How to Publish Your Book
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Jane Friedman
About this listen
With the advent of submission conveniences offered by the Internet, today's authors face unprecedented competition in the writing market. Adding to that the publishing market is in a constant state of flux, making publishers wary about taking on new authors. Further, a plethora of options for publication make navigating the increasingly complex publishing industry harder than ever. So, how does an aspiring author get published?
Learning the ropes, understanding how publishing works, and having someone who can help you navigate this convoluted system will make all the difference between a manuscript sitting on your closet shelf - or sitting on the top of the best-sellers shelf. In 24 eye-opening lectures, Jane Friedman, publishing industry expert and educator, provides you with sought-after secrets of the publishing process that will help you navigate this difficult progression, bypass pitfalls that many novice authors get hung up on, and improve your chances of being considered for publication. She acts as your personal guide though the entire process: from finalizing your manuscript to writing the perfect pitch to reviewing contracts and marketing your book. She provides the candid scoop on what you need to do in order to increase your chances of being considered. The knowledge you'll gain by having an inside expert teaching you how to position your book for publication gives you a unique advantage and drastically increases your chances of getting noticed in this increasingly competitive industry.
The reality is that there is no magic formula that will guarantee publication. There are, however, numerous things that you can do to improve your chances and streamline your path to success. Get extensive insights into the publishing process that will help you avoid the most common mistakes and pitfalls that many authors encounter. This course lays out your best options for publication and leads you step by step toward achieving your goals.
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- M. S.
- 09-08-18
Sadly only relevant for American authors
Jane Friedman gives an excellent overview of the book publishing process both traditional and self-publish. However don't expect this course to make you eager to jump into the fray and get that book you always wanted to write published. Her number one advice is to have a day job. Also don't expect any words of encouragement or attempts to soften blows - which I take to be an accurate representation of the business you are trying to enter by getting your book published.The only real problem with the course is, that it is American, so all the excellent resources Jane Friedman recommends are completely useless....and often her advice boils down to "use these resources". That was a real shame and prevents the course from getting five stars. I hope that the Great Courses will release a UK version at some point.
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- E Santiago
- 22-05-16
A top course
If you could sum up How to Publish Your Book in three words, what would they be?
All you need
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Not a word is wasted.
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Engaging and pleasant
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If you're a newbie and need to fake it till you make it, this course will help. One of my favourites in the series. Got quite a few but never manage to finish them. Nearly done with this one and planning to listen a second time
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- Maggie
- 20-11-16
An essential tool for first-time authors
I shudder to think that I might have ventured into the world of publishing without first reading Professor Friedman' s comprehensive 'how to' guide. Thank you sincerely. Nuala Macklin
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