The AuthorÕs Toolkit (A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing and Publishing Your Book) (PDF) (Print)

From the germ of an idea through publication, everything aspiring authors need to know to produce a book manuscript of professional quality and see it through to the bookstore shelves is presented in this practical toolkit. A longtime literary consultant guides writers step-by-step through finding a hook that sells, basic writing and editing principles, properly formatting a manuscript, finding and communicating with the right agent, navigating copyright forms, writing book proposals and query letters, and deciphering a publishing contract. Tips on self-publishing and a resource list of professional publications and organizations is provided.