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From Dissertation to Book (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)
From Dissertation to Book (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)
by William Germano
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The essential guide for academic writers who want to revise a doctoral thesis for publication, this resource offers clear guidance on rethinking the table of contents, taming runaway footnotes, shaping chapter length, and confronting the limitations of... (read more)

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How to Write & Sell Simple Information for Fun and Profit: Your Guide to Writing and Publishing Books, E-Books, Articles, Special Reports, Audio Progr
How to Write & Sell Simple Information for Fun and Profit: Your Guide to Writing and Publishing Books, E-Books, Articles, Special Reports, Audio Progr
by Robert W. Bly
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Packed with income-generating ideas about creating a variety of saleable written works, this guide includes information for researching and writing effective, instructional materials and calling upon a variety of publishing channels, including magazines,... (read more)

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The Business of Books: How International Conglomerates Took Over Publishing and Changed the Way We Read
The Business of Books: How International Conglomerates Took Over Publishing and Changed the Way We Read
by Andre Schiffrin
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Postwar American publishing has been ruthlessly transformed since André Schiffrin joined its ranks in 1956. Gone is a plethora of small but prestigious houses that often put ideas before profit in their publishing decisions, sometimes even deliberately.... (read more)

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Editor-Proof Your Writing: 21 Steps to the Clear Prose Publishers and Agents Crave
Editor-Proof Your Writing: 21 Steps to the Clear Prose Publishers and Agents Crave
by Don Mcnair
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Veteran editor Don McNair lays out an easy-to-follow and systematic method for clearing up foggy writing—writing thats full of extra, misused, and overused words—in this guide to producing sparkling copy that attracts readers, agents,... (read more)

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You Should Really Write a Book: How to Write, Sell, and Market Your Memoir
You Should Really Write a Book: How to Write, Sell, and Market Your Memoir
by Regina Brooks
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Even if you dont happen to be a celebrity, this book will teach you methods for striking publishing gold—conceptualizing, selling, and marketing a memoir—while dealing with the complicated emotions that arise during the creation of... (read more)

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Art of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives
Art of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives
by Lajos Egri
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If you begged me to give you the title of one "how-to" book on the topic of screenwriting and wouldn't give up until I told you, then it would have to be this classic introduction to the craft. Often used as a textbook in screenwriting classes, Lajos... (read more)

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The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published: How to Write It, Sell It, and Market It . . . Successfully (Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published: How to Write)
The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published: How to Write It, Sell It, and Market It . . . Successfully (Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published: How to Write)
by Arielle Eckstut
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The best, most comprehensive book for writers is now completely revised and updated to address ongoing changes in publishing. Published in 2005 as Putting Your Passion Into Print, this is the book that's been praised by both industry professionals... (read more)

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Book Proposals & Query Letters (Complete Idiot's Guides)
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Book Proposals & Query Letters (Complete Idiot's Guides)
by Marilyn Allen
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Inside information from publishing professionals. The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Book Proposals & Query Letters will help writers catch the attention of literary agents with step-by- step instructions on crafting effective queries and proposals for... (read more)

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The Fine Print of Self-Publishing, Fourth Edition: Everything You Need to Know about the Costs, Contracts, and Process of Self-Publishing
The Fine Print of Self-Publishing, Fourth Edition: Everything You Need to Know about the Costs, Contracts, and Process of Self-Publishing
by Mark Levine
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The Fine Print of Self-Publishing, now in its fourth edition, has been lauded by industry professionals as a must read for any author considering self-publishing. The Fine Print (Third Edition) was awarded the Gold Medal for best writing/publishing book... (read more)

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Book Business: Publishing: Past, Present, and Future
Book Business: Publishing: Past, Present, and Future
by Jason Epstein
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Jason Epstein has led arguably the most creative career in book publishing during the past half-century. He founded Anchor Books and launched the quality paperback revolution, cofounded the New York Review of Books, and created of the Library of America,... (read more)

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The First 50 Pages: Engage Agents, Editors and Readers, and Set Up Your Novel for Success
The First 50 Pages: Engage Agents, Editors and Readers, and Set Up Your Novel for Success
by Jeff Gerke
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Seeking writing success? Start at the beginning... Whether you're looking to get published or just hoping to hook your reader, first impressions are vital. Compelling opening scenes are the key to catching an agent or editor's attention, and are crucial... (read more)

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Publishing for Profit (4TH 10 Edition)
Publishing for Profit (4TH 10 Edition)
by Thomas Woll
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Publishing is a rapidly changing business, and this readable and comprehensive reference is right in step—covering operations, financial, and personnel management as well as product development, production, and marketing. Written for the practicing... (read more)

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Well-Fed Self-Publisher: How to Turn One Book Into a Full-Time Living
Well-Fed Self-Publisher: How to Turn One Book Into a Full-Time Living
by Peter Bowerman
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Novice or Seasoned...New to the publishing game? The Well Fed Self-Publisher takes you step-by-step through every stage of your publishing success story. Been around the block a few times? You'll walk away with a whole host of new tools and insights. Far... (read more)

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Publish Your Nonfiction Book: Strategies for Learning the Industry, Selling Your Book, and Building a Successful Career
Publish Your Nonfiction Book: Strategies for Learning the Industry, Selling Your Book, and Building a Successful Career
by Sharlene Martin
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Publishing Your Nonfiction Book In Publish Your Nonfiction Book, successful literary agent Sharlene Martin and noted novelist and nonfiction author Anthony Flacco draw on their years of experience to provide you with an in-depth understanding of what the... (read more)

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How To Start a Magazine
How To Start a Magazine
by James B. Kobak
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Included in this book are explanations of all the steps needed in planning, testing and executing the startup of a successful magazine, giving the reasons for and examples for each step.... (read more)

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Book Commissioning and Acquisition
Book Commissioning and Acquisition
by Gill Davies
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Since its first publication, this essential guide to book commissioning has established itself as the one and only "must-read" for any successful editor, and the core training text used both within publishing houses and in publishing courses worldwide... (read more)

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Penguin Special: The Life and Times of Allen Lane
Penguin Special: The Life and Times of Allen Lane
by Jeremy Lewis
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“A masterly account of publishing in the twentieth century . . . A brilliant soap opera.” —New Statesman (London) The founding of Penguin Books in 1935 revolutionized the publishing industry with the idea that great writing ought to be made available... (read more)

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The Frugal Book Promoter: Second Edition
The Frugal Book Promoter: Second Edition
by Carolyn Howard-johnson
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For a little over 2 cents a day, THE FRUGAL BOOK PROMOTER assures your book the best possible start in life. Full of nitty gritty how-to's for getting nearly free publicity, Carolyn Howard-Johnson shares her professional experience as well as practical... (read more)

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Guerrilla Marketing for Writers
Guerrilla Marketing for Writers
by Jay Conrad Levinson
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Packed with proven insights and techniques, this practical manual shows writers 100 ways to sell their books, presenting each technique in an easy-to-grasp, short format. Topics include networking to generate free publicity, using the Internet, getting... (read more)

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Instant Book Writing Kit - How to Write, Publish and Market Your Own Money-Making Book (or eBook) Online - Revised Edition
Instant Book Writing Kit - How to Write, Publish and Market Your Own Money-Making Book (or eBook) Online - Revised Edition
by Shaun Fawcett
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Instant Book Writing Kit - REVISED EDITION is a complete revision and update of the original best-selling edition. It is a comprehensive step-by-step how-to book-writing manual that reveals previously unknown secrets about how to make money online with a... (read more)

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