Get unprecedented insights about the current publishing landscape to distinguish your book from the competition and improve your chances of publication.
Overview
Syllabus
- By This Professor
- 01: Today's Book Publishing Landscape
- 02: Defining Your Fiction Genre
- 03: Categorizing Your Nonfiction Book
- 04: Researching Writers' Markets
- 05: What to Expect from a Literary Agent
- 06: Writing Your Query Letter
- 07: Writing Your Novel or Memoir Synopsis
- 08: The Importance of Author Platform
- 09: Researching and Planning Your Book Proposal
- 10: Writing an Effective Book Proposal
- 11: Submissions and Publishing Etiquette
- 12: Networking: From Writers' Conferences to Courses
- 13: Pitching Your Book
- 14: Avoiding Common Manuscript Pitfalls
- 15: Hiring a Professional Editor
- 16: How Writers Handle Rejection
- 17: Overcoming Obstacles to Writing
- 18: The Book Publishing Contract
- 19: Working Effectively with Your Publisher
- 20: Becoming a Bestselling Author
- 21: Career Marketing Strategies for Writers
- 22: The Self-Publishing Path: When and How
- 23: Principles of Self-Publishing Success
- 24: Beyond the Book: Sharing Ideas in the Digital Age
Taught by
Jane Friedman