Literary Handyman

Have a Dream of Being An Author? Frustrated with Banging Your Head Against the Publishing Wall? (Let's Face It...Why Else Would You Be Reading This?) Don't Worry. You Are By No Means Alone! Success in publishing is equal parts skill, determination, knowledge, and pure, dumb luck. If you have the drive, and you have the skill, but you're missing that little bit of insight into the industry, this book might just be the edge you're looking for. (For the luck...you're on your own.) Crack the cover to learn more about effective dialogue, the difference between the major publishers and small press, self-promoting, naming characters, avoiding procrastination... and so many other demons that haunt the aspiring author. The Literary Handyman also includes a series of writing exercises tailored toward helping you to apply the information gained in the book.

Are you starting a new venture as an independent publisher? Or, are you already running a small press and you want to up your game? Maybe you are an author planning to go it on your own for whatever reason inspires you... If any of those apply to you, this book is a good starting point for doing the job. The Literary Handyman: Build-A-Book Workshop takes decades of experience in book design and layout and parses it into an easy-to-understand blueprint for constructing a book that will only stand out for the best reasons. Please note, this is a guide to understanding the basic elements of professional book layout, not a step-by-step tutorial on how to use publishing or art programs or how to artistically design a book.

Why build your library one book at a time? Score the entire Literary Handyman series in one large, but convenient volume! A one-stop reference for helpful tips on the craft and business of writing from an industry professional of over thirty-five years' experience. Includes the volumes: The Literary Handyman More Tips From the Handyman Build-A-Book Workshop Bonus Content: Build-A-Book: Anthologies An excellent resource for those beginning their publishing journey, Indie or otherwise!