Customer Reviews
Worthless - By: Bunkyo-life, 31 Aug 2010 
Do not buy this book! It is a complete waste of time reading it. Why? Most of the book is spent on describing "How the publishing industry works" not "How to get published". The small portion actually on "How to get published" has no worthwhile practical tips or "secrets from the inside" what so ever. The advice given is so mundane & uninspired anyone with a little common sense could have written this book.
There are no secrets revealed
A total disappointment & waste of time.
Write a book... - By: Antonia Verde, 09 Apr 2010 ... on how to get published.
There are far too many books like this on the market pandering to people who, quite frankly, haven't got a hopein hell of ever getting published, so write a book on how to do it & it's a money-maker... but only for the author, not the people who buy it! Have I given up hope of getting published? No, but the best chance of ever getting into print is either self-publishing - frequently a waste of time, no big time sales have ever come out of that route - or making friends with someone who can get you out of the slush pile. It's not what you've written, but who you know that's important - you've only got to look at some of the things that make it into print to realise that... like Wayne Rooney at 18 for example. I just hope that the publishers lost a bundle on that one!
Helpful - By: S. J. Radcliffe, 10 Nov 2009 
I found the book interesting, helpful & informative. It was not exactly 'eye-opening' stuff but everything the author talked about was really what I am already doing which served very well to confirm that I am 'on the right track' as it were. It is basically about perserverance as it is with any business. You have to know your art & keep at it. Nice to know that as a writer there are many more just like me who have gone before.
Short and snappy - By: Peter Jones, 23 Aug 2007 
I have to agree with the other reviewers here: this is one of the best "how to" books on publishing.
It is easy to read; the tips are practical, proven & up-to-date; the style is witty & amusing.
It is also very cheap!
The very best guide on how to get published - By: Oriana, 18 Nov 2006 Of all the books I've read on "How to get published", S. Ferris's is the one I have found the most useful. The fact that Ferris started off as an author who ended up self-publishing his first book, then went on to become a (very) successful publisher means that he can give invaluable tips from the perspective of the latter but, & this is where the guy merits any struggling author's eternal gratitude, despite his present success he hasn't forgotten what it's like to face the brick wall which the publishing industry seems to put up against any newcomer not yet adorned with a celebrity tag. Don't be fooled by the fact this book is pocket-sized: that's because Ferris knows how to sayin a few words what other authors on the same subject take five chapters to impart. Another pointin favour of this gem of a book, viewed from the perspective of the impecunious writer is its price: even the poorest amongst us can afford it. You'd think the major publishing houses would steer as-yet-unknown scribblersin the right direction when sending out their dreaded rejection letters, by recommending this book. It would no doubt drastically reduced their slush piles: armed with Ferris's advice you've got the best chance of actually getting published.
