Your book’s title is, in the simplest terms, how your reference your written work. You’ll use it on the cover, on your web page, in interviews, blog postings, marketing materials, book catalogs, agent submissions, and more. But the title is more than...

Once you have a shiny piece of work (novel, self-help book, article, etc.), you are ready to seek representation or a publisher. A query letter serves as an introduction letter to agents and publishers. This letter has three specific objectives. 1...

There are more publishing options than ever before for authors, so it's important to be aware of the pros and cons of each option. Morgan James Publishing founder David Hancock says there are three primary paths authors can take: 1) Traditional 2)...

Today’s market is saturated with content, and it’s important that authors have an extensive writing portfolio. This will demonstrate experience and a large range that agents and publishers will appreciate. Plus, it helps build a platform and a brand...

Writing a memoir is more than just telling your life story. It takes careful consideration and planning. Jill Marsal, a literary agent, reviews some key memoir writing tips and factors to consider before you write your memoir, including what kind of...

Most people have come to grudgingly respect the phrase ‘It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.’ But, if your job is to write, how do you get to know the right people and build a network? While writing is typically a solitary act, the business of...

How do you engage a reader, whether an agent or an editor or just an average customer in a bookstore? How do you grab that reader right off the bat? Start with a compelling bit of action that you’re suddenly immersed in. I think one thing that publishers...

When Hollywood is looking for their next big movie idea, they often look to books. However, for a book to become a movie, the book must meet certain criteria. Ken Atchity, agent, producer, and CEO of StoryMerchant.com, shares what Hollywood wants in...

When you write, are you a plotter or a pantser? Plotters plan out the logistics of a story before writing it. Pantsers let the story unfold as they write it, surprising themselves along with the readers. Tony N. Todaro, author, Executive Director of...

Gaining exposure and building credibility are a vital part of any author’s career. Tony N. Todaro, author, Executive Director of WC2 (West Coast Writers Conferences), and President of GLAWS (Greater Los Angeles Writers Society), explains how to build...