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This guide concentrates on the details of presenting an idea to a publisher and maximizing the chances of success, giving little if any attention to the actual process of writing. It also offers specific advice on controlling the project, negotiating contracts, marketing, and self-publishing. Brown is a much-published nonfiction author, and a former editor for Business Week . Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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In Publishing Confidential, best-selling author Paul B. Brown guides you step by step through the otherwise difficult process of getting a publisher to say "Yes." He does it with real-life examples, including a fully annotated sample proposal so you know what to include (and what to leave out), and practical advice about reaching the right editors and agents. Plus, you'll learn valuable lessons about contract language and negotiations, and how to become an integral part of your publisher's marketing efforts.
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