From the Book - Regular Print - First edition.
Chapter 1 In the Beginning is the Idea 7 --
Write a one-sentence description 9 --
Chapter 2 Researching 13 --
Reference books specific to your subject 17 --
Newspapers and magazines 17 --
Experts and other authors 18 --
Chapter 3 Rules of Writing 19 --
Write from the heart 21 --
If you would write, read 21 --
When in doubt, take it out! 22 --
Keep your writing clean and clear 23 --
Chapter 4 Editing Principles 30 --
Recommended reference books 31 --
Professional looking manuscript 32 --
Flow, continuity and transitions 40 --
Quotations and punctuation marks 42 --
Working with an editor 44 --
Chapter 5 A-Plus Presentation 47 --
Chapter 6 Copyright Information 52 --
History of copyright laws 53 --
Should you register your copyright? 53 --
Advantages of copyright registration 54 --
What a copyright is 54 --
Registering under a pseudonym or pen name 58 --
What cannot be copyrighted? 59 --
Is a notice of copyright required? 60 --
How to reach the Copyright Office 60 --
Chapter 7 Literary Agents 62 --
Do you need an agent? 63 --
How do agents get new clients? 65 --
How do you find an agent? 66 --
How do you choose the right agent? 67 --
What to watch out for 67 --
Chapter 8 Book Proposal 70 --
A book proposal is like a business plan 71 --
What makes a nonfiction book successful? 73 --
Book proposal contents page 75 --
IV. Market Potential 82 --
V. Competitive Works 84 --
Chapter 9 Query Letter 89 --
Chapter 10 Contracts 97 --
Part I. Literary Agency Agreement 98 --
Part II. Publishing Agreement 106 --
No agent? No publisher? No problem 111 --
Chapter 11 Ten Ways to Publish Your Book 113 --
1. Finding a book publisher 113 --
2. Co-publishing with an established publisher 114 --
3. Self-publishing a book the traditional way 114 --
4. Self-publishing using print-on-demand 115 --
5. Self-publishing a spiral-bound book 115 --
6. Creating a hand-crafted book 116 --
7. Publishing as E-mail on the Internet 116 --
8. Producing a book on a floppy disk or CD 116 --
9. Producing as an audiobook 116 --
10. Publishing as an E-Book (electronic book) 117 --
Chapter 12 Assemble Your Tools 120 --