Writing nonfiction : turning thoughts into books

Writing nonfiction : turning thoughts into books /

Approached from page one, writing a book appears to be a long, steep climb. And once you reach the summit, you have to hunt for an agent or a publisher. With the larger publishers concentrating on potential best sellers by well-known authors, it is virtually impossible for the new writer to catch th...

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Main Author: Poynter, Dan
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Barbara, Calif. : Para Pub., 2005
Edition:4th ed., completely rev.
Subjects:
Authorship.
Authorship > Marketing.
Authorship
authorship.
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Contents
  • About the Author
  • Foreword
  • Acknowledgments
  • A Word from the Author
  • Disclaimer
  • What Your Book Will Do for You
  • The New Book Model
  • What to Write: Selecting Your Subject
  • Researching Your Topic and Checking for Competition
  • Your Book's Title and Subtitle
  • Your Book's Covers
  • Getting Organized: Setting Up Your Binder
  • Your Writing System
  • Finding a Publisher Finding an Agent
  • Afterword
  • Resources
  • Colophon
  • Index.

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