Find your niche magazine
Five magazine editors weigh in on the niche magazine industry and share tips for how to get published in those specialized publications. Read More “Find your niche magazine”
The Publishing Industry
The top 10 do’s and don’ts of submitting to literary agents
Before querying agents make sure to do or not do each of these items. Read More “The top 10 do’s and don’ts of submitting to literary agents”
Is the memoir market oversaturated?
We took a trip down memoir-y lane and asked: What makes a memoir truly great? What’s the best way to sell one? And – gulp – is this megapopular market finally oversaturated? Memoirists, agents, and publishers speak out. Read More “Is the memoir market oversaturated?”
The lords and ladies of LOL: Inside the minds of America’s top humor editors
An exclusive look at the gatekeepers of contemporary comedy writing.
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Graphic nonfiction books are on the rise
This up-and-coming genre conveys facts in full color. Read More “Graphic nonfiction books are on the rise”
The rising tide of “cli-fi,” or climate fiction
Authors are becoming increasingly concerned about the state of our planet – and what we can do about it. Enter cli-fi, a new genre that deals with climate change and global warming on both a modern and future scale. Read More “The rising tide of “cli-fi,” or climate fiction”
Ask The Writer: Finding a literary agent
A quick-and-dirty guide for finding an agent. Read More “Ask The Writer: Finding a literary agent”
Can I find a publisher for my short story collections?
Everything you need to know before you start pursuing publication for your short stories. Read More “Can I find a publisher for my short story collections?”
We Need Diverse Books
Half of U.S. children under age 5 are non-white. But only 10 percent of children’s books in the last
two decades featured multicultural characters. The math doesn’t add up. And one nonprofit organization is determined
to even the playing field. Read More “We Need Diverse Books”
Story shapers: What book editors want you to know
Six editors share what they’re looking for, what they’re publishing, and what authors should know about the industry. Read More “Story shapers: What book editors want you to know”
Featured Posts
5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes
Working on a book for young readers? Here’s what not to do. Read More “5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes”
Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction
Fully developing the setting of your work can lead to richer characters and deeper plotlines. Read More “Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction”
Ranking rejection
All writers will receive rejection letters, but all “no’s” are not equal. Read More “Ranking rejection”