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...

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...

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...

There's a host of rights up for sale that you should be aware of when reviewing your publishing contract. Agent Judy Klein discusses some of the subsidiary rights in publishing contracts that can make you money, such as merchandising, electronics,...

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...