Coloma Public Library

The shortest distance between you and a published book, Susan Page

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-268) and index

index present

non fiction

The shortest distance between you and a published book

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Susan Page

Whether your book consists of a few notes on the back of a napkin or a completed manuscript, Susan Page's proven system will make your dream of successful publication come true. A bestselling author and leading consultant to other writers, Susan Page knows the difference between common industry wisdom that doesn't work and the precise, easy-to-follow strategies that actually get results. In this breakthrough book, she leads you away from the obstacles that often delay and frustrate writers and introduces the twenty essential steps for success, including: The three "magic first steps" you must take now to claim success later on The real differences between self-publishing and selling to a publisher Clever methods for finding a truly brilliant title for your book The formula for writing proposals that get read ... and then bought A deliberate method for finding the right agent for you The six biggest hidden heartbreaks in publishers' contracts and how to avoid them The range of royalty advances and how much you might expect (hint: it may be larger than you think!) Seven minimum requirements for a six-figure advance A step-by-step method for planning your own "blockbuster" promotion Susan Page not only tells you how to proceed, she anticipates how you might feel at various stages and deftly coaches you through the best and the worst of it all. And the gift many of her clients have appreciated most is the crucial, little-known skill of keeping your hopes high and your expectations realistic. This book will leave you feeling excited, inspired, and ready to get to work

pt. I. Everything You Need to Know to Get Published Successfully in the Order You Need to Know It. 1. Understand the Big Picture. 2. Establish Clear Goals for Your Book. 3. Establish Your Book's Unique Identity. 4. Start Working on a Fabulous Title. 5. Decide Whether You Are Going to Self-Publish or Sell to a Publisher. 6. (Or 12) Write Your Book. 7. Write a Book Proposal. 8. Enlist a Famous or Highly Credentialed Person to Write a Foreword or Endorsement for Your Book. 9. Enlist the Services of a Fabulous Literary Agent. 10. Sell Your Book. 11. Negotiate and Sign Your Contract. 12. (Or 6) Write Your Book (If You Haven't Already). 13. Deliver and Then Revise Your Manuscript. 14. Keep Your Eye on Production and Marketing Details. 15. Solicit Endorsement Blurbs. 16. Plan Your Own Promotion and Publicity. 17. Celebrate Your Publication Date and Your Power As a Published Author. 18. Publicize and Promote Your Book. 19. Royalty Checks and Remainders. 20. Participate in Your Paperback Publication and Start Planning Your Next Book -- pt. II. Taming the Monsters and Reaping the Joy. Monster #1: Self-Doubt. Monster #2: Procrastination. Monster #3: Envy. Reaping the Joy

Shortest distance between & and a published book