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Book SynopsisFrom a handy introduction to how the publishing world works, and how authors fit into it, to practical tips on writing your book, strategies for editing and re-writing, and an indispensable guide to creating the perfect submission, Tips from a Publisher is crammed full of common-sense advice that no aspiring writer should be without. Scott Pack was head of buying for the Waterstones book chain before spending several years as a publisher at HarperCollins, acquiring and editing numerous bestsellers and award-winning books. He is now a freelance editor and university lecturer, and hosts many writing workshops and classes.
Trade Review‘A guide to writing, editing, submitting and publishing – as the book’s subtitle says – from an industry perspective. A friendly, useful, realistic, up-to-date and detailed guide to what to expect from and with agents and publishers (as well as with non-traditional ways into publication), and how to approach them professionally. A great addition to any shelf of writery books. Recommended’ – 255 Book Review, ‘Quite different from any other writing guide I’ve ever come across’ – Antonia Honeywell, Booktime Brunch
Table of ContentsAn Introduction to Publishing - The Lifecycle of a Book - A Beginner's Guide to Publishing Models - The Mathematics of Publishing Writing Your Book - Writing Strategies - How to Write a Killer Opening - Writing Dialogue that Sounds Right - Creating Fictional Worlds - Writing Believable Characters Revising Your Book - How to Edit Your Own Work - Strategies for Rewrites Submitting and Publishing Your Book - How to Perfect Your Submission - Life as an Author - Self Publishing
