what is the single most important piece of advice that you would give others about writing/editing a book?
Based on your experience and lessons learned, what is the single most important piece of advice that you would give others regarding working with a publisher? Questions for Publishers/Agents: What criteria do publishers use to decide to publish a book? What are the pros and cons of working with a publisher (vs. self-publishing)? What advice would you give authors related to writing a book? What advice would you give authors related to working with a publisher? I received responses from 11 respondents (including myself). They were: Dave Bracken (DWB Assessments), Bill Byham (DDI), Adrienne Hickey (AMACOM), Mary Dee Hicks (formerly of PDI), Dick Jeanneret (Jeanneret & Associates), David Peterson (PDI), Neil Salkind (StudioB Literary Agency), Rob Silzer (HR Assessment & Development), Jack Smith (The Kingwood Group), and Leanne Atwater (Arizona State University). Six members of this group have authored or coauthored at least one book aimed at a nonacademic audience. Three members of this g
