Francis Plug: How to be a Public Author

Discover the hilariously insightful guide, 'Francis Plug: How to be a Public Author.' Join Francis Plug, a quirky, often intoxicated misfit with a penchant for chaos, as he navigates the wild world of author events. This unique self-help manual is tailor-made for novice writers who aspire to thrive in the spotlight. With his entertaining anecdotes, Plug gathers signatures from literary legends like Salman Rushdie and Kazuo Ishiguro, while imparting invaluable wisdom for managing public appearances, readings, and the overall author experience. From managing the pitfalls of book signings to creating a memorable author persona, this book offers humorous yet practical tips that every aspiring author needs. Whether you're preparing for your first reading or simply looking for a good laugh, this guide is essential reading for beginner authors. Packaged as a trade paperback edition from The Text Publishing Company, it spans 304 pages of engaging content. Lift your writing career with Francis's witty observations that encourage even the most nervous authors to embrace the chaos of the literary world. Order now at Smartfox NZ and enjoy free shipping on this comedic yet practical guide for authors. Perfect for those who appreciate humor mixed with the craft of writing and looking for guidance in a loving yet deranged style!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922182623
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2014
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 304


Description:
Francis Plug is a troubled and often drunk misfit who causes chaos and confusion wherever he goes - and where he most likes to go is to real author events, collecting signatures from the likes of Salman Rushdie, Kazuo Ishiguro, and Eleanor Catton. As he adds to this collection of signed Booker first editions, Francis - a wannabe author himself - is also helpfully writing a self-help manual. Devised with the novice writer in mind, it is full of sage wisdom and useful tidbits to help ease freshly published novelists into the demands and rigors of author events, readings and general life in the public eye. If you're provided with a hands-free mic, clipped to your lapel, don't forget to turn it off when you visit the toilet, or if you need to vomit before your event. Likewise, it's always good to be wary of the germs of fans - and considering the use of elbow-length dishwashing gloves at book signings, and a large, easy-wipe kitchen apron. And so too, cultivating a photographic 'look' for the many publicity shots you will be subjected to is also a good idea - Francis's personal choice being that of Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone. With advice like this, and Francis' warm and deranged personality

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