Rejection, Romance and Royalties: The Wacky World of a Working Writer - Tapa blanda

Aspiring writers will learn the ins and outs of life as a full-time career novelist in this fresh and frank tell-all book from the perspective of one who knows. While most of these hopefuls will have no chance of becoming the next Stephen King, this book reveals that there is a real possibility for them to make a living from their writing if they put in the hard work, sweat, and tears. This guide covers the steps to getting published, getting paid, getting even, staying sane, and protecting one’s talent in this business. It even points out that prospective writers may not get to start in the genre of their dreams.

Laura Resnick is an award-winning author of several fantasy and romance books, including The Destroyer Goddess and The White Dragon. She was a 2004 finalist for the Romance Writers of America Rita Award, and was named “best new romance writer” in 1989 by Romantic Times Magazine. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.