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Best books to learn Getting published, in order

Publishing is a business with its own map, and reading it in order saves money and heartbreak. Start with how the industry actually works, then the practical craft of querying agents and writing proposals, then contracts and the self-publishing alternative. A path is protection here: it tells you the norms before you sign anything or fall for a scam.

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How should I approach learning getting published?
Publishing is a business with its own map, and reading it in order saves money and heartbreak. Start with how the industry actually works, then the practical craft of querying agents and writing proposals, then contracts and the self-publishing alternative. A path is protection here: it tells you the norms before you sign anything or fall for a scam.
What's a good book to start getting published with?
A strong starting point is Thinking Like Your Editor by Rabiner, Susan/ Fortunato, Alfred. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after getting published?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like The literary classics, Jane Austen & the 19th-century novel, Gothic & horror literature.

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