In recent years, we have seen a massive shift in the publishing industry. Agent and author William Gladstone explains the downsizing of traditional publishing with the development of e-books and the growth of online opportunity. So how does this affect...

Pitching a book to traditional publishers as a first-time author is among the most difficult things you can do, but people succeed every year. Renowned bestselling author Mitch Albom explains how to get a book published and the book publishing process...

Literary agent Adam Chromy offers ideas for developing fiction and nonfiction book ideas and using media to prove the concept of a book before trying to publish it. He explains the author's responsibilities of writing for and reaching an already-determined...

Author Cindy Jones describes how entering the writing contest at the annual Writer's League of Texas helped her sell her book and get honest feedback. She explains how valuable honest, constructive criticism is and how difficult it is to get. Jones...

Author Cindy Jones describes how entering the writing contest at the annual Writer's League of Texas helped her sell her book and get honest feedback. She explains how valuable honest, constructive criticism is and how difficult it is to get. Jones...

Many people don't know that blogs are a cost-effective form of marketing and can be a great tool in any book publicity campaign. Literary Agent Pam van Hylckama Vlieg talks about what authors should look for in a book blogger when it comes to getting...

If you are interested in breaking into television writing, you’ll appreciate the advice of bestselling author Pamela Ribon, who shares some tips for getting started. Once you've finished a script or pilot, start putting your content in front of an audience...

Many people don't know that blogs are a cost-effective form of marketing. Literary Agent Pam van Hylckama Vlieg talks about what authors should look for in a book blogger when it comes to getting their books reviewed on blog websites. She recommends...

The query letter is the letter you send to agents to tell them about your project, and it should be no more than a page. Generally, it’s a few paragraphs describing the project and then a paragraph describing you. If it’s a work of fiction, if you’ve...

Agent and producer Ken Atchity discusses the challenges of the U.S. film market. He cautions that only successful books stand out to filmmaking executives who believe book sales translate to ratings and box office sales. Atchity advises forming good...