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How
a first-time author got his book on managing fear published
By Stanley
Popovich
Wondering how to get your writing
ideas published? I am a first time author who recently got his
self help book on managing fear published. The title of the book
is "A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear Using Psychology,
Christianity and Non Resistant Methods" and is available at
http://www.trebleheartbooks.com/mvStanPopovich.html.
I was able to get my book
published even though I didn't have any experience in the
publishing field. Let me explain:
Over the years, I collected much
information on how to manage fear and anxiety. Although I
didn’t have a background in the religious or psychology
fields, I did a lot of research including discussions with
various professionals – in both fields – on how to manage fear
and anxiety. One day I was wondering if I could develop a small
book from these notes. I went to the bookstores to read various
books on how to submit a book idea to some of the publishing
companies. I learned that a writer must first develop a query
letter to send to the various publishers and then submit a
manuscript. After a good deal of research, I organised my notes
into a small manuscript and did much editing to get my
manuscript ready to send to the various publishers. I then wrote
up a query letter and explained the benefits of how my book was
unique and different from what was on the market. I mentioned that my book would
be complete and cover all the ways to manage fear, unlike a lot
of other books in the market today. My book would also be easy
to read and results oriented, and it would be non technical. I
explained that my book provided an important need to people who
needed to manage their fear and anxiety.
I then went to some of the
writing sites on the Internet that contained a listing of
various publishers; publishers that might be interested in
my self-help book. I then submitted a query letter to these
publishers and was eventually asked to submit my manuscript. I
followed this process for a little less than a year.
During this time, I talked to
various writers on the Internet and asked them how I could
increase my chances of getting published. A writer told me that
if I focused on the small niche publishing companies, that I
would increase my chances of getting my book published. He was
right. It took a lot of work and persistence; however I found it
much easier to market my book idea to the small Print On Demand
Publishing companies. I eventually found a small publishing
company who really liked my book idea. I then briefly worked
with the publisher to turn my manuscript into a small easy-to-read book.
I was able to get my book
published by explaining the need, and the importance of my book
in my query letter, developing a well written manuscript, and
focusing on small publishing companies. It is not easy to get
your work published, however with a lot of research, persistence,
and a willingness to continuously improve, it is possible.
Stanley Popovich endured his
share of fear and anxiety over the years. Unable to find the
help he needed, the author decided to undertake his own
research. The result is "A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear
Using Psychology, Christianity and Non Resistant Methods" –
an easy to read book based on a combination of research and
personal experience. For additional information go to: http://www.trebleheartbooks.com/mvStanPopovich.html.
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MindFire
Renewed
After its recent hiatus, MindFire
magazine – an online literary and
arts magazine – has relaunched.
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publishes Fiction, nonfiction, reviews,
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Poets
Anonymous poetry festival
Poets Anonymous are holding their 9th Poetry Plus festival in Croydon, Surrey on
July 17 and 18.
The weekend will include workshops,
competitions, open mike sessions, and
readings from poets including Keith Bennett, Wendy French, Christopher
Logue, Adam Horovitz, Jean Sprackland and Attila the Stockbroker.
The cost of the weekend is £12 (£10 concessions).
For more information click
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poetsanon.org.uk.
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Windows
reopened – submissions
invited
After twelve years, Windows is once
again seeking to publish poetry and
short stories by writers who have yet to
have a first collection published.
Submissions
of up to ten poems or two stories of up
to 3000 words should be sent with a
short author bio to: Heather Brett,
Arts Office, Cavan County Council,
Farnham St, Cavan, Co Cavan, or
email artsoffice@
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