How To Promote Your Upcoming Book’s Publication: ARCs and Reviews
Book promotion for an upcoming novel, memoir, or nonfiction work starts around six months before publication. Learn how to use copies of your book to build enthusiasm for future sales.
What is Jacket Copy? Blurbs that Work
Do’s and don’ts of jacket copy, how to write jacket copy, and more.
11 Literary Agent Red Flags
It turns out not all literary agents are built the same — there is no certification or schooling that makes it easy to tell who is a “real” agent and who is a swindler, or just very inept. A little early vetting and you can avoid singing with someone disreputable.
What Is a Literary Agent, and Do I Need One?
Yes, you probably need an agent to sell your book. Here’s what literary agents do, how much you should pay an agent, and how to find the best agent for your book.
Debut Author Hadley Leggett Interview
I first met Hadley Leggett in my Yearlong Class in 2018, when she was still in the relatively early stages of what has become her debut novel, All They Ask is Everything, forthcoming in 2024…
Publishing Your Book: A Timeline
An easy-to-read timeline of how a book goes from agent to publisher to editor to bookstore shelves, and what you should be doing along the way.
What is a Developmental Editor?
Developmental editors review your book and help you improve it. Find out more.
What is a Blurb? Definition and Examples
A blurb may not be what you think it is. Find out what a blurb is (and isn’t), how to ask for a blurb, and read sample blurbs.
Writing Craft: Characters, Sentences, Themes and More
Read my interview with Writer’s Connection, where I talk about writing process and craft questions, and how I and other writers can overcome challenges.