Every writer has a voice that they long to be heard. It is just a matter of getting that voice out to the public by way of the book. Unfortunately, the big publishing houses will very rarely take a book by an unknown author. Most of them do not accept unsolicited writings at all and most will only deal with literary agents.

Literary agents do not usually accept writings from an unknown writer, either. They look for books from someone who has a proven track record and will make them money. Agents usually have a law degree and act as a lawyer on behalf of their clients. Like most lawyers, they do not like to work for free unless they feel that there is something in it for them.

But thanks to the internet as well as advances in computer technology that involve printing, any writer can get their book published in an affordable way. Forget vanity press - those days are over! You can get your book self published with an online company that offers new and experienced writers a chance to get their voices heard. This is a print to order procedure that does not cost the writer much money at all and will even get their book on Amazon. If you have always wanted to be a writer, now is the time to do so!

There are many books online, as well as tips that can help you write your own book. Chances are, if you are reading this, you have already started on your book or are at least contemplating writing it. This guide is for new writers and gives you the basic principles of how to write a book. In addition, it teaches you how to market your self published book, something that you have to do even if you have a book published by mainstream press.

Here is what you will learn inside this guide:

• Learn how to get started writing

Even if you have never written anything before in your life, if you have an idea for a book, you owe it to yourself to get it out there! This book will take you step by step through the process of writing book from start to finish, and how to complete it so that it is ready for the press! This book teaches a new writer everything that they need to know about how to writer a book that others will want to buy and read!

• Learn what to do after your book is published

In addition to giving you resources on where you can self publish your book as well as different ways that you can do this, you need to then learn what to do once your book is published. Just sit around and wait for sales? Not a chance! You need to market your book just like anyone markets bestselling books, films and other new art forms. Your book is a work of art, but it will only be read if others know it exists. Fortunately, this book gives you ways that you can market your book without spending a lot of money or, in most cases, any money at all.