Why Literary Agents Reject Queries (And What to Do About It)
If you’ve ever sent a query to a literary agent who rejected your proposal, you might have been tempted to tell yourself that the agent was “mean” or “just didn’t get it.” And while that point of view makes a soothing balm for the ego, it will not get you a different result with the […]
Why 100% Creative Control is Overrated
When explaining why they chose self-publishing , authors often cite the fact that they got to keep 100% creative control as a valued benefit, when more often, it’s a liability. The idea that an author retaining 100% creative control is an advantage is one of the self-publishing industry’s biggest lies. The theory behind the myth […]
Why Your Self Or Hybrid Published Book Is Never Going To Be Sold In Bookstores
Okay. Rant time. I talk to so many people who hire companies to help them self-publish or hybrid publish their books. Nothing wrong with that. Good companies exist that help people bring their books across the finish line. My pet peeve is when these companies offer “distribution” as an up-sell. A lot of companies will […]
Publishing Process Breakdown: The 5 Steps to Getting a Book Published
For many aspiring authors, the steps of getting a book published and going through the publishing process can appear daunting. Many would-be authors haven’t a clue where to begin. Once you know the basics of how the publishing industry works, the myths, the realities, and what motivates agents and publishers, the process becomes way less […]