Hearing a “no” from a literary agent or editor for a publishing house is never easy. Very often, however, hopeful authors misinterpret brief personal notes added to a stock rejection letter. Sometimes the misconstrual leads the writer to give up when...

Trade shows, conferences, conventions, and other large-scale events offer opportunities to interact directly with a large number of potential book buyers. While this kind of event marketing could be a valuable marketing investment for you, you’ll need...

Marketing your book doesn’t require you to become a high-powered salesperson, advertising executive, or seasoned promoter. Your personal involvement and commitment to the process are the most important factors for a successful book-marketing campaign...

Disclaimer: This article provides an overview of the basic principles of author rights 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...