There are plenty of books on how to write, but few until now on how to get your book published. This book, written by a publisher, also draws on her research and interviews with fellow publishers and with agents. It details every stage in the process, from writing a proposal, through finding an editor and hooking a publisher. It even covers self-publishing, understanding contracts and increasing your sales. It covers various genres including fiction, non-fiction, children's books and poetry. Rachael Stock has worked in publishing for 15 years, getting her first commissioning job at the very early age of 24. She has worked for three major publishing houses, and has commissioned books in health, lifestyle, popular psychology, personal development, sport, business and careers. Her biggest success is 'Rules of Work" the behavioural guide to success - an international best-seller published by Prentice Hall Business (part of Pearson). She's equally proud however of another Pearson publication - the charity book "Get Ahead, Give A Damn" - that raised GBP 30,000 to help those without a home or a job get back into work. Though she is now gamekeeper and poacher, Rachael previously resisted the urge to write a book, always suspecting it was easier to scribble all over other people's. She now knows it is. Contents of the book are: how books are commissioned - an insider's guide to the process of publishing; how publishers and authors make money - an insider's guide to the financial side of publishing; choosing the right publisher for you - how to find the most appropriate company to approach; agents - how to decide if you need one, finding a good one and the real truth about publishers and agents; writing a winning proposal - how to write what they want to read; sending it in and following it up - how to make your submission, guard your idea and chase it up; negotiating a contract - how to get a handle on the basics and get a good deal; working with your publisher - how to make sure it all goes smoothly after the contract is done; dealing with rejection - how to learn from the knock backs; and self publishing - how to publish your own book (with or without help).

The Insider's Guide to Getting Your Book Published

Politics & Social Sciences

Rachael Stock

Social Sciences

White Ladder

&nbsp; , Fully updated for 2023, the bestselling original baby names book now has over 8,000 names inside. From each state's most popular names and trends for 2023 to tips about initials, last names and nicknames, Baby Names 2023 includes everything parents-to-be need to know to pick the perfect name for their baby,

Baby Names 2023 (US)

Parenting & Relationships

Turner, Eleanor

Parenting

'Bound to be a number two bestseller!' - Lou Crapper A fiendishly difficult collection of logic puzzles for squatting sleuths everywhere. Join Detective Poupe and pit your wits against a slew of dastardly villains to discover: WHO DID THE POO? WHERE DID THEY DO IT? WHAT HAD THEY EATEN?? It's the ultimate poodunnit.

Turdle: Solve the cr*p out of these lavatorial logic puzzles

Humor & Entertainment

Dump, Ivana

Puzzles & Games

Surviving the Terrible Teens: How to have a teenager and stay sane

Mann, Dr. Sandi

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Worrying affects a growing amount of the population in various forms including chronic anxiety to panic attacks. This book explores this issue in great depth -explaining exactly what anxiety is and why it has such a hold over us, and allows readers to rebuild their confidence and set realistic goals for themselves. This guide is written from the point of view of someone who has experienced first-hand what an anxiety attack feels like. It contains many practical techniques that will help people to control their emotions rather than let their emotions take control of them and case studies and quotes from both sufferers and professionals. Author, Caroline Carr, is an experienced life coach and is also the author of Living With the Black Dog, the `sister title' to this book which deals with depression.

How Not to Worry: How to stop anxiety spoiling your life

Carr, Caroline

We all know the benefits of eating fruit and vegetables every day. But how are you supposed to get your kids to eat the recommended five portions? Or even one or two for that matter? And what exactly is 5-a-day for babies and children? The answer is in this book. 5-a-day For Kids Made Easy gives you easy ways of making your children eat healthily and eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, with no whining or complaining from those fussy eaters. They won't even know they're eating them. With simple methods and meal planners, and over 100 practical family recipes, you'll be safe in the knowledge your kids are getting the vitamins and goodness they need, with minimum fuss. Ideal for busy parents, everything is quick and easy to prepare - from lunch boxes and snacks to main meals, party food and eating on holiday. And don't worry, you don't have to spend a fortune to prepare healthy food your kids will love!

5-a-day For Kids Made Easy: Quick and easy recipes and tips to feed your child more fruit and vegetables and convert fussy eaters

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Bali, Karen

Child, Sally

Special Diet

Pregnancy for Beginners: A guide to having the pregnancy you want

JAY, RONI.

Menopause: The Guide for Real Women

Living with someone who is depressed is one of the loneliest feelings in the world. You're trapped with someone you know you love, and yet the only side of them you see makes you miserable and confused. There's plenty of help out there for your partner, but what about you? How do you cope? When Caroline Carr's partner of 20 years became depressed, it was a shock. But slowly she learnt the techniques she needed to cope without being dragged down herself, and was inspired to write this book. From her own experience and from talking to others in the same boat, she imparts advice and support on: - how to look after yourself and the rest of your family - how to support your partner - understanding depression and how it affects you - strategies to get you through - where to get help Caroline's very honest account of her relationship will show you how she coped, and how you can cope too.

Living with Depression: How to cope when your partner is depressed

Mental Health

You're having a baby! Or at least your partner is which means you are too. Not literally of course, but you'll be in the middle of nine months of flying hormones, back rubs, and excitement, anticipation and nervousness the like of which you've never experienced before. 
You're in for the ride of your life. And you're going to be a dad. Fatherhood is just around the corner and it's ace – but are you ready? 
Most pregnancy books are for the mother but this one is just for you, the new father. We guide you through nine months of joy, excitement, fear, lots of big words, and an expanding so that you emerge from this emotional rollercoaster ready for anything your newborn baby will throw at you (which will either be sick, or regurgitated milk). From how your baby grows month by month to how to support your partner (it's the little things that count, we tell ourselves), international bestseller Pregnancy for Men is your survival guide to the whole nine months.

Pregnancy For Men: The whole nine months

Woods, Mark

Women's Health

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