Like the First Time: The Persistence of a Midcareer Writer
The challenges and rewards of publishing a third book after a long hiatus.
Department: The Practical Writer
Strategic Thinking: Business Management Tools for Writers
How traditional business strategies can be adapted to your writing life.
Agent Advice: Regina Brooks of Serendipity Literary Agency
An agent answers questions on referrals, pitching a self-published book, and what to do if you’re dropped by an agency.
Tags:
The Savvy Self-Publisher: Ethan Senturia
An entrepreneur self-publishes a book about the failure of his business. An editor and publicist weigh in.
Tags:
Listen Up! Audiobook Options for Writers
What a rapidly growing market can mean for writers today.
Reviewers & Critics: Laila Lalami of the Nation
A novelist and critic discusses the book reviewing process, the role of social media in literary criticism, and much more.
Tags:
The Art of Publicity: How Indie Publicists Work With Writers
Independent publicists Lauren Cerand, Kima Jones, and Michael Taeckens on what they do for authors.
Tags:
Publishing Your First Book: Advice for First-Time Authors
What to expect once you’ve published your debut book.
Tags:
Reviewers & Critics: Leigh Haber of O, the Oprah Magazine
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.
Tags:
Agent Advice: Annie Hwang of Folio Literary Management
A literary agent answers readers’ questions—from how seriously agents consider a writer’s previous sales to how to responsibly seek new representation.
Tags:
Pages
