Synopses & Reviews
It's every writer's fantasy not only to get published, but to make a career out of writing. This quick and easy book tells novices how to improve chances of getting published, whether in books or magazines. From writing the query letter to the various steps in creating the right proposal, to negotiating a contract, to understanding the publishing production process and how to promote and market a book, this easy-to-use work offers insights from insiders who know the business among the best of them.
Synopsis
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Published expertly guides you through the entire publishing business, from creating sensational ideas to writing eye-grabbing query letters, and from negotiating contracts to working with your editor and promoting the book when it's done. It provides clever ways to research the market and size up the competition, gives expert advice on finding the right agent, and includes a sample proposal, agent agreement, book contract, and press release.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [249] and index.