Finding Your Path to Publication - A Step-by-Step Guide

The road to publishing is paved with good intentions...and horror stories of authors who had to learn the hard way.

For the emerging author, the publishing world can be overwhelming. You've written the book, and you're ready to share it with the world, but don't know where to start. Traditional, independent press, hybrid, self-publishing, and online social platforms-all are valid publishing paths. The question is, which one is right for you?

Finding Your Path to Publication is an introduction to an industry that remains a mystery to those on the outside. Learn how each publishing option works, what to expect from the process start to finish, how to identify red flags, and avoid common pitfalls. With statistics, examples, and helpful resources compiled by an industry insider who's been down a few of these paths, this is your roadmap to decide which path you'd like to explore, and where to begin your author journey.

About the author

Judy Penz Sheluk is the author of the Glass Dolphin Mystery and Marketville Mystery series. Her short stories can be found in several collections, including The Best Laid Plans: 21 Stories of Mystery & Suspense, which she also edited. Judy is a member of Sisters in Crime, International Thriller Writers, the Short Mystery Fiction Society, and Crime Writers of Canada, where she serves on the Board of Directors. Find her at www.judypenzsheluk.com.

Product details

• Authors: Judy Penz Sheluk, Judy Penz Sheluk
• Publisher: Harper Collins
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.05.2023
• EAN: 9781989495551
• ISBN: 978-1-989495-55-1
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 435 g
• Series: Step-By-Step Guides
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures; Press & journalism, Writing & editing guides, Writing and editing guides, Publishing industry and journalism, Publishing industry & book trade, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Writing / Authorship