Comments on: How to write a book https://www.publicationcoach.com/how-to-write-a-book/ & Gray-Grant Communications Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:37:51 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 By: Daphne Gray-Grant https://www.publicationcoach.com/how-to-write-a-book/#comment-2625 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 19:51:00 +0000 http://pubcoach2018.wpengine.com/?p=6662#comment-2625 In reply to Virginia.

Sorry this won’t work for you. Good luck with your project, Virginia!

]]> By: Virginia https://www.publicationcoach.com/how-to-write-a-book/#comment-2624 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 18:51:00 +0000 http://pubcoach2018.wpengine.com/?p=6662#comment-2624 In reply to Daphne Gray-Grant.

Helpful feedback, Daphne. You’re right – this will only be about 12-15,000 words. Big from a legal research and consensus-building perspective but not from a writing perspective. What I’m in need of is some way to keep me accountable for moving forward consistently. Have fun with your program!

]]> By: Daphne Gray-Grant https://www.publicationcoach.com/how-to-write-a-book/#comment-2622 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 16:19:00 +0000 http://pubcoach2018.wpengine.com/?p=6662#comment-2622 In reply to Virginia.

Hi Virginia, My program is aimed at people who are working on a VERY BIG project (60,000 words or more.) Is your employee handbook really that large? If so, I think either approach would work. That said, I’d vote for the second approach (being more inspiring and useful) because I think it would be far more interesting for you to write that! But, it’s YOUR project, so you have to be the one to decide.

]]> By: Virginia https://www.publicationcoach.com/how-to-write-a-book/#comment-2619 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 19:58:00 +0000 http://pubcoach2018.wpengine.com/?p=6662#comment-2619 HI Daphne,
I’ve been putting off a major update/rewrite of my non-profit’s employee handbook. In part, because I’m undecided on whether to simply accept the fact that employee handbooks are dry, legalistic documents that employees rarely read (and thus just update for current laws and policies) OR strive to do a major redesign that will be inspiring and useful. The first option is time-consuming with little payback. The second options is even MORE time-consuming with possibly great payback … or not, if I fail on the inspiring/useful goals.
Do you think your program will be a good fit for this type of project? Will it help me with the choice between these two approaches or should I make the choice before the program?

]]> By: Daphne Gray-Grant https://www.publicationcoach.com/how-to-write-a-book/#comment-2617 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 00:30:00 +0000 http://pubcoach2018.wpengine.com/?p=6662#comment-2617 In reply to Michele.

Hi Michele, No, you’re not *required* to register OR listen but if you want to receive a recording of the tele-seminar AND the link to the application page (this is the important part) then you should definitely register.

]]> By: Michele https://www.publicationcoach.com/how-to-write-a-book/#comment-2611 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 19:31:00 +0000 http://pubcoach2018.wpengine.com/?p=6662#comment-2611 Hi – the way you’ve phrased the info about your teleseminar seems to indicate that I’m not *required* to register and listen in order to apply for your program. Is that true? I’m working during the teleseminar and I think the considerations I’m pondering re: to apply or not won’t necessarily be influenced by what’s said in that call. Thanks!

]]> By: Daphne Gray-Grant https://www.publicationcoach.com/how-to-write-a-book/#comment-2603 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 19:55:00 +0000 http://pubcoach2018.wpengine.com/?p=6662#comment-2603 In reply to Edith Kurie.

Yes, writers and rewriters are both welcome to attend. My trip was interesting…you’ll hear more about it in my column next week!

]]> By: Edith Kurie https://www.publicationcoach.com/how-to-write-a-book/#comment-2602 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 15:20:00 +0000 http://pubcoach2018.wpengine.com/?p=6662#comment-2602 In reply to Daphne Gray-Grant.

Ok, I will look at self-ub. Would I qualify for your course (I still need some rewriting)? Thanks. (Hope you had a lovely time away!)

]]> By: Daphne Gray-Grant https://www.publicationcoach.com/how-to-write-a-book/#comment-2601 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 15:11:00 +0000 http://pubcoach2018.wpengine.com/?p=6662#comment-2601 In reply to Edith Kurie.

Yes, you will need an agent to get a publishing deal. It’s really hard to find one these days so I always recommend thinking seriously about self-publishing. (And this, in itself, can lead to later deals with agents/conventional publishers.)

]]> By: Daphne Gray-Grant https://www.publicationcoach.com/how-to-write-a-book/#comment-2595 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 14:41:00 +0000 http://pubcoach2018.wpengine.com/?p=6662#comment-2595 In reply to Mike.

Thanks for the questions, Mike.

1) The application will be available following the free teleseminar on Sept 19. If you are interested in the program but unable to attend the seminar please register for it anyway because then I will be able to send you a recording.

2) Writing buddies will be matched up based on the information you’ll provide on the registration form (including your topic, how many words you can write in 30 minutes, amount of research complete etc.)

3) Yes, I am very familiar with e-books, working with sellers like Amazon (in fact, I’m publishing my next book with them) and pricing models.

Anyone interested in learning more, at no risk and with no obligation should register for the teleseminar. Please go here to do that: https://www.publicationcoach.com/write-a-book-with-me/

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