The Poets & Writers Guide to the Book Deal

Looking to publish your book?

This comprehensive guide provides an overview of how books are acquired, edited, and published, so that you can make informed decisions as you begin to navigate the path to publication.

Updated for 2024 and including three new articles, our guide to the book deal is the essential resource for understanding how the publication process works, including:

• An author’s perspective on the editorial process
• How to negotiate a publishing contract
• An overview of book advances
• The advantages of publishing with a university press
• How an agent sells your book
• How to write a nonfiction book proposal
• An introduction to hybrid publishing
• The author’s role in book jacket design 
• Advice from literary agents

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