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$30 Writing Schooltm by Michael W. Dean

A book (w/ CD-ROM) on how to write and sell excellent books.

Available at Barnes & Noble and Borders book stores

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508 pages. 300 illustrations. ISBN: 1592004865

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Michael's other books: $30 Film School>--<$30 Music School

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Are you aspiring to become a writer, but don't know what it entails, how to approach it, or even where to begin? In compelling-yet-simple terms, this one-of-a-kind book offers the guidance you need to do all that and more. Following the successful and increasingly popular concept of D.I.Y. (Do It Yourself), “$30 Writing School” is designed to get you up and running on the process for organizing, writing, selling and promoting your own books. You'll find it pleasantly easy to relate to author Michael W. Dean—a product of the “indie” revolution as a proven author, filmmaker, and musician himself. His unique style offers an edgier approach that you don't find in your typical "how to write" book. Written in a conversational tone, techniques and explanations are liberally spliced with Dean’s personal accounts and stories. You'll learn specific elements of how to get published including how to write a proposal, get an agent, get a publisher, and work through mainstream outlets. Learn to self-publish

Features:

The ultimate, quick-start course on how to jump into writing, be great at it, and make a living

Presented in a very-reader friendly manner that is informative, inspiring, in-depth, funny and refreshingly realistic all at the same time

Uniquely written from the do-it-yourself approach that the author himself has gained success using

Useful for anyone trying to get noticed in any category of writing: fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, technical, advertising, etc.

Includes interviews with well-known writers in all fields, including "For Dummies" writers Dan Gookin and Andy Rathbone, as well as Hubert Selby, Jr., author of "Last Exit to Brooklyn" and "Requiem for a Dream"

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: I’m Living the Dream
Chapter 2: Myths & FAQ
Chapter 3: English 101
Chapter 4: Outlines Rule
Chapter 5: English 102
Chapter 6: How To Write
Chapter 7: On Writing
Chapter 8: Working With an Editor
Chapter 9: Hardware
Chapter 10: Software
Chapter 11: Selling Your Book
Chapter 12: More On Business
Chapter 13: Writing On the Road
Chapter 14: Self-Publishing
Chapter 15: Copyrights and Rights
Chapter 16: Promotion...Telling the World
Chapter 17: In-Store Appearances and Touring
Chapter 18: Closing Arguments (a.k.a. "The $30 Manifesto")
Chapter 19: Interviews
Appendices:
A: Recommended Reading: Magazines/Books
B: Recommended Surfing
C: What’s on the CD-ROM?

Author Bio
Michael Dean
Michael W. Dean is the author of "Starving in the Company of Beautiful Women" (Kittyfeet Press, 2000, 0-9705392-0-7) and the writer/director/producer of the documentary "D.I.Y or DIE: How to Survive as an Independent Artist," which was favorably reviewed in Film Threat, and appeared on the front page of the San Francisco Examiner. It was a feature in the 2002 Silver Lake Film Festival, 2002 Lost Film at Sundance and the 2002 BareBones Festival. Michael is a self-taught filmmaker with a background in photography, music, and writing. He was the lead singer for BOMB, a seminal grunge band on the Warner Bros. label, and has written atricles for many commercial internet sites. He is also the author of "$30 Film School" (Course Technology PTR/Muska & Lipman, 1-59200-067-3) and "$30 Music School" (Course Technology PTR, 1-59200-171-8).

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