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The Little Guide to Getting Your Book Published: Simple Steps to Success(Stk-001)

The Little Guide to Getting Your Book Published: Simple Steps to Success(Stk-001)


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The Little Guide to Getting Your Book Published: Simple Steps to Success takes prospective authors from idea to draft manuscript to published book in a step-by-step process. Whether a trade non-fiction work, monograph, or textbook, this 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, it will help you with finding a publisher or agent, signing contracts, and whether to self-publish. The Little Guide answers all the beginner’s questions. The book can be read all the way through or serve as a spot reference guide as authors wind their way through the process. It's divided into 32 short, focused chapters. Sections include: “Getting Started,” “Writing Your Manuscript,” "Selecting a Book Publishing Model,” “Getting Published,” and “Your Published Book and the Importance of Marketing.”

Table of Contents:
Foreword: A Detailed Road Map Preface: Helping Authors Get Their Book Published Acknowledgments Introduction: How to Use This Book Part I: Getting Started Chapter 1: Starting with a Purpose Chapter 2: Understanding the Difference between a Book, Textbook, and Monograph? Chapter 3: Defining Your Idea or Topic Chapter 4: Developing a Title and Summary Chapter 5: Defining Your Ideal Reader or Customer Chapter 6: Deciding on Sole or Co-Authorship Part II: Writing Your Manuscript Chapter 7: Developing a Plan Chapter 8: Developing a Timeline Chapter 9: Understanding the Parts of the Book Chapter 10: Creating Chapter Outlines Chapter 11: Writing Your First Draft Chapter 12: Adding Tables and Figures Chapter 13: Keeping Track of Sources and References Chapter 14: Editing Your Work Chapter 15: Getting Feedback from Reviewers Chapter 16: Finalizing Your Manuscript Part III: Selecting a Book Publishing Model Chapter 17: Understanding Book Publishing Chapter 18: Considering Self-Publishing Chapter 19: Finding a Publisher Chapter 20: Finding an Agent Chapter 21: Creating a Book Proposal and Query Letter Chapter 22: Getting Endorsements for Your Book Chapter 23: Signing a Contract: Success! Part IV: Getting Published Chapter 24: Submitting Your Manuscript Chapter 25: Understanding a Publisher’s Review and Addressing Revisions Chapter 26: Accepted Chapter 27: Envisioning a Cover Design Chapter 28: Reviewing Page Proofs and the Final Steps Part V: Your Published Book and the Importance of Marketing Chapter 29: How a Publisher Markets and Promotes a Book Chapter 30: What is an Author Promotional Platform and Why it Matters? Chapter 31: Pursuing International Editions Chapter 32: After Publication: Continuing the Journey Sample Form: Publication Plan Bibliography Suggested Reading Resources Index

About the Author :
John Bond has been in academic publishing for over thirty years as an editor, publisher, chief content officer, and now publishing consultant. He has overseen the publishing of over 500 books and 20,000 articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Review :
John Bond has written a “Must Have” resource for people who are thinking about writing a book, individuals who are immersed in the writing process, and published authors. If you’ve ever felt the pull to become an author, this book with all its practical, professional, and encouraging advice is a resource that will become an indispensable guidebook. John Bond has the answers. He outlines the exact steps needed to take a vague idea or wish and have it become a concrete, published work. John Bond delivers the complete package in his second edition, without question THE best guide ever to becoming a published writer. Demystifies the process of publishing in a way that will be invaluable for any new writer. This great book about writing and publishing is easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions, and includes valid points about publishers and self-publishing. The road to publication will be a lot easier with the volume of practical tips found in this book. Use it as the tool that it is- a complete reference guide. And have fun along the way.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781475870183
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 174
  • Sub Title: Simple Steps to Success
  • ISBN-10: 1475870183
  • Publisher Date: 17 Jul 2023
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Stk-001
  • Width: 140 mm


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