Great courses (DVD) #no. 2553

Jane Friedman, lecturer

With the new submission conveniences offered by the Internet, today's authors face unprecedented competition in the writing market. So, how does an aspiring author get published? This course lays out your best options for publication and leads you step by step toward achieving your goals

Rated TVPG

Mode of access: World Wide Web

Episode 1

Today's Book Publishing Landscape

Episode 2

Defining Your Fiction Genre

Episode 3

Categorizing Your Nonfiction Book

Episode 4

Researching Writers' Markets

Episode 5

What to Expect from a Literary Agent

Episode 6

Writing Your Query Letter

Episode 7

Writing Your Novel or Memoir Synopsis

Episode 8

The Importance of Author Platform

Episode 9

Researching and Planning Your Book Proposal

Episode 10

Writing an Effective Book Proposal

Episode 11

Submissions and Publishing Etiquette

Episode 12

Networking: From Writers' Conferences to Courses

Episode 13

Pitching Your Book

Episode 14

Avoiding Common Manuscript Pitfalls

Episode 15

Hiring a Professional Editor

Episode 16

How Writers Handle Rejection

Episode 17

Overcoming Obstacles to Writing

Episode 18

The Book Publishing Contract

Episode 19

Working Effectively with Your Publisher

Episode 20

Becoming a Bestselling Author

Episode 21

Career Marketing Strategies for Writers

Episode 22

The Self-Publishing Path: When and How

Episode 23

Principles of Self-Publishing Success

Episode 24

Beyond the Book: Sharing Ideas in the Digital Age