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by Friedman, Jane

Book - 2018

"Friedman's 20-plus years in the industry ... create an invaluable compendium of practical advice with encouragement for aspiring and seasoned writers alike." - Library Journal "Friedman's 20-plus years in the industry ... create an invaluable compendium of practical advice with encouragement for aspiring and seasoned writers alike." - Library Journal Show less

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How to Publish an Ebook: Resources for Authors

https://www.janefriedman.com/how-to-publish-an-ebook

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This regularly updated website includes information on how to publish an ebook, choosing ebook retailers and distributors, advertising and marketing, and more. This regularly updated website includes information on how to publish an ebook, choosing ebook retailers and distributors, advertising and marketing, and more. Show less

Guide to Literary Agents

The Most Trusted Guide to Getting Published

Book - 2021

This yearly publication provides in-depth information on finding and working with an agent. This yearly publication provides in-depth information on finding and working with an agent. Show less

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The Poets & Writers Complete Guide to Being A Writer

Everything You Need to Know About Craft, Inspiration, Agents, Editors, Publishing and the Business of Building A Sustainable Writing Career

by Larimer, Kevin

Book - 2020

"A book of benefit to well-practiced as well as novice writers, full of useful advice, pointers, and prompts." - Kirkus Reviews "A book of benefit to well-practiced as well as novice writers, full of useful advice, pointers, and prompts." - Kirkus Reviews Show less

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Before and After the Book Deal

A Writer's Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting and Surviving your First Book

by Maum, Courtney

Book - 2020

"Maum covers just about everything a first-time author needs to know: how to make time to write, learn to revise, deal with rejection, find an agent, choose a publisher, and juggle the many tasks involved in promotion." - Kirkus Reviews "Maum covers just about everything a first-time author needs to know: how to make time to write, learn to revise, deal with rejection, find an agent, choose a publisher, and juggle the many tasks involved in promotion." - Kirkus Reviews Show less

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Welcome to the Writer's Life

How to Design your Writing Craft, Writing Business, Writing Practice, and Reading Practice

by Perhach, Paulette

Book - 2018

"Perhach mines her personal and professional experience ... to create a kind of freshman orientation for writers." - Library Journal "Perhach mines her personal and professional experience ... to create a kind of freshman orientation for writers." - Library Journal Show less

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The Last Draft

A Novelist's Guide to Revision

by Scofield, Sandra Jean

Book - 2017

"Novelist and memoirist Scofield brings her experience as a writer and teacher to a practical, encouraging manual focused on revision." - Kirkus Reviews "Novelist and memoirist Scofield brings her experience as a writer and teacher to a practical, encouraging manual focused on revision." - Kirkus Reviews Show less

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Writing Without Rules

How to Write & Sell A Novel Without Guidelines, Experts, or (occasionally) Pants

by Somers, Jeff

Book - 2018

Somers "includes strategies and opinions on crafting plot and dialog, revising, working with an agent, and the pros and cons of self-publishing." - Library Journal Somers "includes strategies and opinions on crafting plot and dialog, revising, working with an agent, and the pros and cons of self-publishing." - Library Journal Show less

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The Book Bible

How to Sell your Manuscript - No Matter What Genre - Without Going Broke or Insane

by Shapiro, Susan

Book - 2022

"Shapiro offers a soup-to-nuts survey of how to get published in this accessible assemblage of publishing principles. ... Shapiro lays out the basics...Show more "Shapiro offers a soup-to-nuts survey of how to get published in this accessible assemblage of publishing principles. ... Shapiro lays out the basics, organizing her program by the type of book--nonfiction, poetry, fiction, children's books." - Publishers Weekly Show less

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The Byline Bible

Get Published in 5 Weeks

by Shapiro, Susan

Book - 2018

"In clear, energetic, and forthright language, writer and teacher Shapiro provides a nuts-and-bolts guide to getting a piece of nonfiction writing published, whether in print or online." - Publishers Weekly "In clear, energetic, and forthright language, writer and teacher Shapiro provides a nuts-and-bolts guide to getting a piece of nonfiction writing published, whether in print or online." - Publishers Weekly Show less

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Writer's Market

Book - 2021

This yearly publication provides overviews and contact information for literary agents, book publishers, consumer magazines, trade journals, contests & awards, as well as a book publishers subject index. This yearly publication provides overviews and contact information for literary agents, book publishers, consumer magazines, trade journals, contests & awards, as well as a book publishers subject index. Show less

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How to Self Publish your Book

A Complete Guide to Writing, Editing, Marketing & Selling your Own Book

by Yager, Jan

Book - 2019

"Leveraging an extensive career in traditional and self-publishing, Yager offers a comprehensive guide to the latter field, with separate sections on writing one's book, publishing it, and marketing it." - Publishers Weekly "Leveraging an extensive career in traditional and self-publishing, Yager offers a comprehensive guide to the latter field, with separate sections on writing one's book, publishing it, and marketing it." - Publishers Weekly Show less

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Poet's Market

Book - 1985-

This yearly publication provides information on the craft, business, and promotion of poetry, plus information on contests and awards, conferences, poetry organizations, and markets. This yearly publication provides information on the craft, business, and promotion of poetry, plus information on contests and awards, conferences, poetry organizations, and markets. Show less

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5 Things You Need to Know Before You Self Publish

http://www.spl.org/Audio/SeattleWrites_BethJusino.mp3

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Beth Jusino dispenses five crucial pieces of advice for any author considering self-publishing. Learn how to approach publishing your novel as a business, including when and how to hire people to help you. Recorded Aug. 17, 2017 Beth Jusino dispenses five crucial pieces of advice for any author considering self-publishing. Learn how to approach publishing your novel as a business, including when and how to hire people to help you. Recorded Aug. 17, 2017 Show less

Seattle Writes: Our Favorite Writing Books

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Librarians at The Seattle Public Library created this list of our favorite books about the craft of writing. Librarians at The Seattle Public Library created this list of our favorite books about the craft of writing. Show less