How to Navigate the Path from Writing to Publishing

Book excerpt: By Award Winning and International Bestselling Author: Allyson R. AbbottCalling all Authors…Especially Indie Authors; at last, an easy to understand help book to guide you along the path from Writing to Publishing.Have you ever wondered about writing and self-publishing? Are you lacking in confidence, because you don’t know where to begin, or how to start?Are you flummoxed by all the jargon and terminology that seems common place on the internet?Does the thought of self-publishing scare you?How to Navigate: The Path from Writing to Publishing; A ‘Go To’ Handbook for Indie AuthorsI Take you through the whole process, giving advice, explaining the jargon, highlighting good practice and also the pitfalls to watch out for.This book clarifies the different stages of the writing to publishing process and describes each step from personal experience, backed up with expert advice from linked sources scattered throughout each page.With a resource webpage on tap with hundreds of extra resource links, this ‘go to’ handbook is a must for all aspiring and newbie authors or writers, as well as established authors who are looking to take a step from a traditional publisher to begin a new journey as a hybrid author.Welcome to the learning curve of being and Indie Author, with this book your journey will be made easier.OUT SOON by Allyson R Abbott and Donn Wolz (from Wise Owls PR)Calling all Authors: How to Navigate the Social Media MazeDue out in October, this book will demystify the promotion labyrinth and explain the benefits of social media platforms for you and your book. As well as many of the main social media promotion techniques and terms explained, you will also get the opportunity to join in events to gain experience. This book comes with hundreds of links to webpages, blog, Facebook groups, Google+ communities as well as a glossary of terms. Add yourself to the newsletter mail out to get information on the release date; go to http://wwwAllysonRAbbott.com and sign up.