Before and after the book deal: a writer's guide to finishing, publishing, promoting and surviving your first book

Before the book deal. Getting it right ; Getting it out there ; Getting paid ; Getting it represented ; Everything you've ever wanted to know about advances, but were too afraid to ask

After the book deal. Prepublication ; Publication! (-!@#$%̂&*¡:o) ; When the show goes on the road ; Postpublication (or: life after your debut) ; Readying the gangplank: publishing professionals and authors share their best advice for debut authors.