In todays competitive marketplace, to get published, you need three elements. First, you need the insider knowledge about how book editors, magazine editors and literary agents work. If you do not understand their needs, then you will never be able to meet their expectations. Second, you need the skills to provide these publishing professionals with what they need. Finally, you need to bring strong storytelling to your writing. The pages of Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams provide step-by-step guidance on each of these necessary essentials from a seasoned professional with more than 20 years in publishing as an editor, author, and marketer.