You may think that you don't need an editor because the publisher will take care of it. But that's a big mistake. Even if you're just submitting to a publisher or agent, you're still competing against thousands of other books. Having a polished, well...

Agent and rights expert Judy Klein shares her expertise on trends in book clubs and how book club rights work. She says that there was a time when having your book selected by the Book of the Month Club or the Literary Guild made a huge difference...

Author and agent Bill Gladstone shares his advice for authors writing spiritual books. He recommends that if you are an author with a true and important spiritual message, write and publish because it needs to be communicated—don't focus on the success...

Judy Klein, an agent and rights consultant, discusses reprint rights for books, including what they are, how they have changed over time, and how they relate to other subsidiary rights. Up until a few years ago, reprint rights were a big deal. Your...

Some authors are so well-known and prolific they evolve into a brand. Literary agent Amy Levenson gives us some insight into writing for well-known authors and brands. When working with a brand, it's important to remember that the secret to their success...

Understanding the sale of your book rights is critical. In this interview, Judy Klein, rights consultant, reviews the way subsidiary rights in publishing work, and how publishers keep up on trends. At a publishing house, there is a department devoted...

You may think that you don't need an editor because the publisher will take care of it. But that's a big mistake. Even if you're just submitting to a publisher or agent, you're still competing against thousands of other books. Having a polished, well...

When you are ready to partner with collaborator, editor, or ghostwriter to help you write a book, it helps to know where to find writers that share your passion. In this interview, literary agent Jill Marsal describes expert tips on how to find a ghostwriter...

Judy Klein, agent and rights consultant, discusses audiobook rights and where she sees audiobook trends headed in the future. Audiobook rights are an area of subsidiary rights that will continue to grow. Digital downloads are the way of the future...

Think your book would make a great movie? Jared and Julia Drake, of Julia Drake Public Relations, give tips on pitching a book for film adaptation. Don't assume that agents or producers will know what the movie pitch is from your book. There's a lot...