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A pen name can be an essential part of an author's identity. From George Eliot to Mark Twain, many famous authors have used pseudonyms. But how do you know when to use one? In this post, we'll explore...

All authors get rejected. This is common knowledge in the publishing industry, but that doesn't make being rejected by agents any more fun. If you're hoping to publish your novel traditionally, you ma...

If you're hoping to be traditionally published, you likely already know that you first must query literary agents. You may already be bracing yourself for rejection letters and eagerly awaiting offe...

Congratulations! You've published your book, and it's now out in the world, ready to be read and reviewed by your audience. The book ratings pour in, and the excitement inside you builds as you see ...

You may have heard the term "ghostwriter" before, but what does ghostwriting actually mean? In this post, we'll explore what it means to write a book as a ghostwriter, who hires ghostwriters, and ho...

We’re all familiar with the advice to “never judge a book by its cover,” but whether you like it or not, we all judge books by their covers. Aside from recommendations by friends and family, book co...

If you're a fiction writer who hopes to get your book published, you likely know that you'll need a finished book and a literary agent before you can get a book deal with a publishing house. But if ...

If you’ve ever tried to pitch your novel to an agent, publisher, or writing contest, you’ve probably been asked to compare it to other existing works, to give readers a better idea of your book. Com...