The secrets of the industry are revealed in this book, including how to effectively approach the publisher, overcome editor"s built-in resistance to new writers, and present yourself as a professional. You will learn the essentials about copyrights, photographs, literary services, finding and working with agents, proper mailing procedures, and much more. The author also describes step-by-step how to create irresistible query letters, book proposals, and manuscripts, along with providing many examples of each.