Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams

Paperback, 5.5" x 8.5", Publication Date: March, 2009

Do you dream of being a Published Author?

In today’s competitive marketplace, to get published, you need three elements. First, you need the insider knowledge about how book editors, magazine editors and literary agents work. If you don’t understand their needs, then you will never be able to meet their expectations. Second, you need the skills to provide these publishing professionals with what they need. Finally, you need to bring strong storytelling to your writing. The pages of Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams provide step-by-step guidance on each of these necessary essentials from a seasoned professional with more than 20 years in publishing as an editor, author, and marketer.

“You and I are living in one of the greatest times in history. Take Terry’s counsel and apply it to your daily life. You will be able to go to places you never dreamed possible.”—Mark Victor Hansen, Co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul

“I can’t think of a better person to guide aspiring writers through the publishing world. His advice is practical, direct and easy to follow.”—Rick Hamlin, Executive Editor, Guideposts magazine

“Terry knows what it takes for writers to get to the top.” —Jeff Herman, Literary Agent and Author“A must-read for every aspiring author.” —Joan Marlow Golan, Executive Editor, Steeple Hill Books

“Terry Whalin knows his stuff and this book will answer a myriad of questions for you! It is a wealth of information for every writer!” —John Howard, Publisher, Howard Books, a division of Simon & Schuster

“Jumpstart is the perfect title for this cornucopia filled with essential information that writers need more than ever to succeed. Terry’s easy-to-read, generous advice comes out of his passion for helping writers and his decades of experience. Jumpstart will enable new or published writers to kick their career into high gear. I learned a lot from it.”—Michael Larsen, AAR, partner, Larsen-Pomada Literary Agents; author of How to Write a Book Proposal and How to Get a Literary Agent

“Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams stands out from the pack of ‘how to succeed as a writer’ advice—especially Chapter 11 on building a platform and chapter 18 on repurposing your content. These two chapters alone can double your publishing success this year.”—Robert W. Bly, Copywriter / Consultant

About the Author: W. Terry Whalin is a Vice President and Publisher at Intermedia Publishing Group. Besides working as former literary agent and an acquisitions editor for a major publishing house, Terry has published in over 50 magazines and written more than 60 books. He is the creator of www.Right-Writing.com and www.TheWritingLife.ws. A popular speaker at conferences, Terry and his wife, Christine, live in Scottsdale, Arizona.