When you are new to the world of publishing, it's important to learn what's expected between author and literary agent. Julie Castiglia, literary agent, discusses the proper etiquette for managing your relationship with your literary agent, including...

Blog tours for authors are a trend of the times. These days, publishers usually do not send authors on an actual book tour, and authors are expected to market themselves. Leah Ingram, spokesperson and author of "Suddenly Frugal: How to Live Happier...

When you publish a book and earn the title of author you may not realize it, but you are actually opening your own business. Accounting, taxes, marketing, promotion, sales, distribution and even legal are all important things you need to think about...

School visits can be great fun; they are an opportunity for children's authors to connect with their audience in an interactive way. Children's author Peggy Thomas explains how to plan a school visit: she typically speaks to all k-6 elementary grades...

For Carolyn Oei and Marc Nair, there are still many challenges in Singapore regarding the value that people put on things related to arts and culture. As partners in the arts and culture PR firm The Creative Voice and founders of the culture magazine...

Author and agent Bill Gladstone shares his advice for authors writing spiritual books. He recommends that if you are an author with a true and important spiritual message, write and publish because it needs to be communicated—don't focus on the success...

Writing a novel demands a lot of time and attention and can feel like a fulltime job. Can a writer ever quit their day job? Julie Castiglia, literary agent, shares the reality of dollars and cents as a traditionally-published author. She says that...

Blog tours for authors are a trend of the times. These days, publishers usually do not send authors on an actual book tour, and authors are expected to market themselves. Leah Ingram, spokesperson and author of "Suddenly Frugal: How to Live Happier...

In this interview, Pen Densham—professor, writer, producer, and director—talks about his experiences getting started in the indie film industry. His inspiring story also applies to the indie book publishing movement and will motivate you to work hard...

It's easy to get swept away in the dream of becoming a bestselling author. While it's wonderful to dream, it's also important to consider the likelihood of achieving that dream. Literary agent Kevan Lyon discusses setting realistic expectations in...