Invaluable Books for Aspiring  Nonfiction Authors

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The Insider's Guide to Getting Your Book Published
1.  The Insider's Guide to Getting Your Book Published by Rachael Stock
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  "Excellent overview of the publishing industry: a must read before you start pitching your idea."
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Making the Perfect Pitch: Advice from 45 Top Book Agents
2.  Making the Perfect Pitch: Advice from 45 Top Book Agents by Katharine Sands
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  "Publishing agents and insiders give their (sometimes conflicting) advice about pitching a book idea. Realistic and practical advice."
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How to Write a Book Proposal
3.  How to Write a Book Proposal by Michael Larsen
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  "Walks you through the proposal writing process, step-by-step."
£9.09   Used & New from: £0.01
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The Art of the Book Proposal
4.  The Art of the Book Proposal by Eric Maisel
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  "Step-by-step guide to writing a proposal: I followed this (almost) to the letter and secured interest from my first choice agent within 24 hours."
£10.08   Used & New from: £0.01

Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2010
5.  Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2010 by A & C Black Publishers Ltd
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  "Useful and informative articles on the publishing business alongside agent and publisher contact details."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Writer's Market UK 2009
6.  Writer's Market UK 2009 by Joanne Harris
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  "Invaluable resource for researching and targeting the right agent and publisher for your proposal."
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Wannabe a Writer?
7.  Wannabe a Writer? by Katie Fforde
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  "Friendly, practical advice that will help you through the creative process: generating ideas, keeping track of your narrative and presenting your manuscript professionally."
£6.99   Used & New from: £1.47
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Thinking Like Your Editor: How to Write Great Nonfiction - and Get it Published
8.  Thinking Like Your Editor: How to Write Great Nonfiction - and Get it Published by Susan Rabiner
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  "Advice directed specifically at the narrative nonfiction writer."
£10.99   Used & New from: £5.47

The Frugal Editor: Put Your Best Book Forward to Avoid Humiliation and Ensure Success (How to Do It Frugally)
9.  The Frugal Editor: Put Your Best Book Forward to Avoid Humiliation and Ensure Success (How to Do It Frugally) by Carolyn Howard-Johnson
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  "Handy tips for polishing your manuscript."
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Plug Your Book: Online Book Marketing for Authors, Book Publicity Through Social Networking
10.  Plug Your Book: Online Book Marketing for Authors, Book Publicity Through Social Networking by Steve Weber
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  "Clear and concise to promoting your book online."
£9.49   Used & New from: £5.99
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

1001 Ways to Market Your Books (1001 Ways to Market Your Books: For Authors and Publishers)
11.  1001 Ways to Market Your Books (1001 Ways to Market Your Books: For Authors and Publishers) by John Kremer
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  "Fat book that spells out what the publishers might do to market your book, and what you can do to help them."
£20.69   Used & New from: £12.62
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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