In the day of the global market with more books being published and markets available than ever before, fewer authors are finding a publisher and even fewer are making any money at all. Why?

Many conventionally-published authors still view self-publishing with contempt. They feel self-publishing companies and those authors who choose to use them are “cheating” somehow. After all, getting a book published traditionally has always been “hard work.”

You’re about to sign your first book deal, what happens next? Jonny Geller, Managing Director of Curtis Brown Books offers his advice on what questions you should ask, understanding the terms of the contract, discovering if your contract is negotiable and whether you need an agent to negotiate it for you, selling other rights to your book, and when can you expect to receive the money.

Alexandra Pringle, Editor in Chief of Bloomsbury.com, gives expert video advice on: What should I do if the publisher asks me to make revisions before they’ll accept my submission? I’ve been asked to make revisions – can I ask for development money? How long does it take to go from acceptance to publication? How will I be informed if I have been accepted? How do I accept an offer? and more…

Writing your novel is only half the battle – next you have to get published. It’s tough for a first-time writer to get their book into the hands of the top publishing industry pros. This instructional video will show you what to send to literary agents and publishers to create a winning first impression and make them want to read on, plus what to send and how to package and present your novel.