A complete author's toolkit: The guide that demystifies every step of the publishing process.

No matter what type of book you want to write—fiction, nonfiction, humor, sci-fi, romance, cookbook, children's book—here is how to take an idea you're passionate about, develop it into a manuscript or proposal, get it published, and deliver it into the hands and hearts of readers. Includes interviews with dozens of publishing insiders—agents, editors, besteslling authors, and booksellers. Real-life success stories and the lessons they impart. Plus sample proposals and query letters, a resource guide, and more.

Updated to cover ebooks, self-publishing, digital marketing, the power of social media, and more.

This complete author's toolkit includes information on:- locating, luring, and landing an agent

- perfecting your pitch

- the nuts and bolts of a book proposal

- conquering the query letter

- finding the right publisher for YOU

- four steps to reaching readers online

- making Amazon work for you

- kickstarting your Kickstarter campaign

- the ins and outs of ebooks

- 10 things you should have on your author website

- turning rejection into a book deal

- new frontiers in self-publishing