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In our column debunking the myths of the publishing industry, a veteran agent explains how editors are doing more with less, shining a light on the rapidly expanding workload typical of publishing houses these days.
The author of The Apology demystifies book promotion for the uninitiated, offering writers advice on collaborating with the professionals who work to get the word out about their new book.
In our column debunking the myths of the publishing industry, a veteran agent explains why selling a story or essay collection can be difficult (but not impossible) in today’s book market.
In our column debunking the myths of the publishing industry, a veteran agent explains how advances are determined and encourages readers with the truth that there’s no single indicator of an author’s next book deal.
For some, hybrid publishing provides a more accessible path to publication, allowing authors to have a greater say in the production and marketing of a book—but it may come at a cost.
More than just a list of names, an acknowledgments page is about showing gratitude to the people who have helped you along the way. The author describes the value of starting her acknowledgments page early on in the publication process.
The author of Blithedale Canyon analyzes why publishers, e-tailers, and bookstores keep tabs on preorder numbers and suggests several ways authors can tailor their preorder campaigns to play to their strengths.
In our new column debunking the myths of the publishing industry, a veteran agent advises authors to consider less the name recognition of a given agent and more the best agent match for their book.
The publication process doesn’t end at signing the book deal. The author of The Apology shares her and other writers’ experiences with what comes next, charting a book’s journey from manuscript to finished copy.
The debut author speaks with Brian Gresko about climate fiction, cultural identity, and the people who supported her on the journey to publishing her first novel, Sea Change.
