The Little Guide to Getting Your Book Published takes prospective authors from idea to draft manuscript to published book in a step-by-step process. The book advises writers on creating a book proposal and then how to find a publisher or agent. Whether a trade non-fiction work, monograph, or textbook, the book is guaranteed to motivate and inspire you to get started on the road to publishing today.
Written by a book professional with 30 years of experience on hundreds of publishing projects, The Little Guide will help you decide which route is right for you: a big publisher or self-publishing. It discusses the secrets on what you need to know when signing a contract, creating a winning title, and how to find the time to do it all. It includes valuable listings of publishing resources and suggested readings you will want to have at your fingertips. The Little Guide answers all of the beginner’s questions in a direct and useful fashion. The book can be read all the way through or serve as a spot reference guide as authors wind their way through the process. The book is divided into 32 short, focused chapters. Sections include: “Getting Started,” “Writing Your Manuscript,” Selecting a Book Publishing Model,” “Getting Published,” and “What is an Author Promotional Platform and Why it Matters?”
Author(s): John Bond
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 174
City: Lanham
Tags: Education / Higher; Education / Professional Development; Authorship—Marketing; Authorship
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I: Getting Started
1: Starting with a Purpose
2: Understanding the Difference Between a Book, Textbook, and Monograph
3: Defining Your Idea or Topic
4: Developing a Title and Summary
5: Defining Your Ideal Reader or Customer
6: Deciding on Sole or Coauthorship
Part II: Writing Your Manuscript
7: Developing a Plan
8: Developing a Timeline
9: Understanding the Parts of a Book
10: Creating Chapter Outlines
11: Writing Your First Draft
12: Adding Tables and Figures
13: Keeping Track of Sources and References
14: Editing Your Work
15: Getting Feedback from Reviewers
16: Finalizing Your Manuscript
Part III: Selecting a Book Publishing Model
17: Understanding Book Publishing
18: Considering Self-Publishing
19: Finding a Publisher
20: Finding an Agent
21: Creating a Book Proposal and Query Letter
22: Getting Endorsements for Your Book
23: Signing a Contract: Success!
Part IV: Getting Published
24: Submitting Your Manuscript
25: Understanding a Publisher’s Review and Addressing Revisions
26: Accepted!
27: Envisioning a Cover Design
28: Reviewing Page Proofs and the Final Steps
Part V: Your Published Book and the Importance of Marketing
29: How a Publisher Markets and Promotes a Book
30: An Author Promotional Platform and Why It Matters
31: Pursuing International Editions
32: After Publication: Continuing the Journey
Sample Form
Further Reading
Bibliography
Resources
Index
About the Author
