Interview with an e book author

Written by Liana Metal


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Q: How long did it take you to write it?

A: The idea andrepparttar sketches come instantly, but it takes me some time, a month or longer to create a proper copy.

Q: What aboutrepparttar 106901 other e books on your site? There are some non fiction ones.

A: Yes,repparttar 106902 first one is Writing Basics, a how-to book for new writers. It includes articles that will help new writers come to grips withrepparttar 106903 internet and shows them how to get published fast. It is a mini guide that contains a market research as well. The second one is Flowers for Women, an anthology of true stories dedicated to women worldwide. The contributors’ stories are inspiring and positive and will entertain all readers, not only women.

Q: Tell us about your new book.

A: The Hostel is a novel set in London, UK, inrepparttar 106904 early 70s. Apart fromrepparttar 106905 social issuesrepparttar 106906 story seeks to highlight, such asrepparttar 106907 age difference between a couple and prejudice and discrimination of other cultures, it is an old fashioned subtle romance that includes historical elements of that time and showsrepparttar 106908 lifestyle of a part ofrepparttar 106909 residents as well. The main character is Nina, a girl in her late teenage years , who fights against odds to keep her first love alive. Readers can read an excerpt ofrepparttar 106910 story at http://lianametal.tripod.com/thehostel

Q: Who is it aimed for?

A: I would suggest thatrepparttar 106911 Young Adults category is appropriate, but I think that adults can find it entertaining as well, especially those who rememberrepparttar 106912 70s, or those who can identify themselves withrepparttar 106913 characters ofrepparttar 106914 story.

Q: Have you any suggestions forrepparttar 106915 new writers?

A: Never give up! I was very discouraged every time I got a rejection, but I went on writing and then I got published. If writing makes you happy, you will find a way to do it, no matter how busy you are. Writing is an addiction for life.

Thank you very much, Liana

Thank you, too, Bill. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Liana Metal is currently working on a new novel for adults. Her books can be viewed at http://lianametal.tripod.com/thehostel http://liamet.tripod.com/flowers http://lianametal.tripod.com http://liamet.tripod.com




Interview with a writer

Written by Liana Metal


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What inspired you to write this book?

I started Book Promotion Newsletter in March 2003 because I was hungry for information on ways to promote my guidebooks. There was little available for authors. Two years later with nearly 1500 subscribers, I had enough material for a book and Book Marketing from A-Z was published in March 2005 by Infinity Publishing. Each new subscriber receives a questionnaire to complete, which has providedrepparttar fodder for bothrepparttar 106900 newsletter andrepparttar 106901 book.

How long did it take you to write it?

It took a few months to compilerepparttar 106902 material and place each anecdote in its proper category.

What arerepparttar 106903 major challenges that you have faced in your career?

As I said, coming up with “fresh ideas” posedrepparttar 106904 greatest hurdle as a freelancer. Finding publishers was relatively easy in comparison.

Hasrepparttar 106905 Internet helped you in your writing career? How?

The Internet has turned my life around. I often joke that my next book will be entitled, “My Life on Line.” Withoutrepparttar 106906 Internet, I would not haverepparttar 106907 newsletter and thousands of supportive subscribers.

What do you advise new writers to do?

New writers should learnrepparttar 106908 market. Read Writer’s Digest Magazine, take classes, network with other authors, and create a niche. Then buy a copy of Book Marketing from A-Z for a jump start on promotion.



Liana metal is a writer living in Greece. http://lianametal.tripod.com Have your interview online for free at http://liamet.tripod.com page: interviews


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