Author: Gill Davies
Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers
ISBN: 0749462582
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
The Professionals' Guide to Publishing is a practical introduction to working in the publishing industry. The authors provide a clear overview of its many functions, including editorial, production, sales and marketing; ensuring that the reader has a firm understanding of their responsibilities and how these departments work cross-functionally. Providing a thorough grounding in how publishing works including information on permissions and the current legal framework; they also examine current and enduring trends in publishing including; networking, supply chains and e-publishing.
The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan
Author: Stephanie Chandler
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781949642001
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Are you ready to turn your passion into a profitable business? The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan is loaded with proven strategies, real-world examples, and fascinating interviews with successful authors who started from scratch just like you. In this content-rich book, you will learn how to: Identify profit opportunities from and around your book Set up a legitimate and professional author-publisher business Write your manuscript faster than you thought possible Avoid mistakes new authors make and get your book published the right way Enlist beta readers, get endorsements from well-known authors, and generate book reviews Launch your book into the world with as much buzz as possible As nonfiction authors, publishers, and internet entrepreneurs with over three decades of combined industry experience, we understand your unique goals and challenges. We also have the experience to show you how to produce your nonfiction book in the most professional way possible, while you turn your passion into a profitable business. Whether you're writing self-development, business, memoir, how-to, spiritual, narrative, or other nonfiction book, this authoritative guide by experienced industry professionals will provide you with the solutions you need to achieve your publishing goals.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781949642001
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Are you ready to turn your passion into a profitable business? The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan is loaded with proven strategies, real-world examples, and fascinating interviews with successful authors who started from scratch just like you. In this content-rich book, you will learn how to: Identify profit opportunities from and around your book Set up a legitimate and professional author-publisher business Write your manuscript faster than you thought possible Avoid mistakes new authors make and get your book published the right way Enlist beta readers, get endorsements from well-known authors, and generate book reviews Launch your book into the world with as much buzz as possible As nonfiction authors, publishers, and internet entrepreneurs with over three decades of combined industry experience, we understand your unique goals and challenges. We also have the experience to show you how to produce your nonfiction book in the most professional way possible, while you turn your passion into a profitable business. Whether you're writing self-development, business, memoir, how-to, spiritual, narrative, or other nonfiction book, this authoritative guide by experienced industry professionals will provide you with the solutions you need to achieve your publishing goals.
The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published
Author: Arielle Eckstut
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 076116085X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
Now updated for 2015! The best, most comprehensive guide for writers is now revised and updated, with new sections on ebooks, self-publishing, crowd-funding through Kickstarter, blogging, increasing visibility via online marketing, micropublishing, the power of social media and author websites, and more—making The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published more vital than ever for anyone who wants to mine that great idea and turn it into a successfully published book. Written by experts with twenty-five books between them as well as many years’ experience as a literary agent (Eckstut) and a book doctor (Sterry), this nuts-and-bolts guide demystifies every step of the publishing process: how to come up with a blockbuster title, create a selling proposal, find the right agent, understand a book contract, and develop marketing and publicity savvy. Includes interviews with hundreds of publishing insiders and authors, including Seth Godin, Neil Gaiman, Amy Bloom, Margaret Atwood, Leonard Lopate, plus agents, editors, and booksellers; sidebars featuring real-life publishing success stories; sample proposals, query letters, and an entirely updated resources and publishers directory.
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 076116085X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
Now updated for 2015! The best, most comprehensive guide for writers is now revised and updated, with new sections on ebooks, self-publishing, crowd-funding through Kickstarter, blogging, increasing visibility via online marketing, micropublishing, the power of social media and author websites, and more—making The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published more vital than ever for anyone who wants to mine that great idea and turn it into a successfully published book. Written by experts with twenty-five books between them as well as many years’ experience as a literary agent (Eckstut) and a book doctor (Sterry), this nuts-and-bolts guide demystifies every step of the publishing process: how to come up with a blockbuster title, create a selling proposal, find the right agent, understand a book contract, and develop marketing and publicity savvy. Includes interviews with hundreds of publishing insiders and authors, including Seth Godin, Neil Gaiman, Amy Bloom, Margaret Atwood, Leonard Lopate, plus agents, editors, and booksellers; sidebars featuring real-life publishing success stories; sample proposals, query letters, and an entirely updated resources and publishers directory.
The Insider's Guide to Book Publishing Success
Author: Eric Kampmann
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780825306877
Category : Authors and publishers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The publishing industry is changing rapidly, and there are more options for authors than ever before. Should you find an agent and search for a traditional publishing deal or consider self-publishing? Should you print hardcover copies or opt for an ebook-only launch? Should you hire a publicist? This easy-to-read, nuts-and-bolts guide covers everything from what to look for in? a contract to how many copies to print. Some of the topics covered are choosing a publishing strategy, the editorial process, design, printing, sales and distribution, marketing and publicity.'
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780825306877
Category : Authors and publishers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The publishing industry is changing rapidly, and there are more options for authors than ever before. Should you find an agent and search for a traditional publishing deal or consider self-publishing? Should you print hardcover copies or opt for an ebook-only launch? Should you hire a publicist? This easy-to-read, nuts-and-bolts guide covers everything from what to look for in? a contract to how many copies to print. Some of the topics covered are choosing a publishing strategy, the editorial process, design, printing, sales and distribution, marketing and publicity.'
Writing Philosophy
Author: Richard A. Watson
Publisher: SIU Press
ISBN: 9780809318100
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Richard A. ("Red") Watson has published fiction, general nonfiction, and scholarly books. His essay "On the Zeedijk," about Descartes in Holland and first published in The Georgia Review, was the lead essay in The Pushcart Prize XV, 1990-1991: Best of the Small Presses. Red knows writing. He also knows academe and has written Writing Philosophy as a kind of survival manual for undergraduates, graduate students, and junior faculty members in philosophy. Also helpful to those in the humanities and the social sciences, the book is a guide to the professional writing and publishing that are essential to an active participation in the conversation and discussion that constitute these professional fields. To the extent that publication is the crucial factor in tenure decisions, it will help the beginning scholar meet tenure criteria. Despite the importance of the oral tradition in philosophy and the influence of the dialogue, many philosophical points are so intricate and complex that they can be advanced, followed, and criticized only if they are written as stepwise arguments for study and contemplation at length and at leisure. Watson provides a set of basic principles and a plan for writing argumentative papers of 1,500 to 15,000 words (3 to 30 printed pages) and books containing a sequence of sustained arguments of 70,000 to 150,000 words (200 to 300 printed pages). Because the first book of most professional philosophers is a revised dissertation, Watson presents a plan for writing that dissertation in such a way that its chapters will serve as publishable articles and the dissertation itself will need very little rewriting as a book. His discussion of the principles of reason, clarity, and argument ranges from such topics as dangling participles and the proper usage of ellipses to matters of categorization and univocity.
Publisher: SIU Press
ISBN: 9780809318100
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Richard A. ("Red") Watson has published fiction, general nonfiction, and scholarly books. His essay "On the Zeedijk," about Descartes in Holland and first published in The Georgia Review, was the lead essay in The Pushcart Prize XV, 1990-1991: Best of the Small Presses. Red knows writing. He also knows academe and has written Writing Philosophy as a kind of survival manual for undergraduates, graduate students, and junior faculty members in philosophy. Also helpful to those in the humanities and the social sciences, the book is a guide to the professional writing and publishing that are essential to an active participation in the conversation and discussion that constitute these professional fields. To the extent that publication is the crucial factor in tenure decisions, it will help the beginning scholar meet tenure criteria. Despite the importance of the oral tradition in philosophy and the influence of the dialogue, many philosophical points are so intricate and complex that they can be advanced, followed, and criticized only if they are written as stepwise arguments for study and contemplation at length and at leisure. Watson provides a set of basic principles and a plan for writing argumentative papers of 1,500 to 15,000 words (3 to 30 printed pages) and books containing a sequence of sustained arguments of 70,000 to 150,000 words (200 to 300 printed pages). Because the first book of most professional philosophers is a revised dissertation, Watson presents a plan for writing that dissertation in such a way that its chapters will serve as publishable articles and the dissertation itself will need very little rewriting as a book. His discussion of the principles of reason, clarity, and argument ranges from such topics as dangling participles and the proper usage of ellipses to matters of categorization and univocity.
Publish Like the Pros
Author: Michele Defilippo
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780985489908
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
"Publish Like the Pros: A Brief Guide to Quality Self-Publishing" is a must-read for new authors who want to get it right when self-publishing their books. Self-publishing is a perplexing and ever-shifting landscape; it's easy for authors to get taken in by self-publishing companies that promise the moon but don't deliver. In just 88 pages, "Publish Like the Pros" takes the confusion out of self-publishing and gives authors the six steps to publishing quality professional books that don't scream "I'm self-published!!" The self-publishing author will find everything he or she needs to get started, including cover design, book titles, typesetting, editing, and proofreading, and a special chapter on book distribution, pricing and marketing. Written by a book designer with years of experience working with both first-time authors and seasoned publishers, "Publish Like the Pros" speaks directly to new authors who want to publish a book that they can feel proud of and that sells! Industry leaders praise "Publish Like the Pros" DeFilippo has written a complete overview of the book industry and the publishing process that will allow both authors and self-publishers to make their way through the self-publishing process quickly and successfully. I was amazed at the up-to-date insights and money-saving advice in this book! Want to do it right? Want to avoid a lot of the mistakes that plague first time self-publishers? Read "Publish Like the Pros" and call 1106 Design. -Amy Collins, owner of The Cadence Group and New Shelves Distribution, http: //ww.thecadencegrp.com/distribution Traditional self-publishing has been hijacked (I should know!). Authors who follow the "do-it-yourself" approach recommended by self-serving POD publishers soon discover that plain covers do not attract buyers. In "Publish Like the Pros: A Brief Guide to Quality Self-Publishing," Michele DeFilippo explains how quality books have always been created-with an eye to the future. Armed with this advice, authors can take full advantage of today's unprecedented opportunity to distribute and promote their books without middlemen, and successfully compete in the book publishing industry. -Dan Poynter, author of "The Self-Publishing Manual" As a book shepherd who turns unpublished writers into well-published authors, I'm constantly guiding authors away from cheap junk and toward choices that create a book that looks and sounds as good as or better than anything coming out of the big publishers. DeFilippo's pleas for professionalism will be very helpful in convincing my clients that it's much better to self-publish the right way-if you want to create a book that will sell copies and influence people. -Shel Horowitz, book shepherd and book marketing specialist, http: //shelhorowitz.com
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780985489908
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
"Publish Like the Pros: A Brief Guide to Quality Self-Publishing" is a must-read for new authors who want to get it right when self-publishing their books. Self-publishing is a perplexing and ever-shifting landscape; it's easy for authors to get taken in by self-publishing companies that promise the moon but don't deliver. In just 88 pages, "Publish Like the Pros" takes the confusion out of self-publishing and gives authors the six steps to publishing quality professional books that don't scream "I'm self-published!!" The self-publishing author will find everything he or she needs to get started, including cover design, book titles, typesetting, editing, and proofreading, and a special chapter on book distribution, pricing and marketing. Written by a book designer with years of experience working with both first-time authors and seasoned publishers, "Publish Like the Pros" speaks directly to new authors who want to publish a book that they can feel proud of and that sells! Industry leaders praise "Publish Like the Pros" DeFilippo has written a complete overview of the book industry and the publishing process that will allow both authors and self-publishers to make their way through the self-publishing process quickly and successfully. I was amazed at the up-to-date insights and money-saving advice in this book! Want to do it right? Want to avoid a lot of the mistakes that plague first time self-publishers? Read "Publish Like the Pros" and call 1106 Design. -Amy Collins, owner of The Cadence Group and New Shelves Distribution, http: //ww.thecadencegrp.com/distribution Traditional self-publishing has been hijacked (I should know!). Authors who follow the "do-it-yourself" approach recommended by self-serving POD publishers soon discover that plain covers do not attract buyers. In "Publish Like the Pros: A Brief Guide to Quality Self-Publishing," Michele DeFilippo explains how quality books have always been created-with an eye to the future. Armed with this advice, authors can take full advantage of today's unprecedented opportunity to distribute and promote their books without middlemen, and successfully compete in the book publishing industry. -Dan Poynter, author of "The Self-Publishing Manual" As a book shepherd who turns unpublished writers into well-published authors, I'm constantly guiding authors away from cheap junk and toward choices that create a book that looks and sounds as good as or better than anything coming out of the big publishers. DeFilippo's pleas for professionalism will be very helpful in convincing my clients that it's much better to self-publish the right way-if you want to create a book that will sell copies and influence people. -Shel Horowitz, book shepherd and book marketing specialist, http: //shelhorowitz.com
Sales Professional's Guide to Writing Winning Proposals
Author: Bob Kantin
Publisher: Hillcrest Publishing Group
ISBN: 0979846722
Category : Proposal writing in business
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1776 edition. Excerpt: ... ( ) Letters from Governor Cooke and General Ward were read. .: The Congress then resumed the consideration of the report of the Committee on Indian affairs, and the fame being gone through, was agreed to as follows; -; That the securing and preserving the friendship of the Indian nations, appears to be a subject of the utmost moment to these Colonies. That there is too much reason to apprehend, that administration will spare no pains to excite the several nations of Indians to take up arms against these Colonies; and that it becomes us to be very active and vigilant in exerting every prudent means to strengthen and confirm the friendiy disposition towards these Colonies, which has long prevailed among the northern tribes, and which has been lately manifested by some of those to the southward. As the Indians depend on the Colonists for arms, ammunition and clothing, which are become neT cesiary to their subsistance, that Commissioners be appointed by this Congress, to superintend Indian affairs in behalf of these Colonies. . That there be three departments of Indians, the northern, middle, and southern. The northern to extend so far south as to include the whole of the Indians known by the name of the Six Nations, and all the Indians northward of those nations. The southern department to extend so far north as to include the Cherokees, and all the Indians that may be to the southward of them. The middle to contain the Indian nations that lie between the other two departments. That That sive commissioners be appointed for the southern department. That for each of the other two departments there be appointed three commissioner? DEGREES That the commissioners have power to treat with, the Indians in their respective departments, in the name an
Publisher: Hillcrest Publishing Group
ISBN: 0979846722
Category : Proposal writing in business
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1776 edition. Excerpt: ... ( ) Letters from Governor Cooke and General Ward were read. .: The Congress then resumed the consideration of the report of the Committee on Indian affairs, and the fame being gone through, was agreed to as follows; -; That the securing and preserving the friendship of the Indian nations, appears to be a subject of the utmost moment to these Colonies. That there is too much reason to apprehend, that administration will spare no pains to excite the several nations of Indians to take up arms against these Colonies; and that it becomes us to be very active and vigilant in exerting every prudent means to strengthen and confirm the friendiy disposition towards these Colonies, which has long prevailed among the northern tribes, and which has been lately manifested by some of those to the southward. As the Indians depend on the Colonists for arms, ammunition and clothing, which are become neT cesiary to their subsistance, that Commissioners be appointed by this Congress, to superintend Indian affairs in behalf of these Colonies. . That there be three departments of Indians, the northern, middle, and southern. The northern to extend so far south as to include the whole of the Indians known by the name of the Six Nations, and all the Indians northward of those nations. The southern department to extend so far north as to include the Cherokees, and all the Indians that may be to the southward of them. The middle to contain the Indian nations that lie between the other two departments. That That sive commissioners be appointed for the southern department. That for each of the other two departments there be appointed three commissioner? DEGREES That the commissioners have power to treat with, the Indians in their respective departments, in the name an
Librarian's Guide to Writing for Professional Publication
Author: Marta Mestrovic Deyrup
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Professional publication can take your career to the next level. Use this guide to learn the best ways to share your expertise and show commitment to the profession through publishing. Even if you're not yet confident about your experience, ideas, or writing skills, more than likely, you're ready to consider publishing. This practical guide will supply the encouragement and direction for you to effectively communicate using the written word and start publishing, which will likely serve to boost your career. It explains the difference between traditional and self-publishing; supplies advice on picking a publisher and working successfully with a publisher; and provides useful information on copyright, open access publishing, and contract signing. While geared to all librarians, this book also includes text intended specifically for librarians on the tenure track and those who wish to experiment with new media. The book supplies writing templates that make it simple to write various types of communication, such as a letter to the editor, effective emails and memos, or compelling letter of recommendation; a news release, newsletter, or feature story; and conference proceedings, peer-reviewed articles, technical manuals or brochures. You'll also learn how to write a proposal for a book or journal article to submit to a publisher and how to turn your master's thesis or doctoral thesis into a published work. Any librarian who is serious about advancing their career will find this an invaluable resource.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Professional publication can take your career to the next level. Use this guide to learn the best ways to share your expertise and show commitment to the profession through publishing. Even if you're not yet confident about your experience, ideas, or writing skills, more than likely, you're ready to consider publishing. This practical guide will supply the encouragement and direction for you to effectively communicate using the written word and start publishing, which will likely serve to boost your career. It explains the difference between traditional and self-publishing; supplies advice on picking a publisher and working successfully with a publisher; and provides useful information on copyright, open access publishing, and contract signing. While geared to all librarians, this book also includes text intended specifically for librarians on the tenure track and those who wish to experiment with new media. The book supplies writing templates that make it simple to write various types of communication, such as a letter to the editor, effective emails and memos, or compelling letter of recommendation; a news release, newsletter, or feature story; and conference proceedings, peer-reviewed articles, technical manuals or brochures. You'll also learn how to write a proposal for a book or journal article to submit to a publisher and how to turn your master's thesis or doctoral thesis into a published work. Any librarian who is serious about advancing their career will find this an invaluable resource.