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So You Wanna Write a Tech Book?
- Your vote:
- Yes No
- Organizer:
- Description:
- "Everyone has a book inside them," the saying goes--but should yours stay there? Panel members, including acquisition editors and best-selling authors (and maybe even an agent), will cover everything you'll need to know so you can submit a proposal for the next big tech best-seller.
- Questions
Answered: -
- Can you make a living as a tech book writer?
- Do you need an agent?
- What's the first step?
- Do you have to use Word?
- Why does production get 3 months to print it and I only get 6 weeks to write it?
- How much does Amazon matter?
- Does writing a book help your career as a consultant?
- How much do the cover and title matter?
- What is a "standard" contract?
- What does "best-seller" really mean?
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Category:
- Human / Social Issues
- Type:
- Panel
- Event:
- SXSW Interactive 2009
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