Full Description
From a handy introduction to how the publishing world works, and how authors fit into it, to practical tips on writing your book, strategies for editing and re-writing, and an indispensable guide to creating the perfect submission, Tips from a Publisher is crammed full of common-sense advice that no aspiring writer should be without.
Scott Pack was head of buying for the Waterstones book chain before spending several years as a publisher at HarperCollins, acquiring and editing numerous bestsellers and award-winning books. He is now a freelance editor and university lecturer, and hosts many writing workshops and classes.
Contents
An Introduction to Publishing
- The Lifecycle of a Book
- A Beginner's Guide to Publishing Models
- The Mathematics of Publishing
Writing Your Book
- Writing Strategies
- How to Write a Killer Opening
- Writing Dialogue that Sounds Right
- Creating Fictional Worlds
- Writing Believable Characters
Revising Your Book
- How to Edit Your Own Work
- Strategies for Rewrites
Submitting and Publishing Your Book
- How to Perfect Your Submission
- Life as an Author
- Self Publishing
