Synopsis
From the germ of an idea through publication, everything aspiring authors need to know to produce a book manuscript of professional quality and see it through to the bookstore shelves is presented in this practical toolkit. A longtime literary consultant guides writers step-by-step through finding a hook that sells, basic writing and editing principles, properly formatting a manuscript, finding and communicating with the right agent, navigating copyright forms, writing book proposals and query letters, and deciphering a publishing contract. Tips on self-publishing and a resource list of professional publications and organizations is provided.
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About the Author
Mary Embree, founder of Small Publishers, Artists & Writers Network (SPAWN), is a literary consultant, editor, and writer. She lives in Ventura, California.
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Although a "book doctor" by trade and also the founder and president of Small Publishers, Artists, and Writers Network (SPAWN)Da nonprofit organization that provides educational opportunities, resources, and networking support for people in the book industryDEmbree prefers to call herself simply a teacher. She has coached hundreds of writers successfully through the writing process, from idea to publication. "Toolkit" is actually an apt name for this little handbook, which covers each step of the writing process in short chapters: beginning ideas, planning and research, writing and editing fundamentals, manuscript submission, copyright, literary agents, contracts, and publishing in an electronic environment. SPAWN also maintains an award-winning web site that offers similar information. A useful gift for novice writers; libraries supporting writing groups and workshops may want multiple copies.DDenise S. Sticha, Seton Hill Coll., Greensburg, PA
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