Increase your chances of getting published by studying the hard truths of today's highly competitive publishing industry. Author Elaura Niles, an experienced former writing conference coordinator, offers 31 no-nonsense facts you need to know if you're contemplating writing a book or screenplay for publication or if you have a finished manuscript ready to be submitted.

Brutally honest with a dash of wit, this book brings you face to face with the fact that no matter how good your writing might be—that alone will not get you published if you don't understand how the industry works.

Written to better your odds for writing success, Some Writers Deserve to Starve will help you get an agent, pitch your work and get it published!