Tips from a Publisher (eBook)

'Contains everything you need to know to get published' Adam Kay, author of the No1 bestseller This Is Going to HurtFrom 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, Tips from a Publisher is an indispensable guide for authors.Helping you create the perfect submission and telling you the truth about what happens once you get published, it is crammed full of common-sense advice, and some trade secrets, that no aspiring writer should be without.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, Tips from a Publisher is an indispensable guide for authors.Helping you create the perfect submission and telling you the truth about what happens once you get published, it is crammed full of common-sense advice, and some trade secrets, that no aspiring writer should be without.'Shut up and listen to everything he has to say' – Caimh McDonnell, bestselling author of The Dublin Trilogy'Part instruction manual, part sat nav, part friendly arm round the shoulder: this is the book every aspiring writer needs to own' – John Mitchinson, co-founder, Unbound'A book-shaped boot camp for emerging writers… essential reading' – Judith Heneghan, director, Winchester Writers' Festival'Scott knows the publishing industry inside-out and whenever I work with him, I know my authors are in good hands' – Charlotte Seymour, literary agent'I wouldn't trust anyone else to give me advice, he really knows his stuff!' – Valerie Brandes, founder, Jacaranda Books'The best editor I've ever worked with' – Ray Robinson, author of The Mating Habits of Stags