Is There a Book Inside You?: Writing Alone or with a Collaborator
"The authors use not only text and examples of successful ventures, but a  variety of charts and tests to help the reader evaluate self, topic and  form, and provide the mechanics of authoring and publishing." - Library  Journal "It is intelligently compiled and written and, most important of all, it  is responsibly encouraging." - Book Research Quarterly "This book is a useful tool for anyone starting out and a fine reference  guide for established writers." - Arizona Authors' Newsletter "Even if you do nothing but read the quotations at the bottom of many of  the pages you will receive some entertaining advice and inspiration." -  Publishers Digest "If you have never written a book, or if you have written many, this book  is a valuable reference. It is a comprehensive little atlas of the book  writing process, from choosing a marketable topic, to researching the  topic, organizing it, and marketing it." - The Northwest Review of Books "This book is easy to read, full of valuable information that is easy to  apply."  - Computer Exchange Review "For those of you planning to write that book someday, Is There a Book  Inside You? is a must." - Press News Syndicate "The entire book has a practical, fresh, no-nonsense tone and, as always  in one of Dan's books, is overflowing with information, including the  valuable lists in the appendix." - Marin Self-Publishers News "The book looks at agents and what they can do, the standard publishing  houses, vanity publishers, and, of course, just plain doing it yourself.  If you want to go the self-publishing route, this book is a valuable  tool." -Aviation/Space Writers Association Newsletter "A work that any would-be author needs to read and digest thoroughly.  There's no nonsense here, just a head-on, very direct, point-by-point  authoritative overview of how a book is written, manufactured and then  marketed, using every bit of creative energy possible. Is There a Book  Inside You? really tells it like it is, not some fanciful approach, no  watered down vague theories or opinions. This book should be required  reading for anyone serious about producing a literary project of value.  Find this book; it works."- The Coast Book Review Service "Good resource book. You can't go wrong adding any of Poynter's books to  your reference library."- Freelance Writer's Report. "A paint-by-the numbers system for writing a book."-Feminist Bookstore  News.  "It's a down-to-earth "how-to" and a kick in the pants to get you  going."- The Whole Earth Catalog "Fresh ideas and innovative approach found nowhere else in other  how-to-write books. Well researched and clearly presented."- Great  Cookbooks Writing/Reference Give The World a Piece of Your Mind . . .  Write Your Book Join the ranks of those who shape our society. Is There a Book Inside  You? is your step-by-step plan.You will learn:o How to pick your topico How to break the topic down into easy-to-attack projectso How and where to do researcho A process that make writing (almost) easyo How to improve your materialo How to manage your writing partnershipso How to evaluate your publishing optionso How to develop an individualized and workable plan Did you know that few books are the work of only one person? Do you think  celebrities have time to write? This book will show you the secrets of  breaking into print even if you are not a polished writer. You will learn  how and where to find help such as:o Researcherso Editorso Peer reviewerso Clerical supporto Contract writerso Co-authors"Is There a Book Inside You? Introduces the science of  management to the art of writing." --Jan Nathan, Executive Director Publisher's Marketing Association "This book is a useful tool for anyone  starting out and a fine reference  guide for established writers." --Authors' Newsletter  "Is There a Book Inside You? is important to every writer. Writing books for others is good exercise; it hones your writing skills and keeps your writing mind active and alert while it buys time for your own writing." --Don Bower, Executive Director National Writer's Club The authors: AUTHORBIO: Dan Poynter is the author of 68 books including the  best-selling The Self-Publishing Manual. Mindy Bingham is the author of  14 books; Choices, A Teen Woman's Journal for Self-awareness and Personal  Planning has sold over 500,000 copies--so far.  Let Dan and Mindy show you how to write your book Writer's DigestBook Club Main Selection