Literary agent Jeff Silberman gives tips on writing celebrity memoirs. He says that if you want to write a celebrity memoir, the first thing you need to do is become the kind of writer who gets noticed. You don’t have to be primarily a memoir writer...

Many authors are intimidated by social media, particularly Twitter due to its fast pace, but these platforms give authors the ability to create community and develop an audience. Laura Rossi Totten, founder of Laura Rossi Public Relations, describes...

Selling the film rights to your book is an exciting prospect. Agent and rights consultant Judy Klein discusses film and performance subsidiary rights and how it all works. If you have an agent, he or she will often look for opportunities to sell film...

Book marketing is challenging, but you don't have to do it all alone. Author and publicist, Mary Bisbee-Beek, explains when to hire a book publicist to help you build a platform. She says the right time to hire a publicist is approximately six months...

Authors have only a few seconds to catch the eye of a potential reader with their book cover design, so it's critical to have an impactful, professionally designed exterior. Self-published author Matthew Ballard searched online to find the right artist...

The cover of your book is a key component to your book's marketing success. When you are self-publishing, hiring a cover designer is a good idea to ensure the cover looks professional. Literary agent and publishing consultant, Peter Beren, provides...

As a teacher of speculative fiction, author Maurice Broaddus understands how confusing all of the different genres and sub-genres can be, especially when speaking sci-fi and fantasy. It can be daunting to try and determine the specific sub-genre into...

Amy Collins, President of New Shelves Books, explains the best way to distribute your eBooks. One eBook distributor that she loves is Kindle Direct Publishing . This platform not only publishes your book, but it also offers marketing services. However...

Apprentice University, Inc. founder Ron Brumbarger is a frequent speaker on mentoring. With over twenty-five years as former president and CEO of a major technology firm, he understands the value of both being a mentor and having good mentors to offer...