Publish Your Nonfiction Book
Strategies for Learning the Industry, Selling Your Book, and Building a Successful Career
By Sharlene Martin; Anthony Flacco
(Writers Digest Books, Paperback, 9781582975788, 296pp.)
Publication Date: November 2009
Categories: Publishing
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In "Publish Your Nonfiction Book," successful literary agent Sharlene Martin and noted novelist and nonfiction author Anthony Flacco draw on their years of experience to provide you with an in-depth understanding of what the publishing industry is really like and how to successfully navigate it in order to ensure a long-term career. You'll learn:
Techniques for writing a strong query letter that hooks agents and editors right from the start
Strategies for putting together a stellar proposal package that successfully pitches you "and" your book
Methods for creating a respectable author platform - before you start pitching your book
Tips for getting an agent and building a lasting working relationship
And much, much more
Plus, the authors examine actual query letters and proposals that worked, so you can see firsthand exactly what catches an agent's attention and why.
"Publish Your Nonfiction Book" is the one-on-one agent consultation you need - but seldom get - to learn the ropes and seal the deal.
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