Halftitle; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; 1. The Beginning; 2. Researching; 3. Tools of the Trade; 4. Writing Groups; 5. The Rules of Writing; 6. Writing a Novel; 7. Writing Nonfiction; 8. Editing Your Work; 9. Presentation of the Manuscript; 10. Copyright Information; 11. Literary Agents; 12. The Book Proposal; 13. The Query Letter; 14. The Literary Agency Agreement; 15. The Book Publishing Contract; 16. The Collaboration Agreement; 17. Getting Published; 18. Self-Publishing; 19. Ethics and Legal Concerns; Resources; Glossary; Index; Alsworth.

All writers yearn for success and recognition. And now we are entering a golden era in which self-publishers are in the driver's seat. In The Author's Toolkit, aspiring authors, students, and even established writers will find the resources they need to achieve their goals and avoid common writer pitfalls. Updated and expanded to cover the changes in copyright fees and registration, the newest developments in electronic publishing, the growth of ebooks and print on demand, and tips for using social media for promotion and community, this detailed guide offers advice on every step of the writin.