All of the different rights associated with publishing a book can be confusing. Before signing any kind of contract, it's crucial you understand these rights and that you ensure you maintain any rights that could benefit you in the future. Per attorney...

Widely recognized as the premier line of beginning readers, I Can Read! books are organized into color-coded levels that address every stage of reading for children. Author Diane Z. Shore had a manuscript ready that she thought could be a beginning...

Author Jo Furniss worked with her publisher, Lake Union Publishing, on the book cover for her bestselling, critically acclaimed debut novel All the Little Children . She collaborated on the design, providing information on colors, images, and details...

Publishing expert Alan Rinzler discusses the acquisition editor and agent relationship, including why editors want to work with agents, the role of the agent in shopping a book to the right audience, and the importance of an agent for authors. Generally...

Wondering how to best use press releases? Laura Rossi Totten, founder of Laura Rossi Public Relations, advises that authors think more broadly about publicity and instead focus on press kits, which outline the "who, what, why, where" of you and your...

Wondering how to best use press releases? Laura Rossi Totten, founder of Laura Rossi Public Relations, advises that authors think more broadly about publicity and instead focus on press kits, which outline the "who, what, why, where" of you and your...

You may think that you don't need an editor because the publisher will take care of it. But that's a big mistake. Even if you're just submitting to a publisher or agent, you're still competing against thousands of other books. Having a polished, well...

You may think that you don't need an editor because the publisher will take care of it. But that's a big mistake. Even if you're just submitting to a publisher or agent, you're still competing against thousands of other books. Having a polished, well...

Publishing expert Alan Rinzler discusses the acquisition editor and agent relationship, including why editors want to work with agents, the role of the agent in shopping a book to the right audience, and the importance of an agent for authors. Generally...

When you are writing a book that includes sensitive material, you may wonder: Do I need a literary agent or attorney (or both)? Dana Newman, intellectual property attorney, helps you decide if you need an attorney or agent based on the typical roles...