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OverviewWhether you've finished your manuscript or just have the seeds of a book idea, PUBLISHING 101 shows you how to approach editors and agents with your work, while avoiding the common pitfalls of first-time authorship. Experienced editor and publisher Jane Friedman offers insights from more than 15 years of working on both sides of the desk, and offers step-by-step advice on: - evaluating the commercial potential for your work - finding and approaching editors and agents professionally - preparing query letters and book proposal materials - marketing and promoting your work effectively - protecting your rights and avoid infringing on others' rights, and - understanding the self-publishing and ebook market-and if it's the right path for you. PUBLISHING 101 describes the dramatic changes underway in the publishing industry, as ebook sales increase and physical bookstores decrease in number. These changes affect how authors get book deals-meaning you need to be prepared to adapt to a risk-averse industry during a time of uncertainty. Avoid frustration-don't embark on the submission process without being fully educated about how the industry works. You'll better focus your time and energy, increase your chances of success, and learn to decipher the language of industry professionals. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jane E FriedmanPublisher: MBA for Writers Imprint: MBA for Writers Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.318kg ISBN: 9780986312618ISBN 10: 0986312614 Pages: 232 Publication Date: 04 December 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJane Friedman has 20 years of experience in the publishing industry, with expertise in digital media strategy for authors and publishers. She is the co-founder and editor of The Hot Sheet, the essential newsletter on the publishing industry for authors. In addition to being a columnist for Publishers Weekly, Jane is a professor with The Great Courses, which released her 24-lecture series, How to Publish Your Book. Her book for creative writers, The Business of Being a Writer (University of Chicago Press), received a starred review from Library Journal. Jane speaks regularly at conferences and industry events such as BookExpo America, Digital Book World, and the AWP Conference, and has served on panels with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Creative Work Fund. Find out more at JaneFriedman.com Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |