Blog tours for authors are a trend of the times. These days, publishers usually do not send authors on an actual book tour, and authors are expected to market themselves. Leah Ingram, spokesperson and author of "Suddenly Frugal: How to Live Happier...

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...

Blog tours for authors are a trend of the times. These days, publishers usually do not send authors on an actual book tour, and authors are expected to market themselves. Leah Ingram, spokesperson and author of "Suddenly Frugal: How to Live Happier...

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...

Stephen King once said, “To write is human, to edit is divine.” As an editor, I love that sentiment, but I know that many writers are not so sure what exactly an editor does. What’s the difference between a development editor and a copy editor? When...

You know what they say: readers judge a book by its cover. When it comes to traditional media and journalists, the equivalent of the book cover is your press kit. In this fast-paced world, the media representatives have no time to dig for hidden gold...

You’ve finished your book. It’s out there for all to see, and you are finally getting a few reviews back. For the most part they're positive. There may be a few cranky readers. But, what next? What can you do with those reviews once you've got them?...

You’ve collected a boatload of contact information on TV and radio producers, and now it’s time to start reaching out and snagging airtime. Your book is worth it; so put your best foot forward and dive in. You will begin with a query to local radio stations...

As a traditionally published author, Jo Furniss experienced the challenging process of querying literary agents. Furniss sees the query letter as a critically important first impression and highly recommends doing thorough research before you even begin...