Publishing companies have consolidated, there are fewer editors, and literary agents are more selective. The result is that it's tougher than ever to get published. Now, a successful literary agent and author and a best-selling nonfiction author and literary consultant provide even more of the practical advice every writer needs to get published. In this new edition, readers will find: · An updated overview of changes in the publishing industry · Practical tips about pitch letters, negotiations, contracts, and industry trends · Includes CD-ROM with sample pitch letters, proposal templates, a comprehensive list of literary agents, links to fantastic author websites, and more
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Published:
This is the most helpful book I've read on getting published. Bykofsky is obviously an expert in the book publishing world, and the CD she has included in the book has a wealth of information not only on formats, but also includes a list of agents she knows. This list alone is worth the price of the book in these days of horror stories about authors that have been cheated by unscrupulous and incompetent agents. In addition to the list, this book gives a lot of good advice on how to choose an agent.more info
Finally Found the Answers!:
"The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Published" has accompanied me to the dentist, the dining table, my hairdresser, while waiting for a late-arrival friend, etc. It has become an appendage that friends tease me about. It is informative, inspirational, gives good advice, holds back no punches, and still entertaining. If I had read this first, would never have bothered with another "how-to-get-published" book. Thank you Sheree & Jennifer for inspiring me to join you and "The Complete Idiot's... more info
Insultingly bad and mis-titled:
This book starts out with several chapters on what to write a book about.... Huh? It's supposed to be about getting published, meaning you already wrote a book!! I knew something was already wrong here.... So I skipped to the part about actually trying to get published, i.e. contacting publishing companies. Want to know their advice to you? When sending a letter to potential publishers, don't send a letter that smells like cigarette smoke and don't misspell someone's name in the letter. Are you kidding me?... more info
Are you writing non-fiction or fiction?:
If you're writing non-fiction, this book will probably be very helpful. But if you're interested in publishing a novel, you'll probably be left wanting. This is not to say the authors don't cover publishing fiction, just that it's neither their expertise nor their focus. It's like a restaurant meal where the mashed potatoes were great, but the meat just wasn't very flavorful - it's just not satisfying. The authors, both who've worked as editors, one who seems to have published a number of books on... more info
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