by Robin Colucci | Sep 22, 2023 | Book Writing Tips
Blogs are different than nonfiction books. One of my biggest pet peeves is when someone throws together a series of blog posts and calls it a manuscript. I know that not everyone will agree with me on this, but that’s not a book. It’s a collection of blog...
by Robin Colucci | Jun 10, 2022 | The Publishing Industry
One of the most common questions people ask me is, “How much does a literary agent cost?” or “How does a literary agent get paid?” The answer is pretty straightforward, but if you don’t know the industry standards, you might fall prey to an unscrupulous...
by Robin Colucci | Feb 24, 2022 | Book Writing Tips
Ever wonder how to format a manuscript? Here are 5 common formatting mistakes to avoid when you submit your manuscript for publication, or consideration. Often, when I’m considering taking on a client, they’ll send me their manuscript—or whatever they have so far....
by Robin Colucci | Jan 27, 2022 | Grow Your Biz, Promote Your Book
One thing that publishers hate to do is release the second book of anything. They want to publish the first book EVER to … *fill in the blank.* To succeed with your book, you’ll need to tap into the power of differentiation. A daunting proposition, perhaps? A...
by Robin Colucci | Jan 21, 2022 | Become an Author, The Publishing Industry
The only thing we know for sure about the future of the publishing industry is that it will change. Over the past two years, the industry has weathered the pandemic along with the rest of us. At first, many worried that books wouldn’t survive, and the publishing...
