Arthur Said:

I want to write a book about cats. Ideas?

We Answered:

This is a suggestion about writing in general: Most people fail at writing because they get a good idea, start writing, then quit when they can't resolve plot issues. This is like starting out on a driving trip with a vague idea of direction you want, but no actual destination in mind -- you never know if you've arrived, so you keep going. So before you start writing a story, know how it will end. Have a plot in mind, and work your way through it. It doesn't have to be elaborate, but it must be complete. You can still improvise within that framework, but without a plot, you're wandering aimlessly. Good luck.

Daniel Said:

I want to write a novel. Any point writing a book proposal if...?

We Answered:

I've been doing a lot of research on this over the last few days and there is a distinction between a book Proposal and a Query Letter.

A query letter is what you're talking about. Most publishers will ask for a query letter or a book proposal via e-mail or standard mail. With a query letter you will give a summary of your book, including the ending, and any qualifications you have to write the book, any other published works and accolades. With fiction novels the book will need to be completed or nearly done. The query letter should be good because the agent, or publisher, will decide based on that whether or not to take further interest in your book. If they show interest then they'll make contact and will ask for the first 3 chapters of book, or the whole manuscript, it depends on the company.

A book proposal is for non fiction work. With book proposals the agent is able to sell the book before it's even written, with just a proposal of what the book would be about. You will need to have credentials to prove that you're a credible source to write the book. The information publishers and agents ask for with proposals are more in-depth than for fiction novels. They require that you have experience with what you're writing and have been published elsewhere, etc. For instance, books on topics such as science, math, medical, history etc. could be sold based on proposals and credentials alone.

Visit some websites of publishers and literary agents and see what they require and you'll get the gist of how the field works. You can also visit some of the authors' websites and see how they got started with getting their first book published. But, I agree with the person who said you should worry about completing the story and then worry about finding an agent or publisher.

http://www.aaronline.org - has a database of book agents.
http://www.everywritersresource.com/book… - a list of book publishers.

Shawn Said:

Help on Book Reviews..I want to find a good website where i can write opinions on books and read others.?

We Answered:

goodreads.com

Claudia Said:

I want to write a book, where do I begin?

We Answered:

"Books are so in"? You should have a passion for what you want to write about. Writing without caring about the subject is a sure way to a clunker, if it gets published at all. Don't write about something because you think it's cool or popular. Write about something you can get excited over, or something you love, or something that you desperately want to tell other people. Don't write about something because it's 'so in'.

Rhonda Said:

What do I need to do if I want to write & publish a book?

We Answered:

It is very important that your husband finishes what he is writing about. When done with his manuscript, he must then work on improving it. The link below connects you to an article on how to self-edit your work:
http://xlibrian.multiply.com/journal/ite…

If you want to publish immediately, it is best to have a self-publisher so that you don't have to go through the hassle of having your manuscript edited and approved. In self-publishing, you have full-control of your story.

Click on the link below to get a FREE book publishing guide. This will walk you through the whole process.
http://www.xlibris.com/requestkit/index.…

Below is also a link on a succinctly written article simplifying but giving a broader perspective of the whole publishing process.http://xlibrian.multiply.com/journal/ite…

I hope this will help you in your publishing journey.


Booklover1020
http://booklover1020.wordpress.com/

Tommy Said:

Hey i want to become a writer, and want to write book, but really stuck for a geat plot. Help please x?

We Answered:

Why do you want to write?

Most writers write because they HAVE to; because there's a story inside them that's bursting to get out. If you don't have this I wouldn't force it! Maybe you need to be patient.

Or maybe it's just that you've thought of some ideas but they don't seem good enough. Write them anyway. Just flexing the writing muscles could give a dozen new and brilliant ideas!

Good luck.

Ida Said:

I Want To Write A Book, Do you know what I should Write About?

We Answered:

May be you could read about a town or something that happened in history then make up a story around that town or event.
good luck and I hope you have fun doing the research for your book.