How to Get Published : Secrets from the Inside

by Stewart Ferris

Everyone has a book in them, they say, but why do most books never get published? How to Get Published tackles the challenge from three understanding your book and its position in the market, understanding what it means to be a professional writer, and understanding the process of publishing. This knowledge is the key to getting that book deal.

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published June 1, 2005

About the author

Stewart writes The Ballashiels Mysteries, a series of semi-comedic archaeological adventures (The Sphinx Swindle, The Dali Diaries, The Chaplin Conspiracy and others). He is also the author of Oversleeper (under the Matt Mountebank pseudonym), plus The Reluctant Rescue and a number of non fiction books including How to be a Writer. His scriptwriting includes Pokémon and The Mystery of Rennes-le-Chateau. He has a PhD in Creative Writing, specialising in P.G. Wodehouse.

Reviews

[Keri Payton · Rating 5 out of 5]

A writer cannot sit around and wait for their happily ever after like a princess in a fairy tale. They need to know what they are getting into, what needs to be done and what the publishers are looking for. How to Get Published tells you everything from internal politics to niche marketing to vanity publishing and more.

This is a small little book but it is full of excellent information. I am constantly finding myself picking through it or reading it from start to finish to re-educate myself on what I need to do to prepare my manuscript for publication, what sort of effort I need to put into self-publicity and how much input I am likely to have on things like the cover image of my novel when it's published. It teaches you the importance of title and how to write a synopsis.

Most importantly it gives you a fantastic insight into how publishing works and how booksellers play a part in how your novel will be marketed and sold.

'How to Get Published: Secrets from the Inside' by Stewart Ferris is a fantastic book that all writers who aspire to be published need to read. No more fanciful ideas, it's time to move into fruitful expeditions and learn a thing or two about publishing. Don't be frightened, it is an interesting and enlightening experience that will keep you coming back and wanting to share it with your fellow writers...or not, you sneaky little thing.

(From my blog, Quill Café)

In accordance with the FTC, I would like to disclose that I purchased this book. The opinions expressed are mine and no monetary compensation was offered to me by the author or publisher.

[HARTATI · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book written by the owner of Summer Dale publisher Stewart Ferris, he open his secret about what makes publisher decided to published a book,how to finding publisher, what happened if publisher offer you contract and what happened if publisher doesnt offer you.

[Usiere Uko · Rating 4 out of 5]

A simple and practical guide for a new author who wants to self publish, or an existing author who wants a refresher, from one who has been on the inside. A must read for authors