I Landed 4 Book Deals in 1 Year With No Agent: Here’s How I Did It
Guest columnist Susan Cushman shares her story of landing four book deals with four different publishers in one year, with tips for how you too, can juggle multiple projects at once.
Why My Book is Both Traditionally and Self-Published
Author Amita Trasi shares her publishing journey here, along with valuable takeaways any author, published or no, will greatly benefit from.
“Publishing Agnosticism”—What It Is, Why It’s Important, and What It Means for Authors
BY EVE BRIDBURG, Executive Director of GrubStreet The first time I heard the term “publishing agnostic” was in November of 2011 at the Park Plaza hotel in Boston. Barry Eisler used it during a talk he gave to the GrubStreet community as part of our NEA-funded Publish it Forward series. He...
Become a Published Writer: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Published
Do you want to become a published writer, author, or freelancer? Buy The Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Published and get the tools you need to achieve your writing goals.
What an Agent Does & Does Not Do
You’ve landed an agent. Now what? You’re probably wondering what a literary agent does and does not do and how they can help you. Discover the truth about what literary agents actually do for authors from today’s writing tip. This excerpt from Your First Novel discusses the author-agent relationship. What Does...
Expert Tips on How to Get a Literary Agent & Impress Publishers and Editors
Wonder how to get a literary agent? Read onto learn from publishers and editors who share how to land a literary agent, and secrets about the publishing process.
Best Advice for Getting Your Fiction Published
Seeking publication for your fiction? Start by making sure your writing is top notch.
Your Straight-Forward Guide to Publication
Are you headed down the right road toward getting published? Have you lost your way? Use this guide to assess where you are on your journey—and how to know when it’s time to change course.
6 Signs You’re Getting Closer to Publication
Be on the lookout for these signals, which may indicate that agents and publishers are starting to take notice of your work.
Writer’s Digest Annual Competition
For 80 years, the Annual Writer’s Digest Competition has rewarded writers just like you for their finest work. We continue the tradition by giving away more than $30,000 in cash and prizes! Win a trip to the Writer's Digest Conference in New York City !
How to Set up A Preorder Event for Your Book
A preorder event is a great way to not only generate buzz for your book, but also to pull in some early sales. Seth Harwood, author of Jack Wakes Up and Young Junius, offers up several strategies on how to have a successful preorder event.
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