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Writing a Query Letter - podcast
Laurie McLean
Writing a query letter can be a challenging activity for any writer. Listen in as agent Laurie McLean, the Dean of the San Francisco Writer's University offers perspective on how competitive the publishing market is and why the query letter is the key...
over 8 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Agents
On the Future of the Book Business - video
Seth Godin
Seth Godin, Bestselling author, blogger, and publishing visionary, shares his perspective on the future of the book business, including advances, the midlist, and the continuing rise of e-books. This is an insightful look into the future that you won...
over 8 years ago
Formats
eBooks
The Business of Being an Agent - video
Amy Levenson
Literary agent Amy Levenson knows publishing isn't just about reading great manuscripts; it's about hard work, too. Levenson explains how and why a background in business is imperative for an agent, as well as a few other things that might be surprising...
over 8 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Agents
Writing a Query Letter - video
Laurie McLean
Writing a query letter can be a challenging activity for any writer. Listen in as agent Laurie McLean, the Dean of the San Francisco Writer's University offers perspective on how competitive the publishing market is and why the query letter is the key...
over 8 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Agents
Write the Book That You Believe In - video
Linda Joy Meyers
Linda Joy Meyers, award-winning author and founder of the National Association of Memoir Writers, discusses the different kinds of memoirs and the importance of writing the book you want to write without worrying about whether or not a publisher will...
over 8 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
The Challenges of a Literary Agent - podcast
Chuck Sambuchino
Chuck Sambuchino, freelance editor and author of the "Guide to Literary Agents Blog," shares his perspective on the current climate for literary agents and how they work around the challenges facing them today. For example, the selection of self-published...
over 8 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Agents
The Impact of Mobile Technology - podcast
Chuck Martin
Author Chuck Martin offers his thoughts on the impact of mobile technology in the book world. For instance, we may start reading bite-size books on our mobile devices. This is a fascinating interview for any author looking to leverage technology as...
over 8 years ago
Media
Mobile
Do Book Reviews Matter? - video
Heather McCormack
Heather McCormack, managing editor of the Library Journal, shares her thoughts on the value of book reviews and offers some recommended sources for the reviews. She also shares why it's more important as the publishing industry continues to change.
over 8 years ago
Book Reviews
Others
Do Book Reviews Matter? - podcast
Heather McCormack
Heather McCormack, managing editor of the Library Journal, shares her thoughts on the value of book reviews and offers some recommended sources for the reviews. She also shares why it's more important as the publishing industry continues to change. Click...
over 8 years ago
Book Reviews
Others
Listening to Your Intuition - video
Victor Villasenor
Pulitzer Prize nominated author Victor Villasenor discusses his publishing journey for "Rain of Gold" and shares his perspectives on connecting to and trusting your intuition in the pursuit of your writing vision. This uplifting interview is a must see...
over 8 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
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