Seattle Writes: Publishing
Librarians at The Seattle Public Library present a selection of books, online resources, and Seattle Writes recordings for writers ready to publish their work via either traditional publishing or self publishing. (September 2022)
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The Business of Being A Writer
"Friedman's 20-plus years in the industry ... create an invaluable compendium of practical advice with encouragement for aspiring and seasoned writers alike." - Library Journal
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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How to Publish an Ebook: Resources for Authors
This regularly updated website includes information on how to publish an ebook, choosing ebook retailers and distributors, advertising and marketing, and more.
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Guide to Literary Agents
This yearly publication provides in-depth information on finding and working with an agent.
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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The Poets & Writers Complete Guide to Being A Writer
"A book of benefit to well-practiced as well as novice writers, full of useful advice, pointers, and prompts." - Kirkus Reviews
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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Before and After the Book Deal
"Maum covers just about everything a first-time author needs to know: how to make time to write, learn to revise, deal with rejection, find an agent, choose a publisher, and juggle the many tasks involved in promotion." - Kirkus Reviews
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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Welcome to the Writer's Life
"Perhach mines her personal and professional experience ... to create a kind of freshman orientation for writers." - Library Journal
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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The Last Draft
"Novelist and memoirist Scofield brings her experience as a writer and teacher to a practical, encouraging manual focused on revision." - Kirkus Reviews
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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Writing Without Rules
Somers "includes strategies and opinions on crafting plot and dialog, revising, working with an agent, and the pros and cons of self-publishing." - Library Journal
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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The Book Bible
"Shapiro offers a soup-to-nuts survey of how to get published in this accessible assemblage of publishing principles. ... Shapiro lays out the basics, organizing her program by the type of book--nonfiction, poetry, fiction, children's books." - Publishers Weekly
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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The Byline Bible
"In clear, energetic, and forthright language, writer and teacher Shapiro provides a nuts-and-bolts guide to getting a piece of nonfiction writing published, whether in print or online." - Publishers Weekly
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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