So you want to write a book…
That’s not too surprising, since according to the New York Times, 81% of Americans would like to write a book someday.
If someday has come for you, you’ve come to the right place for help.
“CJ Lyons is a master teacher! She made my transition into Indy self-publishing and taking charge of my career a breeze!” ~National Bestseller Debra Webb
Who am I? I’m CJ Lyons and I’ve been lucky enough to become a bestselling career novelist. It wasn’t easy though–it takes hard work, perseverance, and a lot of luck.
If you want to make your living writing novels and selling them to readers who fall in love with them, then you need to be prepared to treat your writing like a business.
This means learning how to capture your audience’s attention. Knowing and understanding who your audience is. And being willing to put your reader first.
In fact, that’s the best piece of writing advice I ever received. Early in my career, Jeffery Deaver told me to think of the “Reader as god.”
“CJ Lyons is known for her fast-paced thrillers, but she should also be known for her amazing teaching skills. I learned so much! I highly recommend Break FREE from the Slushpile.”~Lynn Franklin
Here’s what you’ll learn in Break FREE from the Slushpile:
- How to prepare a successful query package for your novel
- How to hook an audience
- The three types of perfect pitches
- How to polish your pitch until you sound like a bestseller before you publish a single word
- What it takes to build a brand
- How to become an indy author/publisher and self e-publish
- The secret to crafting a high concept–the same kind of pitch Hollywood uses to sell movies for millions of dollars
