PUBLISHER’S LETTER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
As promised, this issue explores more about book publishing and its related services. For those authors wanting the traditional route, you’ll want to secure a literary agent. Louisa Ermelino joins us after many years with Publishers Weekly as the reviews director and then the editor-at-large at the same trade publication with her article, “Finding a Literary Agent,” a practical approach. In addition, Printed Word Reviews has supplied a sample query letter as well as a current list of a few active agents interested in securing and representing authors, as well as a link to hundreds of agents across the country.
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The 1106 Design Difference by Michele DeFilippo Literary Agent Query Letter Example Finding a Literary Agent by Louisa Ermelino A Professional Book Designer’s Approach by Diana LaGuardia Finish Strong & Be in the Know: Fourth Quarter Financials Matter by Kevin Kamen Self-Publishing: 12 Steps to Consider When Self-publishing Your Book by Linda F. Radke
Next, I chose Diana La Guardia, an American magazine designer with an impressive résumé, to write an article from the designer’s perspective on how a designer should think about and work with an author on designing a book. I hope you gain a deeper understanding of what book designers go through in putting their best into your book presentation, and help you help them along in the process. Enjoy this article from a different vantage point from that which is so commonplace in book publishing instruction.
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You all know FORBES magazine’s famous 400 Richest Americans list. Kevin Kamen is FORBES’ multi-media financial expert who assists wealth reporters when they determine their financial value in this sphere. Kamen has supplied us with why you must know your business’s value, and how important fourth quarter numbers are.
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Lastly, for those brave enough, or just impatient, I’ve asked Linda F. Radke, president of Story Monsters LLC to provide a quick outline of steps to consider when thinking about selfpublishing your book. Radke also provides author services through her business Story Monsters.
To submit your book, visit our websites:
Although there are two more issues of Book CAMP to be published before the main event, IPA Book Camp 2024, don’t delay in registering. You can register here: www. ipaBookCamp.com. Taking place over three days, IPA Book Camp promises to attract accessible and motivated book experts to share their knowledge. I hope all attendees walk away with new ideas, ways to implement them, and some great new publishing friends.
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(More consumer focused; different judging; allows for all authors and publishers to participate; announced in the fall of every year)
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Until next issue...
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