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    How to Write and Publish Non-fiction: Revealing the Secrets of the Trade

    By Fiona Shoop

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    About this ebook

    Using her years of experience as a commissioning editor, publisher, non-fiction lecturer, book reviewer and best-selling non-fiction author, Fiona Shoop, shares her unique knowledge of the publishing world and helps you avoid the common mistakes most authors make when trying to get published.

    She’ll help you to understand exactly what publishers and agents want to see and what they really mean when they contact you. Discover which words you need to use (or avoid) to get a book deal – and what you must do if you want your book to succeed. She reveals the secrets of publishing through entertaining and informative anecdotes, as well as practical advice and top tips. This must-read book will appeal to everyone who wants to be a published author or self-publish successfully.

    Discover:

    • How your covering letter could make – or lose – you a book deal

    • How to find the right agent or publisher for your market

    • The secrets of writing, researching and structuring best-selling books and eBooks

    • How to avoid copyright and libel issues

    • The right way to submit your book, including software and fonts

    • How to turn a rejection into a future book deal • What to look for in a book contract

    • Where to source images for your title

    • Tips on self-marketing – whether you’re a traditionally or self-published author

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGolden Guides Press Ltd
    Release dateSep 26, 2013
    ISBN9781780950587
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    How to Write and Publish Non-fiction: Revealing the Secrets of the Trade
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    Fiona Shoop

    Commissioning editor and best-selling author, Fiona Shoop, has commissioned over 120 books. The former TV presenter and regular radio expert runs a publishing group, and teaches non-fiction writing at Sussex Downs College. She’s also the publisher at Golden Guides Press. This gives her a unique understanding of the publishing process which she’s sharing in this invaluable book. Fiona is a columnist for The Lady and lives in East Sussex with her two chocolate Dobermans who were a present from one of her authors. USP – Written by Fiona Shoop: • Publisher • Commissioning editor • Best-selling author • Lecturer in Non-fiction and Publishing • Former library Reader Outreach Worker • Book reviewer, columnist and former magazine editor

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