A young, black woman working in publishing makes a surprise connection with an author who has failed to deliver his highly anticipated manuscript.

Traces the 125-year history of the Hearst Media Empire, from William Randolph Hearst's pioneering and controversial days of headline-grabbing yellow journalism to the global impact of the company's many successful media brands. Iwerks provides a rare glimpse behind the glass walls of the Hearst Tower, interviewing top magazine editor of Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, and Esquire, among others, and gaining unprecedented access to the Hearst Castle...

Do you have a completed manuscript ready for submission? Are you looking to successfully publish or self-publish your work? Do you have the level of understanding of the publishing industry? Whether you want to take a traditional route into print or want to digitally self-publish, this book will give you the advice you need on everything from submitting manuscripts to garnering reviews and promoting your work. It covers everything from polishing a...

Provides advice on writing different types of children's books, working with publishers, the importance of illustrators, and building a career.

Losing her job with a celebrity magazine, Bailey Weggis turns for help to Robbie Hart, who successfully refers her to a magazine company that is under the thumb of a tyrannical senior editor, but when the editor is murdered, Robbie is blamed.

"This rollicking and fascinating picture book biography chronicles the life of the first pioneer of children's booksJohn Newbery himself. While most children's books in the 18th century contained lessons and rules, John Newbery imagined them overflowing with entertaining stories, science, and games. He believed that every book should be made for the reader's enjoyment. Newberyfor whom the prestigious Newbery Medal is namedbecame a celebrated author...

Examines the creative aspects of writing song lyrics and melodies, discusses the history of pop music, and provides information about the music business.

"Creative professionals seeking the fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe InDesign choose Adobe InDesign CC Classroom in a Book (2017 release) from Adobe Press. The 16 project-based lessons in this book show users step-by-step the key techniques for working in InDesign. Designers will build a strong foundation of typographic, page layout, and document-construction skills that will enable them to produce a broad range of print and...