Join Blue Heron Literary’s Amy Levenson and the Author Learning Center for our first ever live interview event! Over the course of an hour we talked to Amy about her life as a literary agent, what an agent does (and doesn’t do), and much more. Be sure...

The rapidly evolving publishing industry has changed how books are written, marketed, and published. The change has also altered how they’re edited. There are some universal manuscript needs, and authors need to know what those are before they hire...

Many writers believe that self-editing their manuscript or having a friend or family member review it is enough prior to publication. It’s usually not. Without professional editing, your manuscript will likely contain several grammatical errors and maybe...

Book distribution expert Amy Collins has helped countless authors sell their books to libraries across North America. In this course, you'll discover the immense potential of getting your book stocked in a single branch and learn how self-published authors...

In this exclusive webinar with Karen Schechner, Vice President of Kirkus Indie, you’ll discover how Kirkus Indie reviews work (fees, privacy, matching books with reviewers, genres we cover, etc.), why several reviews from various publications is good...

Just like actors going to audition after audition, trying to land just one role, authors send query letter after query letter, trying to find agent representation and get a traditional publishing deal. Author Annie Sullivan says she wishes her early...

When negotiating a publishing deal with a traditional publishing house, authors are offered an "advance". If you don't have agent representation or an agent you can consult, it's wise to have a knowledgeable attorney that can help negotiate this contract...

Author John Locke is arguably one of the most successful independently published authors to date. He is a New York Times best-selling author ( Saving Rachel ) and has written eleven books across three genres (titles include V egas Moon, Wish List, A...

Your book description and author bio are two of the most important pieces of writing you'll ever create as an author—and yet, they’re often rushed or overlooked. In this engaging webinar with A.G. Billig, bestselling author, book coach, and self-publishing...