Selling the film rights to your book is an exciting prospect. Agent and rights consultant Judy Klein discusses film and performance subsidiary rights and how it all works. If you have an agent, he or she will often look for opportunities to sell film...

Selling the film rights to your book is an exciting prospect. Agent and rights consultant Judy Klein discusses film and performance subsidiary rights and how it all works. If you have an agent, he or she will often look for opportunities to sell film...

The Midwest Writer's Workshop recently celebrated it's 50th year as an organization with a day of free panels and workshops for writers. Assistant Director Leah McNaughton Lederman says the organization's goal is to unite writers and provide a thriving...

Literary agent David Patterson recommends that authors try to publish through traditional publishers, but he does say it is possible to be successful in self publishing. Publishers and agents do track if self-published books have been a success. He...

Literary agent David Patterson recommends that authors try to publish through traditional publishers, but he does say it is possible to be successful in self publishing. Publishers and agents do track if self-published books have been a success. He...

The road to getting your novel adapted for film or television can be a bumpy one, as writer and producer Craig Miller explains. If you have worked with a traditional publisher or have an agent, they may have relationships with agencies or studios in...

For nonfiction authors, establishing expertise in a subject should be a top priority before submitting a book proposal to an agent or publisher. If you’re having trouble solidifying your credentials and platform, literary agent and book development consultant...

When submitting your manuscript to agents or publishers, you want to put your best foot forward. Literary agent and book development consultant Claire Gerus points out two common manuscript mistakes that can prevent new writers from making a good impression...

Literary agent and book development consultant Claire Gerus doesn’t just go through the motions with her clients. She says she strives to have an honest interaction with each author. This means staying as involved in the process as the writer is. At...

A classical book proposal, rather than sending in a manuscript, makes it easier for agents and publishers to determine if your work will be a good fit for them. Literary agent and book development consultant Claire Gerus advises authors, especially nonfiction...