Two of the trends that have changed the rules for content creators, authors, filmmakers, anybody working in the entertainment industry and media spaces, are expansion and consolidation. Right now, anybody can tell a story, and it’s really exciting. There...

Journalist and author Hiawatha Bray talks about his journey of writing and publishing "You Are Here."

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...

Author Sharyn Wolf discusses the author's relationship to agents and ghostwriters, including clearly defining each role and how to address challenges in that relationship. Click here to play this audio clip

Author and photographer, Lee Foster explains some of the publishing and licensing contracts he has negotiated with his articles and books. Click here to play this audio clip

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...

Industry leader Ken Atchity explains the benefits of publishing e-books. One of the great things about e-books is that they can be published so quickly—you can have an e-book on the market twenty-four hours after you decide you’d like to publish an...

Finding a publishing house can be overwhelming. There are so many different ways that publishing houses conduct business because of the various, broad needs of authors. Not every publishing house is a good fit for every author, and not every publisher...

Industry leader Ken Atchity explains the benefits of publishing e-books. One of the great things about e-books is that they can be published so quickly—you can have an e-book on the market twenty-four hours after you decide you’d like to publish an...

The first time historical fiction author and memoirist Madeline Sharples queried a publisher with her novel, Papa’s Shoes , it was rejected. She decided to start reaching out to small presses, and soon came across Aberdeen Bay in Alexandria, Virginia...