Getting Published in the 21st Century

I know there are quite a few readers of I Believe in Story who have dreams of one day being a published author. There is no set pathway to being published and it's difficult to read through all the advice columns and decide what will be the most effective for yourself as an author. It can also be time consuming to click through numerous websites and blogs to find what you're looking for. I want to share a great resource that will help writers at any stage of his/her career.

Carly Watters, a literary agent at P.S. Literary Agency, has put together an ebook of her best blog content (and some new articles as well) that covers everything you want to know about publishing a book in the 21st century. I've read the book myself and it's filled with useful information like writing tips, self-editing checklists, best querying practices, and catching the attention of literary agents. Carly's book is applicable whether you write nonfiction or fiction in any category.

The official description:

From Literary Agent Carly Watters comes Getting Published in the 21st Century, an ebook of Writer’s Digest award-winning blog content and new material primed to help writers get published.

It has never been more difficult to get traditionally published than it is right now. But with the right tools, and industry insider tips, Carly will show you how it’s possible for you.

Getting Published in the 21st Century will share with you: 

•  How to begin your book and why you’ve probably been starting in the wrong spot
•  10 self-editing tips that will transform your manuscript
•  Carly’s 9 ways to write smarter, not harder
•  5 tips to make your query letter stand out (from someone who reads over 800 a month!)
•  The top 7 reasons why agents stop reading your manuscript
•  What agents are looking for in a client
•  12 ways to create an author community

Whatever question you have about crafting your novel and how to get it published, Getting Published in the 21st Century has the answers.

The ebook is only $2.99 and if you purchase it from Smashwords before November 5th you can get 50% off with the coupon code YT68T. You can purchase the book here (or click the book cover above). At the link, you can also view a sample including the full table of contents.