A complete author’s toolkit: The guide that demystifies every step of the publishing process.

No matter what type of book you want to writefiction, nonfiction, humor, sci-fi, romance, cookbook, children’s bookhere is how to take an idea you’re passionate about, develop it into a manuscript or proposal, get it published, and deliver it into the hands and hearts of readers. Includes interviews with dozens of publishing insidersagents, editors, besteslling authors, and booksellers. Real-life success stories and the lessons they impart. Plus sample proposals and query letters, a resource guide, and more.

Updated to cover ebooks, self-publishing, digital marketing, the power of social media, and more.

This complete author’s toolkit includes information on:- locating, luring, and landing an agent
– perfecting your pitch
– the nuts and bolts of a book proposal
– conquering the query letter
– finding the right publisher for YOU
– four steps to reaching readers online
– making Amazon work for you
– kickstarting your Kickstarter campaign
– the ins and outs of ebooks
– 10 things you should have on your author website
– turning rejection into a book deal
– new frontiers in self-publishing