The Write Way To Make Money 3

The Writing Procedure

In many ways actually writing work up is one of the easiest
parts. As we have already said, you don’t need to be
especially talented. If what you write will sell, a
publisher will be eager to accept it. You will soon learn
the ‘knack’ of how to satisfy a publisher!




All good pieces of writing start with a plan. This allows
you to split the work down into smaller, manageable parcels.
Do not deviate from this plan unless you find it seriously
flawed. With most pieces of writing careful reading and
research is necessary - all publishers want good quality
information even if your writing is poor!

If you are writing about a subject of which you have personal
knowledge things are really easy.

It is advisable to write out a rough draft of all work and
keep changing it until you are completely satisfied. Ask
other people to read it - and ask if they would pay to read
it, which is really what matters. If you have personal
knowledge of a subject, you might be able to write up a
saleable version first time.

When your idea is written up, it becomes a manuscript (MS for
short). You should always submit your manuscript in typed
form - double spaced on white A4 paper, single sided. Use a
typing service if necessary. It does not matter if an old
typewriter is used - as long as it is readable.

If you have written according to the plans submitted most
publishers will stand by their offer and pay you. In the
very rare case they will not accept your work you should send
it as an unsolicited work to other publishers as you may be
able to still make a large profit. Generally though, a
reasonable manuscript will always earn you the promised sum.

Once accepted, you will have nothing else to do. Editing,
printing and publishing is the entire responsibility of the
publisher. Never pay to have work published - you will
rarely make anything more than a loss.

If you give complete copyright to your publisher, this will
make the deal more attractive to them. Once sold, this means
they can print as many copies of the work as they like and
resell the manuscript if they wish. You give up claims to
it. When you gain some experience you can insist on
retaining copyright to your work. Your publisher will pay
you royalties for permission to print a work that you still
own. This is obviously much more lucrative.

Throughout all your dealings with a publisher stick to the
writers golden rule - if the work makes money for the
publisher it will make money for me. A publisher will always
be interested in a new way of making money - even if your
writing is not that good.

Copyright Avril Harper, UK

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