Getting Your Book Published

by Christine S. Smedley, Mitch Allen

Overview

Clearly and concisely, this volume explains the entire book publishing process. Written by the editorial staff at Sage Publications Inc, it explains how to prepare an effective book proposal, how to respond to reviews and how to secure a contract. Detailed coverage is provided of contracts, book production and promotion. Throughout, publishing is presented not only as a business but also as a partnership between author and publisher.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803954182
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	09/02/1993
Series:	Survival Skills for Scholars , #10
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	146
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.34(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction
The Business of Publishing
So You Want to Write a Book
Finding the Right Publisher
Preparing a Book Prospectus
The Review Process
The Publishing Contract
Getting the Most Out of Your Editor
The Production Process
Marketing Your Book
Twenty Common Publishing Problems and How to Solve Them
Conclusion