Baring it All: The Ins and Outs of Publishing

by Naleighna Kai

This is the one book most authors wished they had before they took a bite of the publishing apple.

USA Today Bestselling author, Renee Bernard; National Bestselling author, Naleighna Kai; Award-winning authors J. L. Woodson, Martha Kennerson, Susan D. Peters, L. A. Lewis, and Janice Pernell; along with D. J. McLaurin, Joyce A. Brown, Valarie Prince, Candy Jackson, and Tanishia Pearson-Jones share their insight, wisdom, and their publishing journeys—from self-publishing to signing with independent publishing houses to landing deals with the major houses and achieving nationwide success.

Though each author took a different road, what they all have in common is the desire to share their experiences so that aspiring writers can make informed decisions about the best path to take and learn from the mistakes they made along the way.

If this book does not inspire you to get off your butt and write … nothing will.

150 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 27, 2014

About the author

Naleighna Kai is the USA TODAY bestselling author of Every Woman Needs a Wife, Open Door Marriage, Kings of Devon, Slaves of Heaven, and Kings of the Castle. She is a contributor to a New York Times bestselling, Mercedes Benz and the E. Lynn Harris Author of Distinction. She started writing in December of 1999, independently publishing her first two novels before acquiring a book deal with an imprint of Simon & Schuster and then a book deal with an independent publishing house founded by two national bestselling authors.

Naleighna is the CEO of Macro Marketing & Promotions Group, the founder of the author support group M-LAS, as well as the marketing consultant to several national bestselling and aspiring writers. She is also the brainchild behind the annual Cavalcade of Authors event which takes place in her hometown of Chicago. Naleighna pens contemporary fiction, erotica, and speculative fiction and is currently working on her next novels. Visit her on the web at www.naleighnakai.com, Face Book and Twitter under Naleighna Kai.

Reviews

[Kiera · Rating 5 out of 5]

As an aspiring author and avid reader, I don't honestly know how people survived without this book. Written by a group of some of the best authors, and editors that I've ever come across, this book should be required reading for anyone attempting to put pen to paper. I can't even begin to list all that I've learned in the short time that I've had this book in my possession; if you are an aspiring author like me, you're hungry for tips, advice, and hints to hone and develop your craft. This book is definitely a must-have! I recommend this book to everyone: author, reader, writer; if you are in the industry, you should have a copy of this book!

[M.C. Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great industry insider look at what it takes to really make it in the publishing industry. From veteran authors and enthusiastic new comers, Baring it all gives you the nook and cranny of how a dream is only an illusion until you put your heart and soul into it. Not only am I inspired, I am motivated to keep moving forward in dreams of publication. Bravo and thanks to the authors for not sugar coating and sharing intimate details of their lives!! I'll be watching, reading, and cheering for each of you.

[Theresa Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a reference manual for writers. In addition to reading information from other authors, you are provided links to resources and step by step narrative summaries of "how to" in writing and publishing. Naleighna is a conversational teacher who processes, in writing, those aspects to getting published so that your questions are answered as if she was sitting with you over a cup of coffee. Suggestion for the reader: Take the time to read this book, as the author has something special, in these pages, for those who do. bit.ly/RealHousewivesOTBWebPage

[Natasha Frazier · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a great tool for authors no matter where you are in your process. Great tips and reminders for this journey!

[L.A. Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for all authors! This book will inspire new authors and serve as a reminder for those authors who are still fresh in the business of publishing.