While traditional publishing has a lot of benefits, it can also come with a long timeline. Even having reputable agents doesn't guarantee a quick publishing path for a book, as self-published author Steve Piacente explains. If you have some experience...

The cover of your book is a key component to your book's marketing success. When you are self-publishing, hiring a cover designer is a good idea to ensure the cover looks professional. Literary agent and publishing consultant, Peter Beren, provides...

First of all, know the agents who are working in the area that you’re trying to publish in. This isn’t too hard to do—just go to the bookstore and look at some books that are similar to what you’re trying to write and check the acknowledgments to see...

You have done your research and your submissions are winging their way to agents and editors. Twenty-four hours have passed and you are biting your nails. Most agents mention the response time on their website. They also indicate if they wish to receive...

Debut authors sometimes have difficulty getting the attention of agents or publishers because they don't have a proven sales record. Trident Media Group literary agent Mark Gottlieb believes being a debut author can have its advantages. While there...

Writing amazing content is only a step toward being published. Actually submitting your work to a journal, publisher, or agent tends to result in a myriad of roadblocks. Submitting query letters is difficult work that requires trial and error and knowledge...

One necessary skill in the author’s business toolbox is the skill to pitch to agents and publishers. Whether pitching on paper, in cyberspace or in person, a pitch has three main elements – the introduction, the book synopsis and the author synopsis...

Before meeting with an agent or publisher, you have to be prepared and do your research. Author and technical writer Neil V. Young has been able to do that by attending a seminar led by an agent at a writing conference, but researching online can yield...

Literary agent BJ Robbins explains how to write a query letter that will actually land a literary agent. For instance, take the time to find the agent's name and personalize the letter for their agency. Then, describe your book in a concise and appealing...