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Writing Tip — Writing Your Own Words

Life is hectic, and sometimes it seems like a better idea to go the ghostwriter route. I do not agree with someone else writing your words for you. Try to avoid this at all costs, but utilize a strong, connected ghostwriter if necessary—because these are you stories. This is your pain or happiness. No one can fully understand what you have gone through in life, so they cannot accurately express it on paper. Only you can.

I had a ghost writer offer to write my first book, “10 Rules to Survive the Dating Jungle.” However, she wanted to make it fiction, and I didn’t want to take it in that direction. The book was a set of rules I made for myself after enduring a divorce, losing my stepson, and enduring an entire lifetime of toxic, unhealthy relationships. She had no idea the pain and agony I went through with a controlling and verbally abusive husband. Only I know what it felt like. So in order to tell my story, to connect and resonate with the reader, my words had to come from me.

You might be afraid to put your story out there, and I do admit it’s a grueling process. There is no short cut to get it done, but I can provide little tricks that will make it easier.

To get your copy of “Write a Book in 4 Weeks!” click here!

 

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Creating in Chaos

CpCsxAtWgAAzdKCBetween kids, a crazy schedule and your daily workload many people find it nearly impossible to be able to create and edit – let alone get their book published. But that’s where you’re wrong – ANYTHING is possible with dedication and a little hard work. Oh, and the help of Richter Publishing.

Richter Publishing company has published over 40 books and has had in some way a hand in their success. From helping write, edit and organize your thoughts on paper, Richter Publishing is there for each author throughout the entire creative and editing process.

In Tara Richter’s book, “Write a Book in 4 Weeks!,” Tara explains how you can “create in the chaos.” Life can be busy – and at most times extremely hectic – but dedicating a few hours or even minutes of your day that you can leave your legacy. Start with this writing tip so you don’t feel overwhelmed!

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FREE Online Course – How to Kickstart Your Book!

We have all heard of Kickstarter, but how can you use it to raise money to publish a book? IMG_5685

Krayl Funch of ‘An Appealing Plan,’ just successfully funded her book campaign at $6,790! She will be sharing with us her strategies to raise money to publish. Other book campaigns have raised up to $8,000! 

What we will cover:

  1. What is Crowdfunding?
  2. Which is the best site to use?
  3. What are the best rewards to give out?
  4. When do you get your funds from the campaign?
  5. How to drive people to your site.
  6. How 2 Authors utilized Kickstarter & made over $5,000 each to publish their books!

What am I going to get from this course?

  • By the end of this course you will understand how to use crowdfunding to raise money to publish a book

Click here to get your course started now!

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Keys to Blogging Your Book into Existence

If you’re a writer who has a concept for a book but isn’t quite ready to put pen to paper – or are more techy but aren’t sure how to where to start, “Blog Your Book into Existence,” is ready to answer your questions and guide you to success. Here’s an overview of the 5 keys to blogging your book, how to get started, keep up and ultimately turn your blog into a best selling book — blog

  1. Be persistent. In order to receive grand results you must keep adding content to your blog. Make sure you blast a post at least 3 – 4 times a week.
  2. Write short teasers. Don’t post all of your content on your blog. Put a few paragraphs on each subject then at the end post a link to pre-order your book. Once the reader is engaged in the information you are providing, capturing them at the moment is crucial to get sales for you book and/or services.
  3. SEO. Make sure to utilize key words to drive traffic to your blog.
  4. Pictures. Always use a photo and bane the image appropriately. I get traffic now from people googling: Bachelor Pad Logo, because I posted it on a blog and named the file right.
  5. Publicize. Hook up all your other social media so your posts are blasted out into the universe. Its difficult keeping up with all social media, but linking them with one click of a button saves you a ton of time.

“Blog Your Book into Existence” goes in depth with each key to set you and your blog up for success! Get your copy today here!

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Putting Pen to Paper

Last week Tara Richter was interviewed on Daytime TV! Tara shares how you can write your first book in just 4 weeks by “creating in chaos.” You can get your copy of “Write a Book in 4 Weeks” with all tips and checklists to help you become a bestseller here!

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5 Tips to Get Started Writing:

1)    Utilize spare time. Waiting in the airport or delayed flights, jot down ideas. On the airplane use iPhone or iPad & blue tooth keyboard to type out your thoughts on the notepad app. It’s easier than using your laptop because it takes up less space.

2)    Carry an idea pad. When creativity hits hone in on it & jot them down as soon as they come into mind. You never know when a new idea will pop in. Write it down ASAP, don’t forget them!

3)    Start a blog. With your new ideas start a blog & write in the blog 2-3 days a week. After a few months you’ll have enough info to flesh out a rough draft. It’s also a good way to get SEO and start promoting the book with short teasers and by pre-selling with PayPal buttons.

4)    Write the first hour of every day. Sit down every morning and write for at least one hour. If you get it done first thing in the morning you won’t let daily activities get in the way or procrastinate. And if you write 715 words a day for 28 days you have 20,020 words which is a 100 page 5×8 book. How you can write a book in 4 weeks!

5)    Read more. Read more to get your ideas flowing. Anytime I have a creative block I buy a book about overcoming blocks and read it. Or read something similar to the topic you’re writing about.

 

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Let Us Help With Your Manuscript!

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Richter Publishing wants to know how we can help you take your manuscript to the next level and get you published! If you have already written a manuscript, please fill out this form so we can get to know more about you and your book! We do not work with literary agents. Authors are our number one priority and we work directly with you. If your book fits into our scope of work, you will be contacted to submit your manuscript for review. This form covers the purpose of your book, the services you’re interested in and your budget.

Richter Publishing has streamlined the complex writing and publishing industry so anyone can become a published author in just a few weeks! We specialize in helping business owners how to write their non-fiction story in 4 weeks & publish a book in order to become an expert in their industry. Tara Richter has written and published 10 of her own books in just a few short years. Tara now has published many other authors in her local Tampa bay area including Anthony Amos & celebrity entrepreneur, Kevin Harrington, Shark from ABC’s “Shark Tank” with their joint book, “How to Catch a Shark.”

Leave your legacy – Start today!

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OMG! I Need to Write a Book About That!

Debunking Writing & Publishing Myths

Does a little nagging voice keep telling you should write a book? Do people tell you often, “You should write a book about that?” If so, NOW is the time to get that manuscript out of your head and onto paper!

Attend this FREE webinar next Tuesday night and learn how to push through any blocks that are stopping you from becoming a published author.

Presented by, President of Richter Publishing, Tara Richter & Bridgette Simmonds, The Go Coach!

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We will debunk these popular myths:

  1. Tick Tock Rock – It takes years to write an excellent book.
  2. The Plan Jam – If you go to a big publisher they will market the book for you.
  3. The Royal Trap – You get to keep all the money/ royalties when you’re book sells.

SIGN UP HERE to learn this and more about how to get your book out into the world. A link to attend the webinar will be emailed two hours in advance.

Time: Tuesday March 15, 2016 – 7:30 PM-8:45 PM EST (ONLINE)

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Author Tara Richter Publishes her 9th book, “Write a Book in 4 Weeks!”

Whenever I tell peopBlank white book w/pathle I can help them write a book in four weeks, I always get a look of confusion and dismay. “That can’t be done! Books take years and years of methodical research and time consuming edits!” Well the fact is, YES it can be done. We now live in an age of instant gratification and the old ways of writing a book on a typewriter have long passed.

I have helped many authors write and publish their stories in just a few short weeks. The process is truly amazing. The first part is getting over that mental hurdle in your mind that you must work on a novel for ten some years. I think that’s a big hurdle for people to overcome. Once you have opened your mind to the process and changed your attitude towards writing and publishing, you will embrace the wonderful new age of quick results.

The methods that I am sharing with you in this guide book are the same principals I give workshops on and teach my authors. Once you take the great feat of writing a book and breaking it down into small simple steps, anything is possible. When people set forth to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, they do not do it in one big leap, but by putting one foot in front of the other. Most people think writing a book is a huge mountain to overcome, yet they are looking at the top from the bottom. They don’t see the small, little steps in front of them that they must begin with.

I have broken down the complex writing process into an easy to follow streamlined process for anyone to write a book in four weeks. It just takes discipline to stay on track. You can’t hike half-way up the mountain and then decide it’s too much work. Just consistently take the small steps each day and soon you will be on your way to becoming a published author!

Get your copy here or attend one of our workshops where I walk you through the process.

Sincerely,

Tara Richter, President of Richter Publishing LLC

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Write & Publish a Book Yourself Step #8: Kindle

Now that you have a paperback book, you can upload it on Kindle. If you’re not familiar with Kindle, it is a digital device that you can download multiple books and magazines to. You have to have an Amazon account in order to purchase books to download, however you do not need a Kindle device. They have an app on the iPhone and most smartphones and tablets to use.

Having your book on Amazon Kindle is just another way to distribute your book to as many people as possible. People are divided between which method they prefer to read their information.  I personally prefer to have a real book in my hand, to flip through it and be able to autograph it. Others prefer digital. It is convenient because you can hold hundreds of books in one small, compact gadget. Having your book in both formats is important.

In order to publish a book on Kindle you do need to have an Amazon account. If you already do, you can log in with those same credentials. If you don’t have an account you will need to sign up for one. In this chapter of  my book, How to Write and Publish a Book Yourself, I will walk you through how to do this as well as:

  • The KDP Select Program (to reach more readers and customers)
  • Book’s Copyright and Publishing Rights
  • Uploading Your Cover
  • Selecting a Digital Rights Management (DRM) (to inhibit unauthorized distribution of the Kindle book)

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Write & Publish a Book Yourself: Step #5 Creating the Cover

Now that your manuscript is finished, you need to design a cover to showcase your book. This is the part that will sell the great content inside. They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Well, neither does your novel.

Designing Your Book Cover

If you do not have any design skills, this may be one of the more difficult steps of publishing your own book. Just remember that less is more. You do not need a really fancy cover to get someone’s attention; it should be simple and bold.

A tip from a graphic designer (my college degree): every now and then during the process, get up from your computer and walk across the room to view your design. How does it look? Sometimes we get caught up being so close to it that we forget to look at it from another perspective. Think of the books that you have purchased in the past. What did you like about the cover or didn’t like? Mimic the design that compelled you to buy a book. I personally like to place my professional photos on the front or back of my books because I’m branding myself. It also gives a human touch to my advice so others can relate to me. Deciding if you want your photo on the cover depends on the kind of book you’re writing. If the story is about depression, you wouldn’t want a bright-eyed, smiling face on the front. Make sure the images accurately portray the content.

Using Photoshop for Book Covers

Since I am a graphic designer, I do have an extra talent that allows me to design my own book covers. Nonetheless, you can do it too. I have used Photoshop and Illustrator on my first three books. Photoshop is the best tool to use because you need layers and to know the resolution of your images. As I spoke about in the last chapter, you want a minimum 300 DPI (dots per inch) for printing purposes.

In my book I will walk you through the step by step tutorial of creating your book’s cover using Photoshop (for free…even if you don’t have Photoshop or have never used it before!) and uploading it to CreateSpace: How to Write and Publish a Book Yourself.

Tara Richter Author & Publisher

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