Marketing poetry is difficult, especially when social media and the internet have flooded the market with new, free content. According to Melody Dean Dimick, the age of technology has changed the way that poetry is written, published, and promoted...

With the ages, printing has evolved. Writers used to have to find an agent, who, in turn, had to find a publisher. The publisher then found editors and designers for the novel, long before the novel every reached the shelves. The whole process could...

You may or may not actually need a publishing attorney. But if you get into a dispute with your publisher, your agent, or another author for example, a publishing attorney will come in handy. If you’re sued for copyright infringement or you want to sue...

Authors often struggle with knowing when their manuscript is ready to be sent to an agent or publisher. Cyndi Hughes, president of Cynthia Hughes Literary Consulting, gives tips on ensuring your manuscript is ready to be published. She stresses the...

Authors often struggle with knowing when their manuscript is ready to be sent to an agent or publisher. Cyndi Hughes, president of Cynthia Hughes Literary Consulting, gives tips on ensuring your manuscript is ready to be published. She stresses the...

Philippa Burgess of Creative Convergence, Inc., talks about two trends in book publishing that have changed the rules for content creators, including authors: expansion and consolidation. On one hand, it’s easier to tell your story and get it out into...

Author and screenwriter Michael Druxman was in his late 60s when he was considering the traditional publishing route for his book. But he didn't want to wait: typically it can take months to find an agent--even longer for them to shop a book and land...

Timing was a critical factor that led CF Yetmen, author of "The Roses Underneath," to choose self-publishing; this route can help authors capitalize on opportunities quickly. To make sure her book coincided with the "Monuments Men" film release, she...

Unfortunately, there is an increasing number of scammers out there targeting authors with false claims and promises, and some even pretending to be someone they are not. So, how can you tell the difference between a scam and a legitimate opportunity...

It’s important to understand that the relationship between author and publisher is a business relationship. As in any business relationship, the key to ensuring that everything goes smoothly is to spell out everyone’s expectations clearly in advance...