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Writing

NRaleighLiberal

(60,602 posts) Fri Sep 28, 2012, 05:02 PM Sep 2012

OK - I've signed the contract....and have until June to write the manuscript... [View all]

Working with a publisher, got my advance. 250 or so pages....will be a tomato handbook. For all of you experienced writers....share any wisdom on what I am about to experience for the coming months - tips/tricks to stay on track, do and not to do, etc.

Once the wordy part is in next June, then the photos are scheduled - est. a 2014 publication. My first book!

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OK - I've signed the contract....and have until June to write the manuscript... [View all] NRaleighLiberal Sep 2012 OP

Congratulations. Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #1

Congratulations DavidDvorkin Sep 2012 #2

Deliver on time. That's the most important part. mainer Sep 2012 #3

Great news! yellerpup Sep 2012 #4

I will suggest one piece of software now nadinbrzezinski Sep 2012 #5

Question about scrivener mainer Sep 2012 #6

It can compile in any format you wish, including word. nadinbrzezinski Sep 2012 #7

OK, thanks mainer Sep 2012 #8

Woohoo! sybylla Oct 2012 #9