The Little Guide to Getting Your Book Published
Foreword: A Detailed Road Map
Preface: Helping Authors Get Their Book Published
Introduction: How to Use This Book
Part I: Getting Started
Chapter 1: Starting with a Purpose
Chapter 2: Understanding the Difference between a Book, Textbook, and Monograph?
Chapter 3: Defining Your Idea or Topic
Chapter 4: Developing a Title and Summary
Chapter 5: Defining Your Ideal Reader or Customer
Chapter 6: Deciding on Sole or Co-Authorship
Part II: Writing Your Manuscript
Chapter 7: Developing a Plan
Chapter 8: Developing a Timeline
Chapter 9: Understanding the Parts of the Book
Chapter 10: Creating Chapter Outlines
Chapter 11: Writing Your First Draft
Chapter 12: Adding Tables and Figures
Chapter 13: Keeping Track of Sources and References
Chapter 14: Editing Your Work
Chapter 15: Getting Feedback from Reviewers
Chapter 16: Finalizing Your Manuscript
Part III: Selecting a Book Publishing Model
Chapter 17: Understanding Book Publishing
Chapter 18: Considering Self-Publishing
Chapter 19: Finding a Publisher
Chapter 20: Finding an Agent
Chapter 21: Creating a Book Proposal and Query Letter
Chapter 22: Getting Endorsements for Your Book
Chapter 23: Signing a Contract: Success!
Part IV: Getting Published
Chapter 24: Submitting Your Manuscript
Chapter 25: Understanding a Publisher’s Review and Addressing Revisions
Chapter 26: Accepted
Chapter 27: Envisioning a Cover Design
Chapter 28: Reviewing Page Proofs and the Final Steps
Part V: Your Published Book and the Importance of Marketing
Chapter 29: How a Publisher Markets and Promotes a Book
Chapter 30: What is an Author Promotional Platform and Why it Matters?
Chapter 31: Pursuing International Editions
Chapter 32: After Publication: Continuing the Journey
Appendix Sample Form: Publication Plan
Bibliography
Suggested Reading
Resources
Index