Tips from a Publisher: A Guide to Writing, Editing, Submitting and Publishing Your Book

by Scott Pack

From a handy introduction to how the publishing world works, and how authors fit into it, to practical tips on writing your book, strategies for editing and re-writing,  Tips from a Publisher  is an indispensable guide for authors. Helping you create the perfect submission and telling you the truth about what happens once you get published, it is crammed full of common-sense advice, and some trade secrets, that no aspiring writer should be without. 'Shut up and listen to everything he has to say’ – Caimh McDonnell, bestselling author of  The Dublin Trilogy ‘Part instruction manual, part sat nav, part friendly arm round the this is the book every aspiring writer needs to own’ – John Mitchinson, co-founder, Unbound ‘A book-shaped boot camp for emerging writers… essential reading’ – Judith Heneghan, director, Winchester Writers' Festival ‘Scott knows the publishing industry inside-out and whenever I work with him, I know my authors are in good hands’ – Charlotte Seymour, literary agent ‘I wouldn't trust anyone else to give me advice, he really knows his stuff!’ – Valerie Brandes, founder, Jacaranda Books ‘The best editor I've ever worked with’ – Ray Robinson, author of  The Mating Habits of Stags

192 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2020

Reviews

[Bookread2day · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not that I'm thinking of writing a book, but I like reading tips how to be published. This paperback has plenty of tips. One I recommend.

[Johanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book I needed to read at the right time on my journey to becoming published. So much useful advice, such a witty and interesting read. Cannot recommend this highly enough.
I now feel much more confident in putting together a killer submission package and getting my work taken seriously by agents. I will raise a glass to Scott when I get an agent to represent me.

[Joe · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really enjoyable book. Scott Pack is an excellent engaging writer who explains what the publishing business is like in a fun conversational tone.

It almost makes the industry feel welcoming, in a way and getting your book published possible. But he also doesn't sugarcoat anything and says multiple times that your book will, more than likely, fail to get published or if it does you won't have much success. This mixture was greatly appreciated.

Ultimately it lit in me the desire to write. I hope I can carve some time in my life to do such a thing.

[Kez Hedges · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book. I will definitely be re-reading it and following the advice as I attempt to write something vaguely interesting.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great, accessible resource on the publishing world.