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A Crash Course in Publishing Success
Author 101: Bestselling Book Proposals
The Insider’s Guide to Selling Your Work
By Rick Frishman and Robyn Freedman Spizman
>>> WHAT’S THE STORY
Think you can’t be an author? Think again. Take it from a publishing professional, everyone has a “book idea,” whether they are a fitness trainer, single mom,
businessman, or three-ring circus leader. But how do you transform those ideas into reality—an actual book? Writing a killer book proposal just may be the hardest part of getting your
book published. Pulling this off with panache requires more than writing talent, an intriguing manuscript, and the desire to become a best selling published author. Aspiring authors need
insider’s advice! They deserve specific knowledge of how to craft book proposals and to get their proposals into the right hands now!
Long-time publishing industry insiders and nationally known author team Rick Frishman and Robyn Freedman Spizman will release Author 101: Bestselling
Book Proposals: The Insider’s Guide to Selling Your Work (Adams Media; Trade Paperback Original; November 2005) as the first volume of a new series of how-to guides designed to navigate
novice writers through the crowded publishing marketplace. The guides reveal a crash course to educate authors on how to produce a winning book proposal—from idea conception to effective
marketing strategy development and tips from the pros who know the literary business—inside and out!
>>> WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOUR AUDIENCE?
Author 101: Bestselling Book Proposals: The Insider’s Guide to Selling Your Work teaches:
The inside scoop on what published authors know
- First time errors that most new authors make
- What editors wish authors knew
- Book titles that grab an editor’s attention
- Techniques to promote the book and increase sales
- How to find and work with an agent
Best of all, the innovative series kicks off with the Author 101 “Get Published, Get Publicized” contest to give readers a unique opportunity to become published authors. One aspiring
author will win a book-publishing contract and $20,000 in publicity! See the attached information for complete details—details on how you could be the winner!
IT’S TRUE!
The American Association of Publishers and Publishers Weekly report as many as150,000 new titles are published annually in the United States. Yet 90 percent of the half-million
books written every year remain unpublished. Most unpublished writers are desperate for guidance and Author 101 arrives to the rescue.
The authors share insights from industry experts—from the top…like agent John Willig of Literary Services, Incorporated: John Willig says that over 80 per cent of the books publishers sell
are brought to them by literary agents. “The value of working with an agent is that agents have reputation, access, and can get to the right editors and publishers.”
>>> WHO ARE THE AUTHORS?
RICK FRISHMAN, president of Planned Television Arts since 1982, is the driving force behind PTA's exceptional growth. He has remained one of the most powerful and energetic publicists in the
media industry. Rick continues to work with many of the top editors, agents and publishers in America. He lives in New York City.
ROBYN FREEDMAN SPIZMAN is an award-winning author of dozens of inspirational and educational nonfiction books. In addition to writing,
media reporting and speaking, she is cofounder of The Spizman Agency, a highly successful public relations firm that specializes in book publicity. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
See www.author101.com to learn more about the authors and this helpful book series!
MEDIA INQUIRIES: Contact Gene Molter at gene.molter@adamsmedia.com or 508.427.6760 to schedule an interview with Rick Frishman and Robyn
Freedman Spizman. Both authors are available nationwide by arrangement and via telephone. Visit www.author101.com for more information.
Author 101: Bestselling Book Proposals: The Insider’s Guide to Selling Your Work
by Rick Frishman and Robyn Freedman Spizman
November 2005; Adams Media, a division of F+W Publications
$12.95; Trade Paperback Original; ISBN: 1-59337-412-7
www.adamsmedia.com
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, F+W employs 1,000 employees worldwide and operates offices in Devon (England), Boston, Denver, New York City, Savannah, and Iola (Wisconsin). The Company’s
publishing targets hobbyists and enthusiasts in categories such as writing, fine art, genealogy, crafts, antiques, various collectibles, coins, stamps, and the outdoors. F+W publishes nearly 60
magazines, and has an equally deep book publishing program across 15 different imprints in complementary, special interest fields. In addition, the company owns and operates conference and book
clubs across the U.S. and the U.K.
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