| Is There a Book in You?
Many people feel they might have a book in them - but how do you know whether you have what it takes to be a writer, whether your writing is any good, what you should write about and whether you should dedicate proper time to begin your dream? This book asks pertinent questions of you via a questionnaire to help you discover whether there is a talented writer in you. Each chapter provides background to the relevant point in the questionnaire. Packed with advice from experienced writers including known authors; P D James, Philip Pullman, Jacqueline Wilson, Margaret Drabble, Katie Fforde and more. Expert advice from Daniel Roche (BA President), independent booksellers, publishers Helen Fraser (Penguin) and Ian Trewin (Chairman Cheltenham Literary Festival and administrator, Man Booker Prize), agents and creative writing tutors. Foreword by columnist and writer Katharine Whitehorn. Many people feel they might have a book in them - but how do you know whether you have what it takes to be a writer, whether your writing is any good, what you should write about and whether you should dedicate proper time to begin your dream? This book helps you to discover whether there is a talented writer in you. Alison Baverstock is a former publisher and now author, who writes about writing, publishing and creativity. She is Course Leader of the MA in Publishing at Kingston University and her website is www.alisonbaverstock.com. An interactive approach to solving that niggling question - each chapter offers a mini-quiz, with key questions to test your specific response to the main question raised. A grading at the end of the book helps you discover whether you should begin writing now, or stick to your day job! Extensive quotes from the experts: known authors, agents, publishers and booksellers Packed with examples from real writers - their books and their stories A light but highly informed as well as encouraging guide to help get you started: from an experienced author, former publisher, and advisor to budding writers.
Price: $11.70 USD
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| Impact of P2P and Free Distribution on Book Sales
Book publishers have long used free content as part of their marketing and selling efforts, with the vast majority of free content distributed in printed form. Digital distribution of free material, either intentional or via unauthorized availability through peer-to-peer sites and other Web outlets, offers a fast and expansive connection to consumers, but content can also be copied and disseminated without publishers' control. Some publishers are torn between the efficiencies digital distribution provides and concerns over piracy and print-sale cannibalization. This research report is part of an ongoing effort by O'Reilly Media Inc. and Random House to test assumptions about free distribution, P2P availability and their potential impact on book sales.
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