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jurgenappelo's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely the best book I ever read about being an all-round professional book author.
whatsmacksaid's review against another edition
5.0
A comprehensive reference book related to the practicalities of just about every aspect of publishing. I'm sure I'll be returning to it more than once in the coming years.
thetalldwarf's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
4.5
This is a bit out of date, by 8 years, but there is still some valuable information in here in regards to the publishing industry, self-publishing, and basic social media use. I would like to see an updated edition that includes TikTok and Instagram, but it doesn’t look like one exists yet.
celestialviolence's review against another edition
5.0
Definitely one of the more realistic and helpful books I've read on the subject.
robertlslater's review against another edition
4.0
More great advice from the man who helped me get my awesome cover art. Thanks for the free marketing phone call.
chloegraham's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
Book is ten years old so stuff is outdated, though the general idea of what they’re discussing is pretty solid.
While trying to be lighthearted and funny the authors ended up being racist.
While trying to be lighthearted and funny the authors ended up being racist.
julielbrownwrites's review against another edition
5.0
The title of this book speaks for itself. For unpublished authors, this book provides a step-by-step guide from the germ of an idea for your book to what to do after it is published. You learn early on that there is so much more to achieving publishing nirvana than “writing a book.” The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published covers everything: the importance of social media, writing your book, writing the book proposal, finding an agent, contract negotiation, working with your agent and publisher, and selling your book. This book states in detail what is involved and makes clear that if you are unwilling to put in the work, the likelihood of publishing a successful book is low.
The book is written in an easy-to-understand and often humorous manner. I found the anecdotes of writers who have successfully published their work enjoyable to read and motivating. Given all the information that is included in this book, the main point of the book may sometimes be overshadowed; you must write a good book. In the long run, everything else does not matter.
I read this book so that I would have a better understanding of the publishing process and what was in store for me. Still writing my book, I expect to return to The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published again and again as a reference.
I will let you know how it turns out.
The book is written in an easy-to-understand and often humorous manner. I found the anecdotes of writers who have successfully published their work enjoyable to read and motivating. Given all the information that is included in this book, the main point of the book may sometimes be overshadowed; you must write a good book. In the long run, everything else does not matter.
I read this book so that I would have a better understanding of the publishing process and what was in store for me. Still writing my book, I expect to return to The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published again and again as a reference.
I will let you know how it turns out.
taraswiger's review
4.0
Everything you could ever want to know about the publishing industry with super-helpful help!
PS. Yes, yes I am
PS. Yes, yes I am
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