Recommended Books

	A Highly Selective Sampler
	The Shortest Distance Between You and a Published Book This is the first, best book I recommend to clients and potential authors about the publishing process. It’s direct and inspiring, yet realistic. It covers all the basics, including proposal writing, getting an agent, and working with a publisher (or going solo). Plus, I was the editor for the book, so lots of my advice is reflected in the text.
	Thinking Like Your Editor: How to Write Great Serious Nonfiction–and Get It Published If you aspire to write a serious nonfiction book for a mainstream audience, this is a key resource you will turn to again and again. Susan Rabiner held senior editorial positions at major publishing houses and is now a literary agent representing leading experts, academics, and reporters. The book specifically addresses thesis-driven works and covers the craft of shaping a proposal to showcase a “big” idea; finding and develop a storyline or thread to pull the reader through; and how to work with an editor and publishing house.
	Publicize Your Book: An Insider’s Guide to Getting Your Book the Attention It Deserves Here’s a good starting point for planning your marketing efforts for a book or related product. It gives a veteran publishing person’s perspective on such things as: targeting audiences, publicity campaigns, interviewing tips, and dozens of creative suggestions to maximize your success.
	Putting Your Passion Into Print: Get Your Book Published Successfully! (Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published: How to Write) Arielle Eckstut is an agent with years of experience representing authors. She’s also an author who can identify with the challenges and satisfactions of publishing. The book is filled with anecdotes, examples, and information from publishing insiders. It’s the What’s To Expect When You’re Expecting of the how-to publishing guides.
	Get a Freelance Life: mediabistro.com’s Insider Guide to Freelance Writing There are many books on freelance writing and journalism. This is a good one-stop source that is relevant for beginners and experienced writers who are not freelance journalists by trade. Lots of solid tips on all the steps, including pitching stories, fees, writing secrets, and sources. It is a MediaBistro book; MediaBistro is the nation’s most connected, authoritative source for media professionals.
	Multiple Streams of Coaching Income If you are just starting to “build your platform,” develop a mailing list, and locate products to sell, such as ebooks and audios, this is a complete beginner’s guide. Andrea Lee is a leading consultant to business owners. She teaches you ways to spend less time making more income by using expertise and experience you already have. This guide is specific, and full of easy-to-implement ideas.