Not all agents currently handle self-published books. About six months ago, I interviewed a lot of agents I know for a blog article I was working on. A lot of them said, “Are you kidding? I would never handle a self-published book. Those people are crazy;...

I’ve made a lot of money for authors—millions of dollars—but they still can’t quit their day jobs, because that money doesn’t come in right away. At first, they think, “Oh my God, I’ve got a six hundred thousand dollar advance,” but that money comes...

Gathering email addresses is an important marketing technique because it's a list of people who have already expressed interest in you. It's a built in audience for your marketing efforts. Every time you release a new book, have an event, or host a workshop...

Gathering email addresses is an important marketing technique because it's a list of people who have already expressed interest in you. It's a built in audience for your marketing efforts. Every time you release a new book, have an event, or host a workshop...

Your novel's point of view (POV) is all about the perspective from which the story is told. When it comes to POV, there are a few traps new authors tend to fall into. One, writers believe their story needs to be told from the POV of their main character...

Your novel's point of view (POV) is all about the perspective from which the story is told. When it comes to POV, there are a few traps new authors tend to fall into. One, writers believe their story needs to be told from the POV of their main character...

Writing nonfiction often requires authors to use citations throughout their book. A citation is a formal way of giving credit for material used or referenced from another source, such as a book, journal, or website. Understanding citation best practices...

Sometimes a title isn't enough to draw in readers. A subtitle will help you position your book in the marketplace. This example driven article will help you decide if you need a subtitle. Have you ever picked up a book and had no clue what it is about...