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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... sure that any publisher would pay a fifteen thousand dollar advance for it and that we were crazy for not acting as his agent . He tried to badger us into taking on his project . We literally had to shove him out the door . We doubt ...
... sure that you get a ruthless, brilliant copyeditor. It's his editor that saved Wolfe from staying unread. Determine. Your. Timelessness. Your idea may be interesting and timely today, but will it remain so for several more years? If not ...
... sure that publishers will jump on six months later . Every editor seems to dream of having a book come out in the opening weeks of a new national craze ; that's why over a dozen different titles appear , one after another , pandering to ...
... sure that you too check out not just the reputation of the literary agency that's recommended to you, but the person there who'll be in charge of selling your books. Then how do I get an agent to agree to take me on? The absolutely best ...
... sure you like each other personally , trust each other's honesty , value each other's intellects , and lean on each other's strengths . Never make a long - term agreement , formally or on a handshake , until you're sure your literary ...