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Submitting Written Work

In: Marketing/Selling Books

By: Susan Wingate

You've finished writing your story and mailed it to that special publisher. Are you just going to sit there waiting for a response that may never come? Absolutely Not! more...

Self-Publishing Resources

In: Self-Publishing

By: Tammie Burak

This review identifies two useful books for authors who want to know more about the self-publishing process. more...

Authors and Subsidy Publishers

In: Book Publishing (general)

By: Gary W Toyn

Authors seeking to publish their manuscript should understand why to avoid companies that sell book services to authors, rather than selling books to the trade. more...

Writing a Cookbook: Publishers

In: Book Publishing (general)

By: Norman Kolpas

Follow this smart process and these proven tips for writers to help yourself find a publisher whose list of books suggests it will be the perfect home for your cookbook. more...

How to Write a Cookbook: Proposals

In: Book Publishing (general)

By: Norman Kolpas

A successful cookbook proposal features key information including a clear book concept statement, market and competitive analysis, and representative sample text. more...

LA Times Festival of Books

In: Book Publishing (general)

By: Debra Eckerling

The LA Times Festival of Books brings together authors and readers of all ages to explore the magic of the written page. more...

How to Write a Cookbook: Recipes

In: Book Publishing (general)

By: Norman Kolpas

Successful cookbook authors know how to write recipes that are easy to follow for home cooks and deliver reliably excellent results. more...

How to Write a Cookbook: Ideas

In: Book Publishing (general)

By: Norman Kolpas

To come up with an idea for a cookbook that sells, think about your own personal food experience and use that as a starting point for winning cookbook concepts. more...

Literary Agent Search Tools

In: Manuscript Submission

By: Mark H. Leichliter

Discusses two important literary agent search engines and their role in helping new authors research potential agents. more...

How to Get a Literary Agent

In: Book Publishing (general)

By: Adair Jones

By following a few simple steps, you'll be on your way to signing with a literary agency--and one step closer to finding a publisher for your work. more...

How to Sell a Self-published Book

In: Self-Publishing

By: Rachel L. Webb

Having written, edited, proofed and designed your book, you may think the work is over, but this is just the beginning. Now people need to know about it and about you. more...

Acquiring An Agent

In: Book Publishing (general)

By: Tina Cabrera

Agents have long been the gatekeepers to getting published. Is this the only route a writer can take to succeed in the publishing world? more...

How to Write a Great Book Title

In: Designing Books

By: Elizabeth Richards

It's all in a name. Your book's title has more than one function. Besides identifying your story, the title of a book has to attract attention and create interest. more...

Tips for Writing Your First Novel

In: Book Publishing (general)

By: Elizabeth Richards

Defining your writing method or trying a new approach will help new authors write a great story. Understanding technique enables writers to accomplish their goals. more...

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