Today more than ever, editors and literary agents are looking for marketable nonfiction books. As a writer, you don’t want to hurt your chances of getting published by querying without a strong book proposal. Carol Hoenig, freelance writer, author...

The film and television markets are always changing. Keeping up with these trends can help you find a way to get your foot in the door. Philippa Burgess of Creative Convergence, Inc., discusses how to break into the film and TV industry as a writer....

When negotiating a publishing deal with a traditional publishing house, authors are offered an "advance". If you don't have agent representation or an agent you can consult, it's wise to have a knowledgeable attorney that can help negotiate this contract...

Author, comedy writer, and columnist James Breakwell became an internet sensation through his @XplodingUnicorn Twitter handle when Buzzfeed, a global news source, did a feature article that shared links to his most popular posts. This was his breakout...

Join Blue Heron Literary’s Amy Levenson and the Author Learning Center for our first ever live interview event! Over the course of an hour we talked to Amy about her life as a literary agent, what an agent does (and doesn’t do), and much more. Be sure...

Query letters are difficult. Part of the struggle is switching from the long form writing of a novel to the short form writing of a letter. Elaine Ash, author, editor, and book coach, breaks down the mechanics of query letters that get responses from...

For most authors, writing a powerful story is just a part of the journey toward being published. Submitting work to a journal, publisher, or agent is hard work that requires research. A great place to focus your time and effort is the query letter...

Attending in-person events and conferences can be an invaluable way for authors to meet agents, editors, other authors, and readers. Writer's conferences have a been a critical piece of award-winning, bestselling author Cara C. Putman's development as...

New writers tend to come into the publishing industry with blind spots. It’s important for them to understand their own misconceptions about the publishing process. Elle E. Ire, author and educator, explains the business of being a traditionally published...

Land the Agent or Publisher of your Dreams Using a Proven Querying and Submission Strategy Querying is the crucial first step when seeking an agent or publisher, but amazingly is also something that very few authors do well. How do you make yours stand...