Don’t get lost on the publishing path. Just forge ahead with the Writer’s Compass. Drawing on decades of professional experience as an author, editor, writing instructor, mentor, and marketing consultant, Elizabeth Lyon helps you navigate the art and craft of writing—with clear, easy-to-follow directions:
NORTH
Getting Your BearingsUnderstand your purpose and your audience; learn to refine your ideas, select effective titles, and find the best method of organization for any piece
SOUTH
TroubleshootingUse checklists and guidelines to spot weaknesses and problems in leads, organization, conclusions, and style—and find out how to correct them
EAST
Learning to MarketMap a successful cover letter, query letter, or proposal, and discover a four-step process to facilitate publication and sales
WEST
Refining Your VisionBrainstorm to gain perspective on your writing—and how it fits with your values, goals, and dreams
South: Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
12. Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
East: Your Rising Star
13. Learning How to Market
West: Refining Your Vision
14. Exploring New Horizons
Index
ABout the Author
Don’t get lost on the publishing path. Just forge ahead with the Writer’s Compass. Drawing on decades of professional experience as an author, editor, writing instructor, mentor, and marketing consultant, Elizabeth Lyon helps you navigate the art and craft of writing—with clear, easy-to-follow directions:
NORTH
Getting Your BearingsUnderstand your purpose and your audience; learn to refine your ideas, select effective titles, and find the best method of organization for any piece
SOUTH
TroubleshootingUse checklists and guidelines to spot weaknesses and problems in leads, organization, conclusions, and style—and find out how to correct them
EAST
Learning to MarketMap a successful cover letter, query letter, or proposal, and discover a four-step process to facilitate publication and sales
WEST
Refining Your VisionBrainstorm to gain perspective on your writing—and how it fits with your values, goals, and dreams
South: Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
12. Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
East: Your Rising Star
13. Learning How to Market
West: Refining Your Vision
14. Exploring New Horizons
Index
ABout the Author
In celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month in June, we are sharing a collection of books by Caribbean American and Caribbean authors that includes fiction, memoir, non-fiction, and history. Find a full collection of titles here.
On Monday, May 5, three Penguin Random House authors were honored with a Pulitzer Prize. Established in 1917, the Pulitzer Prizes are the most prestigious awards in American letters. To date, PRH has 143 Pulitzer Prize winners, including William Faulkner, Eudora Welty, Josh Steinbeck, Ron Chernow, Anne Applebaum, Colson Whitehead, and many more. Take a look at our 2025 Pulitzer Prize
In June, we celebrate Black Music Appreciation month and the influential Black musicians and artists who have brought entertainment to their communities and beyond, and inspired others to make their own art. Collection of titles for Black Music Appreciation Month
In June we celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual + (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month, which honors the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. Pride Month is a time to both celebrate the accomplishments of those in the LGBTQ+ community and recognize the ongoing struggles faced by many across the world who wish to live
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