Embree Mary. The Author's Toolkit: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing and Publishing Your Book

Third Edition. — Allworth Press, 2010. — 113 pages. — ISBN: 978-1-58115-776-5.Every author yearns for wealth and fame. Aspiring authors, students, writing teachers, and even established authors will be able to get the job done with the Toolkit. Updated and expanded to cover the newest developments in electronic publishing, the growth of self-publishing and print-on-demand, new online copyright registration procedures, effective use of social media for promotion and community, and more. This handy guide offers coaching for every step of the writing and publishing process. Insights are given for writing fiction and nonfiction: nurturing beginning ideas; making full use of resources for planning and research; organizing a plot; delineating characters; avoiding writer pitfalls; following proper writing and editing principles; finding the “hook” to attract publisher interest; creating a manuscript with a professional presentation; seeking literary agents; understanding contracts; publishing electronically; and promoting and marketing a finished book. Written in a concise, easy-to-follow style, this guide also offers a treasure chest of resources for writers seeking professional advice. No one intending to become a published author can afford to be without the tools offered in this volume.First Comes the Idea
Researching
Tools of the Trade
Writing Groups
The Rules of Writing
Writing Fiction
Writing Nonfiction
Editing Principles
Presentation ofthe Manuscript
Copyright Information
Literary Agents
The Book Proposal
The Query Letter
The Literary Agency Agreement
The Book Publishing Contract
The Collaboration Agreement
Getting Published
Self-Publishing
Ethics and Legal Concerns