Jill Ronsley, Ian Stanbury

10 Steps to Publish and Succeed

How to Put Your Best Book Forward

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

First Place! Writer's Digest 22nd Annual Self-Published Book Awards (2014) 10 Steps to Publish & Succeed shows you not only WHAT you need to know, but also WHY and HOW to do it. "I recommend 10 Steps to Publish and Succeed: How to Put Your Best Book Forward to authors and publishers who want a formula for selling more of their books, profitably." ¿Brian Jud, Executive Director of APSS and the author of How to Make Real Money Selling Booksand Beyond the Bookstore A comprehensive no-fluff guide to help writers, self-publishers and small presses navigate the paths and avoid the pitfalls of print and e-book publishing. This book is organized and formatted to help you find the information you need at a glance, with short tips and relevant anecdotes that round out the reading experience. Benefit from cutting-edge ideas, proven advice and clear dos and don'ts to put your best book forward and realize your publishing dreams. Perfect Your Book ¿ Publishing Basics ¿ Editing & Proofreading ¿ Cover & Interior Design ¿ Photos & Illustrations Publish & Publicize ¿ Print-on-Demand, Offset Printing & E-books ¿ Marketing & Promotion ¿ Reviews, Contests & Awards "Jill Ronsley¿book designer, editor and publisher¿brings a wealth of experience to her readers. She covers all the essentials needed to take your book from a draft document to the final proof stage, and all the way to publishing success. 10 Steps to Publish and Succeed has it all, and the presentation is clear, straightforward and contemporary. Whether you want to take your ideas to a printed book or an ebook, all the steps are provided in this easy-to-read book, with many examples taken from the author's own career in publishing." ¿Stephen Aitken, Senior Editor, Biodiversity; Membership Chair, Picture Book Artists Association

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Blue Star Press Inc
• Seitenzahl: 138
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. August 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 212g
• ISBN-13: 9780973995213
• ISBN-10: 0973995211
• Artikelnr.: 39549907

Autorenporträt

More than fifteen years as an editor, book designer and ebook creator have given Jill Ronsley a broad knowledge of the publishing industry. She works with both new and experienced writers and publishers on a wide variety of projects. Her clients' books and ebooks have won awards and accolades, and she is thrilled with their success. Jill's clients include the American Cancer Society, Rowman & Littlefield, Northfield Publishing (Moody Press), Guernica Editions and John Catt Educational. She has edited books published by HarperCollins and worked for the editor-in-chief of two Toronto lifestyle magazines, La Dolce Vita and City Life. Her clients come from around the world. She was the editor-in-chief of the Blue Review, a monthly online magazine for children's writers, for which she wrote two educational columns. She was awarded Best Book Editor 2005 from the Editors and Preditors Readers Poll (out of over 100 nominees) and has been a judge in writing and book competitions. She was on the board of Boost4Writers, one of the first major online critique programs for children's writers, with an international membership. Jill is a trusted resource for writers and publishers. A presenter at the Muse Online Writers Conference in 2009 and 2010, she has published articles on writing, editing, book design and self-publishing. She presents at events, conducts workshops and teaches writing, offering motivation, inspiration and direction. Her book, 10 Steps to Publish and Succeed, won first place in the Writer's Digest Annual Awards in 2014.