14 September 2020
Hilary Mantel will not win a third Booker prize with the final novel in her Thomas Cromwell trilogy, after American writers made a near clean sweep of this year's shortlist.
The Business of Publishing
Everything to do with the business side of authorship, including books on money, contracts and the legal side of being an author, as well as books on publishing.
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The Business of Writing (Writers' guides)Gordon Wells Allison & Busby Detailed advice for all would-be professional writers about the business aspects of writing, including marketing and money. The Business of Publishing |
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Understanding Publishers' ContractsMichael Legat Robert Hale Ltd An essential part of any author’s reference library, this practical book covers publishers’ contracts from the author’s point of view, including illustrated book contracts and both US and UK contracts. More The Business of Publishing |
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The Copyright Permission & Libel Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide for Writers, Editors, and Publishers (Wiley Books for Writers)Lloyd J. Jassin, Steven C. Schechter Wiley A practical American guide which contains a library of sample forms and permission letters. ‘Deserves a place on the desk of all writers’ is the distinguished editor Sol Stein’s verdict. The Business of Publishing |
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Writing for a Living (Writing Handbooks)Michael Legat A & C Black Publishers Ltd This useful book covers the business side of writing, and is invaluable for those who make their living as professional writers, or would like to do so. More The Business of Publishing |
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Inside Book Publishing (Career Builders Guides)Giles Clark Routledge Thorough guide produced essentially for people interested in a career in publishing, which gives the reader a great deal of useful information about how publishing works from a UK perspective. A good general guide to publishing, focusing on the UK scene but relevant internationally. Covers the whole field in a thorough, fairly demanding but quite comprehensible way. Our reviewer said: 'Inside Book Publishing provides an excellent introduction to anyone with a professional interest in publishing. It is the most clear and specific guide to publishing I have ever read.' The Business of Publishing |
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The Writer's Legal Guide (2nd ed)Tad Crawford Allworth Press,U.S. Large and totally comprehensive American legal guide for published authors and all writers, described by Publishers’ Weekly as ‘an indispensable handbook for anyone who writes’. The Business of Publishing |
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Writers Guide to Copyright and Law 2nd Edition: Get Your Full Financial Reward and Steer Clear of Legal Pitfalls (How to books)Helen Shay How To Books Clear advice on these areas from a UK perspective, written by a solicitor. The Business of Publishing |