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Everyone can write a book. Not everyone can write a readable book. Writing is the easy bit. Most of the work is in the planning (the thinking), in the structure (the plot), and in turning the first draft into an enjoyable, top quality novel.
With the rise in popularity of self-publishing, more 'indie' books are appearing on Internet bookstores, but how you go about publishing your novel is largely a question of what you hope to achieve and how much, both in terms of time and money, you are prepared to invest.
Asked repeatedly for advice and tips by aspiring authors about the ins and outs of writing and publishing an indie novel, bestselling author, Helen Hollick, and her UK editor, Jo Field, decided to compile a small book in response. The initial few A4 pages soon expanded into an e-book, which by popular demand has now been published in paperback.
The quality of indie and self-published books can be every bit as good in style and production as any mainstream publication. Discovering the Diamond is intended to assist and inspire enthusiastic writers to create a novel of which they can be proud and to achieve their goal of turning a dream into a glittering reality.
Helen Hollick is a USA Today Bestselling Author with years of experience in the mainstream and self-published sectors. She recently served as a co-scriptwriter and general advisor for '1066' the movie.
Best-selling historical fiction author Sharon Penman called one of the volumes 'A wonderful book...breathes new life into an ancient legend'.
Publishers Weekly said, 'Hollick's interpretation is bold, affecting and well worth fighting to defend.'
Books Magazine called her work 'Uniquely compelling' and 'bound to have a resounding and lasting impact on Arthurian fiction.'
A reviewer in Pendragon Magazine said of one of the books, 'Helen Hollick joins the ranks of Rosemary Sutcliff, Mary Stewart and Marion Bradley with this splendid novel.'
Historical Novels Review enthused that one of her books 'weaves together fact, legend and inspired imagination to create a world so real we can breathe the smoke of its fires and revel into Romano-British lust for life, love and honour.'
For all of Helen's novels, books reviews and more visit her website: helenhollick.net
To hear more from Helen, history and writing, visit her blog: ofhistoryandkings.blogspot.com
If you enjoy this book, please come back and leave a review!
With the rise in popularity of self-publishing, more 'indie' books are appearing on Internet bookstores, but how you go about publishing your novel is largely a question of what you hope to achieve and how much, both in terms of time and money, you are prepared to invest.
Asked repeatedly for advice and tips by aspiring authors about the ins and outs of writing and publishing an indie novel, bestselling author, Helen Hollick, and her UK editor, Jo Field, decided to compile a small book in response. The initial few A4 pages soon expanded into an e-book, which by popular demand has now been published in paperback.
The quality of indie and self-published books can be every bit as good in style and production as any mainstream publication. Discovering the Diamond is intended to assist and inspire enthusiastic writers to create a novel of which they can be proud and to achieve their goal of turning a dream into a glittering reality.
Credentials
Helen Hollick is a USA Today Bestselling Author with years of experience in the mainstream and self-published sectors. She recently served as a co-scriptwriter and general advisor for '1066' the movie.
Reviews for Helen Hollick
Best-selling historical fiction author Sharon Penman called one of the volumes 'A wonderful book...breathes new life into an ancient legend'.
Publishers Weekly said, 'Hollick's interpretation is bold, affecting and well worth fighting to defend.'
Books Magazine called her work 'Uniquely compelling' and 'bound to have a resounding and lasting impact on Arthurian fiction.'
A reviewer in Pendragon Magazine said of one of the books, 'Helen Hollick joins the ranks of Rosemary Sutcliff, Mary Stewart and Marion Bradley with this splendid novel.'
Historical Novels Review enthused that one of her books 'weaves together fact, legend and inspired imagination to create a world so real we can breathe the smoke of its fires and revel into Romano-British lust for life, love and honour.'
More from Helen Hollick
For all of Helen's novels, books reviews and more visit her website: helenhollick.net
To hear more from Helen, history and writing, visit her blog: ofhistoryandkings.blogspot.com
If you enjoy this book, please come back and leave a review!
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