The Pursuit of Publishing outlines the kinds of book publishing, from commercial publishing through subsidy, vanity, and self-publishing. It summarizes what an aspiring author should know in order to ask the right questions. It is a concise starting point plus an annotated list of key resources for aspiring writers seeking book publication. The author is a writer, editor, consultant, and independent publisher. He is a board member of Northern California Publishers & Authors and of the Sacramento Branch of the California Writers Club.
CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. The writer’s dilemma
3. How to pursue commercial publication
4. Self-publishing
5. Subsidy and vanity publishing
6. Comments and examples
7. Sources and resources
Basic homework
Hit the books
Magazines for writers
Trade periodicals and review venues
Writers’ organizations
Writers’ conferences, workshops, and contests...More >< Less