The Insider's Guide to Getting Your Book Published (Paperback)

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There are plenty of books on how to write, but few until now on how to get your book published. This book, written by a publisher, also draws on her research and interviews with fellow publishers and with agents. It details every stage in the process, from writing a proposal, through finding an editor and hooking a publisher. It even covers self-publishing, understanding contracts and increasing your sales. It covers various genres including fiction, non-fiction, children's books and poetry. Rachael Stock has worked in publishing for 15 years, getting her first commissioning job at the very early age of 24. She has worked for three major publishing houses, and has commissioned books in health, lifestyle, popular psychology, personal development, sport, business and careers. Her biggest success is 'Rules of Work" the behavioural guide to success - an international best-seller published by Prentice Hall Business (part of Pearson). She's equally proud however of another Pearson publication - the charity book "Get Ahead, Give A Damn" - that raised GBP 30,000 to help those without a home or a job get back into work. Though she is now gamekeeper and poacher, Rachael previously resisted the urge to write a book, always suspecting it was easier to scribble all over other people's. She now knows it is. Contents of the book are: how books are commissioned - an insider's guide to the process of publishing; how publishers and authors make money - an insider's guide to the financial side of publishing; choosing the right publisher for you - how to find the most appropriate company to approach; agents - how to decide if you need one, finding a good one and the real truth about publishers and agents; writing a winning proposal - how to write what they want to read; sending it in and following it up - how to make your submission, guard your idea and chase it up; negotiating a contract - how to get a handle on the basics and get a good deal; working with your publisher - how to make sure it all goes smoothly after the contract is done; dealing with rejection - how to learn from the knock backs; and self publishing - how to publish your own book (with or without help).

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Rachael Stock has worked in publishing for 15 years, getting her first commissioning job at the very early age of 24. She has worked for three major publishing houses, and has commissioned books in health, lifestyle, popular psychology, personal development, sport, business and careers. Her biggest success is Rules of Work the behavioural guide to success - an international bestseller published by Prentice Hall Business (part of Pearson). She's equally proud however of another Pearson publication - the charity book Get Ahead, Give A Damn - that raised GBP30,000 to help those without a home or a job get back into work. Though she is now gamekeeper and poacher, Rachael previously resisted the urge to write a book, always suspecting it was easier to scribble all over other people's. She now knows it is.

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Though publishers like to distinguish themselves from other companies (witness the term 'publishing house'), when it comes down to it almost all are, as you would expect, commercial enterprises. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   42 of 43 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars This will help you build a career as an author, 27 Jan 2006 By A Customer Previously I have been reading books that focus on getting your own baby (read: novel) published. They seem to, in general, have the aim of building up your resistance to rejection, which they all declare you are likely to face time and time again. Rachael’s superb book provides a somewhat new angle for all authors to consider. She is a publisher who genuinely wants to publish great and best-selling books, and she is fantastically successful in her field. What ‘The Insiders Guide to Getting Your Book Published’ will give you is ideas on how to make you, the author, publishable as well as your book. She is open and frank about what types of authors are easy to deal with, and gives hints and tips on how you can go about becoming an expert in your field, thus greatly increasing the chances of getting your manuscript accepted, and you being re-commissioned for future books. In addition to this ‘The Insiders Guide…’ is very thorough, and will be a great help when you plan the start of your writing career. It gives a detailed and precise overview of the trade and how it works, helping you choose what type of publisher to aim for and what type of agent (if any) you should have, depending on what type of book you are writing. It also has very clear chapters on how to write your proposal, how to follow them up, negotiate a contract and very importantly: how to work with your editor from then on. This is the first book I have read that gives you this ‘working with your publisher’ bit of guidance. It is hugely relevant of course, as it is the editor that decides in the end whether or not to ever commission you again. This book genuinely does want you to succeed, not just clinching that first deal with the fat advance that so many writers dream of, but it wants you to succeed as an long term author. It is a very good investment for your career. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   23 of 24 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Demystifying a painful process, 3 Dec 2005 By  J R Owen (London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews Breaking into the world of publishing is very painful: no one wants to know you unless you are already a successfully published author. Catch-22. I wish I had access to this book years ago: it demystifies the process. It breaks it down into simple steps. Most important, it helps authors see the world through the eyes of those mysterious beast who inhabit planet publishing: editors, agents and publishers. Once you know how these beasts think, you can work out how to sell to them effectively. The book also has one key characteristic authors need to get published: it is well written and readable rather than just a dry and dusty "how to" book. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   14 of 15 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Does what it says on the tin!, 1 Nov 2005 By A Customer The Insider's Guide is a very enjoyable read, from an accomplished publisher. It shows how to get your (potentially bestselling) book out of your head and into print. As an author myself, I thought it was spot on, based on the realities of the marketplace. Rachael Stock knows how to shape a good idea into a successful book, as shown by her track record in a very tough marketplace - one that that most publishers could only dream of. The book is clearly structured (as you'd expect!) taking the reader by the hand, using great examples, pro's and cons of various approaches and "insiders" anecdotes. A masterclass. Highly recommended. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 12 customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars A useful view This book provided a useful glimpse of life on the other side of the book creation process. It was enjoyable to read, succinct and relevant. Good stuff! Published 3 months ago by Polly 5.0 out of 5 stars It works Clear, down-to-earth advice that helped me land two book deals with major publishers. The chapter on writing a proposal is particually fine. Read more Published 4 months ago by Mr. R. Horberry 4.0 out of 5 stars A Handy Guide This book is packed with practical advice that will help you get your book published. It is easy to read and comes from a reliable source. Read more Published 10 months ago by Paul Sloane 5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic. I submitted my first book to an agent the day after reading this. I am so pleased I bought this book. I have become a little tired of the "this is the way you must write" and 'don't bother because you won't get it published anyway" books. Read more Published 14 months ago by J. M. Connelly 2.0 out of 5 stars Going against the grain a bit This review is not going to win me any plaudits, as I am going against the grain of successive 5 star reviews. But from my point of view these are simply not deserved. Read more Published on 10 Jan 2007 by Mr. D. J. Read 5.0 out of 5 stars I wish I had read this book before I tried to get a book deal This truly is an insiders guide. It took me two years to get a book contract but with the information contained within this great book it would have been a much easier process... Read more Published on 28 Jul 2006 by Martin Bamford 5.0 out of 5 stars As a Pearson author myself I can recommend this So my dear friend and publisher and editor Rachael Stock has gone and written a book herself - well, talk about poachers and gamekeepers..... Read more Published on 4 Dec 2005 by Richard Templar 5.0 out of 5 stars I know it works! I know it works. I worked with Rachael Stock whilst writing How to be Brilliant, (published by Prentice Hall), and if ever there was an expert in publishing - it's... Read more Published on 12 Nov 2005 by Michael Heppell 5.0 out of 5 stars A true insider's view I first tried to get published in 2000 and have succeeded in getting two books published since then ... but more by luck than judgement. Read more Published on 26 Sep 2005 by Dr N E Peeling Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 12 customer reviews...

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