by Robin Colucci | Oct 21, 2021 | Become an Author, The Publishing Industry
If you’ve finished your book proposal, and you’re getting ready to pitch to literary agents, this is a must-read. For many first-time authors, the literary agent matchmaking process can be a mine field, with lots of spots where you can inadvertently “step in it”...
by Robin Colucci | Aug 13, 2021 | Become an Author, The Publishing Industry
Everyone knows that to claim full authority status as an expert in your field, you need to author a book. And the way to publish with the most prestige is to land a deal with a traditional publisher. For new authors, the process of getting a literary agent and book...
by Robin Colucci | Jul 7, 2021 | Most Read, Opinion, The Publishing Industry
I received an email from a subscriber regarding my podcast interview with Carrie Bloxson, the VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Hachette Book Group. Their opinion: stop this DEI nonsense. We should “let writers succeed or fail based on their...
by Robin Colucci | May 20, 2021 | Become an Author, The Publishing Industry
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...
by Robin Colucci | Jan 25, 2021 | Become an Author, The Publishing Industry
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...
by Robin Colucci | Dec 3, 2020 | The Publishing Industry
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...