What's the Difference Between a Book Review and a Testimonial?
Although writers often confuse blurbs, reviews, and testimonials, there is a difference, especially in how they are acquired.
Identifying Potential Blurbers for Your Book
Where should you look for blurbers? Here's some places to start, based on genre.
3 Reasons to Write a Book Proposal for Your Nonfiction Book
Learn the surprising benefits of writing a book proposal — beyond just using it to pitch your work to an agent or publisher.
Finding a Literary Agent
A good author/literary agent relationship can be as potent and rewarding as a good marriage.
Should I Use a Pen Name?
Whether or not to use a pseudonym is often a personal decision — although legal and safety issues can also come into play. Learn some of the pros and cons of pen names.
Can I Afford to Take This Assignment? 4 Questions to Ask Before You Do
Ask yourself these four pointed questions to determine if a writing project is worthy of your time.
5 Tips for Selling Your Book — Even Before It's Published
As much as the publishing industry has changed throughout the years, one thing is constant: Marketing is vital to a book's success.
Publishing Market Update: 2018
Getting a contract with a traditional publishing house is possible, but it is going to take some work.
Query Letters for Nonfiction Books: Get an Agent Interested BEFORE You Write the Proposal
If you're a nonfiction author who does not yet have an agent, you can save time and energy by sending a query letter to potential agents.
The Author Platform: What It Is & Why You Need One
Your author platform can be among the most important factors in determining whether or not your book gets published. But what exactly is it?