Get Published

About the Book

You Can Make Your Dream a Reality

Writers who want to see their work in print have more options today than ever before: traditional publishing (get almost everything done for you), self-publishing on your own (do it all yourself), and supported self-publishing (get all the help you need).

Get Published! gives you an insider's look at book publishing-how it works and how you can make it work for you-and introduces you to the entire iUniverse process, from preparing your manuscript all the way through marketing and selling your published book.

Get Published! tells you everything you need to know to

Get Started

• Learn how to go from an idea to a finished manuscript.

Get Informed

• Discover the publishing options available to aspiring authors today.

Get Support

• Take advantage of services that will help you make your book the best it can be.

Get Published

• Find out how using the latest publishing technology can save you time and money.

Get Noticed

• Hone your marketing skills to earn recognition for your efforts and talent.

Few accomplishments can give you the same satisfaction as holding your published book in your hands. With the help of Get Published!, you can achieve that special personal goal.

About the Author

Susan Driscoll, president and CEO of iUniverse, has more than twenty years of publishing experience, including work at HarperCollins and Holtzbrinck in such positions as publisher, editorial director, director of marketing, director of new media, and vice president of operations.

Diane Gedymin, editorial director of iUniverse, has more than thirty years of experience in traditional publishing, most recently as a literary agent affiliated with Carlisle & Company, senior vice president and publisher of HarperSanFrancisco, and vice president and senior editor of the Putnam Berkley Group.