If you've been querying agents for more than five minutes, you've likely heard of comps.
"Comp" or comparative titles are exactly that: books—and in some cases TV shows and movies!—that your book's plot, characters, and/or theme can draw a direct line of comparison to.
Read MoreBertelsmann, the parent company of Penguin Random House, aims to acquire Simon & Schuster from ViacomCBS in 2021. What does this mean for writers who aren’t yet published?
Read MoreI am often asked how writers make the transition from indie publishing to trade publishing, and who better to answer these questions than someone who’s made the leap herself? I asked award-winning, bestselling author Amanda Radley to answer a few questions about her career journey, and she was gracious enough to do so. You may find our conversation and her insightful answers below.
Read MoreThere are so many ways to publicize a book that the only wrong one is believing in one-size-fits-all publicity. My best advice to you is to start early and to think creatively.
Read MoreHint: This is a trick question.
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