This is a straightforward, informative book for hopeful and struggling authors who are still confused about the process of publishing. Whether you write fiction, nonfiction, children's books, poetry or memoirs, this book is for you. You'll learn your way around the publishing industry, how to locate and approach publishers and agents, how to write a book proposal, the process of self-publishing, the necessity and art of developing a platform, how to target your audience, how to build promotion into your novel, how to develop a marketing plan and much more.
Patricia Fry is the author of 35 books (and counting), including "Publish Your Book, Proven Strategies and Resources for the Enterprising Author," "Promote Your Book, Over 250 Proven, Low-Cost Tips and Techniques for the Enterprising Author," and "Catscapades, True Cat Tales." She started her writing career in 1973 and had her first book published by a New York publisher five years later. She established her own publishing company, Matilija Press, in 1983, before it was fashionable or even convenient.
Patricia supported herself for many years by writing magazine articles, and currently spends most of her time working with other authors on their projects. She is the executive director of SPAWN (Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network), a networking organization for anyone interested in or involved in publishing.
Her interests, outside of writing and publishing, include grandchildren, her kitty cats, needlework, gardening and her daily meditation walk.
