Rasmussen, Lydia

Overview "The Breaking Door thesis project is a walk-through of the business side of publishing the first book in a young adult Fantasy trilogy. The project approaches publication from three unique perspectives: author, editor, and marketer/sales. The project compels the writer to consider the salability of their work. It provides insight into how publishers acquire clients based on the evaluation of a manuscript's content, marketing potential, and profitability. In the case of this project, the...