The most difficult part of the writing process is often not the actual creation of a readable manuscript, but the difficulty in persuading any literary agent or publisher to even read it. And, much more importantly, to accept it and issue a contract to the author. You've probably never heard of Peter Stuart Smith, but he's a best-selling author who writes under several different noms de plume. He's had over 30 books published by five major British publishers, with best-selling books on both sides of the Atlantic, and with sales to some 15 foreign publishing houses. In this short book he takes you through the entire process of writing, editing and then getting your novel accepted for commercial publication.
The book includes a section on Kindle publishing as well as an analysis of the future of conventional commercial publishing in the light of the ebook revolution. Does any author these days actually need either a literary agent or a publisher to be successful? The answer may come as a surprise. This book shows you how to maximize your chances of an agent or publisher accepting your work and, just as importantly, how to go the do-it-yourself route, which can often be far more profitable. This book is essential reading for any would-be author.