The Everything Guide to Getting Published
eBook - ePub

The Everything Guide to Getting Published

Expert advice for building a successful writing career

  1. 304 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Everything Guide to Getting Published

Expert advice for building a successful writing career

About this book

You've always wanted to be an author. And now you're ready to get started. But getting that manuscript written and published is not so easy. In this guide, you'll find the expert advice of industry insiders--editors, agents, and successful authors. You'll learn tips and tricks about submissions, how to write a killer query, and even how to navigate the uncertain waters of self-publishing and e-books. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced writer, here is everything you need to take an idea to the printed page, including:
  • Guidance on planning a writing career and building a platform
  • Surefire ways to get a submission taken seriously
  • Contract negotiation tips from the pros
  • An in-depth exploration of self-publishing and e-books
This essential guide also includes an exclusive link to a FREE get-published webinar, sponsored by the prestigious writing magazine Writer's Digest. This multimedia package is loaded with insider tips and professional techniques--all you need to turn writing from a hobby into a profession!

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Information

Publisher
Everything
Year
2011
Print ISBN
9781440528446
eBook ISBN
9781440530333
Topic
Lingue e linguistica
Subtopic
Linguistica

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Dedication
  4. Contents
  5. The Top Ten Things You Should Know about Getting Published
  6. Introduction
  7. 01 The Wide World of Publishing
  8. 02 Planning Your Career
  9. 03 Building a Platform
  10. 04 Finding Your Market
  11. 05 Working with an Agent
  12. 06 Magazine Markets
  13. 07 Book Publishing
  14. 08 Book Proposal Basics
  15. 09 Submission Protocol
  16. 10 Borrowing from Others
  17. 11 Revising Your Submission
  18. 12 Reading the Contract
  19. 13 Working with Your Editor
  20. 14 Creating Buzz
  21. 15 Other Roads to Getting Published
  22. 16 Writing Full-Time
  23. Appendix A: Glossary of Terms
  24. Appendix B: Sample Query Letters
  25. Appendix C: Book Publishers
  26. Appendix D: Literary Agents
  27. Appendix E: E-Publishers
  28. Appendix F: Self-Publishing Outlets
  29. Index
  30. Copyright

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