Firstbook Writing, Editing and Publishing
Getting good firstbook writing, editing, and publishing guidance can make a big difference to your long-term success. Publishing your first manuscript can be the fulfillment of a lifelong dream, but because you've never been down that road before, without some assistance, it can also be a huge challenge.
Every author wants to write a book he or she can be proud of – or should that be, “a book of which he or she can be proud”? Which form is correct? Does grammar even matter that much? Do you need an editor?
Yes! You need an editor because you simply must get the words right, which includes giving all the elements of writing their due, from grammar and vocabulary to dialogue and diction. Successful writers do not rush the process to publishing.
By offering information about the options to consider when making important decisions about writing, editing, and publishing your book, this website will help you score higher with your readers as soon as your manuscript hits the bookshelves.
The Island Doctor Awarded Gold Medal
The Island Doctor, edited for publication by Final Copy Editorial Services (www.firstbook-writing-editing-publishing.com), was awarded the gold medal in the Canada-East, Best Regional Non-Fiction category by the Independent Book Publishers in 2010.
It was announced that “Entries into the 14th annual Independent Publisher Book Awards saw a dramatic increase in quality and diversity – and the writing and publishing exhibited great commitment and passion.”
For information on how where to purchase a copy of The Island Doctor visit www.firstbook-writing-editing-publishing.com/ourbooklist.html.
"The difference between the almost right word and the
right word is the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning."
Mark Twain
THE WRITING STARTS NOW!
"Boldness has genius, power and magic in it." Getting started with the actual writing may be the hardest part of producing your first book.
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WRITING SKILLS
Developing your writing skills enough to produce a book is essential, of course, but it is not an insurmountable task. Learn the basics, establish a relationship with a good editor, and go for it!
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CORRECT GRAMMAR IS IMPORTANT, BUT...
Don’t write a book full of grammatical errors, cumbersome sentences, confusing or boring paragraphs. Know your grammar, and hire a professional editor as well.
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CANADA-US-UK DIFFERENCES
Canadians generally follow British spellings but, alas, not always. This page will show you the Canada-US-UK spelling differences.
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LAUGHS WITH ENGLISH
English is full of laughs! In what other language does your house burn up as it burns down, and in which you fill in a form by filling it out. This page is just for laughs – enjoy!
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MEMOIRS, AND OTHER LATE-BLOOMER PROJECTS
Memoirs are often the first significant project of late-blooming writers. The approaching senior years give all of us reason to pause, re-assess, reflect and record what we’ve done, or failed to do.
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JOURNALING
Journaling is like having a dependable, understanding and accepting friend when you need to vent, when you want to share something personal or explore a new creative idea… and much more!
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WHAT IS GHOST-WRITING
Ghost-writing your book is an option if you want to get it finished and haven't been able to do it on your own.
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EDITING IS ALWAYS NECESSARY
Editing is not a personal thing... No matter how good a writer you are, find a professional editor before you think about finding a publisher.
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LEVELS OF EDITING
Different levels of editing are available. Know which level you need: copy editing, substantive editing, proofreading, rewriting?
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EDITORS
Editors abound, so choosing the right one can be a challenge. The right editor can make all the difference between getting published and not.
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PUBLISHING
Publishing a book nowadays, especially a first book, can be accomplished in a number of ways. We can help you sort them out.
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SELF-PUBLISHING OPTIONS
Understand some of the primary advantages of self-publishing your book. Almost every publishing service can be purchased independently.
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PRINT-ON-DEMAND PUBLISHING
Print-on-demand publishing, often referred to as P.O.D. publishing, is growing in popularity and sophistication, but is it for you?
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BOOKS WE'VE EDITED
The "our book list" page lists some of the popular titles edited and/or managed by Final Copy Editorial Services, along with glowing testimonials by many of the authors.
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MARKETING YOUR BOOK
Develop a comprehensive marketing strategy; remember, bookstores don't sell books, authors do!
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DISTRIBUTION OF YOUR PUBLISHED BOOK
Good book distribution should be part of a comprehensive marketing strategy. There's lots you can do on your own.
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AUTHOR SIGNINGS ARE IMPORTANT
Author signings, an important piece of marketing, can help sell books while allowing you to meet your readers.
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REVIEWS ARE GREAT BOOK PROMOTION
Book reviews are certainly good promotion for your book, but they can be hard to get, so check out our tips.
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THE COVER SELLS THE BOOK!
Maybe you can't tell a book by its cover; but you can tell if it will sell by its cover!
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FINAL COPY EDITORIAL SERVICES
Final-Copy Editorial Services puts over 30 years of professional writing and editing experience to work for authors at all levels, specializing in helping first-book writers get their manuscripts read
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