Book & Product Review

Writers today need a whole lot more than a great idea and a way with words to see their works to fruition. Less than 20% of the 60,000 books published annually break even or succeed, due to myriad roadblocks in the publishing arena.

Aspiring authors, have faith. Patrika Vaughn has 25 years of experience as a writer, author, lecturer, literary agent and marketer to lead you through the seemingly insurmountable publishing hurdles. She is the world's foremost Author's Advocate. And she has an arsenal of tools just for you.

Everything You Need to Know to Write, Publish, and Market Your Book means just that -- everything you need to know. As Sandpiper Publications put it: "throw everything else away . . the only book you'll ever need on the subject."

              This book is unique because it presents the whole picture of what it takes, not only to write a best seller but also to get it into the hands of consumers. Hundreds of tricks of the trade are revealed - tricks acquired through the author's extensive background in writing and editing and as a literary agent. From helping you define your subject to writing for your targeted audience and getting it into the hands of consumers -- you'll find all the tools for success in this book.

The Writer's Tool Box -- How to Write Fiction and Non-Fiction That Will Sell – (available in audio book or CD format) introduces Patrika Vaughn's sage advice in a user-friendly audiobook format.

Beginning with a diagnostic tape, “Why Your Writing Isn't Working and What to Do About It,” Vaughn describes seven common writing problems that keep books from being published. The Tool Box then gives detailed advise on the top four problems. Titles include: “Openings that Hook Readers;” “Bringing Characters to Life;” “Choosing Your Voice;” and “Plots That Intrigue.”

Distilled from Patrika Vaughn's classes, seminars and workshops giver from Florida to Finland, these tapes will save you tons of time and greatly enhance your literary works.

MORE BOOKS AND PRODUCTS

How To Write Your Own Life Story, represents Patrika Vaughn's 25 years of knowledge packed into 4 palatable audio tapes or CDs that help you painlessly portray your life in a story that will capture the hearts of generations to come.

            Whether your goal is to simply experience the therapeutic benefits of putting your thoughts and experiences on paper or to have your story professionally published, this audiobook is all you need.

Pat gives you tools and tips on: getting started, what to include, what to leave out, how to make it interesting and how to follow through.

On-Line Classes, Seminars, Workshops/Tutorials
(also offered through the University of South Florida, Senior Academy of USF and The Sarasota County School Board)

Here’s your chance to take interactive classes or sit in on seminars without leaving home.

These four-six-and eight-week classes have been presented from Florida to Finland for writers at various skill levels.  For beginners, they introduce you to the skills needed to write good, publishable manuscripts. For more advanced writers, they help to identify your writing problems and show you how to solve them.

To order any of Patrika Vaughn's products or services,

visit her website: www.acappela.com ; or call (941) 351-2050.

Editors Note:

For a review copy contact Jodi Grant at acappub@aol.com.