Article Archive: The Practical Writer

A literary agent answers questions from writers about genre, age, costs, and client lists.

In this continuing series, a book critic discusses Minnesota’s thriving literary community and the importance of reviewing small-press titles.

An entrepreneur self-publishes a book about the failure of his business. An editor and publicist weigh in.

The books editor at O, the Oprah Magazine discusses how she got her start in the literary world, the selection criteria behind Oprah’s Book Club picks, and her favorite books of the year.

Vinnie Kinsella shares the process of self-publishing an essay anthology, Fashionably Late: Gay, Bi, and Trans Men Who Came Out Later in Life. An editor and a publicist weigh in.

Kirby Kim offers valuable counsel on when to query, how to keep revising, and the market value of horror fiction.

Lucetta Zaytoun discusses the process of self-publishing her debut memoir, It’s Already Tomorrow Here. A publicist and a publishing consultant offer their advice on design, distribution, and long-term marketing strategies to the author.