It's no secret that the world of publishing can be difficult to understand. It's an industry where things change almost as much as they stay the same. Confusing, right? Technology has paved the way for many new publishing options, but how do you know which is best for you? What's the first step? Where do you start? Do you need an agent? What about the publishing contract? In BE AN AUTHOR: A GUIDE TO THE BASICS AND THE BEWARES OF GETTING PUBLISHING, experienced literary agent Diane S. Nine answers those questions and more! After reading this helpful guide, you will be better informed and ready to begin your own publishing journey!