Navigating The Rough Waters Of Today's Publishing World

A complete review of the modern publishing process, this resource is an ideal companion for aspiring authors who want to understand and break into this ever-changing industry. A question and answer format with a robust roster of literary agents, editors, authors, and insiders - including "Huffington Post" founder Arianna Huffington, "Slate" magazine editor David Plot, and "New York Times" - best-selling author Bob Mayer - this guidebook demystifies the entire publishing process. Thorough discussions on the difference between fiction and non-fiction publishing, working with an agent, maximising marketing and promotional opportunities, and getting published in magazine, newspapers, and online make this an essential reference for anyone wanting to plot a course for publishing success.