Write with Power and Confidence: Writing Techniques and Book-Industry Practices Every Author Should Know

by Duane S. Crowther

This is a valuable book, written specifically for those who have not as yet had any of their writings published. The book provides a host of useable facts which give authors essential information on what sells, how it is advertised, when it is produced and released, how manuscripts are selected for publication, what makes a book a best-seller, how royalties are calculated, how to submit manuscripts, and much more. The book has 13 information-filled 1. Guidelines for Writing Great Fiction (349 tips). 2. Guidelines for Writing Great Non-Fiction (331 tips) 3. Guidelines for Writing for Children and Teens 4. Writing to Meet Publishers' Needs 5. A Subject-Matter Analysis of Best-Selling Trade Books 6. A Subject-Matter Analysis of Best-Selling Religious Books 7. Basic Book Publishing Industry Sales and Printing 8. Basic Book Publishing Industry Marketing 9. How Authors Ar Royalty Policies 10. Negotiating a Contract for Your Book 11. Observations on Book Pricing 12. Current Book Industry Trends 13. The State of the Industry Every publisher, author and potential author can benefit significantly from this unique, usable book. It's a goldmine of valuable information!

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998