Former BBC journalist and author Jo Furniss pursued a traditional publishing path for her bestselling, critically acclaimed debut novel All the Little Children . She was fortunate to land an experienced agent through her query process, who pitched her...

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...

Author and professional book editor Elaine Ash has helped many writers prepare and polish their manuscripts for submission to agents and publishers. There are three common mistakes that she sees writers making in the process. The first mistake is not...

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...

Author Ray Locker experienced two different types of resistance in response to his controversial nonfiction book, Nixon's Gamble . He received direct resistance from individuals that were featured in the book who claimed to have their own version of...

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...

Having worked with many authors and dozens of manuscripts over the years, ALC and Fuzeframe President Keith Ogorek sees common storytelling mistakes that derail opportunities for writers. One of the most common mistakes he sees authors making is not...