The author's handbook / Franklynn Peterson and Judi Kesselman-Turkel.
| Author/creator | Peterson, Franklynn |
| Other author | Kesselman-Turkel, Judi. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 2nd ed. |
| Publication Info | Madison : University of Wisconsin Press, ©2006. |
| Description | 220 pages ; 23 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Contents | A publishing primer -- Can your idea become a book? -- When, why and how to look for an agent -- How to approach a publisher with your book -- How to package a dynamite book proposal -- Book contracts -- Is self-publication for you? -- How to organize and do research -- How to collect first-hand information -- Three ways to write exciting nonfiction -- Five ways to write a first novel -- How to edit and prepare your final manuscript -- How and when to prepare illustrations -- What to expect from your editor (and when) -- How to help sell your own book -- The writer and the law -- Coping with the writer's life. |
| Local note | Little-346562--305131051977% |
| General note | Includes index. |
| LCCN | 2005005465 |
| ISBN | 0299214842 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780299214845 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PN147 .P465 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |