{"product_id":"9781458206435","title":"Necessary Words for Writers: What Do Those Agents and Editors Mean?","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom A to Z—acquisition editor to zap fiction—\u003ci\u003eNecessary Words for Writers \u003c\/i\u003eprovides a thorough reference guide that defines and describesthe words and vocabulary most often used in the publishing industry.Like a one-on-one, writer-to-writer conversation, author Donna Lee Andersonmakes sense of this jargon-filled world.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSynopsis, outline, query, red line, blue line, and deadline may be common words in the English language, but they have certain, distinct meanings in the sometimes-complicated publishing arena. \u003ci\u003eNecessary Words for Writers \u003c\/i\u003eserves to demystify the terms to help writers better communicate with professional editors, agents, and publishers. From queries to manuscripts, this reference will help writers more easily negotiate in the publishing industry.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvance Praise for \u003ci\u003eNecessary Words for Writers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“At last! A reference book that puts all the \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNecessary Words for Writers \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ein one place!”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Janelle Meraz Hooper, author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNecessary Words for Writers \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eis the essential guide for writers wishing to learn the lingo of the business. In simple, direct language, D. L. Anderson explains the vocabulary associated with each step along the road to publication and gives specific examples to provide additional clarification of unusual and confusing terms.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—KK Brees, author of \u003ci\u003eHeadwind: The Intrepid Adventures of OSS Agent Katrin Nissen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I think there may be even a few veteran writers who may need to refresh their understanding of these terms … including me!”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Rob Jacques, tech writer and teacher\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abbott Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47140870324464,"sku":"9781458206435","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781458206435_p0.jpg?v=1763865969","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781458206435","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}