'HELP' I've Written My Book Now What?

'HELP' I've Written My Book Now What?

By Wendy Adams

So many times I've read the same thing over and I feel bad for new authors there's just no Step By Step how to out there right at hand for writers. They are completely new and all they know is they are driven to write. Well, I'm here to hopefully make it a little easier for you with my newest blog post 'HELP' I've Written My Book Now What?

First thing I tell anyone who has gotten in touch with me is 'Breathe' I know how hard it is to submit a letter in the first place and as for being a writer myself I know exactly what you're going through.

You've written your book, you're all excited it's complete and then you start looking into how to get it published and become overwhelmed by it all.

Who knew writing the book wasn't the hard part!

First thing I'm going to ask you is this ..

DO YOU FEEL RIGHT NOW YOUR BOOK IS THE BEST THAT IT CAN BE?

That if by reading the first three chapters you'd have me HOOKED! Because those first three chapters are what makes or breaks the manuscript even being looked at.

My next question is this have family and friends looked at it? Co-workers even? What were their thoughts and if not certainly that would be your next step. You're climbing stairs here, take your time.. BE CONFIDENT!

Next 'IT'S NEVER TO EARLY TO START PROMOTING YOUR BOOK'

Do you have an authors website or blog? You want to not only promote your book but yourself as well. A good place to network is facebook you can look me up. Now there will be editors, publishers, other authors even don't let the titles scare you. 'We all put our pants on one leg at a time.' is what not only myself but Author Pamela Swyers says. Her newest book 'Dylan's Cause' is out now. Pamela is a very confident author, she friendly and a go getter folks. Just what I like to see in an author.

An authors page would be a great place for you new authors sign up as a public figure. Let people know about you as a person and your book. Certainly join forums where other authors hang out it will give you moral support and trust me they will be honest but don't get scared of but the more pushy folks who believe their way is the right way. Stay true to yourself and your book.

Decided whether you want to be agented or not. That's very important because you'd be wasting your time sending to publishing companies who only work through agented authors.

Now if you have any questions from this point feel free to ask. Right now it's important to get you out there and get networking with the right people, those who are POSITIVE THINKERS and GO GETTER'S. You want a strong foundation underneath you. I will advice this be careful of authors who talk with you and suddenly see everything you're writing as very similar to theirs. I've run into them myself, that little green guy can come out in authors who see you're new on scene and getting more attention than they are who may be out there already three four years.

Next bog.... we'll talk about 'How to find the agent and publisher right for you.'

If you have any questions certainly ask.

Good Luck!

Wendy Adams
Promoter / Literary Agent

BOOK REVIEW for 'THROUGH THE FIRE'

BOOK REVIEW: 'THROUGH THE FIRE'

By Author Shawn Grady

When I first picked up Shawn Grady's book it was just another review I was doing.

Talk about the BOOK

Talk about the AUTHOR

Let everyone know what I LIKED ABOUT IT or DIDN'T LIKE

It boiled down to in the end would I recommend the book to readers. Since becoming a literary agent my reviews are not just on the books but the authors themselves. I'm very picky about the books I review. I can't review something I don't have any interest in reading in the first place. I don't see any sense in that, how can you write about something your heart isn't into writing about. How can you give an honest review if you don't like the genre you're reading in the first place. So for me the books and authors are chosen by a set of standards in which I feel enables me to give an endorsement not only on the books I read but the authors as well. I'm not going to sugar coat a book I don't like.

'Author Shawn Grady's book entitled "THROUGH THE FIRE" Exceeded my expectations!' Literary Agent Wendy Adams

A fine example of a great opening line for a book 'Even Smoke Runs From The Fire'

As a literary agent the first two paragraphs are the most important to me. They will sell me on the book or make me pass it by.

'Shawn Grady's book "Through The Fire" first paragraph called to my instincts I didn't even have to read on to know this author had something worth reading.' Literary Agent Wendy Adams

I continued on from the moment I picked it up making notes along the way.

'Such poetic writing "When blackness billows heaven-bent from hallways and flame tips lick lintels like a serpent's tongue, the sirens stand singing. Most ties won't hold fast.' Literary Agent Wendy Adams

It was as if Shawn's writing style spoke to me, coursing through my veins an excitement of a new kind demanding I read on. It was as if his writing placed me within the storyline itself as though I was an observer right in the mix of things...

The storyline started right out from the start with a heart racing moment of life and death situation throwing in the probie firefighter Matt Hartman was a stroke of pure talent in true form everyone knows suspense is a teasingly pleasingly read that is like an addiction to an action, adventure genre reader. Only four pages in Shawn Grady has sold the story to a specific targeted group. I wondered what was going through the mind of this young author.

He continued to impress me with his word usage as though he was putting a puzzle together and knows exactly where each word fits. 'Thick gray smoke hovered in the doorway, greeting us like a silent apparition'

It's common for a literary agant to ask to only be sent the first three chapters of a manuscript. By the end of Shawn's first chapter of his book ' Through The Fire' I was already sold hook, line and sinker. His writing style is CAPTIVATING.

When I saw the opening of Shawn's second chapter... 'Sometimes a thousand thoughts fill a second...' I quickly looked through the book to see if he starts each chapter with an exemplary opening line. But by chapter four it was apparent that Shawn's creative thought had taken him a new way of continuing the storyline.

I have to admit I was a bit disappointed because it was a brilliant thought that had eluded the author. My hopes are that Shawn might consider this method of writing in future books as he has shown this style suits him well.

As I continued on through the book my interest fell to firefighter Aidan O'Neill. Aidan comes from a family line of fireman and everyone knows by life experience itself when you have generation upon generation sitting on top of you it's bound to be a weight I wondered just what author Shawn Grady had in store for this character. Aidan has an innate gift of reading the fires but a fire gone bad makes his talent fall dormant and in the worst time possible with an arsonist on the loose in Reno.

I myself found the book easy to relate to as I had lived next door to a firefighter and his family. His very son was following his footsteps. I came to be rather acquainted with his wife who carried a weight of her own, whether he would come home alive each time he went off to work. To his wife he was a man of courage with many years of experience under his belt. She had a learned deep respect for him. For his son, dad was a hero and what son wouldn't want to follow in the footsteps of a hero.

By chapter five Shawn had stepped away from the hectic yet very precise storytelling of what it's like to actually be in a fire, in the thick of it all to now following firefighter Aidan O'Neill through the turmoil of his life. I continued to read unable to put the book down. For those who know firefighters or come from the very life of being one it was quite clear to me Shawn's book ' Through The Fire' would reach them on a different level than those who did not.

Shawn's book paints a picture of not only life as a firefighter but also brings you to the heart of every firefighter out there. The emotional turmoil they face, how the job affects their personal life and them as a person.

Author Shawn Grady has a way of not only bringing his characters to life but details their emotions so vividly that you feel like it's a person you yourself know. Not only do I recommend Shawn's book entitled 'Through The Fire' to action drama and suspense readers, I also recommend you check out the author's personal website at http://www.shawngradybooks.com/ Where you'll find all the latest news on what Shawn is working on.

Shawn has served for over a decade as a firefighter and paramedic in northern Nevada. From fire engines and ambulances to tillered ladder trucks and helicopters, Shawn's work environment has always been dynamic. The line of duty has carried him to a variety of locale, from high-rise fires in the city, to the burning heavy timber of the eastern Sierras.

To order Shawn's book entitled 'Through The Fire' you can find it at:

AMAZON http://www.amazon.com/

BARNES AND NOBLE http://www.barnesandnoble.com/

BOOKS A MILLION http://www.booksamillion.com/

And more great places listed on his website.

His newest book 'TOMORROW WE DIE' is scheduled to be released July 2010. You can pre order the book by clicking on the link on his website. You can also find a listing of where Shawn is speaking at.

BOOK REVIEWS

Wendy Adams

Now accepting book review requests.

Are you looking for someone to review your book?

Did you self publish and now no one will give you a review?

Look no further!

I charge a small fee for all reviews. My reviews not only get published here on my blog but on several of the top social media sites as well. You can also find my reviews on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

Just read my REVIEW GUIDELINES and submit your request today!

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Just who is Chris Mann?


The HOT VOCALISTS behind songs like:

• 'WHEN THE LIGHTS FADE'
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BIO

Chris began his professional career as an opera singer in Italy after graduating from Vanderbilt University with a degree in Classical Voice. While overseas Chris' path was forever changed when he visited a psychic on the opera's closing night. The cards were revealed and consequently, Chris returned to the U.S. (New York City via Nashville), to concentrate on his true passion--writing and singing his own pop songs.

Chris' new direction soon caught the attention of music industry heavy-hitters including Greg Wells (One Republic, Katy Perry, Mika), Martin Terefe (Jason Mraz), Walter Afanasieff (Mariah Carey, Celine Dion) and Mark Hammond (Josh Groban) who lined up for an opportunity to work on Chris' record.

Chris has toured with Grammy Award-winner, India. Arie and Tony Award-winner, Idina Menzel and has performed at numerous high profile events including the Sundance Film Festival and the pre-Oscars Young Hollywood Party. In addition to touring, Chris has been successfully developing his global fan base by thoroughly embracing social media platforms. His popular, witty YouTube videos, his weekly blog posts MANNblogMonday at ChrisMannMusic.com and his growing Twitter, Facebook and MySpace followings exhibit Chris extensive communication with his MANNfans online. "The MANNfans mean so much to me,” Chris comments. “I respond to every Tweet, Facebook and MySpace message they send to me."

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ED KOWALCZYK NEWSFLASH ON 'PROMOTING AND ME'

ED KOWALCZYK

First solo album entitled 'ALIVE' to be released soon....

NEWSFLASH VIA (NICK)