From time to time, I like to bring experts on to guest blog on important topics. In this installment, I have brought on my colleague Janey Burton to help my readers understand the role of the literary agent in their publishing journey. This is such a common question,...
In Kindle Direct Publishing, Amazon offers the easiest, most streamlined access to self publishing the industry has ever seen. Never before have writers had easier, more intuitive access to readers than today, making Kindle the logical choice for anyone, either new to...
Whatever you write, whether it’s memoir or fiction, you’ve probably heard that you need query letters in order to reach agents or publishers. What exactly are query letters though? And do you really need one? Whether you’ve just started dipping your toes in the...
Over this past weekend, I attended the Willamette Writers Conference. The annual gathering of writers, publishers, agents and creatives is a great time to connect and learn about the craft and business of writing books. It’s also a great time to figure out what...
Independent publishing has opened the doors for authors in ways nobody could have imagined. A decade ago, the idea of indie author success seemed nearly impossible; even five years ago, reaching an audience seemed highly unlikely. Today self-publishing authors have...
The question of how much does it cost to publish a book is a challenging one to answer succinctly. Over the years, I have worked with authors that spent considerable amounts of money getting their book out, and others who produced a similar quality book for half of...