A Smart Author's Toolkit 2008 Edition is here!

 

 

 

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Why A Smart Author’s Toolkit?

Because you already finished writing that novel, that book, but don’t know where to go from there.

You realize after you write “The End,” more steps come and that “The End” of writing your manuscript actually means “The Beginning” of going through the business aspects of writing.

 

Do you need a literary agent or not?

What kind of publishers are out there?

Which ones may be interested in your work?

What are editors like and how to approach them?

Already know the answers to these? Then you probably don’t need A Smart Author’s Toolkit. But if you’re like many who like using free resources out there that can help them get published, here’s your toolkit. We have tips directly from the literary agents, editors and publishers themselves. Get a feel for how to query them and pitch your work.

You probably already know that to be published, you must make writing more than just art, entertainment, a passion or a fun hobby because it is a business where meeting the bottom line (sales goals) is practically everything.

Why do publishers buy books? Because they think it’ll sell.

Why do literary agents acquire certain authors and not others? Besides the fact that they may enjoy working with you, believe in your talents, marketability, etc. etc., they’ll sign with you if they feel they can sell your book and get that 15-20% commission.

Why do editors buy books to publish? $$$

So, what’s an author to do?

Get to know the business side of writing. Get smart. Read A Smart Author’s Toolkit.