by Guy Caplin
Hampshire Writers Society member Guy Caplin (writing as Guy Rolands) has self-published a new book — Boring But Essential: A Handbook for Authors.
Since the advent of widespread computer technology, more and more people have attempted to break into the market with their literary creations. Whether you seek an agent/publisher or decide to self-publish, the task ahead is daunting: the competition is enormous: agents and publishers are overwhelmed with submissions. Readers can choose from an unlimited number of books online. Any work submitted, which contains typos, poor spelling, mistakes in grammar and punctuation or laid out in a non-standard format, will be put aside.
The publishing industry employs proofreaders, line editors and story editors who work with their authors to ensure every work stands a fighting chance of success. If any aspiring author has the money, I urge them to do the same: employ professionals to knock your book into shape. If you don’t have the wherewithal, this boring handbook will give you a fighting chance to produce, edit and proofread your manuscript to a professional standard.
Your literary ability should sell your manuscript; the information in this handbook will prevent your work from being rejected for the wrong reasons.
This book is boring. I’m sorry, but there’s no other way of putting it. If you want to read something exciting and different, try one of my novels; however, if you want to get your masterpiece in a fit state to be read and not rejected, the information in this handbook is essential. It may sound a little odd, but the whole point of this boring book is to avoid boredom: the boredom of changing and correcting your manuscript’s layout and style. The method of working explained in these pages should allow you to concentrate on the most important thing — your writing.
For more information, you can visit Guy’s website or find Boring But Essential on Amazon
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boring-but-Essential-Handbook-Authors/dp/B0CKB6NZ83
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