Literary agent Harvey Klinger discusses how agents "just know" when they see good writing and how it relates to fluid, organic writing on the part of an author. Click here to play this audio clip

Literary agent Harvey Klinger discusses how agents "just know" when they see good writing and how it relates to fluid, organic writing on the part of an author.

Not all writers outline before they begin to write a book, but if you are more of a planner when it comes to writing, you might find outlining helpful. Author and editor Troy Lambert recommends the software "Plottr" for outlining. Rather than covering...

Senior editor Claudia Gabel shares her views on how to plan writing your book, including starting with a good pitch and using a three-act structure. Click here to play this audio clip

Senior editor Claudia Gabel shares her views on how to plan writing your book, including starting with a good pitch and using a three-act structure.

So you have the seed of an idea, but you’re nowhere near ready to dive in and start writing. Don’t worry, an idea often takes a lot of thought and hard work before it can become a full-fledged book. So how do you get to the point where you have a clear...

This interview focuses on the publishing path of Joel Fotinos' "My Life Contract." Joel Fotinos, vice president and publisher at Tarcher-Penguin, tells the story of how his book was born out of workshops that he'd given for more than twenty years....

Literary agent BJ Robbins explains how to write a query letter that will actually land a literary agent. For instance, take the time to find the agent's name and personalize the letter for their agency. Then, describe your book in a concise and appealing...

Literary agent BJ Robbins explains how to write a query letter that will actually land a literary agent. For instance, take the time to find the agent's name and personalize the letter for their agency. Then, describe your book in a concise and appealing...

This interview focuses on the publishing path of Joel Fotinos' "My Life Contract." Joel Fotinos, vice president and publisher at Tarcher-Penguin, tells the story of how his book was born out of workshops that he'd given for more than twenty years....