Anyone who intends to get a nonfiction book published must write a book proposal first. Here’s what you need to know.… Read More
Tag Archives: getting published
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.… Read More
The Wild, Wild West of Indie Publishing
Independent publishing has been around for as long as publishing itself, but what is new about it is how it is flourishing. Today the question of what to do with your manuscript is “context dependent,” meaning that the right path will vary depending on the book, the audience, and the year.… Read More
Publishing Market Update: 2018
Getting a contract with a traditional publishing house is possible, but it is going to take some work.… Read More
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?… Read More
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. … Read More
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?… Read More
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?… Read More
Keeping Pace With the Ever-Evolving Publishing Industry
Whether you choose traditional or self-publishing, you must stay on top of the latest developments if you want your work to reach readers.… Read More
Writing Creative Nonfiction That Editors Can’t Refuse
Though there are always matters of taste and every literary journal is different, I suspect that many editors respond to creative nonfiction queries as I do.… Read More