SASE

By ALongLook in The Write Stuff

Another important thing to watch for when studying market listings is the acronym SASE. This stands for self-addressed stamped envelope Most agents and publishers require you to send one if you expect a reply from them and especially if you ...

Simultaneous submissions

By ALongLook in The Write Stuff

Of course you want to get your work into the hands of as many potential agents and publishers as possible -- that will increase your chances of acceptance, right? Not necessarily. Pay careful attention when studying the markets and choosing ...

Thanks for the suggestions

By ALongLook in The Write Stuff

I heard from several folks about recovering some files from an old Mac. Thanks for the suggestions. I'll get it figured out I am sure. It sure would make my life easier if I didn't have to start from scratch ...

Unfinished projects

By ALongLook in The Write Stuff

I had a fellow writer ask me the other day about unfinished projects. It seems she has several writing projects started, but can't seem to finish them. As far as advice goes, I am not sure I am the best ...

Dumb and dumber

By ALongLook in The Write Stuff

Well for some reason I put my old desktop computer with the original files of the book I am working on in the BACK of the storage unit. Dumb. Moving everything in the way was such fun. I still have ...

Marketing and promoting your book

By ALongLook in The Write Stuff

This is the final part  of the series about  preparing a non-fiction book proposal, and its the part that most writers probably dread the most because it seems to have the least to do with writing. The first is the ...

Non-fiction book proposals, Part something

By ALongLook in The Write Stuff

I know this seems like it never ends, but a proposal is probably the next most important thing you'll do besides actually write the book. The next portion of the proposal is sample chapters. Most agents or editors will tell ...

Still looking at a book proposal

By ALongLook in The Write Stuff

I want to continue to dissect the parts of a non-fiction book proposal. These two may seem unimportant, but when an agent or editor is considering representing your work, they are looking at all these elements, so put as much ...

Non-fiction proposal, cont.

By ALongLook in The Write Stuff

I want to continue to discuss the parts of a non-fiction book proposal. Format is how the final book is going to look. This includes the organization of the book, the length, any illustrations or photographs, anticipated completion date, those ...

Non-fiction book proposal, cont.

By ALongLook in The Write Stuff

Let's look in more detail at three parts of the non-fiction book proposal that are closely related. The Overview or summary should be one or two killer sentences that capture the essence of your book. You can also add a ...