What Is a Hybrid Publisher?
Learn how to research hybrid publishers and what questions to ask before you sign a contract.
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.
What to Ask About Hybrid Publishing
Hybrid publishing is a terrific alternative publishing path for some authors — as long as you do your homework.
Finding a Literary Agent
A good author/literary agent relationship can be as potent and rewarding as a good marriage.
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.
How to Play Today's Publishing Game
It can be difficult for authors to stand out in today's crowded market. What can you do to reach as many readers as possible?
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?
How to Submit to a Literary Agent
Do you know what literary agents are looking for? Or what will make them want to read your manuscript? Or what might turn them off?