When first attempting to make it as an author, you might find yourself with a lot of questions about logistics. How will your book be published? How much money can you expect to make? Maybe you haven't identified your target audience or decided what...

The idea of publishing an e-book is a huge leap for would- be writers. In the past, the only opportunity for budding new authors to get their work published was either to get a book deal with a traditional publisher or to pay to have their work self...

Almost all writers ask themselves if they need an agent. The answer is variable. It depends. Let’s start out with who doesn’t need an agent. If you are an author with a regional book and are working with a regional press, or if you are an author who...

E-books are a great way for emerging authors to make their first splash, because e-book publishers don’t reject you. You also don’t need an agent to publish an e-book, so whatever you make is yours and yours alone (once the e-book retailer gets its split...

So, you’re about to embark on a quest to write the next great American novel. You realize, though, that since you don’t have a publisher, you’ll need to find a freelance editor. Before you begin your search, ask yourself the following questions: ...