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...

Understanding the Book Channel Every item sold in any marketplace comes to the final consumer through its own particular sales process or channel. Traditionally, a typical book retail sales channel has involved these basic processes: - A publishing...

In 2019, visiting the public library was one of Americans’ top cultural activities, according to Gallup . Adults reported visiting a library 10.5 times per year – more than they went to the movies, live sporting events, museums, zoos, or theme parks...

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