Literary agent Steve Hutson recommends authors pretend that if they get a publishing deal with a traditional house, the publisher will not put any time or money behind the book's marketing efforts. Like most businesses, publishers have tight budgets...

While traditional publishing has a lot of benefits, it can also come with a long timeline. Even having reputable agents doesn't guarantee a quick publishing path for a book, as self-published author Steve Piacente explains. If you have some experience...

While traditional publishing has a lot of benefits, it can also come with a long timeline. Even having reputable agents doesn't guarantee a quick publishing path for a book, as self-published author Steve Piacente explains. If you have some experience...

Moses Ose Utomi shares his writing career and how he overcame the fear of sharing his writing with others and receiving negative feedback. In his West African–inspired young adult fantasy sequel to Daughters of Oduma , an elite female fighter and her...

Morgan James Publishing founder and bestselling author David Hancock believes there are proven steps new authors can take to increase their chances of success. First, he encourages authors to write the "right" book. This means understanding what your...

Morgan James Publishing works with a variety of author clients and genres including nonfiction, fiction, and faith. Founder and bestselling author David Hancock has seen some recent trends in the faith category of writing. In faith-based fiction, readers...

When self-publishing, costs can easily add up. As you continue to purchase services, hire experienced vendors, and make your book the best it can be, you can suddenly find yourself spending much more than you intended. Unfortunately, this is incredibly...

Networking can be a daunting process. It’s intimidating to approach industry professionals if you’re trying to pitch yourself and your work. There are other avenues, though, to connect with agents and publishers. Elle E. Ire, author and educator, shares...

New writers tend to come into the publishing industry with blind spots. It’s important for them to understand their own misconceptions about the publishing process. Elle E. Ire, author and educator, explains the business of being a traditionally published...

Author, Frances Frost, discusses her path to publishing her self-published book, "Life in Spades." This book took a winding path at the beginning because it was written in bits and pieces at first. However, with this particular fiction piece, it...