Welcome to the Writer's Workshop

I've created this site to guide you on the path to publishing--how to get your book published, how to write a book proposal, how to self-publish (if that's the path you choose), and how to promote your book, along with inside information and advice, to help you on your journey as you travel the path of finding a literary home for your book--from someone who has "been there, done that."

Whether you're looking for a commercial publisher or are thinking about self-publishing your book, I have a few words to say on the subject and some inside tips that can help you on your publishing path. Of course I don't have all the answers, but I can guide you in the right (write) direction.

The writer behind this Writer's Workshop is me--Gloria Chadwick--author of 30 books, 12 of which are self-published (not necessarily because I couldn't interest a publisher but because I like to do things my way). My first book, Discovering Your Past Lives, was published in 1988 by McGraw-Hill. It has sold over 300,000 copies, been translated into 14 foreign languages and is still selling on the bookstore shelves.

I was a literary agent for 6 years, specializing in foreign sales, and have been an independent publisher--Mystical Mindscapes--for the past 17 years. I also teach writing workshops and self-publishing seminars.

Most of all, I'm a writer. I love to write. I have to write. I can't not write. Writing is as necessary to me as breathing. I write mostly New Age nonfiction books in the areas of reincarnation, meditation, positive mind power, holistic healing, and dreams; I've also written a novel, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, as well as several reference guides for writers (you'll find them on this blog)
and a few cookbooks... because even writers have to eat.

I hope you'll enjoy this blog and that it will be helpful to you in writing your book and getting it published... The Write Way.