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So... You Want To Write a Book - Book Tour and Giveaway

6/20/2021

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So...You Want to Write a Book
by Christian Warren Freed
Genre: Nonfiction, Self-Help

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WANT TO WRITE A BOOK BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN?

The plot—sketchy maybe—is in your head. Now, how do you pull it together into a book?

Christian Freed to the rescue with So . . . You Want to Write a Book, taking you on a helpful and entertaining trip from honing your idea all the way through to making your publishing decisions.

This is not your typical “how-to-write” reference book. Rather, it helps you think through your situations, shares ways to improve your writing, and prepares you for the inevitable author frustrations.

No two ways about it—after writing more than 25 books himself, Freed knows a thing or two. An award-winning, best-selling author of military fantasy fiction, Freed uses humor, real learning curve experiences, and practical wisdom to guide would-be writers via four easy-to-digest units (and yes, the E word is “edit"):

-- That Nagging Idea
-- Where the Magic Happens
-- The Dreaded E Word
-- Wrapping It Up in a Neat Little Bow

Though primarily focused on the art of fiction writing, So . . . You Want to Write a Book will also benefit nonfiction writers; either way, it’s a “from-the-head-to-the-page" thing.

So, are you finally ready to write the book that’s in your head? Start by reading this book!


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It was a dark and stormy night. Well, maybe it was, but that was so long ago I honestly don’t remember. What I do know is that I was very young—think 10th grade—and I spent hours cranking out page after page of what I was certain was going to be the next bestseller. See, I made the mistake of reading that Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein when she was just 21 years old.1 Twenty-one! Anything she can do, I can do better. Right? Wrong.
I had been bitten by the horror bug and sought to create my own horror empire. The words flowed during those quiet hours after dinner and before (sometimes after) bed. I engaged with the characters, spinning an epic yarn of mayhem and horror. When I finished the rough draft, I quickly went about typing it up on my word processor. Don’t laugh. I may be dating myself, and some of you will run to Google to see what I’m talking about, but they were cutting edge back in the 19 . . . .
Anyway. The finished manuscript came in around 260 pages. A worthy effort, all things considered. I then did what any reasonable individual would do. I began to show it off. My mother (as always) thought it was the greatest story ever told. My English teacher thought it was so great that she nominated me for the coveted Student of the Month award. I went up on stage in front of the entire student body and received a medal for my efforts. A medal! I was on cloud nine. Invincible and ready to take on New York.
Back in those days we didn’t have the internet. Didn’t have the luxury of resources you have at your fingertips now. I already made a monthly pilgrimage to the comic book shop in Binghamton, New York, and, knowing how much my father liked reading, it didn’t take much convincing to swing over to the Oakdale mall and hit Walden Books. Selecting a few science fiction and fantasy books, I hurried home and began crafting letters to several publishers.
How could they say no? I had just won an award. Clearly my book was meant to become the next big thing.2 Licking the stamps and then the envelopes, I hurried out to the mailbox and raised the red flag. I was declaring war on the publishing world and wouldn’t stop until I had conquered it all. Days went by. I began to feel like Ralphie from the Christmas Story. A week. A month. Two. I don’t remember when in the process I started losing hope, but the weight settling over me as the realization that my book wasn’t good enough dawned.


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Christian W. Freed was born in Buffalo, N.Y. more years ago than he would like to remember. After spending more than 20 years in the active duty US Army he has turned his talents to writing. Since retiring, he has gone on to publish 17 military fantasy and science fiction novels, as well as his memoirs from his time in Iraq and Afghanistan. His first published book (Hammers in the Wind) has been the #1 free book on Kindle 4 times and he holds a fancy certificate from the L Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest.

Passionate about history, he combines his knowledge of the past with modern military tactics to create an engaging, quasi-realistic world for the readers. He graduated from Campbell University with a degree in history and is pursuing a Masters of Arts degree in Military History from Norwich University. He currently lives outside of Raleigh, N.C. and devotes his time to writing, his family, and their two Bernese Mountain Dogs. If you drive by you might just find him on the porch with a cigar in one hand and a pen in the other.



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32 Comments
Kari B
6/21/2021 08:31:57 am

Sounds like a great book for would-be writers.

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Rita Wray
6/21/2021 11:26:39 am

Sounds like a great read..

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Beyond Comps
6/21/2021 12:36:01 pm

Great cover!

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Marcy Meyer
6/21/2021 12:38:57 pm

Cute cover! Sounds like a good read.

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wendy hutton
6/21/2021 02:20:44 pm

this sounds like a wonderful book

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Susan Smith
6/21/2021 02:36:40 pm

Sounds like a great book. I like the cover and the excerpt.

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Sherry
6/21/2021 02:58:11 pm



I love the excerpt and the cover.

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Wendy Jensen
6/21/2021 05:14:27 pm

The book details sound educating.

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bn100
6/21/2021 09:15:49 pm

sounds useful

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Bernie Wallace
6/22/2021 05:27:05 am

How long did it take you to write your book?

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Jon Heil
6/22/2021 07:33:29 am

Hope it can be a great read!

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Kelly D
6/22/2021 08:25:42 am

The book details are great, easy to follow.

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Debbie P
6/22/2021 02:56:36 pm

This sounds like a fascinating read.

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Amy F
6/22/2021 04:29:43 pm

Sounds like a very useful book!

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Michele Soyer
6/23/2021 06:48:54 am

What a wonderful resource for budding writers. A must have.

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Barbara Montag
6/23/2021 02:35:23 pm

I enjoy self help books and could use assistance with writing.
Thank you for sharing this.

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Julie Lundstrom
6/23/2021 03:50:08 pm

I would love to write a book one day. I would love to read this.

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Paula
6/23/2021 05:23:47 pm

Interesting summary. Looks like a good read.

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Mary Cloud
6/23/2021 06:11:21 pm

Sounds interesting - thanks for sharing

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Tracie Cooper
6/23/2021 09:04:43 pm

I am so excited to read this book!

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Peggy Salkill
6/23/2021 09:18:07 pm

Sounds interesting!

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Victoria Alexander
6/23/2021 09:37:43 pm

Sounds like a good book!

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laurie damrose
6/24/2021 10:25:47 am

I would like to read this,looks intriging

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Bea LaRocca
6/24/2021 06:17:11 pm

This book is a must read for me. Although I have written and published a few books in the past, it has been a few years now and I could use this book to help me focus and improve my technique especially since I'd like to taking my writing in a new direction. Thank you for sharing your book and author details and for offering a giveaway

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Karin
6/25/2021 08:26:52 pm

Good resource for all those beginning authors

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Terri Shaw
6/26/2021 08:25:36 pm

This sounds like a great read.

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Judy Thomas
6/28/2021 05:31:21 am

I have always wanted to write, thanks for the heads-up!

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Carol G
7/8/2021 03:12:31 pm

This might be a good book for want-to-be writers to read. I think you might have made the grade, since I did enjoy the excerpt, and I have no desire at all to WRITE a book--I just read the results!

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Ellie Wright
7/10/2021 02:28:10 pm

Sounds like a great book. I'm looking forward to reading it.

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jose rosado
7/19/2021 03:06:11 pm

What do you think of the book details? Do you have any questions for the author?


Very good blurb

THX

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Renata
7/20/2021 12:54:00 am

I like the cover!

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Jen Reed
7/20/2021 02:53:02 pm

This sounds like a very useful book.

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