10 questions to ask before pitching an agent
Before you begin the querying process, ask yourself these questions. Read More “10 questions to ask before pitching an agent”
The Publishing Industry
A roadmap to better diversity in literary magazines
Literary magazine editors discuss re-drawing the landscape and outline ways to get under-represented voices heard and read. Read More “A roadmap to better diversity in literary magazines”
Pub crawl: Editors and publishers discuss the fate of literary novels
Smaller presses, with an eye toward excellence and craft, may hold the key to publication. But you’ll need patience and persistence to unlock the doors, say these successful editors and publishers. Read More “Pub crawl: Editors and publishers discuss the fate of literary novels”
From blog to book deal
Can a blog still lead to a publishing contract in today’s oversaturated market? Read More “From blog to book deal”
Book reviewing for beginners
Four reasons why you should do it – and six tips on how to do it well. Read More “Book reviewing for beginners”
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 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.
Read More “The lords and ladies of LOL: Inside the minds of America’s top humor editors”
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”
Featured Posts
Drafting those many drafts: The 10 revision phases
Before your novel is ready for publication, it should endure each of these draft phases first. Read More “Drafting those many drafts: The 10 revision phases”
Ranking rejection
All writers will receive rejection letters, but all “no’s” are not equal. Read More “Ranking rejection”
Book reviewing for beginners
Four reasons why you should do it – and six tips on how to do it well. Read More “Book reviewing for beginners”