If you have written a book or are considering it, one of the first things you need to do is research the competition. Ideally this should be done before you start the book or in the early days of writing it. But if you didn’t research at that time, do...

The book publishing process can come with monetary obligations and potential roadblocks for some, especially when it comes to marketing a book. Literary agent and book development consultant Claire Gerus explains that authors can end up investing thousands...

The book publishing industry is certainly not stagnant when looking across all genres and categories. Literary agent and book development consultant Claire Gerus has noticed more and more publishers picking up stories aimed at children and young adults...

Having fully developed, relatable characters in your story is essential to catching the attention of your audience, whether that's an agent, publisher, or reader. Author Jeanne Lyet Gassman has been praised for her character development in her award...

Having fully developed, relatable characters in your story is essential to catching the attention of your audience, whether that's an agent, publisher, or reader. Author Jeanne Lyet Gassman has been praised for her character development in her award...

Are you considering adapting your book for film or television? Morris Ruskin, CEO of Shoreline Entertainment, discusses how Hollywood producers find the best cast for a movie and offers tips for casting a film for new directors. He says that when you...

Like many young, aspiring authors, writer, producer, and TV host Herbie J Pilato believed his first book would get picked up by an agent or publisher very quickly. This was not the case. Pilato found that you can have a great proposal or pitch, but if...

For author and technical writer Neil V. Young, writing his books is the fun part, while rewriting is the real work. He says going back into your story and making changes and edits is the toughest part of getting the book ready to publish. After Young...