How To Publish Your Nonfiction Book A Complete Guide to Making the Right Publisher Say Yes Rudy Shur

ISBN: 978-0-7570-0000-3 Length: 252 Pages Size: 7.5 X 9-inch Format: Quality Paperback 2-color Category: Reference / Writing Price: $18.95 Availability:In Print   Contents Reviews

While many writers dream of seeing their books in print, most don’t
succeed simply because they don’t know the ropes. Written by a
publisher with over three decades of experience, How to Publish
Your Nonfiction Book was designed to maximize your chance of
getting your nonfiction work published.

The book begins by helping you define your book’s category,
audience, and marketplace. You are then guided in choosing the
most appropriate publishing companies for your work, crafting a
winning proposal, and submitting your package in the best way
possible. Special sections allow you to be a savvy player in the
contract game, and fill you in on options such as self-publishing.
Most important, this book helps you avoid the errors that often
prevent writers from reaching their goal. It provides a proven
system for taking your work from the desk drawer to the bookstore.

Rudy Shur began his work in publishing as a field representative for Charles E. Merrill Publishing Company and William C. Brown Publishing Company. He later founded Avery Publishing Group, where he was responsible for the acquisition of over 1,000 titles, many of which became bestsellers. Currently, Mr. Shur is the publisher at Square One Publishers in Garden City Park, New York.

Contents

Acknowledgments

1. An Introduction

2. Where Does Your Book Fit In?

3. The Business of Publishing

4. Choosing the Right Publisher

5. Preparing the Package

6. Using the Square One System

7. The Deal

8. When It Doesn't Happen

Conclusion

Glossary

Resource List

Index

Reviews

"Need information on getting your book published? ... [This book] provides basic, detailed advice on everything."

--Publishers Weekly

 

"Chock full of insider tips, this book is perfect for anyone whoever wished they knew someone in publishing."

--Barnes & Noble. Com

 

"Packed full of useful information for any writer/publisher ... if they want to have a chance in today's competitive publishing world."

--Jan Nathan, Executive Director Publishers Marketing Association

 

"The only thing the book doesn't do is prepare the package for you."

--WriteDirections. com

 

"Offers a wealth of information ... Either as a guidebook, an inspiration, or a peephole, this book delivers."

--Foreword Magazine

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