Literary magazines can be great places to publish your work. They provide fantastic exposure and it’s always exciting to see your name in print. It can give writers a platform that propels them through their career. When Racquel Henry, writer and editor...

Literary agent Wendy Keller advises authors to evaluate the market and their current following. How many people care about the subject you're writing about? How big is your subject's audience? Are you offering something new, different, better, or more...

Literary agent Wendy Keller advises authors to evaluate the market and their current following. How many people care about the subject you're writing about? How big is your subject's audience? Are you offering something new, different, better, or...

Some authors wonder if “new marketing” avenues are for them. They shy away from the complex world of Internet marketing, claiming they are technophobes and don’t really see why digital marketing is necessary. They still read the newspaper and magazines...

A popular topic among writers is the use of a pen name, which is also called a pseudonym. But why do so many writers prefer to use a pen name when publishing instead of taking credit for their work themselves? There are actually many reasons an author...

When it comes to fiction, a short narrative can be found in many forms, from a slim book to just a few sentences. Short fiction forms can generally be broken down based on word count. The guidelines in this article can help you understand how short fiction...

Crafting an amazing book is a great start, but not enough to be successful. You need to forge an emotional connection with your readers if you want to build a following and become a full-time author. That’s where your author brand comes in. Investing...