The W&A Guide to Getting Published provides the would-be published author with expert knowledge on securing a book deal - from preparing a manuscript for submission, to finding an agent, from working with an Editor, to effective self-promotion. It considers all stages in the 'selling' of your idea and manuscript and gives up-to-date information on how the publishing industry functions and how authors can best navigate its mysteries and complexities. Each chapter provides practical, how-to advice on what to do, where to seek additional help, what costs might be involved, cautionary dos and don'ts, and useful case studies. This guide considers all publishing formats (print, digital and audio) and markets (fiction, non-fiction, children's and books for adults) to offer all-round support for the budding writer.

The essential toolkit on how to prepare your manuscript for submission, how to find and negotiate with agents, how to work with publishers, what you can do to help market your book, and what to expect after publication.

About the Author
Alysoun Owen has been the Editor of the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook and the Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook for six years and has worked in Publishing in the UK and overseas for more than 25 years as a commissioning editor and project lead on print and digital products. She runs a publishing consultancy and project management company. In her role as Yearbook Editor, Alysoun gives regular talks at literary events and writing conferences across the UK about how to get published.


Book Information
ISBN 9781472950215
Author Alysoun Owen
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Bloomsbury Yearbooks
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 362g