Here's a hard fact: You will only succeed with your self-published book if you've written a book that others want to read.
Here's another hard fact: Even if you've been rejected by every single publisher and agent in New York City you may still have written a book that others want to read.
Some of the best writers in the U.S. cannot get published through traditional means. They suffer doubt and heartache, and yet they've written something spectacular that may never get published. However, technology has caught up with these incredibly gifted writers. Now anyone can get their book published. That's the good news!
The bad news? Writers are so anxious to get their books out there and start selling they forget one vital aspect of the traditional publishing that is truly a good thing-editing. Even the best self-published books suffer from a lack of editing and that's something that can turn some readers off.
Just think about it. Even great authors like Stephen King, Lisa Gardner, and DavidBaldacci have their books edited by at least two professionals before it hits the shelves-or your e-book reader. That's not to say they are not good technical writers, but everyone makes typos, uses incorrect grammar, sticks a comma where it doesn't belong, makes a silly mistake like using further when they should use farther.
Make enough mistakes, however, and people start to get annoyed. The last thing any author wants is to read their book after it's published and find a cringe-worthy error. It happens far more often than you'd think--even for books that have been professionally edited!
Some people can write a fantastic story, but have all sorts of copyediting mistakes sprinkled throughout it. A fresh set of eyes can make all the difference, especially to someone who wants to make a big splash in the competitive world of self-publishing. That's why you can find mistakes that others have made, but miss them in your own work. People tend to read what they want to read, not what's in front of them when self-editing.
Hiring someone to edit your book will mean dipping into your profits a bit, but it's worth it in the end if you are serious about your writing. Chances are, if you're reading this article, you're already excited about your book and looking forward to it going live on Amazon or another e-book publisher. Why not make it the best it can be?
Bestselling author David Baldacci discusses the audiobook, NO REST FOR THE DEAD with editor Andrew Gulli, and introduces an exclusive excerpt! Get more on David Baldacci at SimonandSchuster.com: authors.simonandschuster.com
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The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books will be held this year on the 25th and 26th of April 2009, which is a Saturday and Sunday. The event is ideal for the literary enthusiasts and book lovers. There will be over 50 books and poetry readings. The festival will comprise of over 100 author panels and there will be hundreds of book signings taking place. It is speculated that at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books that there will be over a dozen musical, cultural and literary presentations. The Los Angeles Festival of Books will be held at the University of California Los Angeles Campus. On Saturday the 25th of April the event will start at10 am and will go on till 6 pm. On Sunday the 26th of April the event will start off at 10 am and go on till about 5 pm. Admission to this event is free but parking will come at a cost of $9. There will be about four hundred and fifty authors at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. Some of the authors include Henry Winkler, Larry Wilmore, Joseph Wambaugh, Tori Spelling, Danica McKellar, Marlee Matlin, Sandra Tsing Loh, Arianna Huffington, Jeff Henderson, Michael J. Fox, Kate DiCamillo, Robert Crais, Tom Bergeron and David Baldacci. When at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books it would be recommended to find some of the Pasadena hotels for accommodation. Out of the hotels in Pasadena a good place to stay would be the Langham Hotel Pasadena.
#1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci delivers a moving family drama about learning to love again after terrible heartbreak and loss. For more information, visit: hachettebookgroup.com
Season 1, Episode 2 Lisa Scottoline: Detectives investigating the homicide of a 15-year-old girl uncovers a shocking scheme plotted by the victim herself. Featuring some of America's most popular writers of thrillers and whodunits, "HARDCOVER MYSTERIES" explores the crossover from fact to fiction. In this exciting new eight-part series, New York Times bestselling authors discuss the real-life cases that compelled their fascination and inspired their page-turners. Authors David Baldacci, Sandra Brown, Harlan Coben, Linda Fairstein, Sara Paretsky, Kathy Reichs, Lisa Scottoline and Joseph Wambaugh offer their unique perspectives on real-life mysteries.
www.amazon.com Review "Equal parts Hitchcock and James Bond, it's the perfect literary cocktail...One of Baldacci's best." (Richmond Times-Dispatch on Deliver Us from Evil ) "It's his eager, expansive imagination that drives his books . . . Like other thriller writers, Baldacci depends on a mixture of inventive plotting, appealing characters, luck, and consistency. Unlike others, his books rely more on characters' relationships than whiz-bang technology or procedural twists . . . What he offers is in some ways more unusual." (Newsweek on First Family ) "A rousing success . . . Baldacci shows once again that he is a sort of thriller Renaissance man: a master of plot, dialogue, and character." (Booklist (starred review) for Divine Justice ) "High-stakes action, shadowy government agencies, and [a] neo-Cold War backdrop . . . Baldacci pushes his plot ahead at such a blistering pace." (Washington Post on The Whole Truth ) "Gripping, chilling, and full of surprises." (Publishers Weekly on Stone Cold ) About the Author David Baldacci is a worldwide bestselling novelist. With his books published in over 45 languages and in more than 80 countries, and with over 110 million copies in print, he is one of the world's favorite storytellers. David Baldacci is also the cofounder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across America. Still a resident of his native Virginia, he invites you to visit him at ...
tinyurl.com Sometime after midnight Friday, Ronnie Lee Gardner is to be strapped into a chair in the execution chamber at the state prison in Draper, Utah. A black hood is to be slipped over the bald head of the 49-year-old convicted killer, if he wishes. A small circular target will be pinned over his heart. After a reprieve was denied by Gov. Gary Herbert late Thursday, Gardner is all but guaranteed to become the third person to die before a firing squad in Utah or anywhere else in the nation since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. It has been 14 years since rifles last were fired in a state execution. "Upon careful review, there is nothing in the materials provided this morning that has not already been considered and decided by the Board of Pardons and Parole or numerous courts," Herbert said in a written statement released through his office. Utah is the last state that still conducts executions by firing squad. The simple mechanics of an old fashioned execution by firing squad are cold blooded, efficient and have just a hint of consideration for the person living his last moments. In his final hours, a fasting Gardner was seen reading a book called "Divine Justice" by David Baldacci and watching the Lord of the Rings trilogy. He had been visited by family members, his attorney and a clergyman. The prison was locked down at 4 pm MT.
Monsters are a huge hit with the masses right now, though the supernatural monsters are not the scariest types anymore. The book "Deliver Us from Evil" by David Baldacci (ISBN-13: 9780446564083) follows the monster hunters. There are two groups of monster hunters in the book and they meet once they discover they are both up against a common adversary. The author David Baldacci is an author who has perfected the art of character development. He expertly colorizes his protagonists and Shaw and Reggie are no different. They discover each other gradually though the process is tenuous in the beginning and only grows with the progress of the book.
Featuring some of America's most popular writers of thrillers and whodunits, Investigation Discovery's HARDCOVER MYSTERIES explores the crossover from fact to fiction. To see more ID crime videos: investigation.discovery.com
Internationally best-selling author David Baldacci discusses his latest book, First Family, featuring former Secret Service agents Sean King and Michelle Maxwell. The kidnapping of a child from a birthday party at Camp David sets in motion this suspenseful national security nightmare.
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A Connecting with Community video by Huntington Bank, one of the sponsors of this year's "A Novel Experience" event featuring bestselling author David Baldacci.
Discover Virginia through the collections of the Library of Virginia. Narrated by David Baldacci, Virginia native and author, this video is an introduction to The Library of Virginia, which serves as the library agency of the state, the archival agency of the commonwealth, and the reference library at the seat of government.
ThinkTalk was able to catch up with previous guest David Baldacci at the 2009 National Book Festival. Baldacci spoke with host Erika Thomas about his creative process, how his writing has evolved throughout his career and the process behind developing characters and story lines.
The heart-racing follow-up to the international bestseller Simple Genius When she turned the page and her gaze flickered over the date on top it was as though the lightening outside had somehow grounded right into her. A billion volts of pain, a shriek of anguish you could actually see, and feel, as it pierced her. Camp David, USA. A birthday party turns into a nightmare when a child is snatched after the celebrations. The First Lady enlists the services of Sean King and Michelle Maxwell to bring the child home safely. But she and King share a past. Years ago he saved her then senator husband from political disaster. And this may not be all that passed between them. With Michelle still battling her own demons, the two are pushed to the limit, with forces aligned on all sides against them -and the line between friend and foe impossible to define . . . or defend.
Op het terrein van de Farm, het ultrageheime trainingscomplex van de cia, wordt het lichaam gevonden van Monk Turing. Turing was werkzaam in het nabijgelegen Babbage Town, een mysterieus complex waar wetenschappers aan de meest geavanceerde microprocessor ter wereld werken. Hoewel de politie vermoedt dat het om zelfmoord gaat, zijn er toch ook twijfels. Sean King en Michelle Maxwell -- voormalige agenten van de Secret Service -- worden door de eigenaren van Babbage Town ingehuurd om de zaak te onderzoeken. Algauw komen ze erachter dat 's nachts in het diepste geheim vliegtuigen landen op de Farm. En dat de bewoners van Babbage Town zich misschien met meer bezighouden dan alleen hun wetenschappelijke werk. De sleutel tot alle raadsels lijkt te liggen bij een tienjarig meisje dat hoogbegaafd is. Maar wie weet haar zover te krijgen dat zij de geheimen van Babbage Town en de Farm onthult?
This is a parody of an ad that I saw for one of Mr. Baldacci's books, not a parody of him or his writing. The ad said, "David Baldacci is a master of plot, character, and dialogue" which seems like a selling point for a book, but really, when you think about it, that should be a prerequisite for any published author. Written for and workshopped in my Eric Drysdale's UCB Sketch 101 class. To purchase Divine Justice, visit www.davidbaldacci.com
New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci shares what the best gift his children ever gave him for father's day and wishes dads everywhere a very Happy Father's Day! Visit David at www.davidbaldacci.com
