The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published. How to Write It, Sell It, and Market It; Workman, 2015

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

No matter what type of book you want to write—fiction, nonfiction, humor, sci-fi, romance, cookbook, children's book—here 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 insiders—agents, 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