As a literary agent, Joy Eggerichs Reed sees book proposals that, unfortunately, she writes off after about sixty seconds of skimming. While that may sound harsh, there are specific things she looks for that show her immediately how seriously a writer takes their goals of getting published. Even though the first steps of writing and figuring out how to publish a book can feel daunting, this book will not only give you everything you need for an incredible proposal, but demystify the publishing process, tell you how to market yourself authentically (and enjoyably), and cheer you on with practical next steps as you decide which publishing route is best for you. And, Joy wants to make this whole process FUN.This is an upbeat 30-day guide with easy to follow examples, stories, and funny illustrations (that you're more than welcome to color in because your brain will need a break), as well as insider knowledge about how to catch an agent's eye, how to land your dream endorsement and how to wildly increase your chances of getting a book deal.Non-fiction, memoir, or novel-this book will help authors (especially first-timers) who have questions and feel alone in the writing process. Let Joy be your (slightly aggressive) friend who will encourage you, tell you what to do, and leave you feeling oh-so-confident because of all the progress you've made by day 30. If you let this book guide you, I PROMISE you will close the last page, involuntarily shout, "WOW, I did that!" You'll also get to know way more about Joy's personal life than you probably wanted. Take a look at some of the topics to see if you want to get aggressive and join the fun: Writing Schedule and AccountabilityAuthor Vision, Tone, Genre, and AudienceTable of Contents, Chapter Summaries, and Chapter SamplesNetwork, Marketing, Endorsements, and Book LaunchAuthor Bio, Platform, Writing, and SpeakingStructure, Design, and Auxiliary ProductsElevator Pitch and One Sentence SummaryEdits, Typesetting, and Proposal LayoutHeadshots, Videos, and WebsiteTimelines for Hitting GoalsSelf Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing

Get to the Publishing Punchline: A Fun (and Slightly Aggressive) 30 Day Guide to Get Your Book Ready for the World

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Review\nPRAISE FOR BERNARD: 
"You know, I've always loved a good carb. But Bernard (a charming French Baguette who teaches journalism, memoir, and creative writing) is really the best of them. I love the whimsy and wonder this book brings to teaching writing. AND I love the organization Every Child and am so happy Punchline has partnered with them to get this book into the hands of kids in the foster care system who have stories worth hearing. If you've got a youngin' in your life you'd like to encourage and inspire to put pen to paper, this book is it!"\n- Liz Forkin Bohannon, Sseko founder and author of Beginner's Pluck: Build Your Life of Purpose and Impact Now\n**For every copy of Writing with Bernard the Baguette purchased, a copy will be given to a child in the foster care system through Every Child Oregon (or a similar organization dedicated to the well-being of kids).**\nBonjour! (That's French for "hello"!) 
Are you a kid between the ages of seven and twelve with a curiosity about writing? Have you ever felt like writing is difficult and no fun? 
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Bernard, and I’m a baguette who lives in Paris, France. One of my favorite things about Paris, other than the wonderful food here, is that it’s famous for being home to great authors. 
In this book (that we will write together), I will teach you three different kinds of writing: Creative, Memoir, and Journalism. We’ll play fun writing games, read and write stories together, and even stop to color in the pictures when you need to work a different part of your brain. 
Here’s one thing I can promise you: it will be FUN! 
I might even teach you some of my favorite French words (but you’ll have to read the book to find out) so join me, Bernard the Baguette, and let’s become authors together! 
A bientot! (That's French for "see you soon!")\n------------------------------------------------------------------\nABOUT BERNARD, A.K.A. JOY EGGERICHS REED 
Joy Eggerichs Reed founded Punchline Agency, a literary and speaking agency that represents and develops communicators. In 2021, unable to help as many aspiring authors as she wanted, Joy wrote Get to the Publishing Punchline: A Fun (and Slightly Aggressive) 30 Day Guide to Get Your Book Ready for the World to demystify the publishing process for a wider audience. 
As Joy wrote the book she simultaneously wondered if there was a way to not only inspire adult authors, but to also get writing prompts into the hands of at-risk children. Immediately Joy slipped into an alter-ego named “Bernard the Talking Baguette” and created a writing tool to introduce kids to the worlds of creative writing, memoir, and journalism. Because she often felt intimidated by school as a kid, Joy decided to make the book funny and interactive—a style she thinks would have appealed to her growing up. Joy created Writing with Bernard the Baguette to be donated for every copy of Get to the Publishing Punchline that was sold, but when people heard about the children’s book, they requested Joy make it available to purchase. 
So here we are! 
The purchase of either of Joy’s books will ensure that a copy of Writing with Bernard the Baguette gets into the hands of a vulnerable child. The hope is that these exercises will not only open up a child’s mind to the exciting possibilities through writing, but will additionally be a grounding activity to give stability and ownership to kids who may have little around them.\nFrom the Inside Flap\nBonjour!\nMy name is Bernard and believe it or not, I am a talking, walking baguette! (Baguette is just what you call a long skinny loaf of bread.)\nI live in Paris, France. I moved here four years ago. Do you know where that is? Lots of people like to travel here to see the beautiful buildings and eat incredible bread.\nPLEASE DO NOT EAT ME!\n(On warm sunny days, I get extremely hot and start to smell VERY yummy. Good thing I'm a fast runner!)\nI also enjoy painting. Do you like to pain

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