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Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams: Insider Secrets to Skyrocket Your Success Kindle Edition

by W. Terry Whalin (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 out of 5 stars 33 ratings
Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams covers the essential skills for every writer to be published and uses the word “publish” in the broadest possible sense including books, online writing and printed magazine. Each chapter includes a mixture of personal storytelling from the author combined with specific and practical advice for the beginning and experienced writer. Each chapter ends with a section for the reader to Dig Deeper (learn from other resources) and Awaken Your Dreams (apply the content to their own writing).
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  1. ISBN-13
    978-1630471101
  2. Publisher
    Morgan James Publishing
  3. Publication date
    June 1, 2014
  4. Language
    English
  5. File size
    886 KB
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Terry has years of experience in traditional publishing makes him uniquely qualified to write this book. The 3rd paragraph on page 61 is worth one hundred times what you will pay for his book and I recommend you buy two copies: Buy one for you, and one for an author you know whom you feel has lost hope in their ability to promote their book. --Alex Mandossian, author, trainer and CEO/Founder of Heritage House Publishing

You and I are living in one of the greatest times in history. Take Terrys counsel and apply it to your daily life. You will be able to go to places you never dreamed possible. --Mark Victor Hansen, Co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul

 Jumpstart is the perfect title for this cornucopia filled with essential information that writers need more than ever to succeed. His easy-to-read, generous advice comes out of his passion for helping writers and his decades of experience. Jumpstart will enable new or published writers to kick their career into high gear. I learned a lot from it. --Michael Larsen, AAR, partner, Larsen-Pomada Literary Agents; author of How to Write a Book Proposal and How to Get a Literary Agent
Terry has years of experience in traditional publishing makes him uniquely qualified to write this book. The 3rd paragraph on page 61 is worth one hundred times what you will pay for his book and I recommend you buy two copies: Buy one for you, and one for an author you know whom you feel has lost hope in their ability to promote their book. --Alex Mandossian, author, trainer and CEO/Founder of Heritage House Publishing
You and I are living in one of the greatest times in history. Take Terrys counsel and apply it to your daily life. You will be able to go to places you never dreamed possible. --Mark Victor Hansen, Co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul

About the Author

W. Terry Whalin is a Publisher with Intermedia Publishing Group. Besides working as former literary agent and an acquisitions editor for a major publishing house, Terry has published in over 50 magazines and written more than 60 books. He is the creator of Right-Writing dot com and The Writing Life dot ws. A popular speaker at conferences, Terry and his wife, Christine, live in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00K1PNN7G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Morgan James Publishing (June 1, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 1, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 886 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 286 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1630471127
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W. Terry Whalin knows and understands both sides of the editorial desk--as an editor and a writer and a literary agent. A former literary agent, now Terry's an acquisitions editor at Morgan James Publishing. His magazine articles have appeared in more than 50 Christian and general market publications plus he's written more than 60 books for traditional publishers.

A journalism graduate from Indiana University, Terry writes a wide spectrum of subjects and topics for the magazine and book marketplace. His latest books include Billy Graham, A Biography of America's Greatest Evangelist (Morgan James) and Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams (Morgan James), Book Proposals That Sell, The Revised Edition (Morgan James) and 10 Publishing Myths (Morgan James). He is an active member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Also Terry is the creator of a popular site for writers Right-Writing. Terry and his wife, Christine, live in California.

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As if by an act of fate I happened to have stumbled upon this book at a local bookstore. What an absolute blessing. Such a wealth of information. Forever grateful for Mr. Whalin having shared such expertise. Very valuable information of which I've made copious amount of notes. It not only confirmed the things I was doing so far were on track, but also provided a wide array of things to consider in my writing career. Truly grateful. - Lin Green, Issalivestyle
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  • Bruce
    5.0 out of 5 stars Whalin gave me a great outline and some great tips to get me started ...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2015
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    I am new at this process but Mr. Whalin gave me a great outline and some great tips to get me started writing. This book gave me the confidence to start.
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  • Dvorah Lansky
    5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful collection of inspiring, true stories combined with powerful yet easy to implement marketing strategies!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2011
    Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams: Insider Secrets to Skyrocket Your Success by W. Terry Whalin, is a delightful collection of inspiring, true stories combined with powerful yet easy to implement marketing strategies. In his words, "Through the pages of Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams, I'm giving you a window into my own experiences in this market, combined with my practical how-to write information about the writing world."

    Typically, the first time I read a nonfiction book I will skim through the book to see what catches my attention. I'll make notes and then go back to reread each section in detail. In reading Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams I often forgot that I was reading a nonfiction book. It is highly entertaining and is like reading a novel. I was riveted and read each section, in detail. Each chapter includes two personal application sections. The Dig Deeper section provides recommendations of additional resources, such as books and Internet sites, while the Awaken Your Dreams section asks a series of self-evaluation questions to help you make personal use of that chapter's material.

    I had the good fortune to interview Terry on a live conference call. Members of my author community loved the interview and one of our members, Chuck from Florida, shared that he read Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams and applied the section of branching out and trying different outlets for his writing skills. This has increased his self-confidence in ways that he never thought possible!

    Terry tells the story of one publisher that received 6,000 unsolicited manuscripts over the course of a year. Their staff reviewed the manuscripts and of the 6,000, they published zero of the unsolicited manuscripts. He goes on to share specific strategies for building relationships, so that someone is expecting our manuscript as a way of getting our foot in the door!

    There's another story about a woman who had a book deadline she was trying to meet. In order to find quiet uninterrupted time to write, she sets her alarm for 3:00 A.M., because in her home that's a time when she can have peace and quiet and not worry about anyone or anything. I found this encouraging because I often set my alarm for 4:00 a.m., for that same purpose.

    Terry shares that a powerful way to gain skills in becoming a successfully published author with a growing audience of people who want to buy your book and attend your programs is to learn from those that come before us. We can certainly apply this advice to this very book, a masterpiece in its own right. My favorite chapter was on engaging the marketplace. I especially enjoyed the section on online marketing, since that is a primary area of interest to me. Terry takes you through a wide selection of online marketing practices and provides you with strategies for each.

    I highly recommend this book, not only as an enjoyable read, but as a practical how-to guide for achieving your publishing dreams.

    D'vorah Lansky, M.Ed., and Author
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  • Veronica Jones-Brown
    4.0 out of 5 stars "Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams" familiarizes readers with the publishing business ...
    Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2014
    "Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams" familiarizes readers with the publishing business, outlines practical steps of building a body of work from idea to publication, and highlights potential hazards and mishaps to avoid. Writers desiring their work to be published will find a variety of strategies and suggested sources to assist in learning the writing craft and enhance their writing skill.

    Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a free e-book version of this title. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I've attempted to present an objective review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 <[...]> : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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  • Lin Green
    5.0 out of 5 stars Transformational!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2023
    As if by an act of fate I happened to have stumbled upon this book at a local bookstore. What an absolute blessing. Such a wealth of information. Forever grateful for Mr. Whalin having shared such expertise. Very valuable information of which I've made copious amount of notes. It not only confirmed the things I was doing so far were on track, but also provided a wide array of things to consider in my writing career. Truly grateful. - Lin Green, Issalivestyle
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    Transformational!

    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2023
    As if by an act of fate I happened to have stumbled upon this book at a local bookstore. What an absolute blessing. Such a wealth of information. Forever grateful for Mr. Whalin having shared such expertise. Very valuable information of which I've made copious amount of notes. It not only confirmed the things I was doing so far were on track, but also provided a wide array of things to consider in my writing career. Truly grateful. - Lin Green, Issalivestyle
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  • Jodie Tee
    5.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive guide that I will refer to again and again
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2015
    Written by an experienced publishing insider this book will take you through the steps you need to take to become a better writer and get yourself published.

    The book covers all areas of the writing and publishing process. It is easy to read, very well written, well laid out with handy tips and references to more information at the end of each chapter. I am sure I will refer to it again and again over the years.

    I originally learnt the process of editing the hard way and could not have got through my M.A. without having someone review my work and suggest changes that were difficult to take on board. Ultimately this was a rewarding process. A couple of years on, I now enjoy writing and have started a blog simply for the pleasure of writing and putting it up for public view.

    I was therefore delighted to received this review copy in a Goodreads First Reads draw. It showed me how to develop my blog and gave me some very useful tips that I would not have otherwise thought of. It emphasised the importance of editing and having someone you respect review your work before sending it off.

    The author, Terry Whalin, writes with a generosity that clearly shines through. He adopts a pay forward approach, whether in giving advice, recommending other authors books or useful websites. He makes excellent suggestions as to how you can get yourself noticed and remembered.

    Terry demonstrates that writing is a craft to be developed. If writing is viewed as an ongoing process you can remain open to making opportunities and taking advantage of any offers that may come your way. He offers advice on how to stay focussed on your goals, handle rejection, explore different avenues whilst developing your writing, reviewing and editing skills.

    He explains how actively engaging in these processes helps you to make contacts and to learn what editors and publishers are looking for. Ultimately I do not know where I will take my work, but whether you are already published as an author, just starting out, had articles published or are writing a blog, this book will be useful.
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