The Author's HandbookUniv of Wisconsin Press, 2006. gada 8. febr. - 228 lappuses Providing essential guidance for both aspiring and experienced authors, the second edition of The Author’s Handbook is a valuable resource for writers of all levels. Extensively updated and expanded to account for significant changes in the publishing industry, The Author’s Handbook outlines effective techniques to develop marketable book ideas, research those ideas, and write a manuscript—either fiction or nonfiction—for publication. The authors provide many tips on topics that include choosing a publisher, negotiating contracts, understanding legal matters, and promoting your work. With this guide, the reader will gain insight into virtually every aspect of publishing. |
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... facts are as accurate as we can make them . Let's begin by exploding some myths about the publishing industry . It's as important for a writer to understand publishing as for a stockbroker to under- stand how the market operates ...
... fact, they may be the same person and she may also double as a secretary or receptionist—as Judi found out with her first book, Stopping Out. (This is all you need to know about production at present. We'll fill in more de- tails as you ...
... fact that you can write four hundred pages of lively fact or fiction on your chosen theme doesn't guarantee that anybody will want to read them . Only a book with a pool of waiting readers is worthwhile for a publisher to print and sell ...
... fact , help support your fellow writer : buy a few . Their cost will be deductible from your taxes if you sign a book contract . ) Identify how the concept behind each book is simi- lar to your idea and how it differs in title ...
... fact or speculation ? Is it scholarly or light reading ? Does it appeal to intellect or emotion ? author Is she an ... facts and figures ? sources of information Where did the author's information come from ? Are sources cited ...