Description
Book SynopsisThe
W&A Guide to Getting Published provides the would-be published author with expert knowledge on securing a book deal from preparing a manuscript for submission, to finding an agent, from working with an Editor, to effective self-promotion. It considers all stages in the selling' of your idea and manuscript and gives up-to-date information on how the publishing industry functions and how authors can best navigate its mysteries and complexities.Each chapter provides practical, how-to advice on what to do, where to seek additional help, what costs might be involved, cautionary dos and don'ts, and useful case studies.This guide considers all publishing formats (print, digital and audio) and markets (fiction, non-fiction, children''s and books for adults) to offer all-round support for the budding writer.
Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 Which publishing route to take?
Chapter 2 Writing, editing and perfecting your manuscript
Chapter 3 Submitting your work to a literary agent
Chapter 4 Contracts, legal matters and finance
Chapter 5 From final manuscript to published book
Chapter 6 Reaching your readers: marketing, publicity and selling
Chapter 7 Life after publication
Resources: Further reading; Book sites, blogs and podcasts; Glossary;, Software to support writers
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