Overview

Authors don't always know what they don't know! Most writers gather snippets of writing, editing and publishing knowledge as they go along, leading to a writer's life filled with confusion, misinformation and lack of confidence. If this strikes a chord, then this book is for you. Author Coach Penny Legg will guide you into making informed decisions about your work. She will answer questions such as: - Who is your reader and what do they want? - How do I plan and write my book? - What is editing? Do I need an editor? - What is the difference between traditional and hybrid publishing? - Is self-publishing for me?

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Whether you are an experienced author or just starting out, Penny Legg's new book Top Tips for Authors will probably solve any problem you might have. Guiding you through the writing and editing stages, Penny then addresses the myriad options available in publishing, whether it is traditional, self-publishing or hybrid methods. With many years of experience in all fields of teaching, writing and journalism, Penny's new book will not only be your invaluable guide, but fills a big gap in the market. Christine Donovan, Rubery Book Award Winner (Jump Derry, 2011)

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Penny Legg is the author of thirteen non-fiction titles, traditionally published by The History Press, The Thorn Press and Sabrestorm Publishing, covering local, military and World War Two history. She is also a journalist writing travel and history articles published in newspapers and magazines in the UK and abroad. She has written author advice articles for 'The Link', the magazine of the National Association of Writing Groups (NAWG). Penny is a member of the Society of Authors, the National Union of Journalists and the Society of Young Publishers. In 2019, Penny and business partner Ian Bayley set up the hybrid publishing company Sabrestorm Stories. This offers a range of hybrid publishing and education options to authors. She is an author coach for Sabrestorm Stories and for an American organisation, where she is also the Publishing Consultant for their publishing arm. Penny has lectured widely in the UK and the USA, and is an accredited speaker with the Carnival cruise lines (Cunard and P&O) and for the Women's Institute. Penny has lectured on journalism, research skills and creative writing at the University of Portsmouth, and on Business Writing at City, University of London. She has tutored for The Writers Bureau on their non-fiction, life writing and memoir, and editing and proofreading courses. She has worked with authors at all stages of their writing journey through charities and via Writing Buddies, the support group for writers.

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