An edition of The everything guide to getting published
(2012)
The everything guide to getting published
expert advice for building a successful writing career
by Randy Ladenheim-Gil
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"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"--P. [4] of cover.
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The everything guide to getting published: expert advice for building a successful writing career
2012, Adams Media
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1440528446 9781440528446
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Table of Contents
The top ten things you should know about getting published
The wide world of publishing. Newspapers ; Magazines ; The Internet ; Commercial opportunities ; Newsletters ; Books
Planning your career. Tools of the trade ; Setting goals ; Selecting a specialty ; Time management ; Writing for free ; Getting paid ; Collecting credentials ; Image and attitude ; Establishing your reputation ; The rules of the game
Building a platform. Teaching ; Conferences and seminars ; Speaking engagements ; Websites and blogs ; Honors and awards ; Becoming an expert
Finding your market. Matching ideas and audiences ; Studying potential markets ; Thinking like an editor ; Finding voids ; What about fiction? ; Planning ahead ; Writing for the Internet ; Expanding your options
Working with an agent. Do you need an agent? ; What an agent does ; What to look for in an agent ; How to find the right agent for you ; Author-agent agreements ; Building a professional relationship
Magazine markets. Types of magazines ; How magazine publishing works ; Spotting break-in opportunities ; Studying the publication ; Studying the readership ; Submission guidelines ; Crafting your query ; Accepting assignments ; Selling and reselling ; Working well with the editor
Book publishing. Types of publishers ; Behind the scenes at a publishing house ; The publishing climate ; Fiction markets ; Nonfiction markets ; Matching ideas and publishers
Book proposal basics. Targeting your submission ; Submitting your fiction ; Submitting your nonfiction ; Required proposal elements ; Presenting your best ; Common mistakes
Submission protocol. Know the guidelines ; Query first ; Cultivate patience ; Multiple submissions ; When the answer is yes ; When the answer is no
Borrowing from others. Giving credit where it's due ; Fair use ; Getting permission ; Borrowing from yourself ; Whose idea is it? ; Owning up
Revising your submission. Serving the client ; Coping with criticism ; Common nonfiction criticisms ; Common fiction criticisms ; How to refine your angle ; How to change your focus ; Broadening your appeal ; Accepting the challenge
Reading the contract. Types of rights ; What's for sale? ; Keeping your promises ; Working for hire ; Getting credit ; More on payment arrangements
Working with your editor. What an editor does ; What to expect from your editor ; What your editor expects from you ; Solving problems ; The editor's colleagues ; Beyond this project
Creating buzz. What others will do ; What you can do ; Staring small ; Developing an online presence ; Using your platform ; Accessing your network ; Parlaying coverage ; Recognizing opportunities
Other roads to getting published. Creating your own publication ; Self-publishing ; E-publishing ; Marketing your product ; Knowing what you're paying for ; Avoiding scams
Writing full-time. The reality of a writer's life ; Creating a business plan ; Accessing markets ; Juggling projects and deadlines ; Measuring your rewards
Appendix A. Glossary of terms
Appendix B. Sample query letters
Appendix C. Book publishers
Appendix D. Literary agents
Appendix E. E-publishers
Appendix F. Self-published outlets.
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Includes index.
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