How to Get Paid: Freelance Editing
The third installment in a continuing series looks at how writers make ends meet as freelance book editors.
Department: The Practical Writer
Negotiating Your Contract: The Power of the Informed Author
A novelist offers insight on how to successfully negotiate a publishing contract without help from an agent.
The Savvy Self-Publisher: Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard
A historical novelist discusses her experiences in self-publishing; an editor and publicist weigh in.
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Agent Advice: Jody Kahn of Brandt & Hochman
A literary agent answers questions from writers about genre, age, costs, and client lists.
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How to Get Paid: Literary Nonprofits
The second installment in a yearlong series about making a living as a writer explores the benefits of working at a literary nonprofit.
Reviewers & Critics: Maureen Corrigan of NPR’s Fresh Air
In this continuing series, a book critic discusses the unique challenges of reviewing for radio and how she picks the books that make it on the air.
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How to Get Paid: Freelance Writing
The first installment in a yearlong series about making a living as a writer gets to the nitty gritty of freelance writing—and how to make it work for you.
Reviewers & Critics: Laurie Hertzel of the Star Tribune
In this continuing series, a book critic discusses Minnesota’s thriving literary community and the importance of reviewing small-press titles.
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Agent Advice: Priya Doraswamy of Lotus Lane Literary
An agent answers questions on obtaining the copyright of a self-published novel and seeking a U.S. publisher from abroad.
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Like the First Time: The Persistence of a Midcareer Writer
The challenges and rewards of publishing a third book after a long hiatus.
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