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“Dear Author, XYZ Press would like to inform you that your book, “Umbrella In the Horseradish,” has not performed as well as our sales...

“Let me get with my agent about that.” In certain circles, having a literary agent can be the difference between success and failure. But...

When you think of the publishing industry, what comes to mind? From sharply dressed erudites busily chipping away at the day’s work in...

Royalties are the portion of profits that a publisher gives to an author upon the sale of their book. Seems simple, doesn’t it? The thing...

In the course of examining your first publishing contract you may notice a short provision which in essence limits certain behaviors that...

Rejection is an uncomfortable familiarity to the aspiring author and at some point, you may find yourself staring down the smoking barrel...

In last week's article, we discussed the five largest book publishers that eat up most of the trade market. This week we’ll be taking a...

An aspiring author continues to query agents for even a small interest in their book - only to be rejected time and time again. "If I...

It's with a heavy heart this Easter Sunday that we remember the sacrifice of Huntsville Police Officer Garrett Crumby. On March 28, 2023,...