Every author whose submitted a query or a manuscript to an agent knows this sensation: you've sent your materials, and you're waiting for a response. You've read the agent's submission guidelines, you’ve talked to your peers who have been through the...

If you’re looking to publish a book for the first time, there are probably at least a few publishing concepts and terms you’re not completely familiar with. We’ve assembled a glossary of common terms with brief definitions to help you navigate your...

When it comes to editing your own writing, many first-time writers think it will be a walk in the park. It’s your own writing after all, why would it be difficult? Turns out, revising your own words can be much more difficult than editing someone else...

A lot of people have great ideas, and a lot of people tell their own kids really wonderful stories, but how to translate those ideas and stories into the right format for publication is always a tough question. Recently, I’ve seen a lot of artist-driven...

Gregg Gonzales, founder of The SpeakEasy Method, believes there are some similarities between ghostwriting and the type of coaching he does for writers, but there are also some differences. Ghostwriters are typically seasoned writers that interview their...

One of the advantages of traditional publishing is having access to a whole team of experts that assist with every stage of the process, including public relations. As a Publicity Manager with W Publishing Group, a commercial nonfiction imprint of Thomas...