For independent publisher Story Farm, the timeline for a cookbook can range from four months to a few years, depending on the project scope. Per owner Bob Morris, the ideal timeline is about one year. This allows plenty of time for photoshoots and...

In this webinar session, publicist and communications expert Lindsey Gobel teaches how an author can prepare and deliver dynamic book pitches to publishers, agents and the media. She discusses the “Dos and Don’ts” of pitching your book and the steps...

Author and editor Robert Yehling talks about pitching an agent. As an author who has worked with many agents in his career, Yehling gives some insight on what works best. “Writers need to study the websites of agents and publishers. This happens...

John McAlester, founder of PigeonLab, discusses how the internet has changed the publishing world and how authors can benefit from the rapid changes. With all of the complexities of publishing, the industry has become either further confused by the...

Author Carolyn Howard-Johnson offers tips on writing poetry that editors will want to publish, and it doesn't have to be the Hallmark variety. Click here to play this audio clip

Charles Ardai, founder and editor of "Hard Case Crime," started "Juno" in 1994. In this clip, he discusses how that entrepreneurial background helped him find success in the publishing world.

Lauren Hesse, assistant digital manager of Doubleday Books, shares insight on improving your chances of getting picked up by a traditional publisher. Click here to play this audio clip

John McAlester, founder of PigeonLab, discusses how the internet has changed the publishing world and how authors can benefit from the rapid changes. With all of the complexities of publishing, the industry has become either further confused by the...

Author and Publicist, Mary Bisbee-Beek, explains foreign rights and how that can effect your book and your royalties. Foreign rights are generally when your work is sold internationally. It may not be the most profitable part of your sales plan, but...