The role of literary agents is constantly growing and evolving. One of the main things agents do is help you place your book with a publisher, but even before that, many literary agents are involved in editing and will help you get your book into the...

Writing almost any book—even if it’s fiction—is going to require some research. Research doesn’t just mean looking things up in books. There are a number of different ways to research. My personal favorite way to research is to go to a location I need...

Disclaimer: This article provides an overview of the basic principles of business practices in the United States. The material contained in this article is NOT legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client or other confidential relationship between...

Amber McGinty, Web Director at author-focused publicity firm Shelton Interactive, explains what every author should include on a website. She explains that your site content needs to be interesting and relevant to your writing topic, which is good...

Building an author brand is essential to your success. Whether you're self-publishing a book, traditionally publishing, or looking to sell your story to film and television studios, establishing and promoting your brand as an author and professional...

Building an author brand is essential to your success. Whether you're self-publishing a book, traditionally publishing, or looking to sell your story to film and television studios, establishing and promoting your brand as an author and professional...

Amber McGinty, Web Director at author-focused publicity firm Shelton Interactive, explains what every author should include on a website. She explains that your site content needs to be interesting and relevant to your writing topic, which is good...

Not wanting to alienate her clients, professional book editor Elaine Ash established the pen name "Anonymous-9" when she started experimenting with writing hard-boiled fiction. Hard-boiled fiction, also known as noir fiction, includes gritty, graphic...

Not wanting to alienate her clients, professional book editor Elaine Ash established the pen name "Anonymous-9" when she started experimenting with writing hard-boiled fiction. Hard-boiled fiction, also known as noir fiction, includes gritty, graphic...

Occaisonally an unknown author will strike gold with a bestselling book that progresses to lucrative public speaking events. But if you don't have a high-profile position at a university or association with a think tank, for example, create your persona...