The Write Way

Have you always wanted to write a book? Do you dream about writing
a book? Are you in the process of writing your book? Have you written
a book and are wondering how to get
it published?

If you're looking for a "how-to" that
will guide you every step of the way through writing your book, putting together a book proposal, finding a publisher or an agent, and seeing your book on the bookstore shelf, look no further. The Write Way offers you all this and more, from putting the first word on paper to promoting your book into a bestseller.

Have a look inside at the overview and table of contents to show you what the book covers:

You can turn your dream of writing a book into a reality. Packed full of encouragement, ideas, and inspiration to get you going and keep you moving, The Write Way guides you through writing your book and putting together a proposal that will help you get your book published. Inside these pages you’ll learn how to:

• Write from your heart and find your voice;
• Listen to the muse in your mind;
• Develop and enhance your manuscript by looking inside your ideas and seeing what your imagination is showing you;
• Create a workable outline and structure that will show you the way to writing your manuscript;
• Let your words speak for themselves;
• Do market research to target the appropriate publishers for your book or find the right literary agent;
• Write a perfect book proposal that will greatly improve your chances of getting your book published; and
• Understand and negotiate a book contract.

"As a literary agent, I tell writers: Write from the heart. Gloria Chadwick embodies these words in her book. She offers powerful, practical advice that every writer, from beginner to professional,
can use in every phase of the publishing process. Rarely have I seen the key elements of writing a book and getting it published so clearly explained. It's all here—everything a writer needs from start to finish. Ms. Chadwick is clearly a pro in the know; I heartily recommend her book as a unique and indispensable resource for novice and veteran writers alike."
— Bob Silverstein, Quicksilver Books, Literary Agents

The Write Way ~ Table of Contents

Introduction

Part I. Write From Your Heart

One. Birthing Your Book—A Labor of Love

Two. Becoming and Being a Writer

• The Soul and Psyche of a Writer
• Author Affirmations
• The Writer’s Mystique
• Writer’s Workshops

Three. Tools of Your Trade

• A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
• Inspiration and Intuition
• Seeding Your Subconscious
• Going With the Flow
• The Art and Science of Writing
• Doing Your Dreams

Four. The Writing World

• Finding Your Voice
• The Writer Within
• Solitude and Seclusion
• True to Type
• Pursuing Your Passion
• The Muse in Your Mind

Five. Before You Begin

• Terrific Titles
• Picture Perfect
• Sacred Spaces
• Making Time to Write
• Writing Rituals
• The Power of Secrecy

Six. Beginning Your Book

• Scratching the Surface
• Getting Into the Write Frame of Mind
• Drifting and Drafting
• Developing and Doing
• Beginning at the End
• Distractions and Disturbances
• Putting off Procrastination

Seven. Writing Your Book

• Finding Your Focus
• Show and Tell
• Perils and Pitfalls of Perfection
• Writer’s Block
• Brain Burn-Out
• Rewriting Your Book
• Leaving a Legacy

Part II. Marketing Your Manuscript

Eight. Finding the Perfect Publisher

• Market Research
• Bookstore Browsing
• Shelf Searching
• Internet Exploring
• Editor or Agent?
• Book Expo
• Soul Searching
• Writer’s Conferences

Nine. The Parts and Pieces of Your Proposal

• Query Letter
• Title Page
• Proposal Contents
• Author Bio
• Overview
• Book Table of Contents with Chapter Summaries
• Comparing the Competition
• Marketing / Promotion
• Book Specs
• SASE
• Sample Chapters
• Optional Items to Include
• Perfecting Your Proposal Package

Ten. Submitting Your Proposal

• Putting Your Proposal Together
• Sidestepping the Slush Pile
• Packaging Your Proposal
• Mailing Your Proposal Package
• Simultaneous Submissions
• Agent / Editor Etiquette
• Blessing Your Book Proposal
• Keeping Track of Your Submissions

Eleven. The Self-Publishing Path

• To Be or Not to Be… Published

Twelve. Rejections and Requests

• Dealing with Disappointment
• Reasons for Rejection
• Perseverance Pays
• Author Questionnaire
• Holding on to Hope

Thirteen. After the Offer

• Advances / Royalties
• Rights to Keep and Give Away
• Catchy Clauses
• Important Items
  
• Some Words on Being Edited

Fourteen. It’s a Book!

• Sending Out Birth Announcements
• Launching Your Book
• Growing Your Baby Into a Bestseller

Appendix A. Sample Proposals

• Zen Coffee: A Guide to Mindful Meditation
  
• The Complete Do-it-Yourself Guide to Past Life Regression
  
• Recipe for a Cookbook: How to Write, Publish, and Promote Your Cookbook

Appendix B. References and Resources

• Reference Books
• Writer’s Magazines
• Writer’s Websites

Appendix C. Recommended Reading List

• Books on Writing, Publishing, and Book Proposals
• Books on Marketing, Promotion, and Self-Publishing

Appendix D. Little Legal Things

• Concerning Copyright
• Those Terrible Taxes

Appendix E. Sample Book Contract

Index

Riverstone Publishing, 196 pages.
ISBN: 978-1-883717-71-1.
Available at Amazon for $15.95.