Writer's Market Guide to Getting Published

by Writer's Digest Books

• ISBN13: 9781582976082
• ISBN10: 1582976082
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-03-31
• Publisher: Ecampus Direct

Summary

You have the ideas and the desire-but how do you get your writing published? Find out here! Writer's Market Guide to Getting Published gives you the inspiration and instruction you need to achieve long-term success in an ever-changing industry. This authoritative guide explores the ins and outs of the business of writing to provide you with:

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Third Edition	p. 1
Your Writing Game Plan
The (Brave New) Writer's World	p. 5
The Magazine Market Up Close	p. 5
The World of Books	p. 11
Charting Your Path: Books or Magazines?	p. 21
Getting Started	p. 23
From Idea to Market	p. 27
The Great Idea	p. 28
To Market	p. 31
Resources	p. 34
Get Off Your Butt and Write	p. 37
Choose to Write	p. 38
Make Writing a Habit	p. 39
Your Writing Plan	p. 41
Researching Your Ideas	p. 46
Finding the Right Information	p. 48
The Internet	p. 48
Libraries	p. 53
Business and Government Sources	p. 55
Tips and Tricks for Effective Research	p. 58
TO Market, TO Market
Before You Write That Query Letter	p. 63
Building Your Platform: Your Number One Job	p. 63
Do I Need a Literary Agent?	p. 69
OK, So How Do I Get One?	p. 72
Preparing Yourself for a Wall of Rejection	p. 77
Resources	p. 81
Selling Your Articles	p. 83
Avoiding Rejection	p. 84
Finding Magazine Markets for Your Ideas	p. 86
Stringing for Newspapers	p. 91
Crafting a Query Letter	p. 92
Resources	p. 99
Sample Queries	p. 101
Selling Your Nonfiction Book	p. 103
Finding a Publisher	p. 103
Make Your Book Competitive	p. 106
Crafting a Book Query Letter	p. 107
Crafting a Book Proposal	p. 118
Resources	p. 125
Selling Your Fiction	p. 128
Selling Your Short Stories	p. 129
Selling Your Novel	p. 133
Crafting a Fiction Proposal	p. 140
A Note on Promotion	p. 143
Resources	p. 145
Sample Novel Query Letter	p. 150
Sample Novel Cover Letter	p. 151
Sample Response to Cover Letter	p. 152
Sample Short Synopsis	p. 153
Sample Long Synopsis	p. 155
Selling Your Script	p. 160
Write Your Own Calling Card	p. 160
Form and Format	p. 163
Finding an Agent	p. 164
Market the Script on Your Own: Television	p. 166
Market the Script on Your Own: Film	p. 168
Making the Pitch	p. 170
Understand the Business	p. 173
Resources	p. 175
Selling TO Corporations	p. 178
Finding Your Own Opportunities	p. 179
Advertising and PR	p. 181
Technical Writing	p. 184
Catalog Copy	p. 188
Copyediting and Proofreading	p. 190
Indexing	p. 193
Ghostwriting	p. 196
What About Self-Publishing and Print on Demand?	p. 198
The Bad Old Days	p. 199
Are You a Self-Starter?	p. 202
Oh, the Many Hats You'll Wear	p. 205
Five Guidelines for Picking a Reputable Self-Publisher	p. 211
When Publishers Come Calling...Finally	p. 212
Resources	p. 214
Building Your Readership
A Crash Course in Marketing and Publicity	p. 218
What Is Marketing?	p. 218
What Is Publicity?	p. 223
Publicizing Your Book	p. 226
Resources	p. 232
Websites, Blogs, Podcasts, and Social Networking	p. 234
Your Website	p. 235
Blogging	p. 238
Podcasting	p. 244
Social Networking	p. 246
Resources	p. 254
Fifty Ideas to Get The Word Out about Your Book	p. 256
Before Your Book Is Published	p. 256
Learning About the Industry and Getting Known	p. 260
Using Your Website, Blog, and E-mail	p. 262
Hacking Through the Amazon Jungle	p. 264
Radio and Podcasting	p. 266
When the Book Is Published	p. 268
Signings and Appearances	p. 270
Book Clubs	p. 272
Some Niche Options	p. 273
Nice Authors Finish First: Working Well with People	p. 274
Your Writing Business
Contracts, Agents, and The Fine Print	p. 278
Your Rights	p. 278
Electronic and Digital Rights	p. 281
Magazine Contracts	p. 284
Book Contracts	p. 285
Agents and Attorneys	p. 291
Legal Issues	p. 293
Resources	p. 296
Finances for Writers	p. 299
Setting Up Your Business	p. 299
Records and Accounts	p. 302
Your Income	p. 303
Tax Issues for Writers	p. 305
Saving for the Future	p. 311
Insurance	p. 313
Finding A Writing Community	p. 315
Organizations for Writers	p. 315
Critique Groups	p. 317
Is a Writers' Colony Right for You?	p. 321
Getting the Most out of Writers' Conferences	p. 323
Money for Nothing: Grants, Fellowships, and Contests	p. 325
Pricing Guide	p. 334
Knowing What to Charge	p. 334
Hourly Rate Calculation	p. 335
Project Rate Calculation	p. 338
Keep Track of Time	p. 339
Negotiating for More	p. 340
Raising Your Rates	p. 341
Sample Fees	p. 343
Resources	p. 346
Glossary of Publishing Terms	p. 347
Index	p. 359
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