Book publishing 101 : inside information to getting your first book or novel published
Maeda, Martha, 1953-2012
Book
Nothing rivals the sense of accomplishment that comes from getting your first book published. It is thrilling and exciting to see your name in print. As a first-time author, you are eager to share your work and voice with the world, but you may be wondering just how to break into this challenging and ever-changing industry.The Complete Guide to Getting Your First Book Successfully Published is here to help make your dream a reality. This helpful book details the types of publishing you may choose, including traditional, subsidy, vanity, print-on-demand (POD), and self-publishing. You will learn about the tried-and-true basics of book publishing as well as about innovative additions to the industry, such as e-readers like Amazon's Kindle and Apple's iPad. You will learn everything from copyrighting and cataloging to book printing and binding. This book will also show you the different tax write-offs available for authors. You will be taught how to write a killer query letter and a perfect book proposal to increase your chances of having your book considered by traditional publishers. You will also discover what to look for in a literary agent and how to read the fine print on publishing contracts..
Main title:
Author:
Imprint:
Ocala, Florida : Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc., 2012.
Collation:
336 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-329) and index.
Contents:
The business of publishing -- What are your options? -- Creating a book that will sell -- Traditional publishing -- Writing a good query, proposal, and cover letter -- Working with a literary agent -- How to read a publishing contract -- Self-publishing -- Designing your book -- Building your platform -- Marketing and publicity -- E-books -- Copyright law and plagiarism -- Business and taxes -- Appendix A. Further reading -- Appendix B. Sample documents -- Appendix C. Glossary -- Appendix D. Genre definitions.
ISBN:
97816013856421601385641
Dewey class:
808.02
LC class:
PN151
Language:
English
BRN:
184346
Electronic access:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library at the Dock | -Literature | LITER 808.02 MAED | Available |