Romance author Laurie Schnebly Campbell believes there are two characteristics that can make you and your story stand out to agents or publishers. First, a surprise plot twist, unusual character, and unique personal style or voice might grab the reader...

Author Jonathan Brown’s path to securing a publisher began at a crime writers’ conference. A few years ago, he was introduced to Eric Campbell, the founder and executive editor of Down & Out Books, at the conference. No deals were made that day, but...

Ever thought of public speaking as part of your author platform? Publicist Marika Flatt explains what role media outreach and speaking engagements can play in your PR campaign. Publicists are focused on garnering media attention around the speaking...

Bill Gladstone, agent at Waterside Productions, offers motivation for aspiring authors. He shares his perspective on how positive thoughts and pure motivations can bring goodness into your life, including your publishing efforts. The Law of Attraction...

Author Donna Levin explains how film options for books work and some of the key considerations if you want to turn your book into a movie. If you wish to pursue this goal, make sure that your literary agent has co-agents in Hollywood. Film deals usually...

Author Donna Levin explains how film options for books work and some of the key considerations if you want to turn your book into a movie. If you wish to pursue this goal, make sure that your literary agent has co-agents in Hollywood. Film deals usually...

Say you write a book and it flops. Unfortunately, that happens frequently, particularly in the tough publishing market we have today. But it doesn’t have to be the end of your writing career. Literary agent Kevan Lyon discusses how to make a comeback...

Say you write a book and it flops. Unfortunately, that happens frequently, particularly in the tough publishing market we have today. But it doesn’t have to be the end of your writing career. Literary agent Kevan Lyon discusses how to make a comeback...

Authors often struggle with knowing when their manuscript is ready to be sent to an agent or publisher. Cyndi Hughes, president of Cynthia Hughes Literary Consulting, gives tips on ensuring your manuscript is ready to be published. She stresses the...

Believe it or not, but there is a way for authors to help in the process of selling a book's subsidiary rights, such as film, audiobooks, foreign rights, and other sub-rights. Judy Klein, agent and rights consultant, talks about the importance of getting...