"A step-by-step guide to writing and publishing your book"--Cover.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary
"Have you ever wanted to write a book but didn't even know how to begin?"--Back cover.
Contents
First comes the idea -- Researching -- Tools of the trade -- Writing groups -- The rules of writing -- Writing fiction -- Writing nonfiction -- Editing principles -- Presentation of the manuscript -- Copyright information -- Literary agents -- The book proposal -- The query letter -- The literary agency agreement -- The book publishing conract -- The collaboration agreement -- Getting published -- Self-publishing -- Ethic and legal concerns.