There are no easy paths in publishing; writers who find themselves struggling on the traditional route can face equal or worse setbacks in their efforts to self-publish. While agents and agencies have their biases (as we’ve discussed previously), vanity publishers operate heedless of prejudice to prey on struggling authors. Authors that have chosen to go… Read More
Publishing’s Whisper Network: a safeguard for marginalized writers
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
