Wondering what the publishing journey looks like after you land a traditional publishing deal? If so, read on! As an Associate Publisher with the W Publishing Group, a commercial nonfiction imprint of Thomas Nelson, Stephanie Newton works with many authors...

Sometimes having the right story and right connections is all it takes to get the attention of agents and publishers. This is what happened to author Lisa Beazley with her debut novel Keep Me Posted . Through one of her creative writing course instructors...

Author Kaitlin Solimine completed the first draft of the manuscript for her debut novel in 2012 and quickly found an agent to represent her work. After receiving some editorial feedback from some of the publishing houses that reviewed the manuscript...

Having your book professionally edited is critical to publishing the best possible book. While editing can be a significant chunk of your publishing budget, there are ways to streamline these costs. Award-winning author and editor recommends working...

Award-winning, bestselling author Derek Taylor Kent started writing children's books when he was in his teens. Inspired by Dr. Seuss, he created whimsical worlds in lyrical rhyme and tried to recruit his mother, who was a professional illustrator at...

Award-winning, bestselling author Derek Taylor Kent started writing children's books when he was in his teens. Inspired by Dr. Seuss, he created whimsical worlds in lyrical rhyme and tried to recruit his mother, who was a professional illustrator at...

Author Darlyn Finch Kuhn initially pursued a traditional publishing path for her award-winning novel Sewing Holes. She queried several literary agents and received a promising response, requesting some manuscript changes and a resubmission. Despite her...

Instructional Part 3 – CLICK HERE FOR THE RECORDING! The final instructional webinar with Jeanne Lyet Gassman covered: • Why memoir should read like a novel • Key story elements including plot, scenes, characters, dialogue, and more • How to write...

Author, writers group founder, and publishing consultant Patricia L. Brooks meets many people who want to write, or that have already started writing, but haven't yet tried to publish their work. She strongly encourages these writers to get started...

Author, writers group founder, and publishing consultant Patricia L. Brooks meets many people who want to write, or that have already started writing, but haven't yet tried to publish their work. She strongly encourages these writers to get started...