The W&A Guide to Getting Published provides the would-be published author with expert knowledge on securing a book deal - from preparing a manuscript for submission, to finding an agent, from working with an Editor, to effective self-promotion. It considers all stages in the selling of your idea and manuscript and gives up-to-date information on how the publishing industry functions and how authors can best navigate its mysteries and complexities. n n Each chapter provides practical, how-to advice on what to do, where to seek additional help, what costs might be involved, cautionary dos and donts, and useful case studies. n n This guide considers all publishing formats (print, digital and audio) and markets (fiction, non-fiction, childrens and books for adults) to offer all-round support for the budding writer. n