Navigating the Rough Waters of Today's Publishing World: Critical Advice for Writers from Industry Insiders - Softcover

Marcia Meier

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1884995586 ISBN 13: 9781884995583

Publisher: Linden Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

A complete review of the modern publishing process, this resource is an ideal companion for aspiring authors who want to understand and break into this ever-changing industry. A question and answer format with a robust roster of literary agents, editors, authors, and insiders -- including Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington, Slate magazine editor David Plot, and New York Times -- best-selling author Bob Mayer -- this guidebook demystifies the entire publishing process. Thorough discussions on the difference between fiction and non-fiction publishing, working with an agent, maximising marketing and promotional opportunities, and getting published in magazine, newspapers, and online make this an essential reference for anyone wanting to plot a course for publishing success.

About this title

About the Author

Marcia Meier is an award-winning journalist and writer and the owner and director of the Santa Barbara Writers Conference. Her work has appeared in the Arizona Republic, Central Coast Magazine, Huffington Post, Los Angeles Times, Seattle Times, and Santa Barbara Magazine. She lives in Santa Barbara, California.

Edition details

• Publisher: Linden Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1884995586
• ISBN 13: 9781884995583
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 130