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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... Nonfiction 126 11. Five Ways to Write a First Novel 138 12. How to Edit and Prepare Your Final Manuscript 146 13. How and When to Prepare Illustrations 156 PART III: The Business of Writing 14. What to Expect Contents.
... Nonfiction 126 11. Five Ways to Write a First Novel 138 12. How to Edit and Prepare Your Final Manuscript 146 13. How and When to Prepare Illustrations 156 PART III: The Business of Writing 14. What to Expect Contents.
... novel, but not quite ready to be published. We recommended changes in plot, took apart chapters, suggested new characters, scrapped page after page as one change led to another. Sometimes Mike got pretty discouraged as the wastebasket ...
... novel , but not quite ready to be published . We recommended changes in plot , took apart chapters , suggested new characters , scrapped page after page as one change led to another . Sometimes Mike got pretty discouraged as the ...
... novels may combine several genres or themes. But even novel- ists need to pinpoint their main approach. Usually an editor must fit a book into a single category so the sales force can sell it. It must fill a niche in the season's list ...