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It doesn’t bode well for the publishing industry’s future when acquisition decisions are based solely on an author’s past sales ...

Two agents discuss the importance of retaining film rights, option types, author involvement in adaptations, and much more ...

ONLINE CLASS Research Agents and Publishers Like a Pro Learn to efficiently research and assemble a quality list of agents ...

Providing feedback to every pitch would leave agents no time for their existing clients. Instead, check your own first pages ...

Literary agents Michelle Brower and Jennifer Chen Tran discuss the pros and cons of small presses, querying strategy, and much ...

Literary agents Priya Doraswamy and Carly Watters discuss foreign rights, translation logistics, a book’s chances abroad, and much more ...

For some authors, a single book deal is validation enough. For others, it's the beginning of a lifelong journey through ...

Good literary agents keep fighting for books they believe in. But how do agents decide which authors to rep? In ...

If you’re a writer, how do you know if it’s worth the risk of leaving your current agent? Does past ...

Pitching agents at a writers conference can be a difficult task for the new writer. Here's how to make it ...

How do agents—generally considered the gatekeepers to publishing companies—approach the issue of diversity in the publishing industry? ...

Is it better to look for a literary agent first, or to approach editors and publishers? Much depends on the ...

Sangeeta Mehta interviews agents Bob Mecoy and Kristin Nelson about how agents can assist the hybrid author ...

Agent Paula Munier explains how to imbue your writing with narrative thrust to keep your readers turning the pages ...

Two literary agents offer their thoughts on the self-publishing of children's books and what the future of the picture book ...

ONLINE CLASS Writer Mind Marketing Mind How to shift your mindset about marketing—and express your mission and integrity along the ...

Podcast host, author, and actor David Temple discusses his shift from being in radio to writing novels, landing all-star interviews, ...

ONLINE CLASS Leverage Your Author Brand at Every Step of Publishing Learn how a true-to-you author brand can help you ...

Put your energy into people and places that are a good fit for you and your writing goals, and your ...

Kicking off your publishing career with a small press is a great way to get to know the industry, build ...

Substack's business model relies on you charging readers, but don’t discount the long-term value of what you offer for free ...

One author threw herself into platform building and engagement, only to lose sight of what really mattered—her writing ...

ONLINE CLASS Craft Your Memoir’s Beat Sheet Gain confidence as you shape your material into a cohesive story Registration is ...

Publishers and literary agents know this, even if they pretend otherwise to conveniently reject you and your work ...

Even with the best promotion, there’s no guarantee your book event will fill the seats. Here are some tips for ...

ONLINE CLASS Find the Memoir Structure That Works for You Whether you go plain or fancy, learn how an effective ...

ONLINE CLASS Compelling Query Letters for Novel & Memoir Learn the best practices of query writing whether you plan to ...

In marketing, “proof of concept” means testing an idea for sales potential before going all-in. Here’s how to apply that to ...

Evocative scene-setting can be wonderful, but be careful of letting it get in the way of your story’s action and ...

An experienced author of advanced age considers the value of tackling a memoir with resonant themes but a challenging road ...

To make readers care, you generally need to get three things on your novel’s opening pages before the inciting incident ...

When a query letter receives conflicting feedback from professionals, how does an unpublished writer decide what to believe? ...

Many people argue using bad-faith tactics. Much more difficult is to engage the best ideas we disagree with, and explain ...

A writer claiming to have solved a well-known true crime case faces credibility hurdles when pitching his manuscript ...

While artists don’t necessarily need an agent to get into comics, these tips will help graphic novelists seeking traditional publication ...

When choosing comp titles, try envisioning your book as an entry on a family tree to help identify both close ...

One author believes that celebrating your rejections is part of how you take your power back ...

When a book is being pitched as a murder-mystery with comedic undertones, it’s important to seed those elements in the ...

Writing a compelling first-person novel requires creative ingenuity, extraordinary empathy, and a boatload of courage ...

If your query letter isn’t standing out from the pack, consider leading with what makes you, not your story, compelling ...

While a newsletter might not sell your book, writing one can change your work for the better and help build ...

ONLINE CLASS The Author Platform Accelerator Build your credibility, boost your visibility, and expand your reach Registration is closed INSTRUCTOR ...

The process of finishing a book is a victory in itself. But it might be your “practice” book, and the ...

A little planning and reflection will help your website be a project you sustain, rather than discard like a half-baked ...

Serving as someone’s beta reader doesn’t mean agreeing to read whatever a writer throws at you. It’s okay to set ...

ONLINE CLASS Writing Middle Grade Fiction Today Learn what it takes to break into the middle-grade market Registration is closed ...

In a new feature, our Ask the Editor column reviews the first pages of an unpublished work ...

How one author leveraged a sizable social media platform to breathe new life into a self-published book ...

ONLINE CLASS Bring Your Story World to Life An iterative approach to world-building Registration is closed INSTRUCTOR Julie Artz DATE ...