New and enlarged by over 40 pages, the second edition
of this bestselling book is due on August 18, 2008.

BOOK MAGIC:
TURNING WRITERS INTO
PUBLISHED AUTHORS

by
Julie H. Ferguson

Book Magic is indispensable for every writer who aims for publication. Easy to read and practical, it provides all the information and tools you need to understand the publishing industry and increase your chances of getting commercially published or ably manage your own self-publication.

Books are magic! They turn unknown writers into authors and, perhaps, even into household names. But publishing is a complex world, full of insider rules and financial constraints that, if not respected, cause good book ideas to vanish into thin air and writers to question their calling.

TAKE A LOOK AT THE BOOK TRAILER:

 

Aspiring authors will discover:

• how to weave some spells that boost your chances of getting published, in print or electronically

• the wizardry surrounding agents, query letters, and phone calls to editors

• the crystal ball that interprets trends in the North American market, as well as what's happening in electronic and self-publishing

• how to disappear from the dreaded slush pile

• the magic bullets called book proposals, synopses, etc.

• how Canadian and American publishing scenes differ, and how approachable medium and small publishers really are

• how to shape-shift into an author with credentials

• electronic sorcery

• the enchantment of holding your first published book in your hand.

Join Julie, the author of 13 books, as she waves her magic wand and takes you ...from inspiration to publication!!™  (Paperback; 134 pages; illustrated) 
ISBN:    978-0-9739493-3-9
PRICE: Can and USD $15.99 excl. S&H  (trade paperback) and $9.50 (e-book)        
 

ADVANCE ORDER YOUR PRINT COPIES at  
- Amazon.com here or
- email: orders@beaconlit.com

paperback (USD$20.50 incl. S&H)

ebook (USD$9.50)

PUBLISHER:  Beacon Publishing
P: 604.469.1319
F: 604.469.1316
E: publishing@beaconlit.com
     www.beaconlit.com
 

Early reaction to the second edition of Book Magic

"This is a great little book that will help any writer figure out what to do next to get published. Julie knows, really knows, the publishing world, because she has navigated it herself with her own books and has stayed on top of things so that she can coach others. Book Magic is short and snappy, and tells you what you need to know without overwhelming you with so much detail you just want to give up. It’s a gem. Highly recommended."
Joyce Gram, editor and writer, July 2008

"... you continue to be an inspiration to me. I will definitely be purchasing a copy of
Book Magic. Thank you for the advance notice of your new release!"
Lorna Hall, July 2008

 

Praise for the first edition of Book Magic

"Spectacular! You have saved me months, if not a year, of discovery."
"Packed with solid, practical  how-tos!"
"Your book gave me the tools and confidence."
"An information-packed book that provided guidance and inspiration."
 

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