Aspiring Authors Resolve to Publish Their Books in 2007 with Help from AuthorHouse.BLOOMINGTON Bloomington. 1 City (1990 pop. 51,972), seat of McLean co., central Ill.; inc. 1839. The economy is based on farming; electrical equipment is also manufactured. , Ind IND Investigational new drug Therapeutics A status assigned by the FDA to a drug before allowing its use in humans, exempting it from premarketing approval requirements so that experimental clinical trials may be conducted. See Phase 1.2, 3 studies, Sponsorship. . -- "I will write and publish a book this year." Along with the usual "lose weight" and "exercise more"--writing a book is a common New Year's resolution A New Year's Resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a project or a habit, often a lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as advantageous. The name comes from the fact that these commitments normally go into effect on New Year's Day and remain until the set for aspiring as·pire intr.v. as·pired, as·pir·ing, as·pires 1. To have a great ambition or ultimate goal; desire strongly: aspired to stardom. 2. authors. "Unfortunately, many do not achieve their goal because they are not aware of resources such as AuthorHouse AuthorHouse, formerly known as 1stBooks, is a print on demand publisher that provides aspiring authors self-publishing services. According to its own promotional materials,[1] that exist to help them become published," says Erica Dorocke, editor of the popular online publication Voices in Print for AuthorHouse, the leading author-services-based publishing house. For many, publishing a book is a lifelong dream. "We see a strong trend among boomers and the senior generation--they are penning their memoirs mem·oir n. 1. An account of the personal experiences of an author. 2. An autobiography. Often used in the plural. 3. A biography or biographical sketch. 4. , writing the great American novel This article is about The Great American Novel (as a concept). For other uses, see Great American Novel (disambiguation). The "Great American Novel" is the concept of a novel that most perfectly represents the spirit of life in the United States at the time of its and children's books. Some are even putting their life's lessons into self-help Redressing or preventing wrongs by one's own action Without Recourse to legal proceedings. Self-help is a term in the law that describes corrective or preventive measures taken by a private citizen. tutorials. During 2006, we have helped nearly 6,000 authors get published, and we want to maintain that trend by making 2007 the year to publish for even more writers and aspiring authors," says Dorocke. What new content will you see fashioned from this resolute res·o·lute adj. Firm or determined; unwavering. [Middle English, dissolved, dissolute, from Latin resol group of new authors? Most themes involve laughter, spirituality, and life lessons. Some write simply to help others, while others write to tell a story. Adult fiction is a leading book category, followed by books about family relationships. "The success of these authors is not only defined by book sales and royalties, but by the publishing journey itself," says Dorocke. "At AuthorHouse, we work hand-in-hand with each author to develop a custom work that is specific to his or her individual goals." Neil Shulman, M.D. and Eric Spencer's newly released book Get Between the Covers: Leave a Legacy by Writing a Book (AuthorHouse, Dec. 2006) hopes to inspire the masses to write at least one book during their lifetime. "The book is within you; discover how to leave your legacy," says Dr. Shulman. "Many people in the world need to know what you've learned and experienced." Get Between the Covers shares advice from notables in the publishing world, plus several inspiring success stories. (http://www.authorhouse.com/BookStore/) "At AuthorHouse, more than 30,000 authors have used our AuthorCentric services to publish more titles than any other company, so we understand that the motivations for finishing manuscripts can vary as much as the authors themselves," says Dorocke. Dorocke also shared this: "From the thousands of authors we've helped, we've learned there are key things authors seem to all do to be successful." They include: 1. If you write for everyone, you may not appeal to anyone. 2. Your marketing plan is as important to your success as your manuscript. 3. An interesting title draws attention and potential customers. 4. A book isn't just judged by its cover. It's sold by it. 5. Less expensive production costs don't necessarily lead to higher royalties. 6. The Web is the biggest bookstore now. 7. If you don't have specific goals, you can't measure success. To learn more, request a free copy of AuthorHouse's Publishing Guide at www.authorhouse.com and register for a free subscription to the Voices in Print e-newsletter at http://newsletter.authorhouse.com. Each issue contains insights on book marketing, writing, and profiles of AuthorHouse authors, as well as information on writing contests and events. About AuthorHouse Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., AuthorHouse is the leading provider of publishing and marketing services for authors around the globe, last year publishing one out of every 30 titles in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . For more information, www.authorhouse.com |
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