Bibliograph

The making of a bestseller, success stories from authors and the editors, agents, and booksellers behind them, Brian Hill and Dee Power

Type

Label

The making of a bestseller, success stories from authors and the editors, agents, and booksellers behind them, Brian Hill and Dee Power

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The making of a bestseller

Nature of contents

abstracts summaries

Oclc number

56825134

Responsibility statement

Brian Hill and Dee Power

Sub title

success stories from authors and the editors, agents, and booksellers behind them

Table Of Contents

The incomparable thrill -- Making the list : how they work -- What causes a book to become successful? -- Reviews : the good, the bad, and the ugly -- Changes in reader taste -- Editors and publishers -- Literary agents -- Getting the books on the shelves and out the door -- Establishing a brand image with readers -- Promotion : publishers' and publicists' efforts--and of course bookstores -- Climbing the marketing mountain -- Building a career -- From the bookshelf to the silver screen -- Where does the idea come from? -- The process of writing -- The bestselling author's life -- The ups and downs -- Wisdom from the bestselling authors, editors, and agents

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