Do the Write Thing: Seven Steps to Publishing Success

by Kwame Alexander

Book Overview

Do The Write Thing Seven Steps to Publishing Success provides a definitive point-by-point instruction manual for getting into print whether you want to publish a family memoir, the next great American... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0967895960
• ISBN13: 9780967895963
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Manisy Willows Books
• Length: 141 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Especially designed for the aspiring author

Do The Write Thing: 7 Steps To Publishing Success by Kwame Alexander and Nina Foxx is a solid, "user friendly" guide to the process of writing, editing, publishing, printing, marketing, and selling a self-published or small press title, whether it's poetry, nonfiction, or the next Great American Novel. Written in an accessible language easily understandable by readers of all backgrounds and experience levels in the writing and publishing domain, Do The Write Thing is a first-rate primer and soundly recommended to everyone with serious thoughts about presenting their book to the world! Especially designed for the aspiring author seeking publication for their work, Do The Write Thing is an useful and welcome addition to personal and professional reference collections on writing and publishing.

DID the write thing!

Are there any more STARS? Five is not enough for Nina & Kwame's latest endeavor! This passionate step-by step guide through the sometimes-dangerous jungles of publishing is like your mother taking you by the hand and teaching you to look both ways before crossing the street. Much respect to Kwame, for once again lending us, yet another side of his talented range.

Can I Get an Amen?

Kwame Alexander's latest book, Do the Write Thing, is a godsend. Write Thing is to the point, concise and chock full of incredible information that would take the average person several months to research. This book can save you time and money, which speaks directly to the hearts and wallets of the average American. I found the web site references and glossary quite useful. It's also good to know that Kwame isn't speaking from pure research, but from experience, which gives the reader the feeling that they can self-publish, too. Remember that commercial from Life Cereal with Mikey? Remember the slogan? Try it you'll like it? In the same vein, buy and try Mr. Alexander's book, you'll like it. It's all for you.

Publishing has never sounded so effortless and fun!!!!!

Do the Write Thing is an excellent book from the elegant, simple cover to the last word. Mr. Alexander has used his extensive experience to provide us with a comprehensive guide to make it happen! I got this book just days after I completed a (dollar amount)course at NYU, and it told me the exact same things I had just learned, along with providing worksheets! One of my favorite parts in the book is the story he tells of his publishing father waking him out of bed to help mail letters when he was 8 years old. How much more experience can you get?! The ease with which he details the process makes it seem much less daunting. I am looking forward to getting the workbook, but of course am getting started right away!!!

Do The Write Thing

As an aspiring novelist, I found this book to be an eye-opener. Whether or not I decide to self-publish, the inside information has helped me perpare for the process. Alexander's mix of humor and straightforwardness make this an educational and fun read. The example used throughout of a person publishing his book was particularly interesting and, the additional reading lists and worksheets were particularly helpful. Alexander addresses more than just publishing but also touches on writing, editing and marketing so the reader can understand the entire process. It's a must read for beginning self-publishers and writers.