IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE WORD

Language: English

Published by: Adelaide Books LLC (2024)

Paperback: 222 pages

ISBN: 978-1-958419-65-6

Dimensions: 6 x 0.56 x 9 inches

Written in the form of a memoir, it is a great reference book that will help both aspiring and experienced authors reach their goals. At the same time, this is a heartwarming, nostalgic, and entertaining must-read.

Here you will find about: BOOKS – History of books; Printed books; eBooks; Audiobooks; Book collecting; Metaphysical nature of books. WRITING – Why we write; Nonfiction writing; Fiction writing; Writing poetry; Writing as a profession; A gift of storytelling. EDITING – Write the way you speak; Stream of consciousness writing; Six types of editing; Over-editing and rewriting; Editing Practice and Malpractice; Ignoring language puritans. PUBLISHING – Beginnings and development of book publishing industry; Book publishing industry in the USA and Europe; Traditional publishers; Publishing agents; Small and Hybrid Publishing; Self-publishing. PRINTING – Book design and formatting; Book sizes, paper types and weights; Offset printing – print run; Digital printing – print on demand; Paperback; Hardcover. BOOK MARKETING – Spreading the word: Author’s network and niche market; Author’s Website; Book reviews; Book Fairs and Copyright sale; Book Awards; Book Bloggers; Author’s Interviews; Book clubs;  Social channels, online advertising, and Influencers (Why online marketing doesn’t work); Writers’ Associations and Trade Magazines. DISTRIBUTION AND SALE – Book distributors; Ingram Spark; Nielsen; Amazon.com; Online sales; Book consignments; Direct sale. BOOKSTORES – Rules of retail sale; Temple of Books – The rise and fall of bookselling; Bookstore events and author’s appearances. LIBRARIES AND SCHOOLS – Selling your book to Libraries and schools; Library and School events. And much more!