Our favorite panels at the writer events we attended this past year were those featuring agents and editors. As seismic waves of digital publishing and new tech continue to shift the plates of the publishing landscape, it’s fascinating to hear
An Editor’s Tips for Selecting Editors
Indie authors, or self-publishers, have a lot of hats to wear. Not only are they worrying about writing a book, quite an endeavor on its own, they also are assuming the publisher’s role. This means the successful indie will make
5 Top Writer Conferences to Attend in 2013
Thanks to freelance writer Heather Legg for this guest post! For those serious about writing, a writing conference holds huge value. Through a conference, you can explore more about writing, learn different aspects of the craft, and network with a
Best Literary Agent Query Letter Advice
Ready to query an agent? Most authors would rather write an entire novel than endure the torture that seems to go with a simple, one page query letter. Nevertheless, it’s a necessary evil in the traditional publishing process. Even if
The Great Novel Contest: Win a Publishing Contract!
Thanks to author Jacqueline Gum for this guest post: I’m pleased to pass along the information on a great contest that opens January 1, 2013, sponsored by The Columbus Creative Cooperative. This could be your shot! Check it out! NOTE:
Five Tips To Determine If Your Manuscript Is Ready To Send Out or “But My Mother Loves My Book…”
Thanks to editor Marlene Adelstein for this guest post! How many times have I heard those words or some variation? (Plug in husband, aunt or high school English teacher). As a freelance book editor, many of the writers who contact
Random House’s Digital-Only Imprints Accepting Authors’ Previously Published Work
The Random House Publishing Group’s digital imprints, including LOVESWEPT (romance and women’s fiction; ALIBI (mystery/suspense); HYDRA (sci-fi/fantasy); and FLIRT (for the rapidly-growing college-age New Adult) are soliciting works, including those previously published by an author. Under RHPG’s program, authors get