Contests can be a great way for writers to build credibility and get their work noticed. Author Chrome Oxide was a published finalist in the L. Ron Hubbard "Writers of the Future Contest", which is one of the most influential contests for writers of...

Sometimes a writer signs with an agent, manager, or attorney and is so elated to have done so that it doesn't occur to him that he's signed with someone that will not advance his dream of publication or production. But how do you know before you sign...

"Digital First" is the theory that publishers should release content into new media channels in preference to old media. Traditional content channels or platforms include film and television. Non-traditional, which are new and emerging include digital...

Contracts are difficult for most people to decipher without the assistance of attorney, and when writing and publishing a book there may be many types of contracts you encounter along the way. The best way to avoid making costly errors when dealing with...

Many new authors ask themselves: should I brand myself or my book? Kyle Lacy, author and social media expert, shares his advice on whether you should brand yourself or your book and what to consider in making that decision. He says that whether you should...

Annette Leach, Publisher of Uriel Press and Vice President of UMI Book Division, says that building momentum for your book is just as important as writing your book. Through a blog, website, social media, or other platform, you can begin to build your...

Sara Stratton, owner of Redwood Publishing, advises authors to remember that Amazon knows to whom you are marketing. The website can determine if a friend or family member is leaving a review for your book, and these reviews will generally be removed...

Ebooks may be on the decline, but Redwood Publishing owner Sara Stratton believes audiobooks are becoming more and more popular. Readers are looking for a way to enjoy stories while on long commutes and living busy lives. Audiobooks are the solution...

Sometimes a writer signs with an agent, manager, or attorney and is so elated to have done so that it doesn't occur to him that he's signed with someone that will not advance his dream of publication or production. But how do you know before you sign...

Literary agents receive hundreds of query letters and manuscript submissions a week, which is an overwhelming amount of content to review. To streamline the process, most agents rely on the query letter or other submission requirements to help pare down...