Writers' careers

Almost anyone who has spent time in the query trenches knows how challenging it is to capture the attention of a literary agent. Most agents, even new agents eager to build their client list, pass on over 90 percent of the queries they receive.  Read more

Being an author is hard. There's no way around it. Some days, the prose will spring onto the page almost without effort. On others, it will be an exercise in stagnation and frustration as you stare at a blank screen in a fit of writer's doubt. Oh, and the actual writing often isn't the hard part. Authors and writers often work from a deeply personal place.  Read more

It's a courageous thing, indeed, to complete a manuscript and make the decision to publish it independently.

Finishing a book is a monumental accomplishment, and for some authors, deciding to self-publish is not simple. But before an author submits files to her chosen publishing platform, she should first get comfortable in her new role as Director of The Book's Digital Strategy.  Read more

Creating compelling content that attracts and engages clients, potential customers and peers is one of the best ways to illustrate your brand and generate leads that result in the future expansion of your goals. Though creating content is not a new concept, you do need to explore opportunities that our highly digitalized world provides for showcasing your ideas.  Read more

Christobel Kent is among the English language's finest crime writers-and finest writers, as far as I'm concerned. In poetic, nuanced prose, she constructs powerful stories about misogyny and violence.  Read more