An author’s brand is based on how the public perceives the particular tone or feel of that author’s writing without being tied down to any specific title or characters. What makes Charlene Harris a brand is knowing what you are going to get from reading...

So your book’s finally complete, you can sit back and enjoy a vacation, right? Wrong. As you move further along on the self-publishing time line, the day will come when you are going to have to reach out and involve others in bringing your project...

Morgan James Publishing works with a variety of author clients and genres including nonfiction, fiction, and faith. Founder and bestselling author David Hancock says their process for vetting author submissions may be a little different from other publishing...

Author Ed Aymar writes a monthly column that appears in the Washington Independent Review of Books. Here he offers three tips for securing a book review with the Washington Independent. First, understand the submission guidelines and be sure to follow...

Author Ed Aymar writes a monthly column that appears in the Washington Independent Review of Books. Here he offers three tips for securing a book review with the Washington Independent. First, understand the submission guidelines and be sure to follow...

With any luck, the book jacket on your newest novel will do a near- perfect job of explaining everything that’s going to be found inside. From the front and back covers to the author bio, the only thing missing is generally the material you spent months...

Selling your book can be hard. It is important to make your book stand out, as competition can be overwhelming. At large bookstores like Amazon.com, Borders, and Barnes and Noble, your book may get little attention in the sea of other books. Book signings...

There are many reasons a book isn’t getting picked up by a publisher. It’s possible, though, that there’s a market for your book that many big publishing houses can’t reach. A smaller publishing house, though, has the opportunity to specialize in certain...

Developing your book's pitch is important when you are looking for a literary agent or want to find a traditional publisher. Senior editor Claudia Gabel describes the importance of a good pitch and how to blend the familiar and the unexpected. She defines...