Get Published - Get Published March 2004

Get Published March 2004

Item No. #WG0304

Phase 1: The Starting Line

10 Reasons to Write
By Michael Larsen
Writers, take heart. You've got the best career in the world, and now's the best time to take charge of it.

Like a Virgin
By Kathryn S. Brogan
New York editor Marcela Landres describes why publishing an author's first book is her favorite job.

Fiction Writers: Give Editors What They Want
By David Wilson
Sounds simple, right? Find out what it really takes to get your manuscript into an editor's hands (and not in the slush pile).

Nonfiction Writers: What Editors Expect From You
By Judy Mandell
Nonfiction writing is the hottest market around. These editors explain why it's ideal for new writers.

Evergreens, Ever Read
By Andrea King Collier
Stories on health, family life, careers and holidays are staples of women's and lifestyle magazines. With a fresh twist on a recurring theme, you can break into magazine writing.

Sleuthing for Genre
By G. Miki Hayden
Does your story simmer with desire? Or shudder with terror? Before you hunt for a publisher, you need to be sure which kind of tale you're telling.

Spice Up Your Story
By Eric Freedman
Just-the-facts reporting can be boring. Follow these tips to make your personality profiles come to life.

Phase 2: Set your Pace

Copyright Basics
By Amy Cook
Do you have the right protection for your writing? Do you understand recent revisions in copyright law? You will after reading this expert overview.

Personal Touch
By Kathryn S. Brogan
Who'd believe that The Atlantic Monthly's senior editor reviews submissions personally? We didn't until this interview with C. Michael Curtis.

Ready for Print?
By Marcia Yudkin
Take this quiz, then rate your knowledge of today's publishing business.

9 Habits of Frequently Published Authors
By Stephen Blake Mettee
Published writers aren't all alike, but they have much in common. These nine traits could be the secrets to their success—put them to work for you, too.

Pack a Punch Into Your Pitch
By Bonnie Hearn Hill
Sometimes a standard query just doesn't fit the bill. This novelist revamped an old formula into an attention-grabbing sales sheet. She shows you how.

Show Me the Money
By Lynn Wasnak
Every writer wonders what to charge. Reduce the guesswork with the results from this survey on setting rates for writing, editing and more.

Make Each Minute Pay
By John N. Frank
You've no time to lose adopting this author's strategies for making productive use of your writing time.

They Did It, So Can You
By Jack Clemens
These three first-time novelists will inspire you to pursue your dreams.

Phase 3: Going the distance

Yes, You Can
By Coleen Armstrong
Sure, the writing market is tough. But New York agent Daniel Greenberg promises there's plenty of demand for fresh new talent.

No-Wait Publishing
By Dan Poynter
The number of authors achieving success through self-publishing keeps growing. Could it be right for you?

Meet Jim Black
By Christine Mersch
It all started as a little book to share with friends. Now this Texan has an agent, a publisher and a book contract.

Super Markets
By Jane Friedman & Maria Witte
A short, sweet sampling of markets ripe for new writers.

Parting thoughts

When Pesky Pays Off
By Joan Mazza
If you write (and publish) your work, will anyone buy it? Only if you promote your book every chance you get. You might even enjoy it.