So You Want to Sell a Million Copies? [Kindle Edition]

It is not mentioned in the description that this book is focused on the process of traditional publishing. While I'm sure there is information in this book that could be useful to all writers, I plan to self publish.

I would prefer to read a book focusing on epublishing or at least not taking it for granted that I plan to submit my work to a traditional publisher. In today's age it can't be assumed that all writers will choose that route.

This preference is mentioned in the first chapter but it should really be in the description as well.

Mohana's book is not just for the traditional writer, bloggers will find this eBook helpful to. I found that the book is excellent for a newbie blogger like me. I like how Mohana described her milestones throughout the book. She's been living abroad as a foreigner in Qatar since 2005, and when she first moved abroad she struggled to fit writing into her life, even when her writing career and dissertation depended on it. I can certainly relate to that. I remember when I transferred from a community college to a university. I did not know anyone at the university and felt lonely. Writer's block consumed me one time when I had a 20 page thesis due in 24 hours and was still 5 pages too short. It's one of the memories I'll never forget and it makes me thankful that I graduated and can say I lived through all that hard work! Mohana talks about how to overcome those obstacles so you meet your goals and get that book or blog post written.

Mahana's eBook talks about how to make it in the real world as a writer. So often new writers venture into the world of writing without a clue, they think all they need to do is write a killer book, blog, or whatever and it will automatically sell. So not true. Unfortunately it takes a lot of time, patience and effort to land a publishing deal unless you know someone in the business, and even then you may not be in luck.

By reading Mohana's book you will learn how to avoid common newbie mistakes, how to overcome writers block, writing during major life changes, how to approach publishers and the appropriate way to send and respond to query letters. So You Want to Sell a Million Copies shows you how to deliver a promising book from its infancy to it landing in a publishers hand.

Most every author I know needs guidance or a kick in the pants at some point (raises hand) when it comes to getting the words down. With every day distractions like work, family, housework, bills, social media! -- when do we have time to actually write?

This book is such a helpful guide and is chockfull of tips, exercises, humor, and practical advice for any writer, whether you are just starting out or finding yourself consumed with the minutiae of daily living and looking for a way to get your ideas down into some form of structure.

Want to write a book? Let this book guide you. Best of all, Ms. Lakshmi Rajakumar shares specific steps to getting started, daily exercises, and finishing the darn thing! Having published four books and contributed to several more, she knows of what she speaks.

Buy this book!

Rachel Thompson, author A Walk in the Snark, The Mancode: Exposed; founder BadRedhead Media