As a literary publicist, the number one question I receive from first-time authors is “How does my...
Stephanie Barko, Literary Publicist: Which Social Networking Platforms Should Authors Use (video)?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImIjfqYfqIQ
Stephanie Barko, Literary Publicist: Book Promo Class video
Stephanie Barko, Literary Publicist presenting her Promotional Panorama Workshop to members of the...
Publishing: Nonfiction & Historical Fiction deals
One way of picking up the cultural and economic pulse of a nation is to see which...
Mentor Publishing: One Author’s Experience
Writers - If you've been curious about mentor publishing, here's a post from a client who...
Nonprofit Press Acquisitions & Operations
Today my guest is Amy Caldwell, Executive Editor for Beacon Press in Boston. Today Amy is going to...
Book Manufacturing
Today my guest is Coral Gates, Sales Rep for one of the best book manufacturers in North...
The PR Value of an Effective Book Cover
San Francisco Book Review published my piece about the PR value of an effective book cover today.
Finding A Literary Agent
If you've already queried publishers who accept direct submissions and come up dry, or if your...
Literary Agents
If you've already queried publishers who accept direct submissions and come up dry, or if your...
Books Have a Lifecycle
Writers, editors, librarians, readers and publishers all value the enduring nature of books....
Fiction or Nonfiction?
I've worked with many authors who wonder if they should write fiction or nonfiction. In the era of...
Publishing Options
A royalty house buys the rights to your manuscript and then edits, designs, prints and distributes...
Book Proposals
The proposal is like a resume and sets the tone for the entire relationship between publisher and...
How Do I Get My Book On Amazon?
Prior to being published, new authors will frequently make mistakes that damage or even preclude...