“An invaluable resource for any writer shopping their novel. This is a must-have!”

— Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of V-Wars and Rage

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— Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestselling author of the Tracy Crosswhite Series

“Outstanding! A smart, practical, and immensely readable book . . . a valuable resource for published and prepublished writers.”

— Sheldon Siegel, New York Times bestselling author of the Mike Daley / Rosie Fernandez legal thrillers

“Elizabeth Kracht has carefully crafted a guide that should be on every published or aspiring author’s desk.”

— Jill Marie Landis, bestselling author of the Tiki Goddess Mysteries

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— Jeff Herman, literary agent and author of Jeff Herman’s Guide to Book Publishers, Editors & Literary Agents

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— Judy Reeves, author of A Writer’s Book of Days

“Not just another book about writing, The Author’s Checklist reveals what every writer needs to know about the publishing world if they wish to one day see their work in print. As both writer and veteran publishing professional, author Kracht spells out the essential differences between the worlds of writing and publishing and what brings them together successfully.”

— Hal Zina Bennett, author of Write from the Heart