How to Succeed in Writing a Book : Contemporary Issues in Practice and Policy, Parts 1 & 2, Written Examination Revision Guide

This highly practical text is full of interesting tips and words of advice covering all stages in publishing including proposals, selection of authors, writing, editing, finding the right publisher, managing other authors, self discipline, marketing, and finance. "This is a 'how to do it' book for anyone considering writing a book. It helps inexperienced or frustrated authors realise where they may be going wrong. Learn how to write to be understood. Pick up tips from the authors of this book- who have all been in the writing and publishing business for a long time. Although, the book focuses on writing for health and social care, most of the information and guidance about getting published can be transferred to any kind of book or publication." - From the Preface. Cover 1 Title Page 2 Copyright Page 3 Contents 4 Preface 5 About the authors 6 1 Why write a book? 8 2 When and what to write 20 3 In what capacity will you be writing? 32 4 How to write a convincing book proposal 44 5 Choosing a publisher 56 6 Having a literary agent 64 7 Writing the book 70 8 Style 82 9 The publisher's side: editorial and production 98 10 The publisher's side: finance, marketing and promotion 110 11 Improving your writing technique 120 Index 126 Contemporary Issues in Practice and Policy, Parts 1&2, Written Examination Revision Guide Content: Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents Preface About the authors 1 Why write a book? 2 When and what to write 3 In what capacity will you be writing? 4 How to write a convincing book proposal 5 Choosing a publisher 6 Having a literary agent 7 Writing the book 8 Style 9 The publisher's side: editorial and production 10 The publisher's side: finance, marketing and promotion 11 Improving your writing technique Index