11 Secrets to Getting Published

by Mary E. DeMuth

See how easily you can learn the secrets of getting published! Frustrated by how much there is to learn to finally see your name in print with a big publishing house? Mired in confusion about your next steps? An accomplished nonfiction freelancer and novelist with 11 traditionally published books under her author belt, Mary DeMuth understands the twists and turns of the publishing industry. She answers the question, "How can I get published?" by pulling 11 Secrets from her popular blog, Wannabepublished. Mary teaches you how

Craft the kind of query letter that gets you noticed by industry professionals. Write stronger, powerful, attention grabbing prose. Create effective writing routines to meet your daily and weekly goals. Navigate a writing conference with confidence. Find and woo an agent.

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction

Audible Audio

First published May 23, 2011

About the author

Mary DeMuth is literary agent, international speaker, podcaster, and she’s the novelist and nonfiction author of over forty books, including Love, Pray, Listen: Parenting Your Wayward Adult Kids with Joy (Bethany 2022). She loves to help people re-story their lives. She lives in Texas with her husband of 31 years and is the mom to three adult children. Find out more at marydemuth.com. Be prayed for on her daily prayer podcast with 4 million downloads: prayeveryday.show. For sexual abuse resources, visit wetoo.org. For cards, prints, and artsy fun go to marydemuth.com/art. Find out what she’s looking for as a literary agent at marydemuthliterary.com

Reviews

[Jo Rae Jetton · Rating 5 out of 5]

YOUR GPS FOR THE WRITING JOURNEY


E-Book Review by Jo Rae Johnson

11 Secrets of Getting Published by Mary DeMuth is a must have for every writer wishing to find their way through the publishing maze.

Her topics include:
• Learn the Craft
• Develop Discipline
• Know the Publishing Industry
• Welcome Critique
• Write Great Queries and Proposals
• Embrace Marketing
• Overcome Fear and Rejection
• Understand the Key Players
• Navigate Writers Conferences
• Excel in your Genre
• Thrive in your Career

Bonus sections include typical excuses for NOT getting published, quick writing advice, and the path to publication.

Don’t get lost in the manuscript shuffle. Find the shortest route to your destination by reading 11 Secrets of Getting Published. At $4.99, this trip is a real bargain!

[Marji Laine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I came across the new nook book from Mary DeMuth, 11 Secrets of Getting Published. Not only was the book informative, but it was terribly challenging. Her chapters addressed some of the most overwhelming areas to a novice writer, such as crafting the story, understanding what goes into publishing and marketing, and navigating writers' conferences.

I'm in the early steps of, what I hope to be, a publishing path, so I expected to focus mainly on the first few secrets, convinced that the last ones wouldn't really apply to me. Boy, was I wrong! The info and advice in this book just got juicier as I went along, and I confess, I didn't just read it. After every section I was pulling out my note pad and making lists of the next things I needed to do. In fact, after reading her first secret, I went through my novel for a 5th and 6th revision, going through every stinkin' sentence to check for her list of things I should avoid.

She designed her book in an article format, using postings she developed over a number of years on her retired blog, WannabePublished, and it's easy to see why that blog was so popular. Filled with plain-speaking, direct advise, 11 Secrets would be beneficial to anyone hoping to pursue publication of any sort.

This e-book is available for only $2.99, but the 182 pages worth of expert advice is worth much more.

[Darren Sapp · Rating 4 out of 5]

You want to be a writer? Thankfully, Mary DeMuth shares many joys, trials, and practical advice for the budding writing. Her experienced hand will advise you to learn the craft, know the industry, and embrace marketing. Read with a pen and pad ready to jot down the many nuggets of useful info in this book.

Someone once told me to read Strunk & White’s The Elements of Style every year. I’m adding 11 Secrets to Getting Published to my annual read list. A fresh perusal on occasion will help me hone my writing, my knowledge, and my marketing.

[Janet Lyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely in-depth help and advice for writers of all stages. I'm a huge Mary DeMuth fan simply because she is generous to share what she knows and does so in a way that is thought provoking.

[Amy Young · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good solid, practical advise.

[Henry McLaughlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Provides a good, practical foundation to getting published. Loaded with examples, exercises and suggestions.