Question: Why do book categories matter, and how do I know which categories to select for my book? Answer: Books can be about many different things: a fairytale romance, a post-apocalyptic world, a true story of triumph, or steps for self-improvement...

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Question: What do I do to monetize my book? Answer: Only a small percentage of authors are able to earn a comfortable living through just their books. Most authors must maintain other sources of income through unrelated careers or part-time jobs...

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Question: What is the best way to find an agent to represent me and pitch my book to traditional publishers? Answer: Acquiring literary agent representation can be a very long and challenging process for authors, but is a critical step for those...

Question: What Author Learning Center resources do you recommend for someone that is just getting started? Answer: Writing a great book and getting it into the hands of readers can be a long, challenging journey. The writing process itself can...