by Kwame Alexander with Nina Foxx
Manisy Willows Books, January, 2002.
Hardcover, 123 pages.
ISBN: 0967895960

This concise book spells out what beginners looking
to self-publish need to do. In an easy-to-follow manner
the book lays out common sense approaches to essential tasks,
such as getting the book written, fine-tuning what you
have written, creating a publishing company, designing
your book's cover, printing your book and
marketing and selling your book. The book includes
anecdotes, examples and tips to help writers understand
the important steps of hiring an editor, obtaining ISBN numbers,
preparing your book for the printer and
creating a press kit. The book also includes
sample worksheets to help writers complete their book
and get it published. Recommended reading resources
are also provided for writers that need additional information.
The friendly, informative
writing style in this book will be most appreciated
by writers who are new to self-publishing. Highly
recommended for the self-publishing novice.
Do The Write Thing is available for purchase on
Amazon.com
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This review was published in the September, 2002 of The Internet Writing Journal.
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