Cracking the Code (and secrets) of the Writing and Publishing Industry: 10 Things You Need to Know Before Attending a Writer's Conference

by Cindy K. Sproles

LEARNING THE LINGO: Cracking the Code (and Secrets) of the Writing and Publishing Industry is a must-have for staying abreast of the ever-changing world of writing and publishing. Year-to-year, new methods of printing, critiquing, and simple jargon change. LEARNING THE LINGO helps the writer wander through the writing maze, from that first fifteen-minute appointment across from an agent, to formatting and jargon.

From teaching nationwide at writers conferences, Cindy Sproles has gathered tidbits of information people never tell you … things that are assumed every writer knows—but doesn’t. This quick read is a valuable tool and easy reference guide for a writer heading out the door for a conference, critique group, or writers workshop.

36 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 8, 2013

Reviews

[Fire · Rating 4 out of 5]

Learning the Lingo is a helpful guide for those exploring the world of publishing. It is like guided tour through the vast terms and abbreviations that will the Industry. I found this to be a very helpful read and I'm glad that I read through this because I learned several things from it. It is a quick and easy read, but full of vital information.

[Fire · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great short guide to learning the lingo of the writing world, everything you might hear at a writer's conference or from editors and publishers. This is a helpful resource and a quick read.

5 Stars, very helpful guide.