If you have trouble finding time to write and difficulties promoting yourself, then blogging a book may be right for you. Nina Amir, author of “How to Blog a Book,” discusses the advantages of blogging your book into creation. She says that it's the...

If you have trouble finding time to write and difficulties promoting yourself, then blogging a book may be right for you. Nina Amir, author of “How to Blog a Book,” discusses the advantages of blogging your book into creation. She says that it's the...

All new authors, whether traditionally published or self-published, must put in a lot of time and effort to build their book audience. Having a direct connection with readers is especially important for self-published or independently published authors...

Publishers want to sell books to as many people as possible. So, what kinds of stories are publishers looking for? Eddie Gamarra, literary manager for The Gotham Group, tells us what publishers are looking for books. He says that ultimately, what they...

Judy Klein, an agent and rights consultant, discusses reprint rights for books, including what they are, how they have changed over time, and how they relate to other subsidiary rights. Up until a few years ago, reprint rights were a big deal. Your...

It's an exciting time for authors in our digital age. There are new ways to publish books and short stories, from self-publishing a print-on-demand book to publishing an e-book. Pulitzer winning science author Deborah Blum defines what Kindle Singles...

It's an exciting time for authors in our digital age. There are new ways to publish books and short stories, from self-publishing a print-on-demand book to publishing an e-book. Pulitzer winning science author Deborah Blum defines what Kindle Singles...

Publishers want to sell books to as many people as possible. So, what kinds of stories are publishers looking for? Eddie Gamarra, literary manager for The Gotham Group, tells us what publishers are looking for books. He says that ultimately, what they...

Advances from traditional publishers can range from incredibly low to astonishingly high. It depends on how enthusiastic the publisher is about the book, how it’s been pitched to them, and what the author is bringing to the table. If the author has a...

Author Heather Hummel shares her expertise on e-books, including the tools she uses to create the e-book file, the need for an editor and graphic designer, and the pros and cons of e-book publishing versus publishing print books. Editing your own manuscript...