Thinking Like Your Editor: How to Write Great Serious Nonfiction and Get It Published [Paperback]

Distilled wisdom from two publishing pros for every serious nonfiction author in search of big commercial success. Avoids feeding fantasies in favor of detailing necessities. Starred Review. Useful advice on every page. Rabiner and Fortunato take you through the corporate Oz of the publishing world, behind the smoke and mirrors. What a smart and useful book [W]ill be the standard text for non-fiction authors. In 45 years in publishing I have never read better advice than this book offers. Bravo! The path from good idea to great book is anything but a straight line, Rabiner and Fortunato know every precipice and crevice. Likely to become the gold standard for anyone hoping to be successful in trade publishing. [S]hould be required reading for any writer of serious nonfiction. This smart, straight-talking, profoundly encouraging book is an invaluable guide for authors and editors alike. US