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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... Look for an Agent 25 4. How to Approach a Publisher with Your Book 35 5. How to Package a Dynamite Book Proposal 42 6. Book Contracts: How to Read and Negotiate Them 75 7. Is Self-Publication for You? 90 PART II: How to Write Your Book ...
... Look for an Agent 25 4. How to Approach a Publisher with Your Book 35 5. How to Package a Dynamite Book Proposal 42 6. Book Contracts: How to Read and Negotiate Them 75 7. Is Self-Publication for You? 90 PART II: How to Write Your Book ...
... look at your idea. Can you realistically expect readers to be interested in this topic or that plot line that long from now? You must consider one other aspect of timelessness: Of the three million books in print, well under 5 percent ...
... look for to help you identify ( 1 ) the audience the book hoped to cap- ture , and ( 2 ) how it's similar to or different from your project . title Does the title aim at a clearly defined readership or a diverse population ? Does it ...
... look in the right places or under the right headings . If your librarian assures you that you've hit on something very new , an untapped market may exist . But you're going to have to convince an editor of that . Can Your Idea Become a ...