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...

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...

Per author Neil V. Young, there is a common trap that many writers fall into. They spend years working on a writing project but never have it properly critiqued or reviewed by their peers or editing professionals. Their piece is riddled with mistakes...

It's common for all types of writers to hear "No" many times throughout their career, whether it's from agents, publishers, or Hollywood executives. Because the reasons for these "Nos" are often out of your control, don't try to control it. Per former...

A “Twitter pitch” is a great marketing tool that every author should keep handy. Elle E. Ire, author and educator, shares the Twitter pitch for her latest book, Threadbare . “Brain half machine, heart all human, mercenary soldier Vick Corren must save...

Building an online author platform is essential to help you promote your writing. Kathleen Ortiz, subrights director and agent at Nancy Coffey Literary Agency, describes why an online author platform is so important and how to get started building one...

Hosting an online blog is a huge trend, and while it's only a hobby for some, there are others who have made a professional career out of blogging. To host a successful blog, author and blogger, Jennifer Brody, suggests starting with a topic that you...

There are many categories of romance novels, including historical romance, contemporary romance, and paranormal romance. Within a category there are often subcategories, such regency and Roman historical. Literary agent Richard Curtis reviews the various...

Ready to break into celebrity ghostwriting? Michael Levin, bestselling author who's ghostwritten more than ninety books, provides helpful advice on how to become a celebrity ghostwriter. He says that you simply need to get in touch with the celebrity...

Ready to break into celebrity ghostwriting? Michael Levin, bestselling author who's ghostwritten more than ninety books, provides helpful advice on how to become a celebrity ghostwriter. He says that you simply need to get in touch with the celebrity...