So You Want to be a Published Author?

Do you think you have a good book idea? Great! Now what? In this Q&A on navigating your entry into book publishing, literary agent and founder of Compass Talent, Heather Schroder, walks you through the process of turning your idea into an actual book. Heather goes over topics like: What goes into a book proposal and why do you need to write one? What is a literary agent's role and how do you get one? Do book editors really even edit? What doors can publishing a book open? Heather shares her vast knowledge of the publishing business and answers all these questions and more!

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