Book Magic's Third Edition is now available!
 

The third edition of Book Magic: Turning Writers into Published Authors is indispensable for every emerging writer who dreams of publication in print or electronically. In response to the surge in e-books, this bestselling edition presents an enlarged and revised chapter, Electronic Sorcery, to guide you in getting published in this new medium, whether you want to do it yourself or go with a commercial e-publisher.

Easy to read and practical, Book Magic provides all the information you need to understand the publishing industry and details the spells and magic bullets you need to get your manuscript accepted. If self-publishing is for you, the book shows independent authors how to choose the best of three options for your title. The world of electronic publication is fully updated for those who wish to format and upload their books so they can be read on e-readers and Smartphones. $8.99

 

Order Book Magic:
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I have had the privilege of editing the second and third editions of Book Magic, and I can’t say enough about this gem. The beefed-up sections on electronic publishing in the new edition are indispensable for any writer hoping to enter, and thrive, in the e-world. I recommend Book Magic to all my editing clients, whether they want to publish commercially, to self-publish, or now to e-publish.
Joyce Gram, editor and writer, www.gramediting.com, June 2011 

Book Magic hits the nail right on the head for anyone contemplating becoming a first-time author or even publishing a second or third book. Julie Ferguson covers all the latest techniques for getting your book published and includes some very useful insider tips on the publishing industry. I have used her advice with great success and highly recommend this book.
Doug Matthews, author and client of BLS, February 2009

 

 

 

MINI-GUIDES FOR WRITERS

 

Crafting Irresistible Query Letters that Result in Publication! (3rd revision 2010) is for writers of magazine articles, non-fiction books, or novels who want to write query letters to editors/agents that generate excitement and result in an invitation to submit more material. Using a variety of annotated examples, resources, and a unique questionnaire, this 84 page book covers the essential ingredients of an effective query, finding the "marketing slant" for your work-in-progress, how to grab and hold an editor's attention, and the art of electronic querying. Tips and secrets include: query packages, editing, and how to do follow-ups. Crafting Irresistible Queries will drop your rejection rate immediately....                        
ISBN 978-0-9731892-9-2

Kindle version $5.99

 

Fantastically informative book
...highly detailed, well targeted sales methods.
Very valuable stuff! I would pay double...
Students of the Creative Writing Diploma Program, Surrey, BC, 2002-05

I wish to thank you for your great advice via your book, Crafting Irresistible Query Letters. I sent out query letters to 11 publishers and so far have received 5 responses....
Allan Forest, September 2005

 

 

Proven in dozens of live workshops for all levels of writers, Writing with Power: a Creative Approach that Gets You Published is a simple, foolproof method that rapidly improves your writing and increases your acceptance rate. Everyone can write well - it is a learnable process based on proven principles. You can write well too, if you separate the creative process from the mechanics. Sadly most of us are not taught to write this way. Learn how to warm-up your brain, get your creative juices flowing, banish boring beginnings, ramp-up your use of power words,  and quickly develop outlines.  Order Writing with Power!! now and revitalize your written word immediately.                  
ISBN 978-0-9731892-1-5 

Kindle version $4.50

Excellent! What impressed me most was Julie's organization, clarity, and faith in our ability as writers.
Fast-paced, a non-threatening atmosphere, and professional leader.
We achieved so much in a short time!
Students of the Surrey Creative Writing Diploma Program, 2001

 

 

How to Write for the Online Market and Build Your Publishing Portfoliohas 70 pages packed with practical tips on writing articles and books for the exploding online market. Writers learn about the online scene, the benefits of online publishing, online audiences, how to find markets, the secrets to crafting articles for the computer screen, and tips on electronic rights, etc. With explanatory illustrations and examples, How to Write for the Online Market is guaranteed to bring you into the new millennium and will provide you with the know-how and confidence to submit your work online immediately. 
 ISBN 978-0-9731892-8-5  (paperback is saddle-stitched)

Paperback $16.50 PDF file $7.00

Practical and applicable information. Concise and interactive.
Author has lots of up-to-date knowledge and is able to discuss all aspects of e-publishing.
Awesome!!!         
Students of Creative Writing Diploma Program, Surrey, BC, 2002-05