Help! I Want to Write

by L.C. Hayden

Finally, a writer’s comprehensive book that covers the major aspects of fiction, nonfiction, publication, and promotion. The nonfiction section covers major points from beginnings to hot topics to advice and guidelines. You’ll also find a section on which rights to sell and how to take advantage of sidebars. Besides practical advice on character development, creating dynamic dialog, where to get ideas, how to use setting to your advantage, and how to develop the plot, the fiction section shows you a method on How to Write Your Novel in Ninety Days, How to Write Flash Fiction, and steps to take when proofreading your own work. In addition, Award winning and bestselling author L. C. Hayden reveals how to add suspense to any novel so that the readers keep turning the pages. The third section of the book focuses on the Business Side of Writing. Such topics as writing the successful query letter, a glimpse at the traditional and self-publishing worlds, and how to decide which route is the best for you will give the readers a very comprehensive inside view into the world of publishing. The book closes with a look on how to promote your book, using traditional methods as well as the internet. Hayden then goes a step further and show you how to promote your book by thinking outside the box. This is one writer’s handbook that is so comprehensive that new and established authors won’t want to be without.

334 pages, Paperback

First published December 6, 2012

About the author

Award-winning and bestselling author L. C. Hayden is the creator of the popular Harry Bronson Thriller series, the Aimee Brent Mystery series, and several standalones. Hayden is known in the mystery field for her edge-of-the-seat suspense and her surprise endings. Her mysteries have hit the Kindle, the B&N, and the Pennsylvania Top Seller Lists. The books have been finalists for the Agatha Award, the LCC Awards, the Silver Falchion Awards, the Readers’ Choice Award, and others.
Her nonfiction angel/miracle series consists of spiritually uplifting books that leave the reader wanting more. They are international best sellers.
Hayden’s other works include children’s picture books, a paranormal mystery, a guide for aspiring authors, a young adult inspirational novelette, and others.
Besides being an accomplished author, Hayden is a popular speaker who is often in demand. She has done workshops and school presentations, has spoken to clubs and organizations, and was hired by several major cruise lines to speak while cruising all over the world. From October 2006 to October 2007, Hayden hosted Mystery Writers of America’s only talk show, Murder Must Air.
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