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Author 101.


Author 101

Rick Frishman & Robyn Spizman

Adams Media Corporation

57 Littlefield Street, 2nd floor, Avon, MA 02322

www.adamsmedia.com

1593374127 $12.95 1-800-872-5627

The collaboration of publicist pub·li·cist  
n.
One who publicizes, especially a press or publicity agent.


publicist
Noun

a person, such as a press agent or journalist, who publicizes something

publicist
 Rick Frishman and award-winning author Robyn Freedman freed·man  
n.
A man who has been freed from slavery.


freedman
Noun

pl -men History a man freed from slavery

Noun 1.
 Spizman, Author 101: Bestselling Book Proposals is a true "insider's guide" for authors seeking to sell what they write in today's complex and competitive publishing marketplace. A "great idea" for a book is not enough; to get publishers to take notice, prospective authors need a top-quality book proposal. Author 101 covers the basics of query letters and formulating proposals, and delves Delves is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated a short distance to the south of Consett.  in-depth about specific details such as promotion plans, discerning dis·cern·ing  
adj.
Exhibiting keen insight and good judgment; perceptive.



dis·cerning·ly adv.
 the market for one's book, and perhaps most valuably, what agents and publishers hate the most (including "writers who say how much they liked other books", "writers who call constantly, are demanding, and don't hang up", and "writers who constantly tinker"). A "must-read", no-nonsense primer prim·er
n.
A segment of DNA or RNA that is complementary to a given DNA sequence and that is needed to initiate replication by DNA polymerase.
 for publishing success and professional conduct, with the absolute highest recommendation for novice writers.
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Title Annotation:Author 101 Bestselling Book Proposals: The Insider's Guide to Selling Your Work
Publication:The Bookwatch
Article Type:Book Review
Date:Mar 1, 2006
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