The Shortest Distance Between You and a Published Book

by Susan Page

This expert guide has put the dream of acquiring a publisher within reach for thousands of writers. Whether your book idea is a completed manuscript or still in the planning stages, The Shortest Distance Between You and a Published Book offers comprehensive, industry-savvy guidance on the steps to take to sell your book to a major publisher. Literary agents often advise their clients to read this book as their first step!





Susan Page is the author of several best-selling self-help books, and a veteran of the publishing industry. Here, she'll guide you step-by-step through the roadblocks that stall other writers, and help you toward a publishing strategy that gets results. You'll find in-depth information on the early steps to take, writing title ideas, developing winning book proposals, finding an agent, understanding publishing contracts, promoting your book, and more. Throughout the process, Page coaches you through both the emotional and practical obstacles you're likely to face. It's a must-read for anyone interested in a career as a published author.

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction

324 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 12, 1997

Reviews

[J. Hicks · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'd have given it a five if so much of the information hadn't been out-of-date. It's still a worthwhile read.

[Brooke · Rating 3 out of 5]

It would get a better rating if I were published. ha ha.

[C · Rating 3 out of 5]

A helpful guide but a little outdated. There are better books now that publishing's gone through a major shift.

[Denise · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to read this book for my creative writing program in college. Good information is provided, and it was easy to read.

[Susan Sepples · Rating 4 out of 5]

From Prince Memorial Library:
only 4?stars because a little dated but truly a helpful book on getting started in publishing- I renewed it twice at library

[Cindy Sikkema · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written for the writer who covets a traditional book deal, which doesn't necessarily describe myself, this book still held several nuggets well worth the time to dig up. Most notably in "Taming The Monsters" where Page discusses the difference between procrastination (and the accompanying flagellation) and 'acedia'--the idea of welcoming and embracing the downtime between creative spurts of action. Revolutionary, if it works, so I'll be giving it a try.

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

OK, I'll start with the caveat: This is a how-to book written by a woman who writes relationship books. That said, she KNOWS marketing. This is the best book -- about a bunch that I've read -- about how to write a nonfiction book proposal and how to market your writing. It's very well-organized and cuts right to the chase.

[Dave Cullen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of great advice in here. I learned a lot.

[Beverly · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book for any writer who is looking to publish a book.

[Leslie Monroe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still had good valid points. I loved the example proposal at the end. Was a good read and informative.