A step-by-step guide through the process of proposing a book to a publisher, this straightforward and accessible work helps aspiring authors get their nonfiction work published quickly. Packed with specific examples of proposals, query letters, publishing contracts, and more, this reference addresses the many questions authors have in this digital age. Written by a seasoned editor and used in publishing classes at numerous universities, the book is a proven tool for nonfiction book authors. A glossary of key terms, a list of selected books for further reading, and a book proposal checklist are also included.
Stephen Blake Mettee Libros
Stephen Blake Mettee es un distinguido autor y editor cuya carrera demuestra una profunda comprensión del mercado del libro y el oficio de escribir. Como fundador de Quill Driver Books y The Write Thought, ha contribuido significativamente a la edición literaria, supervisando obras de autores que van desde Irving Stone hasta la Dra. Ruth Westheimer. Sus guías prácticas sobre escritura y publicación, incluido "The Fast-Track Course on How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal", han sido adoptadas en cursos universitarios, lo que subraya su valor pedagógico. La experiencia de Mettee se extiende a los medios digitales, cofundando Hummingbird Digital Media para democratizar el acceso a libros electrónicos y audiolibros. Su trabajo y presentaciones continúan dando forma al panorama de la escritura y la publicación.


Time in Early Modern Islam
- 223 páginas
- 8 horas de lectura
Stephen P. Blake compares the Islamic concept of time across the empires of the Safavids, Ottomans and Mughals. Each empire created a new temporal system, fashioning a new solar calendar and a new round of rituals and ceremonies from the cultural resources at hand. This book explains the impact of Islamic science on the West.