How To Get Happily Published Review

How To Get Happily Published
by Judith Appelbaum
Harper Perennial, April 1998.
Trade Paperback, 380 pages.
ISBN: 0062735098

How To Get Happily Published by Judith Appelbaum

Judith Appelbaum, former managing editor of Publishers Weekly, helps demystify the publishing process and book industry in this latest edition of her popular how-to book. The book addresses subjects of interest to all writers including writing courses and other writing aids, agents, where to submit a manuscript, how to submit a manuscript, comparing different contract offers, how books are marketed, book promotion and self-publishing. The book also includes an impressive of collection of publishing and writing resources, including books, periodicals, organizations and websites.

A practical guide to getting published, How To Get Happily Published, provides writers with the information they need. The book eliminates some of the trial and error process writers would normally go through in their publishing journey by telling them what to expect and how to do it right from the get go. In addition, the book also provides insight into the quirks of the publishing world. This information-packed book is an invaluable tool for aspiring authors.

Ordering information: Amazon.com.







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