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TSnky_kevin
post Sep 20 2009, 11:48 PM, updated 17y ago

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Hello all, I was wondering what are the things or points take a writer got to take note of it before writing a book? Such as language, the book's theme, book title, the number of words in a book and etc. Or anyone have something to share? Another thing is, what are the avenues for publishing a book? If a writer has completed a book, does he/she need to take out his/her money to publish the book?

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post Sep 21 2009, 12:25 AM

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Wow, thanks breaker84 for looking up on me. I dare not dream of publishing my book. I am just an undergraduate and I think I have got passion in writing. I am planning ahead perhaps this might be my long-term goal to be achieved. I am interested on Motivational Books. Books that can motivate young teenagers into seeking success and being discipline in life. smile.gif
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post Oct 18 2009, 06:38 PM

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QUOTE(radkliler @ Sep 21 2009, 07:25 PM)
I haven't publish a book before so I can't say much, but some tips I would give you are :

1. Always have an outline based on the book you intend to write. Once you have a solid outline of it, do a number of drafts for each chapter (hypothetical) . Have friends or family members help you to scan the draft for errors and correct them.

2. Since you are writing a motivational book, please provide some sources to prove the point that you are trying to make. Cite plenty of resources and even use your own life experience as material for your book.

3. NEVER PLAGARISE!! Seriously, you shouldn't even publish a book if you plagarise. Cite all your resources from where they were and give credit to author of said books.

4. Never write the motivational book in a I-know-it-all way. Yes, you have plenty of experience but don't act high and mighty about it, since that would just put readers away.
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rclxms.gif Thank you very much for the wonderful tips I would say. After figuring out for 2 weeks plus, I think it is never easy even to plan an outline. I used 2 weeks plus and I have changed again and again. Now ended up, I am not happy with the 20% of the outline. Perhaps, I would need to learn more before even planning to write a book.

You have got your points there. I appreciate it. Perhaps now I should focus on something else first which is:
What the skills that I need to be equipped with before writing a book. For example, Wonderful English, Correct Punctuation, APA Citation style or others citation format. Please share.

Any advice would be welcome.

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post Oct 25 2009, 04:55 PM

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QUOTE(Tsukasa @ Oct 20 2009, 04:52 PM)
But how about cost of publishing it and where to print. As actually i have plans to market my books next time as well but now still writing halfway ^^
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rclxms.gif Wow, you are actually writing halfway already? Mind sharing what is the book about? Or at least in which field?
You should share with us where you are done.
I'm sorry that I don't know about the cost of publishing and where to print. Anyone can share?


Added on October 25, 2009, 4:57 pm
QUOTE(LCTho85 @ Oct 20 2009, 05:26 PM)
Given today's technology, you could publish your own e-books and market them on the Internet.  thumbup.gif
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Yup, you have got your point. However, I have another point of view. I think I prefer to publish it to hard copy that is tangible. My personal point of view though. tongue.gif


Added on October 25, 2009, 4:58 pm
QUOTE(peewee @ Oct 21 2009, 03:30 AM)
Thanks for link! Great article! rclxms.gif

This post has been edited by nky_kevin: Oct 25 2009, 04:58 PM

 

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