If pursuing a traditional publishing path, it's important to understand literary agent and publisher expectations. You will typically need to submit a compelling query letter, but in some cases you will also be required to submit a book proposal package...

Landing an agent can be challenging. Listen in as agent Kevan Lyon shares tips for how to succeed at this activity by avoiding the common mistakes. Start by doing your homework on an agent. Kevan Lyon goes through what exactly you're looking for when...

If you’re self-publishing a book, author and film post-production supervisor Sheryl Benko advocates for getting your book into bookstores. For her, seeing her novel The Last of Will on shelves legitimized the whole experience. Benko advises authors to...

First of all, know the agents who are working in the area that you’re trying to publish in. This isn’t too hard to do—just go to the bookstore and look at some books that are similar to what you’re trying to write and check the acknowledgments to see...

Today more than ever, editors and literary agents are looking for marketable nonfiction books. As a writer, you don’t want to hurt your chances of getting published by querying without a strong book proposal. Carol Hoenig, freelance writer, author...

Finding a literary agent can be one of the most difficult steps for writers that want to be traditionally published. Agents receive thousands of query letters and don't have time to thoroughly review all submissions. One way to increase your chances...

The Midwest Writer's Workshop recently celebrated it's 50th year as an organization with a day of free panels and workshops for writers. Assistant Director Leah McNaughton Lederman says the organization's goal is to unite writers and provide a thriving...

It's easy to get swept away in the dream of becoming a bestselling author. While it's wonderful to dream, it's also important to consider the likelihood of achieving that dream. Literary agent Kevan Lyon discusses setting realistic expectations in...

It's easy to get swept away in the dream of becoming a bestselling author. While it's wonderful to dream, it's also important to consider the likelihood of achieving that dream. Literary agent Kevan Lyon discusses setting realistic expectations in...