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This printable and interactive checklist guides your self-publishing project to completion, to ensure you don't miss any important steps and ...
Author and editor Chuck Sambuchino discusses promoting books, the talent writers need, and good writing advice ...
The visionary independent publisher discusses how to make money from writing, why books are not culture, and why it isn’t ...
Read my feature article for Writer's Digest magazine that explores the intersection of literary agents and self-publishing ...
How an indie author turned a story concept into a full-fledged multimedia universe, including a live blog, illustrated journal, merchandise, ...
Author Carol Bodensteiner answers the seven questions she gets most about working with Amazon Publishing ...
Should literary writers consider self-publishing? How it might affect their long-term careers? Two agents weigh in ...
What is crowdfunded publishing? Learn about the two types of models now prevalent, plus the major services you can choose ...
Two literary agents offer their thoughts on the self-publishing of children's books and what the future of the picture book ...
Whether you’ve finished your manuscript or just have the seeds of a book idea, Publishing 101 shows you how to approach editors ...
Matera, Italy This week I’m speaking at the International Women’s Fiction Festival in Matera, Italy, which is slanted this year ...
Yesterday, I gave my keynote on Writing for Love (and Money) at The Muse and The Marketplace annual conference, hosted ...
One of my favorite social media activities is collecting charts and visual data related to book publishing and other media, ...
Micro-published books are short, tight, and swift. A meaningful discussion of micro-publishing has been pushed aside during the ongoing tug-of-war ...
Since 2009, after the release of my second novel, I’ve been a so-called hybrid author, working with New York publishers ...
This infographic breaks down the key 5 publishing paths, their value to authors, the potential pitfalls, and examples of each ...
This infographic breaks down the key 5 publishing paths, their value to authors, the potential pitfalls, and examples of each ...
There are no “rules” for agent-assisted self-publishing, but the biggest drawbacks are usually loss of control and loss of royalties ...
Most writers are aware that the publishing industry is undergoing a range of transformations, new beginnings, failures, and consolidations. But ...
Many years ago, when I started working for Writer’s Digest, I was put on the self-publishing beat. I started by ...
The turning point of my long-term publishing plans came when I realized I have very little in common with author ...
Today I'm revisiting a few of the basics of getting published. (There are always people new to the writing and ...
In the latest issue of Writer's Digest to hit the newsstands (May/June 2012), you'll find my feature article on "The ...
Maistora / Flickr I recently received this very challenging question and scenario from traditionally published author Dr. Liz Alexander. I ...
I enjoy discussing and writing about the future of publishing, particularly how the environment is changing for authors. While I've ...
Snippets from "Publish or Perish" by Ken Auletta (New Yorker, April 26, 2010). You MUST go read the full article ...
The Toronto-based novelist discusses his journey from self- to traditional publishing, marketing, the art and business of writing, and more ...
If you want to land a traditional publishing deal, then market conditions—and your position in that market—will affect your chances ...
If you've given up on the self-publishing route and want to try traditional publishing, then there are several approaches you ...
In this 5 On post, bestselling author Elisa Lorello discusses authenticity, using social media to connect with readers, rejection, and ...
Asking an editor or agent to sign a non-disclosure agreement is not part of traditional publishing business practice ...
Insufficient sales are the primary reason that imprints close, in addition to greater efficiency and even corporate politics ...
It doesn’t bode well for the publishing industry’s future when acquisition decisions are based solely on an author’s past sales ...
A writer claiming to have solved a well-known true crime case faces credibility hurdles when pitching his manuscript ...
Author Elisa Lorello’s exploratory dive into ChatGPT led her to discover its usefulness—rather than threat—to fiction and nonfiction writers ...
Having a gut-punch reaction to being edited is part of the cost of doing business for writers. Here’s advice on ...
There is no formalized career path for freelance editors. From the hosts of the Independent Editor Podcast, here are tips ...
Planning a book launch can be daunting for introverts. But finding strategies that fit with your skills and personality can ...
If you have reason to suspect your story is not quite “there” yet, a professional edit may be what’s needed ...
Three editors discuss the types and stages of editing, whether publishing industry experience matters, hiring guidelines and much more ...
Even with an excellent query and opening pages, you’ll still get rejections. A lot of them. Success comes to those ...
The author of dark- and paranormal romance discusses negative attitudes toward the genre, why sex scenes are the hardest to ...
Is it best for unpublished authors to trust the editorial guidance of their agents and editors, especially when it comes ...
The following recommendations are from readers of my Electric Speed newsletter, collected in May 2022. CreateIf Writing is a fantastic ...
ONLINE CLASS Getting Past the Gatekeepers Learn to troubleshoot your novel’s first pages and query letter—and increase your chances of ...
The more important and perennial a problem that a book addresses, the better the chances it will survive the test ...
Two literary agents discuss the usefulness and limits of assigning a genre to writing, and how it’s perceived by publishers ...
When an author’s death leaves a manuscript unfinished, her husband tries to put together the pieces and complete the book ...
ONLINE CLASS Finding and Working with the Right Literary Agent Everything you need to know about literary agents, from the ...
ONLINE CLASS Copywriting Secrets for Writers Marketers use these time-tested strategies to gain attention and get their messages read. You ...