Tips from a Publisher

‘Contains everything you need to know to get published’ – Adam Kay, ‘Shut up and listen to everything he has to say’‍ – Caimh McDonnell, 'One of the best in the game' – Ian Critchley

An essential guide to writing, editing, re-writes, submissions and more, based on Scott Pack's sell-out Guardian MasterclassesFrom a handy introduction to how the publishing world works, and how authors fit into it, to practical tips on writing your book, strategies for editing and re-writing, and an indispensable guide to creating the perfect submission, Tips from a Publisher is crammed full of common-sense advice that no aspiring writer should be without. Scott Pack was head of buying for the Waterstones book chain before spending several years as a publisher at HarperCollins, acquiring and editing numerous bestsellers and award-winning books. He is now a freelance editor and university lecturer, and hosts many writing workshops and classes.