Shapiro, Susan, 1961-

The book bible : how to sell your manuscript - no matter what genre - without going broke or insane / Susan Shapiro ; foreword by Ayesha Pande. - New York : Skyhorse Publishing, 2022. - xvii, 214 pages ; 23 cm

Includes index

Introduction
Nonfiction. Memoir/autobiography ; Biographies ; How-to books/self-help ; Nonfiction book proposals
Shorter books. Poetry ; Anthologizing ; Humor and graphics
Fictionalizing. Adult fiction ; Genre fiction
Children's lit. Picture books ; Middle-grade ; Young adult - Selling your book. Figuring out genre ; Querying literary agents

Hundreds of thousands of books come out every year worldwide, so why not yours? Shapiro reveals the best and fastest ways to break into a mainstream publishing house. Unlike most writing manuals that stick to only one genre, Shapiro maps out the rules of all the sought-after, sellable categories and explains the differences in making each kind of book. Shapiro includes information on crafting a winning proposal or cover letter to get your work considered. This valuable guide will teach both new and experienced scribes how to attain their dream of becoming a successful author. --
Adapted from back cover.

9781510762701 1510762701


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PN 161 / S529b 2022