W. Terry Whalin - Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams: Insider Secrets to SKYROCKET Your Success

JUMPSTART YOUR PUBLISHING DREAMS

Insider Secrets to SKYROCKET Your Success

What Others Say about Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams:

With equal parts inspiration and practical application, Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams should be on every aspiring writers shelf.

James Scott Bell, best-selling novelist, www.jamesscottbell.com

Publishing is a complex business. Because Terry has been a magazine editor, an acquisitions book editor, and an author, he knows the inside scoop. Jumpstart captures his experience and serves it in easy-to-apply portions for every reader.

Michael S. Hyatt, President & CEO, Thomas Nelson

Terrys years of experience in traditional publishing makes him uniquely qualified to write this book. The 3rd paragraph on page 61 is worth one hundred times what youll pay for his book and I recommend you buy two copies: Buy one for you, and one for an author you know whom you feel has lost hope in their ability to promote their book.

Alex Mandossian, author, trainer and CEO/Founder of www.HeritageHousePublishing.com

Jumpstart is the perfect title for this cornucopia filled with essential information that writers need more than ever to succeed. The resources that Terry includes alone are worth the price of the book. Terrys easy-to-read, generous advice comes out of his passion for helping writers and his decades of experience. Jumpstart will enable new or published writers to kick their career into high gear. I learned a lot from it.

Michael Larsen, AAR, partner, Larsen-Pomada Literary Agents; author of How to Write a Book Proposal and How to Get a Literary Agent www.larsen-pomada.com

Every writer should own and read this book, even those who are well established in their careers. This book can help writers achieve the goals for their writing and also help them see new possibilities they hadnt thought about before. I know Ill be taking another look at much of this advice

Robin Lee Hatcher, best-selling author of When Love Blooms and A Vote of Confidence www.robinleehatcher.com

Insightful. Practical. Helpful. Energizing. Passionate. This book will move you closer to your dream of becoming a published writer.

Paul Mikos, publishing executive, www.publishingassociates.blogspot.com

Terry Whalin has a real talent to explain to writers how they can customize their ideas for the best possible reception from editors and agents. Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams has valuable insights into the publishing process.

Farley Chase, Literary Agent, Chase Literary Agency

Along the path to getting published, there are many possible sand traps for rejection which published writers have learned how to avoid. Follow Terrys expert and empathetic advice to take years off your learning curve.

Jacqueline Deval, Publisher, Hearst Books and author of Publicize Your Book www.publicizeyourbook.com

Terrys advice is practical, direct and easy to follow. You cant read a chapter of Jumpstart without feeling a little wiser. And thats not just for unpublished writers either.

Rick Hamlin, Executive Editor, Guideposts magazine

Heres the perfect primer for writers seeking to break into print or build lasting careers. Practical tips and encouragement abound, and the authors own career illustrates the soundness of his advice. A must-read for every aspiring author.

Joan Marlow Golan, Executive Editor, Steeple Hill Books

Terry understands what writers go through to get published. He has created a roadmap for any would-be writer to follow. You need the insight in these pages.

Rick Frishman, Publisher, Morgan James Publishing, www.rickfrishman.com

Terry Whalins wealth of publishing experience combines with his practical teaching to give you the step-by-step insight that only comes from his years in this business. This book is perfect for anyone who has dreams and hopes of getting into print.

Raleigh R. Pinskey, author of the best-selling 101 Ways to Promote Yourself, www.promoteyourself.com

Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams stands out from the pack of how to succeed as a writer adviceespecially on repurposing your content. These two chapters alone can double your publishing success this year.

Robert W. Bly, Copywriter / Consultant, www.bly.com

Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams can offer you the ultimate pleasure of seeing your mission statement in motion, in the pages of your book, helping to make the world a better place.

Annie Jennings, CEO Annie Jennings PR, National Media Specialists, www.anniejenningspr.com

Terry Whalins Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams, manages to be both brutally realistic about the publishing world yet hopeful, almost spiritual, in its encouragement of writers. If this book doesnt get you motivated enough to finally publish your book, then nothing will.

Fern Reiss, CEO of www.PublishingGame.com

Terry has written the go to book for writers wanting to understand all the elements of todays publishing world. Few books are able to dispense this invaluable advice from someone whose experience is as diverse in the publishing world as Terry Whalin. Bravo, Terry.

Sharlene Martin, Literary Agent, Martin Literary Management, www.martinliterarymanagement.com

A smart, savvy guide every author needsTerry Whalins book brims with seasoned insider tips to getting published in todays ever-changing market.

Lisa Collier Cool, past president of the American Society of Journalists and Authors

Im a big believer in telling stories. If you want to jumpstart your publishing dreams, learn how to tell stories. In this book, Terry shows you how to tell your own stories as well as how to capture the stories of others.

John Kremer, author of the best-selling 1001 Ways to Market Your Books, www.bookmarket.com

Terry provides an excellent and comprehensive model for anyone to follow. His own publishing success, relationships with writers and editors, and years of teaching others are evident throughout the book. The process may be imperfect but a good guide is invaluable along the way. Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams serves this role perfectly.

Dr. Brad Hamm, professor, Dean of the Indiana University School of Journalism www.journalism.indiana.edu

You need help from the rare person who not only has intimate knowledge of the process but can teach it to others. You will find that rare gift in Terry Whalins book.

Sally E. Stuart, author, Founder of The Christian Writers Market Guide www.stuartmarket.com

Terry Whalin is a godsend for aspiring writers as well as published authors wanting to stay afloat in todays market. In Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams Terry becomes your own personal writing coach. These insider secrets will both help you define writing success for yourselfand then achieve it.

Kristi Holl, Award-winning, middle grade (8-12) author, www.kristiholl.com

Terry Whalin is an expert on publishing success. Aspiring writers would be wise to heed his advice closely.

Nick Harrison, Senior Editor, Harvest House Publishers

In addition to being a great writer and editor, Terry must be a magician. Its the only way he could put so much invaluable information in a single book.

Alton Gansky, author of Enoch and 30 other books, www.altongansky.com

Totally practicalactually DO his suggestions and you WILL become an author. Totally thoroughno stone is left unturned. This is an indispensable guidebook you will dip into again and again.