This how-to book is for the prospective author and presents guidelines, examples, forms and advice from 900 publishers. Contents: Introduction; A New World; Your Plan, Goals, Tools and Action; Your 'Ideal Proposal Package'; Your 'Package Plan Form'; Preparing Your Contents and Outline; How to Prepare a Description that Pleases Publishers; Market Information; Competition; Your Title Page; Mechanics for Your Manuscript; How to Prepare a Sample Chapter; A Picture Really is Worth 1,000 Words; Your Biography; Your Cover Letter; How to Pick the Right Publishers; The Mechanics and Mailing of Your Package; Results You May Expect; How to Use Literary Agents; Self-Publishing; 50 Suggestions from Publishers; 90 Tips for Better Writing; 'Check Book' Form; Exhibits You Can Use.