3 Myths of Book Copyright Law in the US

3 Myths of Book Copyright Law in the US

Book copyright law in the US is a complex area of law that impacts authors, book publishers, and all other parties involved in the creation, publication and distribution of books. Copyright law protects original works of authorship, including books, music, artwork,...
Writing for Genre

Writing for Genre

By: Jordan Ardoin   If you want to be a writer, you probably have an idea of the kind of stories you want to tell. While you are creating those stories, you should let them flow freely from your imagination without trying to force them neatly into a category....
How to Write An Exceptional Query Letter

How to Write An Exceptional Query Letter

Submitting a manuscript to a book publisher usually requires the inclusion of a synopsis and a query letter, a.k.a. cover letter. While writing a summary is pretty straightforward, a query letter can be slightly trickier. Don’t underestimate its importance!  Before...
How to Submit Your Book and Actually Get It Published

How to Submit Your Book and Actually Get It Published

By Jordan Ardoin Everyone who’s serious about writing has at least one goal in common: to get your book published. Unfortunately, another thing all writers have in common is the knowledge that getting a book published can be very difficult. Publishers receive anywhere...
How to Write a Query Letter

How to Write a Query Letter

By Editorial Intern, Anjali Ajmani Writing a query letter can be scary if you’re not familiar with what goes in one. You want the agent or publisher to pick up your story with gusto. You’ve finished your book, and you feel great about it. You’re ready for the next...