Every author needs to perfect their book pitch, commonly known as the "elevator pitch" in the publishing world. It's called an elevator pitch because you need to be able to "hook" the agent, editor, or producer in the average time it takes to ride...

The key to networking and good working relationships in Hollywood is to build credibility and trust with others. Who you know and who trusts you will greatly impact your ability to get new projects and opportunities, per talent manager, writer, and producer...

Every author needs to perfect their book pitch, commonly known as the "elevator pitch" in the publishing world. It's called an elevator pitch because you need to be able to "hook" the agent, editor, or producer in the average time it takes to ride...

Agent Laurie McLean offers a thorough explanation of what digital marketing is and why it's important to authors. She provides descriptions of the tools and techniques available, like podcasting, blogging, twitter, Facebook, and more... and she offers...

Author C. S. Lakin talks about the challenges and benefits of writing in different genres. In order to be successful, the general perception is that an author should write in only one genre. For a time, publishers and agents didn't take Lakin seriously...

In this podcast, literary agent Jeff Silberman explains your copyright protection. Listen to hear answers to questions such as: When do your copyright protections begin? What are the advantages to registering your work with the United States...

In an age in which we're inundated by information, marketing your writing projects in a way that cuts through the noise is difficult. What is the best possible way for an author to make his or herself stand out on release day? An author, specifically...

Author David Wilkinson describes the value of writing conventions offer to his career as a writer. He goes to writing conferences to learn from other editors and agents about the changing publishing industry and how he can react to those changes to...

Author Michael Perilstein shares how he decided on the right publishing path for his project. His story is an example to all authors that defining your goals for the book should be a key step in deciding your publishing path. He also tells us how he...

A good memoir, agent Kevan Lyon would argue, needs to read like fiction. In this quick interview she explains how to write dialogue in a memoir in a way that increases authenticity and draws the reader in so that they won't be able to put the book...