an acquiring editor for major trade houses—provides the inspiration and information every writer needs to get over common hurdles, challenge counterproductive mindsets, build an author platform, and get their book published.
About the Author
Brooke Warner is founder of Warner Coaching Inc., publisher of She Writes Press, and author of
What's Your Book? A Step-by-Step Guide to Get You from Inspiration to Published Author. In her thirteen years in the publishing industry, Brooke shepherded over 500 books through the publication process. Her expertise is in traditional and new publishing, and she is an equal advocate for publishing with a traditional house and self-publishing. Find her online at www.warnercoaching.com and www.shewritespress.com.
Table of Contents
Contents
Introduction.
Why Do You Want to Write a Book?. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 1. The Art of Becoming an Author . . . . . . 9
Getting Intimate with Your Category,
Competition, and Audience
Chapter 2. Anyone Can Do It: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Getting Over the Six Most Common Hurdles
to Becoming a Published Author
Chapter 3. Challenging Your Mindset: . . . . . . . . . . 89
How Challenging What You Believe Will
Help You Accomplish Your Goals
Chapter 4. The Almighty Author Platform: . . . . 125
Understanding How and Why to Build
Your Platform So You Can Prevent Rejections
and Sell More Books
Chapter 5. Your Publishing Plan: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
A Strategic Road Map to Becoming
a Published Author
Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
About the Author. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231