Shortest Distance Between You and a Published Book
In The Shortest Distance Between You And A Published Book, Susan Page offers twenty essential steps for publishing success including three "magic first steps" to start with so that success will eventually follow, the real differences between self-publishing and selling to a publisher, clever methods for finding a truly brilliant book title, the formula for writing proposals that get read -- and then bought, a deliberate method for finding the right agent, the six biggest hidden heartbreaks in publisher contracts and how to avoid them, the range of royalty advances and how much to expect, seven minimum requirements for a six-figure advance, and a step-by-step method for planning your own "blockbuster" promotion. Susan Page has an ability to instill enthusiasm in those readers yearning to break into print -- one way or another. There are a number of significant and important "tips, tricks and techniques" that can save money, time, and frustration. Highly recommended.  --Midwest Book Review