How to land the perfect book deal
A publicity professional offers tips for securing publication. Read More “How to land the perfect book deal”
The Publishing Industry
Editors’ tips for getting your short stories published
Knowing what editors are looking for can increase your chances of getting your stories published. Read More “Editors’ tips for getting your short stories published”
Staying alive: The brave new world of publishing
Armed with an eye for innovation, a crew of entrepreneurs is on the path to keeping stories central to a new publishing world. Read More “Staying alive: The brave new world of publishing”
First time out: Publishing tips for new authors
How much education does a writer need to know before getting that first book published and on the shelves? Read More “First time out: Publishing tips for new authors”
How to get a great book contract in 5 steps
Reach beyond the obvious to achieve success. Read More “How to get a great book contract in 5 steps”
From MFA to book deal at Lesley University
A university and a publisher team up to put students on a fast track. Read More “From MFA to book deal at Lesley University”
Running on heart: Edith Pearlman
Prior to “Binocular Vision,” Edith Pearlman’s writing had given her a feeling of success, some recognition and a small, devoted following – but not a large publishing contract. Read More “Running on heart: Edith Pearlman”
Business class with Lissa Warren
Lissa Warren teaches the art of thinking like a publisher. She also has a lesson about a cat. Read More “Business class with Lissa Warren”
Score!
With more than 600 million potential readers, why aren’t you pitching sports fiction? Read More “Score!”
Going global
Selling work to foreign markets can be lucrative. Here’s how. Read More “Going global”
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”
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”
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”