Writing Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan discusses important things to consider before signing a contract with a publisher.

Pitching a book to traditional publishers as a first-time author is among the most difficult things you can do, but people succeed every year. Renowned bestselling author Mitch Albom explains how to get a book published and the book publishing process...

Publishing industry veteran Alan Rinzler explains how to get a book agent for self-publishing authors. Agents are difficult to secure, but writers need to produce high quality writing, so writers should work with an editor to create professional work...

Bill Gladstone, agent at Waterside Productions, offers motivation for aspiring authors. He shares his perspective on how positive thoughts and pure motivations can bring goodness into your life, including your publishing efforts. The Law of Attraction...

Author Doris Washington encourages authors to take the self publishing path to enjoy more control over your message and marketing opportunities.

Linda Joy Meyers, award-winning author and founder of the National Association of Memoir Writers, shares her experience on self publishing her own book. She discusses hiring designers, starting her own publishing imprint, and the learning curve involved...

Peggy Kelsey explains the benefits of self publishing her book. Her reasons included wanting to keep full control of the content and the neutral tone of the book. She also discusses the timing involved in developing her book and the freedom to set...

"Get out there and get your hands dirty," says Bill Donahue, author, speaker, and consultant. In this interview, he talks about how his process of "study, practice, teach" plays into good writing and how to approach an agent or publisher with your...

Sam Slaughter, VP of Content, Contently.Com shares the trends that he sees in online publishing. He’s talking about the way that you can get your content to the computer screens of more people. In particular, he names “sharability” even more than search...