| Description: | In today’s highly competitive book market, it takes insider know-how to land a publishing contract for a self-help book. This course, taught by a New York Times bestselling author, will introduce you to the world of publishing and tell you the secrets for writing a self-help book that catches the attention of agents and publishers. In these hands-on lessons, you’ll build your own polished proposal package and create a finely honed writing sample. You’ll also discover how to use the powerful technique of story-telling to kindle your readers’ interest and illustrate your book’s message. By the end of this course, you’ll know all the tricks for breaking into the market as a first-time author. Requirements: Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader). |
