Thu, 17 May 2012 23:07:37 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://writing.ie/writers-toolbox/how-to/how-to-self-publish-with-create-space.html <p><img style="margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-right: 10px; float: right;" src="images/stories/Catherine_Ryan_Howard.jpg" alt="Catherine_Ryan_Howard" width="200" height="212" />Catherine Ryan Howard is a blogger and author from Cork, with over 5000 book sales in print and eBook to her name. And she's self published - or self printed as she prefers to call it.</p> <p>After her memoir <a href="http://mousetrappedbook.com/" target="_blank">Mousetrapped</a> rocketed to success, Catherine decided it was time to pass on her secrets - she's doing exactly that in her blog right here on www.writing.ie <a href="guest-blogs/double-spaced.html" target="_blank">Double Spaced,</a> but for those who are looking for a simple How To, here Catherine takes you step by step through the process of uploading your m... How To... Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:36:53 +0100 http://writing.ie/writers-toolbox/how-to/how-to-write-a-submission-letter.html <p><img style="margin: 10px; float: right;" src="images/stories/Vanessa_Headshots_2_023.jpg" alt="Vanessa_Headshots_2_023" width="150" height="188" />What is the first thing an agent or publisher sees when they open your submission package?</p> <p>Your covering letter…</p> <p>This is your first point of contact with someone who, potentially, has your future in their hand, so make the right impression the first time.</p> <p>Your covering letter should be:</p> <p>Beautifully presented. Typed on good quality paper and clean! Muddy cat pawprints and coffee rings are NOT acceptable. The person opening your submission package is someone whom you hope to build a professio... How To... Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:03:21 +0100 http://writing.ie/writers-toolbox/how-to/how-to-write-a-synopsis.html <p><img style="margin: 10px; float: right;" src="images/stories/SallyClements.jpg" alt="SallyClements" width="150" height="190" />When you submit work to a publisher or agent, it is essential to include a synopsis, and it is well worth spending a lot of time and attention to make sure that this really sparkles.</p> <p>The point of the synopsis is to <em>make the recipient want to read your book. </em>It shows an editor what your book is about, how it develops, and what happens so they can see at a glance how the opening chapters who have sent become a whole.<em>·</em></p> <p>The first thing to do, is to research the agent/publisher that you’re sendin... How To... Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:57:55 +0100 http://writing.ie/writers-toolbox/how-to.html <p>How To....here we cover:</p> <p><a href="writers-toolbox/how-to/how-to-write-a-submission-letter.html?phpMyAdmin=TK22vs6YpUlrhI6QSIySjEe3DI2" target="_blank">How to write a submission letter to a publisher or agent, </a></p> <p><a href="writers-toolbox/how-to/how-to-write-a-synopsis.html?phpMyAdmin=TK22vs6YpUlrhI6QSIySjEe3DI2" target="_blank">How to write a synopsis.</a></p> <p>This section will grow weekly with contributions from experts and industry professionals, covering every aspect of writing - from how to write a press release to how to write a CV.</p>... How To... Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:55:28 +0100