For new writers in this industry, there is a lot to learn and look out for. Once your manuscript is edited and ready for queries, you will need to find yourself an agent to represent you. The conundrum thus becomes which one to choose. At the outset, you want to sign with an agent that… Read More
Atmosphere & Tone: how to set the mood of your story
a step by step guide to atmosphere and tone, and how to apply them to your novel Read More
The Virtual Conference Era: the end of in-person events could boost diversity in publishing
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. publishing has lost two of its largest in-person events: BookExpo and BookCon. Occurring annually, these conventions offered a platform for publishing houses, agents, new and established authors, and fans to meet. Going forward, BookExpo and BookCon will likely be a mix of both virtual and in-person presentations.… Read More
Audible Captions: Is It More Harm Than Good?
When Audible first announced its Captions launch on July 15th, the new tool was presented with the notion of giving back to public education and improving children’s literacy. This announcement was followed up with an online presentation on July 31st, designed to put minds at ease that no, Audible was not out to harm sales… Read More