The one thing writers all ignore is the one thing they need most: Inspiration. And lets face it, writers thrive on dreams. How I Got Published provides compelling success stories of how many writer-heroes got published, stories that will help readers persevere until they succeed. Writing is a lonely occupation where rejection is the norm, and this book details the early hardships authors like Stephen King, David Morrell, and Stephen White went through in order to reassure writers that they can get to the finish line if they keep trying. How I Got Published features publishing stories from major writers, tales from the authors own publishing adventures, and technical instruction on following the rules of writing and getting published.

This volume brings together advice from some 80 published and often best-selling authors, frequently personal and anecdotal, on how to get published. The advice includes writing tips, how to chose agents and publishers, learning how to deal with rejection, writing research, and a gamut of other concerns involved in publishing one's first novel. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)