Make those writing dreams a reality with this comprehensive guide of publishing secrets, which will show you how to go from staring at an empty page, to becoming a published author. Sound familiar? In all honesty, it's never been easier or cheaper to get your book published.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: ADVICE FOR FIRST TIME AUTHORS
First Time Authors
11 Steps to Print Publication
How to Get a Book Published
Will Your Book Get Published?
Ensure Your Book Gets Published
Which Genre of Books Are Easier To Get Published?
How to Publishing a Children's Book
Tracking Manuscript Submissions
CHAPTER 2: FINDING A SUITABLE PUBLISHER
Finding A Publisher
How to Find Book Publishers
The Easiest Ways to Find Publishers
Working with Major Publishing Houses
Publishing Options
Recent Developments
Abusive Publishing Practices
CHAPTER 3: PROFESSIONAL BOOK AGENTS
Do You Need an Agent?
How to Find a Literary Agent?
What You Need to Know About Literary Agents
Abusive Agency Practices
Query and Submission Services
CHAPTER 4: THE BOOK PUBLISHING PROCESS
The Publishing Process
Acceptance and Negotiation
How to Get a Decent Book Advance
Questions to Ask Before Accepting an Offer
Pre-Production Stages
Editorial Stage
Design Stage
Binding
Sales and Marketing Stage
The Publisher's Office
Printing
Distribution
Book Rights Department
CHAPTER 5: SELF PUBLISHING MADE SIMPLE
What Is Self-Publishing?
The History of Self-Publishing
ISBN Numbers
Business Aspects
Technological Advances
Electronic (e-book) Publishing
Print-on-Demand
Vanity Publishing
Creative Aspects
Technical Aspects
CHAPTER 6: BOOK EDITING FOR SELF PUBLISHED AUTHORS
What Editors Do?
Types of Editing
When Do You Need an Editor?
What Editing Can't Buy?
Literary Consultancies and Manuscript Assessment Services
Warning Signs
CHAPTER 7: THE REALITIES OF SELF PUBLISHING
Should You Self-Publish Your Books?
Self-Publishing Your Own Book When Should You Consider It
Can You Afford to Self-Publish?
The Realities Self-Publishing
The Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing Your Own Book
17 Things Self-Publishers Need to Know About Book Design
Self-Publishing: Is This the Way to Publish Your Book?
30 Reason Why Self-Publishing Is Harder Than It Looks
The 7 Deadly Sins of Self-Publishing
A 10 Point Summary of Self-Publisher Responsibilities
A 14 Point Summary of Do's and Don'ts for Aspiring Authors
CHAPTER 8: E-BOOK PUBLISHING
Why Self-Publishing in E Book Format Is Better Today
Ebooks Meeting the Demand
E-Books: The Great Alternative to Print Publishing
Ebooks The End of The World as We Know It
Preparing Your Books for the Digital Marketplace
CHAPTER 9: THE IMPORTANCE OF COVER DESIGN
8 Mistakes that Will Absolutely Kill Your Book!
8 Essential Tips for Improving Back Cover Copy and Book Publicity
The Glamour Book Cover
Book Covers and Stereotypes
CHAPTER 10: BOOK MARKETING STRATEGIES
The Do's and Don'ts of Marketing Your Book: Part 1
The Do's and Don'ts of Marketing Your Book: Part 2
The Do's and Don'ts of Marketing Your Book: Part 3
Pre-Publication Publicity Services
Press Release Services
Vanity Radio Services
CHAPTER 11: AUTHORS AND SELF PROMOTION
Pre-Publication Publicity Services
Is It Worth Getting a Publicist?
Creating an Online Presence
Self-Promotion Through Networking!
The 15 Main Advantages of Advertising in Print Media
Manuscript Display Websites
Fake Book Awards
Fraudulent Book Contests
How to Assess Book Contests and Awards
CHAPTER 12: HOW TO SELL MORE BOOKS
How to Get Your Book in Brick-and-Mortar Stores
10 Reasons Why Books Don't Sell More Than 100 Copies
7 Strategies for Reaching New Audiences through eBooks
Why You Should Not Believe The "Best Seller" Hype
Book Display Services
Book Fair Representation
Paid Shelf Space
CHAPTER 13: BOOK PRICING
Why You Should Give Your Books Away for Free
The Power of Free to Drive Sales
Pitch Perfect Pricing
CHAPTER 14: AUTHOR SOAP BOX
The Book That Never Was or Will Be
The Wannabe Book Reviewer
Co-Author's Beware
EPILOGUE