Everything you've ever wanted to know about publishing but were too afraid to ask is right here in this funny, candid guide by acclaimed author Courtney Maum.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 351-357).

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! (-!@#$%^&*Æ: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.