This manual is a plain talk look at the business side of writing.  It will help you know what you don't know about the publishing industry and provides some tools to help you survive and thrive within it.

Learn to:

• Assess your existing business skills
• Work with an agent
• Dissect and analyze a publishing or representation contract
• Talk to an accountant or an attorney about your business
• Register a business entity with federal or state agencies
• Evaluate your successes and plan improvements