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The Business of Writing: Professional Advice on Proposals, Publishers, Contracts, and More for the Aspiring Writer

by Oscar Hijuelos, Jennifer Lyons
The Business of Writing: Professional Advice on Proposals, Publishers, Contracts, and More for the Aspiring Writer
The Business of Writing: Professional Advice on Proposals, Publishers, Contracts, and More for the Aspiring Writer

Insider's guide to navigating the writing industry.

As someone passionate about writing and aspiring to become a published author, you'll find this book invaluable. It gives you a realistic and practical look into the business side of writing which is often glossed over in the creative process. This could be the roadmap you need to understand the professional landscape, from creating compelling proposals to handling contracts. It's like having a mentor guiding you through the complexities of the publishing world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Business of Writing: Professional Advice on Proposals, Publishers, Contracts, and More for the Aspiring Writer

by Oscar Hijuelos, Jennifer Lyons
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ISBN: 9781581159172
Authors: Oscar Hijuelos, Jennifer Lyons
Publisher: Allworth
Date of Publication: 2012-10-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Business
Related Topics: Finance, Law, Communication
Goodreads rating: 4.38
(rated by 21 readers)

Description

Whether you’re unclear on what to expect from your first book deal or just a little puzzled by your editor’s whims, The Business of Writing is the book for you. In it, literary agent and publishing veteran Jennifer Lyons empowers aspiring and experienced writers with everything they need to know about the business of selling books, from publicity to legal and financial aspects of the trade. A senior agent for seventeen years before opening her own literary agency, Lyons has taught numerous courses on the business of writing at Sarah Lawrence College, and has visited both undergraduate and graduate writing programs to share her expert knowledge. This enjoyable guide brings Jennifer’s in-depth tutorials to the broader public, balancing accessible, bulleted information for writers on the critical stages of acquiring and maintaining representation with interviews with professionals in the field. Interviewees include a Harper’s magazine editor, a contracts manager, and other publishing professionals that you can expect to encounter as you advance in your career. Covering everything from how to write the perfect query letter to deconstructing the terminology of a publishing contract, this indispensable handbook to the writer’s trade will give you a thorough introduction to the nuts and bolts of publishing.
 

Insider's guide to navigating the writing industry.

As someone passionate about writing and aspiring to become a published author, you'll find this book invaluable. It gives you a realistic and practical look into the business side of writing which is often glossed over in the creative process. This could be the roadmap you need to understand the professional landscape, from creating compelling proposals to handling contracts. It's like having a mentor guiding you through the complexities of the publishing world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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