Patrica Anderson presents...Writing for publication:
An information series for emerging book authors
Getting published takes more than just a good idea--new book authors must also acquire professional writing skills and knowledge about their endeavor. I have written a series of articles on various aspects of the psychology, craft, and business of writing for publication--including information on the writing life, contemporary style, literary agents, editors and editing, publishing, and the book trade. These articles, listed below, are now permanently available on this website to assist my clients and interested visitors.
Please check back for new additions to the list. NOTE: Written permission is required to quote or reprint.
Agents, editors & publishers
- A Is for Agent--A Primer for Writers Seeking Representation
- Meet Your Destiny--What Writers Should Know about Editing and Editors
- How to Be Rejected by Agents & Publishers
- Book Editing--More than Meets the Eye
Book marketing & promotion
Publishing & the book trade
- American and Canadian Publishers--Myths versus Facts
- Book Trade Trends--Hot and Not So
- Self-Publishing--New Options for Writers
- Markets for the Millennium--Saleable Topics for the 21st Century
- Better Books through Collaboration--Notes on the Process of Getting Published
- From First Growth to Maturity--Developing a Publishable Manuscript
- Reflections on Getting Published in a Changed World
- Chicken Soup for You--A Unique Publication Opportunity
Writing life & style
- Writing from a Success Model
- Your First Book--A Quick Guide to Effective Scholarly & Professional Writing
- Writing for Therapy Versus Writing for Publication--Part 1
- Writing for Therapy Versus Writing for Publication--Part 2
- Novel Writing--Techniques and Traps
- Writing Romance with a Passion
- The "3 Rs" of Getting Published--Reading, Writing, and Revising
- Copyright and You--FAQs about Protecting Creative Work
- 'Tis the Season--Twelve Gifts for Writers
- Good Manuscript Housekeeping--10 Tips for Immaculate Prose
- Summer Reading for Writers--Some Personal Favorites
To be continued...
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